Montenegro: Land of beautiful canyons and stunning beaches

Exploring the Jewels of Montenegro

Montenegro is a country located in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea. Montenegro is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including rugged mountains, deep canyons, and beautiful coastline.

One of the most famous attractions in Montenegro is the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its picturesque fjord-like scenery and medieval towns. The town of Kotor itself is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town, fortified walls, and historic churches.

Another popular destination in Montenegro is the coastal town of Budva, known for its sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, and well-preserved medieval old town. Budva is a hub for tourists visiting the Montenegrin coast, offering a range of accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Inland, Montenegro is home to stunning national parks such as Durmitor National Park, known for its dramatic mountain scenery and glacial lakes, and Biogradska Gora National Park, home to one of the last remaining primeval forests in Europe.

Montenegro’s capital city, Podgorica, is a bustling urban center with a mix of Ottoman and European architecture, as well as museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

Overall, Montenegro offers visitors a diverse range of attractions, from its beautiful coastline and historic towns to its rugged mountains and pristine wilderness areas, making it a popular destination for travelers seeking natural beauty and cultural experiences in Southeastern Europe.

Wild beach on Sveti Nikola island in Budva, Montenegro
Wild beach on Sveti Nikola island in Budva, Montenegro
Ancient paved road to the Budva Citadel in the Old Town, Montenegro. Alley with green trees and two ancient cannons among the stone architecture
Ancient paved road to the Budva Citadel in the Old Town, Montenegro. Alley with green trees and two ancient cannons among the stone architecture
Stone stairs leading down to the sea. Ancient stone steps in Sveti Stefan. Budva. Montenegro
Stone stairs leading down to the sea. Ancient stone steps in Sveti Stefan, Budva
Rocky coast of Mediterranean sea blue turquoise glittering water beautiful seascape.
Rocky coast of Mediterranean sea blue turquoise glittering water beautiful seascape.
Montenegro. Budva View of Mogren beach
Budva View of Mogren beach
Mogren beach near Budva, Montenegro at blue hour.
Mogren beach near Budva at blue hour.
Montenegro, Przno - August 12, 2017: View of the beaches and four-star hotel Kraljicina Plaza near the island of Sveti Stefan
Montenegro, Przno – August 12, 2017: View of the beaches and four-star hotel Kraljicina Plaza near the island of Sveti Stefan
Milocer, Montenegro - September 19, 2015: The famous elite beach of the Queen (Kraljicina plaza), Milocer, Montenegro
Milocer, Montenegro – September 19, 2015: The famous elite beach of the Queen (Kraljicina plaza), Milocer
Narrow street in old town in Budva in a beautiful summer day
Narrow street in old town in Budva in a beautiful summer day
Sea view to the Old Town of Budva
Sea view to the Old Town of Budva
Landscape of Bay of Kotor. The Old town of Kotor, and places of Kotor Riviera, Tivat and Herceg Novi. Municipalities and very entrance to the bay visible.
Landscape of Bay of Kotor. The Old town of Kotor, and places of Kotor Riviera, Tivat and Herceg Novi. Municipalities and very entrance to the bay visible.
View on Adriatic Sea from Herceg Novi
View on Adriatic Sea from Herceg Novi
View of the city of Herceg Novi from the sea
View of the city of Herceg Novi from the sea
Beautiful summer landscape at sunny day at the Kotor Bay (Boka)
Beautiful summer landscape at sunny day at the Kotor Bay (Boka)
Aerial photo of the glacial lake framed with the high forest, located below Durmitor mountain massif. Black Lake (Crno jezero) is the most popular tourist attraction of Durmitor area, consists of two smaller lakes, Large lake (Veliko jezero) and Small lake (Malo jezero). National Park Durmitor was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage. Photo was taken from the helicopter.
Aerial photo of the glacial lake framed with the high forest, located below Durmitor mountain massif. Black Lake (Crno jezero) is the most popular tourist attraction of Durmitor area, consists of two smaller lakes, Large lake (Veliko jezero) and Small lake (Malo jezero). National Park Durmitor was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage. Photo was taken from the helicopter.
Beautiful and unique Sveti Stefan island captured with a drone during one cloudy spring day.
Beautiful and unique Sveti Stefan island captured with a drone during one cloudy spring day.
Scene in the medieval town of Kotor, at twilight, featuring the Square of Arm and the clock tower near the Maritime entrance gate.
Scene in the medieval town of Kotor, at twilight, featuring the Square of Arm and the clock tower near the Maritime entrance gate.
Panoramic view of Kotor town and Kotor bay in Montenegro at sunrise. Summer landscape. Famous travel destination.
Panoramic view of Kotor town and Kotor bay in Montenegro at sunrise. Summer landscape. Famous travel destination.
Ancient street in old town of Ulcinj
Ancient street in old town of Ulcinj
Historical Perast, a popular resort town in Kotor bay on Adriatic sea
Historical Perast, a popular resort town in Kotor bay on Adriatic sea
High angle view of Kotor bay at sunset
High angle view of Kotor bay at sunset
Luxury coastline of Town of Tivat, archipelago of Montenegro
Luxury coastline of Town of Tivat
Luxury resort of Sveti Stefan seen from above in the emerald waters of the Adriatic sea and with Budva and mountains in the background.
Luxury resort of Sveti Stefan seen from above in the emerald waters of the Adriatic sea and with Budva and mountains in the background.
Small part of  Montenegro coastline, Kotor bay on Adriatic sea
Kotor bay on Adriatic sea
Old town in Montenegro Adriatic sea summer season, Ulcinj cityscape.
Old town in Montenegro Adriatic sea summer season, Ulcinj cityscape.
Old church of St. Sava in a small village of Blizikuce captured with a drone and with Sveti Stefan island in a background during one cloudy afternoon in the Adriatic sea.
Old church of St. Sava in a small village of Blizikuce captured with a drone and with Sveti Stefan island in a background during one cloudy afternoon in the Adriatic sea.
Historic city of Perast in the Bay of Kotor in summer at sunset
Historic city of Perast in the Bay of Kotor in summer at sunset

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