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Montenegro Holidays

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A picturesque Balkan beauty

For a country with such astonishingly rugged good looks, Montenegro is endearingly humble. With its mountainous hinterland, centuries-old bays with views over the glittering Adriatic Sea, Unesco-honoured walled cities, glistening ports, glacial lakes and pine forests, it would be forgiven for being something of a show-off. Montenegro holidays are becoming popular with trailblazing travellers who want a mix of everything. Because, while the country might be small, it packs a mighty holiday punch, and is a place of contrasts, of old and new.

Shopping gurus will love the super-swanky yacht-lined marina and posh promenades at Porto Montenegro in Tivat, where you can rub shoulders with the jet set. Sun (and fun) seekers should head to buzzing Budva, where the cobblestoned streets of the old town Stari Grad are backed with crystalline waters, and the mile-long beach at Bečići is just a few minutes away. If it’s historical charm you’re after, the coastline is a treasure trove of ancient towns, from palazzo-peppered Perast to fortified Herceg Novi. Kotor Old Town, a Unesco heritage site, is bursting with timeworn churches and cultural highlights – the Maritime Museum of Montenegro is a must – all with the spectacular fjord-like Bay of Kotor as a backdrop. But it’s not just culture vultures that are catered for.

Adventure lovers are in for a real treat, too. In the primeval forests of the Durmitor National Park (still home to bears and wolves) you'll find the vast Tara Canyon, which will satisfy the keenest of thrill seekers with its jeep safaris and exceptional views.

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Capital
Podgorica
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Language
Montenegrin
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Currency
Euro
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Time zone
GMT +1
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Flight time
2hrs 40 mins

* Average time from London Gatwick to Tivat

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    To make the most of the warm weather for the beach, you should go to Montenegro between late spring and early autumn. May or October are good choices, and the sea will still be warm enough to swim in autumn. It's also a good time to visit the Durmitor National Park for hiking or enjoying the wildlife. Early autumn is also the best time to enjoy seasonal fruit like quince or figs, but the weather is likely to become wetter and cooler towards November. Most coastal hotels close from November to April, when people head inland to the mountains for skiing.
    Montenegro is a typical coastal country, with long stretches of sandy beach fronting the Adriatic sea. If you're staying in Budva, you'll find the well-known Sveti Stefan, with two sandy beaches on either side of a small peninsula. There are two restaurants nearby and plenty of space. The centre of Budva has lively beach bars on Slovenska Plaza, or a quieter atmosphere at Ricardova Glava, near the Old Town. If you're staying in Becici, you'll have three kilometres of sand and pebble beach to enjoy, and in Petrovac there's a choice of two sandy beaches with plenty of water sports.
    Montenegro is known for its historic fortified towns such as Kotor, Stari Grad and Perast. As an Adriatic coastal country, it's also known for sandy beaches and secluded coves, as well as some small offshore islands. You'll see some great scenery, and views from high points over the Bay of Kotor or Sveti Stefan. If you've got the energy to climb the 1350 steps up there, you'll see the whole of Kotor's ancient town walls below. The country is also known for its beautiful lakes, forests and mountains, which you can explore on hiking trails around the national parks.
    Close to the coast you'll find lots of fresh seafood, such as buzara. This is a white or red wine sauce simmered with garlic and seafood such as shrimp, prawns, squid or clams. The mountains are famed for Njegusi prosciutto ham, which can be cooked with steak and local cheese for a really rich dish. Typical peasant fare is a kind of cornmeal porridge, or lamb and vegetables braised in milk. Various meats are used for the popular cevapi, which are small kebabs or sausages eaten with pita or salads. To satisfy your sweet tooth, you'll find baklava, cake and fluffy palacinke pancakes.
    Montenegro is an excellent destination for everyone, but families are especially welcomed. Children will feel safe and have fun. In the villages, the local people are friendly and make families welcome with food, jokes and a caring attitude. It's relatively easy to switch off from social media and enjoy the scenery and beaches or explore some of the fascinating history of the region. For older kids, Montenegro provides plenty of opportunity for energetic activities such as hiking, biking or water sports. For the simply young at heart, you'll also find white-water rafting and zip-lining as well as horse-riding or fishing.
    Languages in Montenegro tend to be fluid. Montenegrin was officially recognised in 2017 as a different language to Serbian, but most people still speak what used to be called Serbian. Because of their constantly changing borders, people living in the Balkan regions of Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Montenegro all speak pretty much the same language. While Montenegrin is now the official state language, all four Balkan variants, plus Albanian, are still spoken.