The holiday season opens in Montenegro early, from March. Although this time is not suitable for swimming, the country is popular due to other advantages: numerous historical and cultural monuments, gastronomic tourism, fascinating excursions to local natural sites.
Weather
The average temperature at the beginning of March is kept at +10 C, at night it is no more than +5 C. By the middle of the month, the indicator starts to grow on the thermometer and by the end of March it is close to +16 C. Despite the coolness, during this period, tourists are already beginning arrive in the country. Each year, travel companies give their forecast for March prices for holidays in Montenegro, and it should be taken into account.
Days get a little longer — up to 5 hours of sunshine a day. The probability of rain is still quite high - on average up to 60%, but the humidity drops to 67%, which makes March a great month for a holiday in the Bay of Kotor, if the occasional rain doesn’t scare you.
The level of precipitation reaches 113 mm, with all this the quantity is distributed over 10 days during the whole month.
Wind speed increases to 72 km / h. This is a pleasant, but windy and rather rainy beginning of the spring season on the Adriatic coast. Most of the winds are now beginning to blow from the north and north-west, but here the mountains do well in order to protect tourists from unexpected frost. The sea is not suitable for swimming, as the water temperature in it is +14 C. It is rather cool on the coast, especially when coastal winds blow during the day. The tides are high and unstable, the waves are large and with power break on the rocks.
It is necessary to take a jacket and a raincoat with you in order not to get wet during the excursion. It will be much colder in areas near the mountains, it should be warm, with a hat and mittens. In some places in March there is still the opportunity to go skiing.
Accommodation
In March, not all hotels start working, so it’s better to find out and register in the rooms in advance. Despite the small influx of tourists, there will provide an unforgettable service. One option is to consider Porto Hotellocated in a quiet area of Kotor.
All rooms are fully furnished, have a private bathroom and a luxurious living room with a TV. The Old Town is a 2-minute walk away, and there are many shops and cafés within walking distance of the hotel.
Beautiful apartments Vedrina Self-catering accommodation located in the center of Kotor. It features free Wi-Fi throughout, as well as a private pool and jacuzzi. All fully furnished rooms have a comfortable living area with a TV, a bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen. The spacious balconies offer stunning views of the bay and the surrounding mountains. The cost of accommodation is slightly lower than in April and May, which is an indisputable advantage of rest during this period.
You can save up to 20% of the standard package, and if you settle down in the private sector and cook your own food yourself, even more.
Things to do
The beaches, though not empty at this time, but they practically do not see the bathing tourists. People come here to enjoy the tranquility, healing air that Montenegro owes to the surrounding forests and the sea. Popular cities such as Tivat, Budva, Zabljak, Becici and Lovcen. This is because there are a large number of attractions and cultural monuments.
The majority of tourists come to the country for shopping, because not only prices for Italian collections, but also the absence of a large number of competitors look attractive. In addition, due to the end of the winter season, the product range is renewed and the sale of warm clothing is being actively pursued.
Nature is so unique that it is impossible to resist even in March. During this period, everything is just beginning to awaken, amazing purity reigns on the coast. Most tourists use March to enjoy gastronomic tourism, until prices soared.
Every evening invites to visit Galion Restaurantlocated in a luxurious location with exceptional views of the sea and the lively marina. Ahead is a view of the Old Town and the mountain slopes. The menu is a wide selection of fish and seafood, often paired with some of the best wines of Montenegro. The restaurant is part of the luxurious Hotel Vardar, and its exquisite cuisine and service make it one of the best places in the country.
There are many magnificent historical sights throughout Montenegro, and the Sea Gatedefinitely one of them. The main entrance to the city of Kotor was built in 1555, when it was under occupation. Here you can see Bas-relief of the Winged Leo San Marco.
On the Armory Square there is a stone pyramid facing the old clock tower, dating back to 1602. It was used in its time to give shame to those who did not respect the laws of the city.
Be sure to visit Ostrog monastery. For the first time after seeing this grandiose architectural structure, many tourists do not believe that during the construction of such a miracle only human labor was used. The monastery stands in a secluded place in the mountains between the cities of Podgorica and Danilovgrad. You can get here on a personal or rented car, but it is desirable that the driver had a great driving experience, since not everyone can overcome narrow winding serpentine roads.
It is best to take advantage of an organized tour - the accompanying guide already on the way will tell many legends about this place. According to one of them, the monks here appeared to hide from worldly temptations. Later a whole monastery was formed, which is still in operation. The number of believers gathering here is not less than on Mount Athos and near the Jerusalem shrines.
It is interesting that there are pilgrims in the monastery - not only Christians (Orthodox and Catholics), but also Jews and Muslims. The monastery complex is divided into Upper and Lower, each has its own churches and attractions. The ark in which the relics of Vasily Ostrozhsky are kept always attracts those who suffer, who want healing.
Must see in Tivat Botanical Garden, which literally surrounds the city. Sailors brought tropical plants here for many years before a unique recreation facility was formed. There is also the famous Bucha Castle, which used to be the residence of the most influential families: Lukovic and Bucha.
In the next video you can take a look at Montenegro in March.
