The most popular and beautiful cities of Montenegro

Montenegro is often called the pearl of the Adriatic. This is not surprising, because there are a large number of beaches, as well as various attractions that many tourists want to visit.

Montenegro is a country located in the south-east of Europe. On the one hand, it is washed by the huge Adriatic Sea. On the western side, it borders with Croatia, and in the north-west is the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The northeast of Montenegro borders with Serbia and Kosovo, and the southeast with Albania. The climate attracts many tourists, because winters are warm and short. The temperature at this time on the coast does not fall below zero, so it is impossible to freeze here. Summer is hot and dry, which means you can bask in the sun for a long time. Although the beach coast does not occupy such a large area, there will be enough space for recreation for everyone.

But not only beaches attract the attention of tourists. There are many cities in Montenegro, having visited them at least once, they want to return there again. In addition, to travel to this country will not require a visa, it is enough to have only a passport. Cities that host famous resorts can offer tours for every taste. They can be both expensive and cheap. In addition, you can relax and alone, and with the family.

To get started is to get acquainted with those cities that are closer to the center. All of them are very beautiful, and even finding out everything about them will make it difficult to make a choice.

The capital of Montenegro, the city of Podgorica is a place where almost every tourist initially gets, because there is an international airport here. Although there are not too many old places and cultural institutions, there is still something to see.

This city is quite old and was built in the XV century. There are many interesting sights in it, among which it is worth noting the Vlach church, King Nikola's Palace, and also a lot of ancient mansions. This city is famous for the fact that there is one of the most holy places in Montenegro, which is called the Cetinsky Monastery. It was first mentioned about it in the XV century, however, after that the monastery was destroyed several times and only buildings erected in the XIX century have survived to this day. In addition, in the city you can find a large number of museums, among which it is worth noting the museum at the printing court.

This beautiful town is located in the heart of the Bielopavlik valley. It was founded by Prince Daniel, so the city was named in his honor. But the center of all of Montenegro was made by King Nikola, who ruled in the XIX century. Today it is more a beautiful province with beautiful architecture and various buildings, and not a large city. However, despite this, it attracts a large number of tourists from different countries.

It is the second largest city after Podgorica, it is considered the key industrial center of the whole country. Above it rises the famous country mountain Trebyer. Many lovers of mountain climbing come to Niksic to the Vuchie ski center. It has lifts and very gentle slopes, which are suitable even for beginners.

Not to mention the presence of amazing lakes of natural origin with very clean water. This and Slano, and Krupets. There is also an artificial lake Krupachko. There are a lot of fish in it and therefore many people come here every year to compete in fishing. Also, this city is famous for the Royal Bridge, which is considered the most beautiful in all of Montenegro. You can look at the Turkish fortress Bedem.

This town is quite far from the sea, in the north-east of Montenegro, but not far from Podgorica, which is very convenient. This city is especially popular in the winter. After all, the main entertainment here are various winter sports. On the territory of the city there are many ski resorts, however, the most popular is the base "Dexter", which is located on the very slope of the Smilevitsa mountain. Here you can go snowboarding and skiing.

In addition to such entertainment, there are many different historical sites in Berane. You can visit the Polimsky Archaeological Museum or go to the ancient settlements of Bihoru and Budmili. Orthodox people definitely need to visit the monastery of Djurdjevi Stupovi, which was built in the VIII century. In addition, it is located just 2 kilometers from the city. Every year a festival is held in Berane, which is called “Hot Winter in the Mountains”. At this time, a large number of not only athletes but also lovers come to the mountains.

This city amazes everyone with lots of greenery. Almost every street is planted with rare specimens of trees, among them there are even eucalyptus trees. Very often, this amazing city is called the botanical garden of Montenegro. However, the rarest plants are in the park. There are several dozen mimosas growing there. In addition, several popular resorts are located on its territory.

For example, the resort Igalo is perfect for recreation and recreation. After all, here you can carry out various procedures, not only with the help of mineral waters, but also therapeutic mud. It is considered one of the largest institutions that are located along the coast. In addition, it is worth noting that almost all the main beaches are concrete, and you can easily reach sand beaches by water. In addition, there is a very famous beach Zhanitsa.

Not far from it is located the real natural wonder of all of Montenegro - the blue cave. Also here you can go diving. In addition, in - Herceg Novi is located and many different attractions. In the center you can see the old towers or bastions, which were converted into open scenes.

This is the main seaport of the country. Previously, the city was known as Antibarium. It got its name due to the fact that right in front is Bari, an Italian city. You can reach it by ferry. But in the Bar itself there is something to see. This is a very popular resort. Here you can go for walks along the beautiful promenade and excursions to the local aqueduct or the mosque of Omerbasic. By the way, there are a lot of orchards and olive groves.

This city is attractive not only beaches, but also beautiful landscapes. They are very spectacular, so people can walk along the shore for a long time and enjoy the beauty.In addition, Kotor was built during the Roman Empire. However, most of the architectural buildings were erected when the city was under the influence of the Venetian Republic. On the territory of Kotor is the Old Town. As in many other countries, this is a truly unique place, because once you get here, you will immediately plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

Many consider this city a transit point, since most of the tourists come here. And only after that, she goes to selected resorts. However, those who stayed here even for one day can see so beautiful and rich in various sights. For a long time Tivat practically did not develop, but recently everything has changed.

The resort of Budva, which is located on the Adriatic coast, attracts tourists with its beaches. The most beloved and popular is St. Stephen's Beach. After all, one part of it is covered with red sand, and the second is very large pebbles. Also here is the Slavic beach, which begins in the old part of the city. In addition, a large number of attractions are concentrated here.

It is worth noting the Old Budva, the streets of which are lined with paving stones. There are many buildings made in the Venetian style. In addition, here you can find orange alleys, as well as admire the view from the bay. Also on the territory of this city is located the Citadel, which in the old days protected the citizens from the raids of the Turks.

This place is considered the “golden pearl” of all of Montenegro. A large number of tourists come here and this is not for nothing, because its beaches are the best on the entire coast. The beach is completely covered with small pebbles, as well as sand. In addition, almost all slopes are gentle on it, which attracts a large number of families with children.

The rest here is very calm. You can walk along the beautiful alleys or just ride scooters or catamarans. In addition, on the coast there are a large number of restaurants where they cook delicious seafood dishes. In addition, between Budva and Becici there is a tunnel through which you can reach one of the resorts very quickly, and then return. On the territory of Becici there is a large water park, where there are all possible attractions, as well as slides, pools and restaurants. Therefore, you can have a good rest here.

Having such a huge choice, it is very difficult to cope with the choice. Indeed, for different types of recreation are completely different resorts. For example, Budva is more suitable for young people. Indeed, in its territory there are a large number of clubs and bars, which are literally filled with young people. Those who choose Herceg Novi will receive a wonderful atmosphere, a lot of romance and tranquility. Although this place is not at all dull, it makes it stand out from other cities. In addition, there is an opportunity to visit various interesting places. But at the same time there are no good beaches nearby.

If you choose the resort of Kotor, you can see not only beautiful views of the bay and mountains, but also to get acquainted with the rich historical heritage of this city. There are many bases where you can walk on the water, make trips by bike. However, in Kotor both day and night there are a large number of people.

You can stop the choice on Petrovac. After all, on its territory there are 3 huge beaches, all objects are very close to each other. There is a pleasant atmosphere here, almost after 11 hours there is complete silence. But at the same time, Petrovac is considered the most crowded resort in all of Montenegro. In addition, even locals come here for the weekend.

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