With such a varied landscape, Montenegro offers plenty of things to do and see.
Explore The Adriatic
Most of the port towns and villages will let you hire a boat for an afternoon out in the Adriatic ocean. Travelling around the crystal-clear waters is a great way to see the coastline and get between towns on the shore.
Rafting The Tara River
Described as ‘the wildest river in Montenegro’ the Tara River is the second deepest in the world after the Colorado River that runs through the Grand Canyon. If you’re an adrenaline junkie this is the only way to experience the beautiful landscape of Montenegro. Several companies offer guided rafting sessions so getting on the water is as easy as booking a tour.
Ostrog Monastery
Built into the side of the large rock of Ostroška Greda, the Monastery of Ostrog is both an impressive piece of architecture and a sacred monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Welcoming to all faiths, the monastery is a popular place of pilgrimage in Montenegro and well worth your time. It’s located around 50km from Podgorica and there are regular coach services to and from it.
The Kotor Lovcen Road
If you fancy yourself a bit of a motor-head then the drive up the Kotor-Lovcen road, around 17km from Kotor, is the perfect way to prove your skill. With no less than 25 hairpin turns this is a real test of any driver’s abilities as they wind their way through the mountainous Lovcen National Park to the peak of Lovcen and their reward, an incredible view across the entirety of Montenegro.
Stari Bar
Founded just under a thousand years ago, Stari Bar is a small village nestled in the mountains of Montenegro around 5.7km from the city of Bar. Due to its tactically desirable location, it has been claimed by several different nations over the centuries and each has left its own marks, which are most noticeable around the Old Fortress that now lies in ruins. The village is steeped in history and there’s plenty to explore, including several generations of old ruins and an ancient olive tree that’s said to be over 2000 years old.