Montenegro is a small Balkan country with rugged mountains, medieval villages and a narrow strip of beaches along its Adriatic coastline. The Bay of Kotor, resembling a fjord, is dotted with coastal churches and fortified towns such as Kotor and Herceg Novi. Durmitor National Park encompasses limestone peaks, glacial lakes, wildlife such as bears and wolves, and 1,300m-deep Tara River Canyon.
"Montenegro ( (listen); Montenegrin: Crna Gora / Црна Гора, lit. 'Black Mountain', pronounced [tsr̩̂ːnaː ɡǒra]) is a country in southeast Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkans. It borders Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east, Albania to the southeast, the Adriatic Sea and Croatia to the west. The largest and capital city Podgorica covers 10.4% of Montenegro's territory and is home to 29.9% of the country's population, while Cetinje has the status of old royal capital. Major group in the country are Montenegrins. Serbs form a significant minority at 28.7%, followed by Bosniaks, Albanians and Croats.
During the Early Medieval period, three principalities were located on the territory of modern-day Montenegro: Duklja, roughly corresponding to the southern half; Travunia, the west; and Rascia proper, the north. The Principality of Zeta emerged in the 14th and 15th centuries. The name Montenegro was first used to refer to the country in the late 15th century. After falling under Ottoman rule, Montenegro regained its independence in 1696 under the rule of the House of Petrović-Njegoš, first as a theocracy and later as a secular principality. Montenegro's independence was recognized by the Great Powers at the Congress of Berlin in 1878. In 1910, the country became a kingdom. After World War I, it became part of Yugoslavia. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, the republics of Serbia and Montenegro together proclaimed a federation. Following the independence referendum held in May 2006, Montenegro declared its independence and the confederation peacefully dissolved.Classified by the World Bank as an upper middle-income country, Montenegro is a member of the UN, NATO, the World Trade Organization, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe, and the Central European Free Trade Agreement. Montenegro is a founding member of the Union for the Mediterranean. It is also in the process of joining the European Union." Wikipedia
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Kotor
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Like a lake between the big mountains with the occasional cruise ship. A surreal environment with small pop up towns on the shore. We loved the few days we spent here in a James Bond scene.
Budva
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Pretty town with lots of friendly cats. A little expensive but otherwise a great place to visit.
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![]() 1 . Kotor3.6An historic town in a stunning setting popular with cruise liners due to the magnificent landscape. The triangular old town has the mouth of the river Scurda on one side and the bay quay on the oth... |
![]() 2 . Sveti Stefan3.3A village on the western coast of Montenegro with a tiny islet on which a hotel dominates the space and is connected to the mainland by a short passage to the sandy beaches and the popular town. |
![]() 3 . Budva3.2A large historic and popular town on the western coast of Montenegro. Home to a walled old town, a port/marina, running east around the bebble bay to Zavala. |
![]() 4 . Herceg-Novi2.5A beautiful town on the western Montenegro coastline in the bay of Kotor close to the Croatian border. A popular tourist destination due to the historical sites and the proximity to the Orjen mount... |
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![]() 8 . Denovici2.5A small town south of Kamp Sumadija at the neck of the Kotor bay and home to a large new marina. |
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![]() 10 . Kamenari2.5A small pretty mountainside town at the Kotor channel with a small ferry crossing from west to Lepetani on the east. |
![]() 11 . Donji Morinj2.5A popular village on the western coast of the inner Kotor bay with a small bear and bar. |
![]() 12 . Risan2.5A small popular town on the northern side of the Kotor bay set in the mountainous green hillside. |
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![]() 14 . Ljuta2.5A small popular town on the western coast of the Kotor bay home to a small port to the north. |
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![]() 16 . Tivat2.5A town (neighbouring Seljanovo) on the eastern coast of the Kotor bay dwarfed by the Montenegro mountains. Home to a large marina and a small busy harbour a little further south. |
![]() 17 . Zanjica2.5A village set in the valley on the Montenegro peninsula with a beach home to a couple of restaurants. |
![]() 18 . Nova Pec2.5A series of dwelling following the coastline within the Kotor bay near the neck of the Lustica peninsula. Further inland is home to a large apartment complex and a marina on the southern side. |
![]() 19 . Bigovo2.5A popular village in a wide square cove home to a small quayside and a few restaurants. |
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![]() 21 . Petrovac na Moru2.5A popular sea-side town with a wide sandy busy beach backed off with a promenade lined with shops and restaurants. Home to a tiny local port to the western side near the Kastio castle. |
![]() 22 . Sutomore2.5A town mostly set back a short way from the western coast of Montenegro with a small connection to the long busy sandy beach. |
![]() 23 . Bar2.5Bar is a large commercial town and port in the wide valley between the western Montenegro mountains. It is home to a large marina near the entrance to the port and is a popular destination for tour... |
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![]() 25 . Ulcinj2.5A popular historic town on the western coast of Montenegro close to the Albania border. The town stretches to the mostly rocky coast but wraps around a small beach and a small ferry terminal to Vel... |
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