Montenegro
"Montenegro, the black mountain, is earth turned into sky."
- Charles Simic
Quick facts
The currency used is the Euro € since 2002
The capital city of Montenegro is Podgorica
The Bay of Kotor
Durmitor National Park
Lake Skadar Waterlilies
Njegoš Mausoleum
Tara River Canyon
Ostrog Monastery
Sveti Stefan
The official language is Montenegrin
Useful Phrases:
Hello / Hi – Zdravo
Thank you – Hvala
Good day – Dobar dan
Montenegro uses Central European Time UTC+01:00 as its standard time and observes Central European Summer Time UTC+02:00
Montenegro is known for its Ćevapi (grilled meat), Njeguški pršut and sir (ham and cheese), kačamak (polenta, potatoes and cheese), rakija (strong spirit).
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Montenegro surprised me in the best possible way. Tucked between the Adriatic Sea and the mountains of the Balkans, it’s a country that manages to feel both tiny and completely full of things to do at the same time. One minute I was wandering through the stone streets of Kotor, the next I was looking out over views of 80% of the country from the heights of Lovćen, wondering how such a small country had managed to fit in so much scenery.
My circular road trip took me from the coast to the mountains, with stops at lakes, monasteries, old towns, and viewpoints. I floated through the water lilies of Lake Skadar, watched the sunset over the bay of Kotor, ate far too much cheese and grilled meat, and made my way up into the cooler north around Durmitor and Kolašin.
Posts
Podgorica is not Montenegro’s most obvious destination, but that does not mean it is not worth your time. This honest one-day guide covers what to see, what to skip, where to wander, and how to make the most of Montenegro’s often-overlooked capital.
The Bay of Kotor is one of the best places in Montenegro for a short trip, with medieval towns, mountain views, waterfront villages, and plenty to keep you busy over a weekend. This 2-day Bay of Kotor itinerary covers Kotor, Perast, Tivat, Herceg Novi, and practical tips for making the most of your time around Boka Bay.
This 7-day Montenegro road trip itinerary takes you from Lake Skadar and the Adriatic coast to the Bay of Kotor, Lovćen, Ostrog Monastery, Durmitor National Park, and the northern mountains. It’s a busy but brilliant first-time route for travellers who want to see as much of Montenegro as they can in just a week.
Montenegro may be small, but it manages to squeeze in a ridiculous amount: medieval coastal towns, mountain roads, glacial lakes, dramatic monasteries, sandy beaches, and some of the best views in the Balkans. This guide covers what to know before visiting Montenegro, including where to go, how to get around, what to eat, and how to plan a trip that includes both the coast and the mountains.