Montenegro – one can interpret the name of this country as ‘black mountain’. It is indeed a country of endless mountain ranges, incredibly preserved nature and very sparse population. But this article is about an aspect of Montenegro that attracts most of its visitors there. It is all about the incredible coastline and historical cities that come with it.
What do you prefer – coast or the mountains? Down below is the list of five places we thought might be worth mentioning when we talk about the coast of Montenegro!
Perast
Perast is a historical town of sailors, settled on the shores of stunning Boka Kotorska bay. Having been a place of at least a dozen noble families from that times, Perast boasts with their noble houses or palaces completely built out of stone. There are two islets just off shore of Perast worth checking up by taking a short boat ride off the promenade. Idyllic ‘Our Lady of the Rocks’ islet with a little church on it will open up breathtaking panoramic views over the steep mountains arising from the shores of Boka Kotorska bay.
Kotor
Perast is a historical town of sailors, settled on the shores of stunning Boka Kotorska bay. Having been a place of at least a dozen noble families from that times, Perast boasts with their noble houses or palaces completely built out of stone. There are two islets just off shore of Perast worth checking up by taking a short boat ride off the promenade. Idyllic ‘Our Lady of the Rocks’ islet with a little church on it will open up breathtaking panoramic views over the steep mountains arising from the shores of Boka Kotorska bay
Tivat
Coastal city of Tivat is home to one of the most amazing marinas on the Mediterranean, marina Porto Montenegro. Porto Montenegro is a destination in itself that has been built across a 15-thousand-square-meter plot with hacienda-style buildings, hotels and blocks of apartments along with large stone and wooden docks to take more than six hundred yachts. As you walk down the modern stone streets decorated with palm trees, delightful floral arrangements and numerous genious fountains, you will stumble upon many world-class shops and amazing restaurants, bars and pool clubs.
Budva
When Montenegrins speak of the Adriatic pearl, they speak of Budva. Budva is a coastal metropolis of Montenegro and the capital of the countries’ tourism. Nature and history gave their everything to build the value of Budva to what it is today – historical old town built on a small, rocky cape has an abundance of old stone houses, fortresses, monuments and churches. But what brings people to Budva more than everything is the unique beauty of the sun, sea and a string of pearl beaches set at the foot of the gigantic mountains. As Budva has grown more and more popular, numerous new and modern hotels, resorts and business quarters have been built in the city, making the scenery of Budva that much more dramatic and epic.
Sveti Stefan
The great attraction of the Budva Riviera is Sveti Stefan. According to a history reports, a fort was built on the island of Sveti Stefan in 14th century, when it was first inhabited. The fort was enclosed by walls to house families from surrounding areas before the Turks and pirates invaded. This former fishing village, located on the peninsula, was transformed into a hotel city 50 years ago and made into a wonderful, fairytale-like place where even the world’s biggest stars, celebrities and business people enjoy to spend their time. Other than what is a hotel today, Sveti Stefan boasts with a couple of amazing sandy beaches and some of the finest restaurants in the area, making it a perfect romantic or leisure getaway
