Montenegro Travel
The Best Places To Visit In Montenegro
The best things in life are the little things. The saying certainly applies to the case of Montenegro, a 5-thousand-square-mile country in the Balkans region. You could drive through the whole country in less than a day, but if you actually go, chances are you won’t want to leave. Today, we want to share the best places to visit in Montenegro. Its incredible richness in untouched natural beauty and UNESCO World Heritage Sites makes this country a treasure not to be overlooked. Whether as a day trip from Croatia or as your main destination, Montenegro is sure to earn a well-deserved place among your best vacation picks.
Discover the Best Places to Visit in Montenegro!
Kotor Bay
Known as “Boka Bay,” the Bay of Kotor will leave you breathless with its massive navy-blue sea and its little coastal villages. The awe-factor is much greater if you’re driving down the mountains towards the bay.
Kotor’s Old Town
Also in Kotor, wander through the unique alleyways and quaint narrow streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take advantage of its location smack dab between the bay and the mountains. A great place for shutterbugs!
Durmitor National Park
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site where dense pine forests are interspersed with crystal clear lakes. The Tara River canyon boasts the deepest gorges in Europe. If you love to hike, this is the place for you!
Lake Skadar
Part of this lake belongs to Albania, the Montenegro part serves as a beautiful national park. Snap some photos while getting your steps in, you won’t regret it. Fun fact: it’s dolphin shaped!
Ostrog Monastery
This blinding-white landmark in Central Montenegro was built inside the rock in the 17th century. While the interiors host two cave churches and some 17th century frescoes, the views of the surrounding area from the monastery are as impressive as the structure itself. It will definitely be one of the highlights of your trip!
Njegoš Mausoleum
Njegoš, philosopher and poet. From the mausoleum, you can see half of the country, and even spot Croatia on a clear day.
Think outside the box for your next trip and head to this rising-star, off-the-beaten-track country. You deserve to take in its amazing scenery. The crowds will catch up soon, so go for it while you can!
Which one among the best places to visit in Montenegro would you like to see first?
Natasha Zicarelli holds a Master\'s Degree in Conference Interpreting from the University of Bologna. Originally from Italy, she began dreaming about the United States when she was very young. During college, she was able to live in Los Angeles for a year on the UCLA Study Abroad Program, and she loved her American life so much she didn\'t want to leave. Now, four years later, she is finally back in the US, living and working in Chicago. She loves travel, fitness, engaging novels, and good food, especially when enjoyed in good company!