Guidebook for Montenegro
Food Scene
and the Stari Mlini at Ljuta. Expensive for local standards, but worth every penny! These are situated in carefully restored old mills, with lakes and streams full of fish, fed by the waters from the mountains… full of antiques and working mill wheels – you can arrive by boat or by road… magic!
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Ćatovića Mlini
E65and the Stari Mlini at Ljuta. Expensive for local standards, but worth every penny! These are situated in carefully restored old mills, with lakes and streams full of fish, fed by the waters from the mountains… full of antiques and working mill wheels – you can arrive by boat or by road… magic!
Stunning view over the bay. Salads, pizza, pasta dishes or fish, at reasonable prices.
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Tramontana Beach Bar
Stunning view over the bay. Salads, pizza, pasta dishes or fish, at reasonable prices.
Sutvara is a local restaurant serving Seafood, Mediterranean, European, International, Vegetarian Friendly and Vegan Options. Good value, great food and friendly waiters
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Restaurant Sutvara
Sutvara is a local restaurant serving Seafood, Mediterranean, European, International, Vegetarian Friendly and Vegan Options. Good value, great food and friendly waiters
Restaurant Risan is a local restaurant with the best cook in town. Delicious sea food and very attentive and helpful staff.
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Risan
Restaurant Risan is a local restaurant with the best cook in town. Delicious sea food and very attentive and helpful staff.
Verige65 is an elegant, modern and sophisticated restaurant & bar. The setting is wonderful with a magnificent view on Boka Bay. The ambience relaxing, the service is excellent, and the cocktails, food and wine amazing. There is something for everyone's taste and the prices are not to expensive.
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VERIGE 65
19 E65Verige65 is an elegant, modern and sophisticated restaurant & bar. The setting is wonderful with a magnificent view on Boka Bay. The ambience relaxing, the service is excellent, and the cocktails, food and wine amazing. There is something for everyone's taste and the prices are not to expensive.
Conte is a nice restaurant at the coast side. Fish and meat dishes, pastas, risottos, salads, soups and broths. Outdoor terrace/pier-120 seats. Very good ambiance and average prices.
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Conte Hotel & Restaurant
Conte is a nice restaurant at the coast side. Fish and meat dishes, pastas, risottos, salads, soups and broths. Outdoor terrace/pier-120 seats. Very good ambiance and average prices.
Farmer's Market right in front of the old town, this is the place locals go to get fresh products. If you want some snacks for the day, this is the place to go. I recommend trying:
Prosciutto
Cheese
Olives
Figs – fresh in summer, dried in other months
Look out for the word ‘domaci’ – this means the produce comes from Montenegro.
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Port of Kotor
Farmer's Market right in front of the old town, this is the place locals go to get fresh products. If you want some snacks for the day, this is the place to go. I recommend trying:
Prosciutto
Cheese
Olives
Figs – fresh in summer, dried in other months
Look out for the word ‘domaci’ – this means the produce comes from Montenegro.
Konoba Feral
4 Vasa ĆukovićaThe best fish soup and fish restaurant in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Club Maximus, to the left as you walk in the Kotor main gate and pass the Hotel Cattaro on the main square, is the best night club in Montenegro and needs to be seen to be believed. Situated inside the actual walls of the old town, it accommodates 2,000 people in a variety of rooms – lasers, light shows, and music so loud you go deaf on entry!
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Club Maximus
Club Maximus, to the left as you walk in the Kotor main gate and pass the Hotel Cattaro on the main square, is the best night club in Montenegro and needs to be seen to be believed. Situated inside the actual walls of the old town, it accommodates 2,000 people in a variety of rooms – lasers, light shows, and music so loud you go deaf on entry!
Sightseeing
Tivat was once the region's center of salt manufacturing and a strategic naval base. Today, it hosts an international airport and is undergoing a jetset-lifestyle renaissance thanks to its new superyacht marina.
You can take a walk around the marina and see lots of very nice yachts and some super yachts. You can also shop for designer clothing in the village and enjoy a cocktail overlooking the boats.
Restaurants:
One – modern Mediterranean cuisine.
Al Posto Giusto – pizza, pasta, breakfasts and cakes.
Mitsu – Asian fusion. Very expensive.
The Club House – a pub where you can grab a beer and watch sports on the big screen.
Moritz Eis - ice cream
Byblos – Lebanese cuisine.
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Porto Montenegro
1 Obala bbTivat was once the region's center of salt manufacturing and a strategic naval base. Today, it hosts an international airport and is undergoing a jetset-lifestyle renaissance thanks to its new superyacht marina.
You can take a walk around the marina and see lots of very nice yachts and some super yachts. You can also shop for designer clothing in the village and enjoy a cocktail overlooking the boats.
Restaurants:
One – modern Mediterranean cuisine.
Al Posto Giusto – pizza, pasta, breakfasts and cakes.
Mitsu – Asian fusion. Very expensive.
The Club House – a pub where you can grab a beer and watch sports on the big screen.
Moritz Eis - ice cream
Byblos – Lebanese cuisine.
An UNESCO protected, unspoiled village with 17th century houses sprawling up the mountainside. One of the most beautiful little places in Boka Bay. This tiny town boasts 16 churches and 17 formerly grand palazzos.
From the swimming pool you can see the 2 picturesque islets which are Perast’s most famous landmarks and are actually right in the middle of the waters. St. George (natural island) & Lady of the Rocks (man-made island). Many boats from the harbors are leaving to the islands. Many small restarurants on the Perast coast will offer you great fish specialties. Or have breakfast by the waterside and take a boat to the islands. Perast is definitely something special and a must-visit!
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Perast
An UNESCO protected, unspoiled village with 17th century houses sprawling up the mountainside. One of the most beautiful little places in Boka Bay. This tiny town boasts 16 churches and 17 formerly grand palazzos.
From the swimming pool you can see the 2 picturesque islets which are Perast’s most famous landmarks and are actually right in the middle of the waters. St. George (natural island) & Lady of the Rocks (man-made island). Many boats from the harbors are leaving to the islands. Many small restarurants on the Perast coast will offer you great fish specialties. Or have breakfast by the waterside and take a boat to the islands. Perast is definitely something special and a must-visit!
The Old City of Kotor is a well-preserved urbanization typical of the middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor land on the UNESCO’s World Natural and Historical Heritage Site list. It’s a fascinating rabbit-warren of alleyways, churches, palaces, souvenir shops and eateries.
The tourist information office is in a kiosk just outside the main gate to the old town. You can get maps of the area here. One of the most popular things to do here is walk the old fortress walls up the mountain behind the town. From there you get breath-taking views of the town and the Bay of Kotor.
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Old Town Road
Put do Svetog IvanaThe Old City of Kotor is a well-preserved urbanization typical of the middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor land on the UNESCO’s World Natural and Historical Heritage Site list. It’s a fascinating rabbit-warren of alleyways, churches, palaces, souvenir shops and eateries.
The tourist information office is in a kiosk just outside the main gate to the old town. You can get maps of the area here. One of the most popular things to do here is walk the old fortress walls up the mountain behind the town. From there you get breath-taking views of the town and the Bay of Kotor.
In Lipa cave nature created playful and unique forms of cave ornaments (stalagmites and stalactites). Lipa Cave just 5km from Cetinje is a fantastic attraction for all ages. The tours start with a mini-train ride to the entrance of the cave and then you have a guided tour through the cave system. Constant temperature inside the cave is between 8-12⁰C or 46-53⁰F.
Lipa cave is located in Dobrosko village, on the outskirts of Cetinje, on the pass by National restaurant Belveder. This restaurant is simply out of this world! Their setting on the top of the mountain is just stunning. The vistas are amazing, the food is world class and the service is outstanding.
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Lipa hellirinn
In Lipa cave nature created playful and unique forms of cave ornaments (stalagmites and stalactites). Lipa Cave just 5km from Cetinje is a fantastic attraction for all ages. The tours start with a mini-train ride to the entrance of the cave and then you have a guided tour through the cave system. Constant temperature inside the cave is between 8-12⁰C or 46-53⁰F.
Lipa cave is located in Dobrosko village, on the outskirts of Cetinje, on the pass by National restaurant Belveder. This restaurant is simply out of this world! Their setting on the top of the mountain is just stunning. The vistas are amazing, the food is world class and the service is outstanding.
The church in the cliff. Ostrog Monastery is one of the most revered religious sites in all of the former Yugoslav states. It’s visited by up to a million tourists and pilgrims every year. It’s also revered and visited by Orthodox Christians, Roman Catholics and Muslims. Although Ostrog is a tourist attraction, it’s very much a place of worship and has a sombre air. The hushed tone of the place is perfect for allowing you to appreciate the views over the plains and the dedication it must have taken to construct this church in the side of a cliff.
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Ostrog klaustur
The church in the cliff. Ostrog Monastery is one of the most revered religious sites in all of the former Yugoslav states. It’s visited by up to a million tourists and pilgrims every year. It’s also revered and visited by Orthodox Christians, Roman Catholics and Muslims. Although Ostrog is a tourist attraction, it’s very much a place of worship and has a sombre air. The hushed tone of the place is perfect for allowing you to appreciate the views over the plains and the dedication it must have taken to construct this church in the side of a cliff.
Sveti Stefan is a tiny islet and a former town connected to the mainland by a small land bridge. It was a small town but was turned into a hotel and it rapidly became a favourite spot for Hollywood stars and royalty. It fell into disrepair but it's been completely renovated and it's become popular again with the likes of Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic.
It’s undeniably a beautiful spot and a must-see Montenegro attraction. The most popular place to photograph it from is a lookout point on the main road above. Unfortunately you can’t visit the island because it’s a hotel belonging to the Aman Resorts chain. Nights there start at around €800 per night.
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Sveti Stefan
Sveti Stefan is a tiny islet and a former town connected to the mainland by a small land bridge. It was a small town but was turned into a hotel and it rapidly became a favourite spot for Hollywood stars and royalty. It fell into disrepair but it's been completely renovated and it's become popular again with the likes of Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic.
It’s undeniably a beautiful spot and a must-see Montenegro attraction. The most popular place to photograph it from is a lookout point on the main road above. Unfortunately you can’t visit the island because it’s a hotel belonging to the Aman Resorts chain. Nights there start at around €800 per night.
Petar Petrovic Njegos' Mausoleum
Lovcen is best known for housing the mausoleum of Montenegro’s favourite son, the poet, bishop and leader Petar Petrovic Njegos. You can visit the mausoleum via a long staircase of 461 steps and you’ll also be rewarded here with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains for your efforts.
Njegusi is a little village on the way to the national park. Visit the museum which is in the house Njegos was born in. Njegusi is also famous for its proscuitto ham and smoked cheeses.
As you drive through the town you'll see signs and stalls offering tastings and sales of ham, cheese, honey and rakija - the local brandy.
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Mausoleum Petar II Petrovic-Njegos
Unnamed RdPetar Petrovic Njegos' Mausoleum
Lovcen is best known for housing the mausoleum of Montenegro’s favourite son, the poet, bishop and leader Petar Petrovic Njegos. You can visit the mausoleum via a long staircase of 461 steps and you’ll also be rewarded here with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains for your efforts.
Njegusi is a little village on the way to the national park. Visit the museum which is in the house Njegos was born in. Njegusi is also famous for its proscuitto ham and smoked cheeses.
As you drive through the town you'll see signs and stalls offering tastings and sales of ham, cheese, honey and rakija - the local brandy.
Parks & Nature
Mt. Lovčen the nearest park is a beautiful mountainous area with the world’s highest mausoleum, that of the most famous of Montenegrins, the prince-bishop Petar II Petrovic Njegos. Glorious wild flowers, dazzling autumn colors and twisting scenic mountainous roads. A good half–day trip or longer if you wish. You can make your car journey to the summit a circular route via the “Ladder of Cattaro” turning left at the summit of the pass between Kotor and Tivat, on to NegNegusi, Cetinje and the peak itself, returning by way of a narrow road to rejoin your outgoing route near the top of the “Ladder” at Vrmac.
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Lovćen
Mt. Lovčen the nearest park is a beautiful mountainous area with the world’s highest mausoleum, that of the most famous of Montenegrins, the prince-bishop Petar II Petrovic Njegos. Glorious wild flowers, dazzling autumn colors and twisting scenic mountainous roads. A good half–day trip or longer if you wish. You can make your car journey to the summit a circular route via the “Ladder of Cattaro” turning left at the summit of the pass between Kotor and Tivat, on to NegNegusi, Cetinje and the peak itself, returning by way of a narrow road to rejoin your outgoing route near the top of the “Ladder” at Vrmac.
Lake Skadar NP encloses one of Europe’s largest lakes, home of rare birds and stunning misty views, south of Kotor. It is possible to hire a small boat at Virpazar for exploring or bird watching. There is an amazing view to be had from the Panorama restaurant near Rijeka Crnovica. Make this a full day trip to enjoy.
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Lake Skadar National Park Visitors Centre
P16Lake Skadar NP encloses one of Europe’s largest lakes, home of rare birds and stunning misty views, south of Kotor. It is possible to hire a small boat at Virpazar for exploring or bird watching. There is an amazing view to be had from the Panorama restaurant near Rijeka Crnovica. Make this a full day trip to enjoy.
Durmitor/Kolasin This national park is a UNESCO-protected area. It is great for both summer and winter activities and is the location of the world’s largest canyon with the exception of the Grand Canyon in the USA. The River Tara flows through the canyon for 80kms, at times below cliffs towering at a height of 1300m and various companies offer white water rafting trips. There are also ancient inscribed standing stones and “mountain eyes”, beautiful glacial lakes. An early start or 2-day trip.
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Durmitor
Durmitor/Kolasin This national park is a UNESCO-protected area. It is great for both summer and winter activities and is the location of the world’s largest canyon with the exception of the Grand Canyon in the USA. The River Tara flows through the canyon for 80kms, at times below cliffs towering at a height of 1300m and various companies offer white water rafting trips. There are also ancient inscribed standing stones and “mountain eyes”, beautiful glacial lakes. An early start or 2-day trip.
Biogradska Gora NP One of the last great unspoiled primeval forest wilderness areas in Europe with lakes, bears, wolves, deer etc. It is also the World’s second oldest national park. There are wonderful mountain tracks for 4x4 vehicles plus fabulous walking territory. The largest lake, the Biogradsko Jezero is easily visited, with a lovely encircling walk and boats for hire.
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Biogradska Gora
Biogradska Gora NP One of the last great unspoiled primeval forest wilderness areas in Europe with lakes, bears, wolves, deer etc. It is also the World’s second oldest national park. There are wonderful mountain tracks for 4x4 vehicles plus fabulous walking territory. The largest lake, the Biogradsko Jezero is easily visited, with a lovely encircling walk and boats for hire.
NP Prokletije the Prokletije region was designated a national park in 2009. It covers an area of 16,630 hectares. The park is located in the border region between Montenegro and Albania. The main characteristics of the Prokletije region are its relief and abundance of water. There are two nature reserves on the territory of the park, Lake Hrid and Volusnica. Visitors to the Prokletije National Park can enjoy numerous activities, such as the many observation decks, unspoilt mountain landscapes of snow capped mountaintops, mountain lakes, caves cave drawings, a deep canyon with a natural bridge, natural meadows full of blueberries and traditional rural houses. A 2-day trip.
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National Park Prokletije
Za HridNP Prokletije the Prokletije region was designated a national park in 2009. It covers an area of 16,630 hectares. The park is located in the border region between Montenegro and Albania. The main characteristics of the Prokletije region are its relief and abundance of water. There are two nature reserves on the territory of the park, Lake Hrid and Volusnica. Visitors to the Prokletije National Park can enjoy numerous activities, such as the many observation decks, unspoilt mountain landscapes of snow capped mountaintops, mountain lakes, caves cave drawings, a deep canyon with a natural bridge, natural meadows full of blueberries and traditional rural houses. A 2-day trip.
Morinj Beach is a sand-gravel lovely beach. It is good for families with children. The trendy beach bar Tramontana has great beds and is very cheap.
Local's Tip: Skip the tourist crowds on Morinj's main beach and hang with the locals at Ponta Morinj, just 400m from Tramontana towards Kotor. It's a tiny terrace on the seafront with a cafe, loungers and a small beach. Chilled music, a glass of Vranac and a great place for kids to play make it a top spot in the bay.
Beach Morinj
Morinj Beach is a sand-gravel lovely beach. It is good for families with children. The trendy beach bar Tramontana has great beds and is very cheap.
Local's Tip: Skip the tourist crowds on Morinj's main beach and hang with the locals at Ponta Morinj, just 400m from Tramontana towards Kotor. It's a tiny terrace on the seafront with a cafe, loungers and a small beach. Chilled music, a glass of Vranac and a great place for kids to play make it a top spot in the bay.
Entertainment & Activities
This is an adventure travel operator originally from Kotor. Website: www.adventuremontenegro.com
Accompanied by their local guides you will be offered tours to the Bay of Kotor , Montenegro coast , mount peak of Lovcen , mount Durmitor and Tara river. These places will give you an overview to understand the country better. The tours are designed to ensure that everybody will enjoy in Montenegro. Whether you want to relax on a sandy beach, or discover the fascinating medieval culture, learn new skill of sea kayaking, snorkelling, white water rafting, or to explore our mountains, the Adventure Montenegro team will guide you through your unforgettable holiday.
Adventure Montenegro
This is an adventure travel operator originally from Kotor. Website: www.adventuremontenegro.com
Accompanied by their local guides you will be offered tours to the Bay of Kotor , Montenegro coast , mount peak of Lovcen , mount Durmitor and Tara river. These places will give you an overview to understand the country better. The tours are designed to ensure that everybody will enjoy in Montenegro. Whether you want to relax on a sandy beach, or discover the fascinating medieval culture, learn new skill of sea kayaking, snorkelling, white water rafting, or to explore our mountains, the Adventure Montenegro team will guide you through your unforgettable holiday.
Aquapark Budva is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Toplish hill, with amazing view over Budva town. It is an obligatory stop for all those who love to have fun in the water at the sunny coast of southern Adriatic. Aquapark Budva covers an area of 41,800 m2. The complex consists of many, very interesting and exciting , water attractions – water slides and pools, over 50 children attractions , big restaurant , 3 bars, childrens cafe, shop, photo-booth and other attractions. This unique park of fun in the water is the biggest of its type at out coast, with daily capacity of 6,000 people.
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Aquapark "Budva"
Topliški PutAquapark Budva is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Toplish hill, with amazing view over Budva town. It is an obligatory stop for all those who love to have fun in the water at the sunny coast of southern Adriatic. Aquapark Budva covers an area of 41,800 m2. The complex consists of many, very interesting and exciting , water attractions – water slides and pools, over 50 children attractions , big restaurant , 3 bars, childrens cafe, shop, photo-booth and other attractions. This unique park of fun in the water is the biggest of its type at out coast, with daily capacity of 6,000 people.
The Blue Cave on Lustica Peninsula is one of the must-see attractions while you’re on the coast. It’s called the Blue Cave because the way the light hits the sandy bottom and reflects up through the water makes the whole cave look blue. It’s very beautiful and it’s a lucky quirk because almost all of the coast here is rocky, not sandy. You can see the blue light shining out of the cave when you approach, but to really see it you’ve got to go inside and get underwater. Don’t forget your snorkel or goggles when you come here! You can only get to the cave by boat. You can take a boat tour from Herceg Novi marina departing 9am and 10am every day from April through to October (weather dependent).
Marina Zelenika
The Blue Cave on Lustica Peninsula is one of the must-see attractions while you’re on the coast. It’s called the Blue Cave because the way the light hits the sandy bottom and reflects up through the water makes the whole cave look blue. It’s very beautiful and it’s a lucky quirk because almost all of the coast here is rocky, not sandy. You can see the blue light shining out of the cave when you approach, but to really see it you’ve got to go inside and get underwater. Don’t forget your snorkel or goggles when you come here! You can only get to the cave by boat. You can take a boat tour from Herceg Novi marina departing 9am and 10am every day from April through to October (weather dependent).
No list of Montenegro attractions would be complete without Tara Canyon. Next to the Grand Canyon, it’s the second deepest canyon in the world and the deepest in Europe. The best way to see this natural marvel is from a boat as you raft the rapids of the Tara river. If that’s not your thing, you can see it from the Tara Djurdjevica bridge near Zabljak.
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Tara Canyon
No list of Montenegro attractions would be complete without Tara Canyon. Next to the Grand Canyon, it’s the second deepest canyon in the world and the deepest in Europe. The best way to see this natural marvel is from a boat as you raft the rapids of the Tara river. If that’s not your thing, you can see it from the Tara Djurdjevica bridge near Zabljak.
Montenegro is fast gaining a reputation as one of the best places in Europe for outdoor activities. Rafting has been a popular activity for a long time, but canyoning in Nevidio Canyon takes the thrills to the next level. You can take a thrilling canyoning tour and swim, climb and jump your way through the canyon.
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Canyon Nevidio
Montenegro is fast gaining a reputation as one of the best places in Europe for outdoor activities. Rafting has been a popular activity for a long time, but canyoning in Nevidio Canyon takes the thrills to the next level. You can take a thrilling canyoning tour and swim, climb and jump your way through the canyon.
Arts & Culture
Lipci Rock, near to the Lavender Bay Resort. See the sign along the Risan bay road near the roundabout in Lipci. The drawings are difficult to see. Once you've gone up the driveway, (park in the marked bays on the main road) walk up the concrete drive and you will see a sign after walking the short distance up the hill. Go up the rocky path- eventually you will see a cave to the right. Once you've turned back out of the cave, turn right and at the holders walking uphill again, take 17 strides up the hill and turn to your right and look at the cliff face, you should then see more drawings, this time of animals. The art dates back to the beginnings of the 1st millennium B.C. Free to see!
Lipci Prehistoric Drawings
Lipci Rock, near to the Lavender Bay Resort. See the sign along the Risan bay road near the roundabout in Lipci. The drawings are difficult to see. Once you've gone up the driveway, (park in the marked bays on the main road) walk up the concrete drive and you will see a sign after walking the short distance up the hill. Go up the rocky path- eventually you will see a cave to the right. Once you've turned back out of the cave, turn right and at the holders walking uphill again, take 17 strides up the hill and turn to your right and look at the cliff face, you should then see more drawings, this time of animals. The art dates back to the beginnings of the 1st millennium B.C. Free to see!
Cetinje is the former capital of Montenegro. It’s a little town but has several fascinating Montenegro attractions:
The National Museum – a well-curated display of Montenegrin history that leads you chronologically from prehistoric times through to recent history.
King Nikola’s Court – a superbly preserved palace that’s complete with original furniture and guided tours.
The Blue Palace – the official residence of the President of Montenegro.
Cetinje Monastery – dating back to 1701 and home to John the Baptist’s right hand.
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Cetinje
Cetinje is the former capital of Montenegro. It’s a little town but has several fascinating Montenegro attractions:
The National Museum – a well-curated display of Montenegrin history that leads you chronologically from prehistoric times through to recent history.
King Nikola’s Court – a superbly preserved palace that’s complete with original furniture and guided tours.
The Blue Palace – the official residence of the President of Montenegro.
Cetinje Monastery – dating back to 1701 and home to John the Baptist’s right hand.
Shopping
Kamelia Shopping Centre is just across the bridge. It’s got a few clothing shops (including a lot of high end branded clothing), a supermarket and a couple of cafes. The top floor has a children’s shop and an indoor playground that’s good for kids up to about 8 years old.
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Shopping Center Kamelija
Kamelia Shopping Centre is just across the bridge. It’s got a few clothing shops (including a lot of high end branded clothing), a supermarket and a couple of cafes. The top floor has a children’s shop and an indoor playground that’s good for kids up to about 8 years old.