Explore Montenegro

Explore Montenegrohttps://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/explore/europe/montenegroExplore Montenegrohttps://public-web-wn.uat.wng.me/explore/europe/montenegro/things-to-do-cost-guide-and-places-to-stay-in-montenegroWith charismatic locals and the usual Balkan charm, Montenegro has it all: vibrant beaches, idyllic fields, incredible mountains, amazing cultural heritage... Here’s a travelers guide to discover Montenegro’s many facets.2017-02-08T11:00:00Z https://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/explore/europe/montenegro/things-to-do-cost-guide-and-places-to-stay-in-montenegrohttps://www.worldnomads.com<ul> <li><a href="#getting-around"> Getting In and Around Montenegro </a></li> <li><a href="#things-to-do"> Top Things to Do </a></li> <li><a href="#accommodation"> Places to Stay </a></li> <li><a href="#costs"> Cost Guide </a></li> </ul> <h2 id="getting-around">Getting In and Around Montenegro</h2> <p>As it is standard in the Balkans, accessibility is still being improved, but Montenegro has room for it all.</p> <p>By air, Ryanair has just started operating new routes to/from <strong>Podgorica</strong>.</p> <p>By sea, many cruises choose <strong>Kotor</strong> for a memorable day-stop.</p> <p>By land, good connections and safe buses or minibuses are the easiest way to explore this special country. Check <span> <a href="https://busticket4.me/EN" target="_blank">here for the most up-to-date information.</a></span></p> <p>If you're feeling adventurous, the best (and most memorable) way to explore Montenegro is by car. The tight curvy roads go around bays, up and down mountains, and through national parks for breathtaking views.</p> <p>If you venture a bit off the main roads, you may even encounter friendly cows crossing the street. It’s an experience like no other.</p> <h2 id="things-to-do">Top Things to Do in Montenegro</h2> <h3>Kotor</h3> <p>A UNESCO World Heritage site, <strong>Kotor’s Old Town</strong> was built as an almost vertical maze for protective purposes. Climb 1,350 steps up ‘Montenegro’s Great Wall’ for priceless views of the city and its bay.</p> <p>Insider’s Tip: about half-way up the walls, an almost hidden hole-in-the-wall will take you away from the crowds of tourists and into a bucolic scenery of free-running cows, abandoned churches, and goat cheese wonders.</p> <h3>Budva</h3> <p>With a gorgeous Old Town that breathes history, and known for its vibrant nightlife and beach resorts, <strong>Budva</strong> is Montenegro’s main destination – and tends to be crowded during summer.</p> <p>Insider’s Tip: a <span>€2</span> bus ride away lies <strong>Sveti Stefan</strong>, an old town built on the cliff of a rocky island, connected to the mainland by a narrow path of sand. Sunbathe on the two beaches overlooking the island, and snap some of the best pictures you’ll take in the Balkans.</p> <h3>Lovćen (Njego&scaron;) Mausoleum</h3> <p>Built to honor one of the most important figures in the region’s history, the Mausoleum at the top of <strong>National Park Mount Lovćen</strong> is otherworldly.</p> <p>With very unusual architecture and 360 degree views to <strong>Podgorica</strong>, the <strong>Bay of Kotor</strong>, and the Adriatic Sea, a picnic feels like brunch-with-the-Gods at a Montenegrin Mt. Olympus.</p> <h3>Ostrog Monastery</h3> <p>Almost unknown by non-religious tourists, <strong>Ostrog</strong> is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Europe. Carved in an almost completely vertical cliff, this Orthodox pilgrimage site showcases no English signs, but incredible paintings on the mountain walls, divine views, and a surprising vine growing out of the rocks. It feels peaceful, holy, and powerful.</p> <h2 id="accommodation">Places to Stay in Montenegro</h2> <p><strong>Podgorica</strong> may be the most convenient landing point in Montenegro, but the city is quite unappealing and does not deserve an overnight – unless you’re visiting <strong>Ostrog</strong>.</p> <p>Stay either in the seaside or by the peaceful <strong>Bay of Kotor</strong>.</p> <p>Some good options include: <strong>Freedom Hostel Budva</strong>, <strong>Bocche di Cattaro Apartments</strong>, and <strong>Hostel Old Town Kotor</strong>.</p> <h2 id="costs">Cost Guide to Montenegro</h2> <p>Even though Montenegro is not part of the EU, the national currency is the Euro.</p> <p>Much like the rest of the Balkans, the country is famous for being inexpensive, although you may find slightly inflated prices compared to its neighbors.</p> <p>Expect to spend around <span>€</span>9 for a good meal, and in terms of accommodation, <span>€6-12 for a </span>shared room, or <span>€</span>15-30 for a private room.</p>iStock/00Mate00 0458083997 iStock "Sveti Stefan, Montenegro - August 1st, 2011: Beautiful beach in front of Sveti Stefan Island, where is luxury hotel resort."