Holidays in Montenegro: useful tips. Everything about Montenegro for tourists: tips, recommendations and reviews about holidays Holidays with children

The small state is located on the Balkan Peninsula, on the coast Adriatic Sea. It neighbors Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo.

Today, many of our compatriots are planning to spend their holidays in this country. And of course, they are interested in whether we need it. We hope that our answer will please many: a visa is not required for a short trip. It only needs to be completed if you plan to stay in the country for more than three months.

In this article we will tell you everything about Montenegro. Its nature and recreational features are important for tourists; we will introduce you to the advice of experienced travelers.

Climate

Since Montenegro is located on the Adriatic coast, the country’s climate is Mediterranean, only in its northern regions it is moderately continental. In the summer months, the average air temperature is quite comfortable for relaxation (+23- +25 °C). In winter, the thermometer rarely drops below -7 °C.

Tourists with experience believe that best time For holidays in this country - mid and late summer. The weather in Montenegro in August is hot and sunny. For example, in Podgorica, where tourists usually come for at least a day, the average temperature is +32 °C, at night it drops significantly to +19 °C. In the resort towns of Tivat, Budva and Kotor, during the day it is about +30.3 °C, and at night on average no higher than +17 °C.

The water temperature in August is +26 °C. The weather in Montenegro in August varies depending on the resort you choose. For example, in the very popular city of Bar, during the day the air does not warm up above +25.8 °C, and at night it does not drop below +21.6 °C. And the water temperature in Montenegro near Bar is practically no different from other resorts.

Montenegro is famous for its clean air with a high content of essential oils, ions, clean water The Adriatic Sea, which contains 38 milligrams of salt per 1 gram of water, has healing sand on well-equipped beaches. Thousands of tourists from all over the world come to this country every year for treatment of a number of serious diseases: respiratory tract, infertility, vascular and heart diseases.

Sea

On many beaches, water transparency reaches 60 meters. It has an unusual azure blue color. This is due to the large amount of minerals and salts dissolved in it. average temperature water in Montenegro in the summer months is +26 °C. Sometimes cold currents bring cold water from the depths of the sea to the beaches, and then you have to wait two days until it warms up well.

Where to go in Montenegro?

On sea ​​coast The country is home to several popular resorts. One of the most famous of them is Budva. This city has amazing beaches. Mogren and Slavyansky are especially good. In addition, the resort has magnificent nature. Tourists consider Budva to be one of the disadvantages high prices for food and souvenirs.

Rafilovichi, Becici, St. Stephen Island also cannot be called cheap resorts. But there are the same well-groomed beaches and very nice Mediterranean architecture.

Petrovac is a popular resort in Montenegro, which has a huge and comfortable beach, as well as a small pier for small ships and boats.

Sutomore is a resort that will interest those who are thinking about where to go in Montenegro at the lowest cost. Sutomore is perhaps the most cheap resort. Local residents joke: “Tourists with money go to the sea, but without it, they go to Sutomore.” As a rule, there are few vacationers here.

It is difficult to know everything about Montenegro before your trip. For tourists who want to make profitable purchases and have a good rest, you should go to Bar- the business capital of the country. It's pretty here low prices for goods from Italy and other European countries, since the city is the only major port countries. In addition, there are many interesting sights here. The beaches are mostly pebble. There are significantly fewer tourists in Bar than in Kotor or Budva.

Ultsyn is a resort located on the border with Albania. The town is famous for its magnificent sandy beaches and a large number of sunny days.

Bays of Montenegro

There are others in the country popular resorts, and travelers should know about them if they are interested in everything about Montenegro. All information about the country is important for tourists, and therefore they will probably be interested to know that almost half best resorts The country is not located on the coast, but in the depths of huge bays. There is a slightly different sea here, which differs from the coast.

Kotor is the largest bay in Montenegro. It is sometimes mistakenly called the southern fjord of Europe. For the convenience of vacationers, many guides divide it into Herceg-Novinsky and Boko-Kotor. We will not break traditions and will talk about each of them separately.

Herceg Nowinsky Bay

It is adjacent to the sea. His main feature one can consider wide open spaces when one can hardly distinguish the opposite shore. The water here is a little warmer than on the coast, but just as crystal clear. There's not much here sandy beaches, mostly pebble and concrete. Particularly popular is Zhanica Beach, which until recently was private beach for the president of the country, and is now open to everyone.

Bay of Kotor

It is connected by a small isthmus to the Herceg Nowinsky Bay. The village of Lepetany is located nearby. Its name translated into Russian means “city of beauties.” Among the resorts, it is necessary to highlight the cities of Kotor and Perast.

Fans of sightseeing tours can visit the Church of Our Lady. If you are planning a trip to the Bay of Kotor, it will be useful for you to know that it is much hotter here than on the coast.

Youth recreation

If you are going to relax in the company of cheerful friends, then you will probably be faced with the question: “Where is the best place for young people to relax in Montenegro?” As a rule, in this case the resort of Budva is recommended. And this is no coincidence. This is the noisiest and most active city, where nightclubs can be found at every turn. Numerous sports competitions, music and theater festivals take place here. Besides quite rich nightlife Budva offers guests a rich excursion program, so no one will be bored here.

Vacation with children

Families with children become frequent guests of Montenegro. This category of vacationers should know that it warms up to maximum comfortable temperatures only by August. Noisy cities are not suitable for families with children. In addition, you must take into account how convenient it is to enter the water and what the bottom is on the beach.

For family vacation in Montenegro, the town of Petrovac is most suitable. Sweets are sold here at every turn, and in hotels the rest of little guests is thought out to the smallest detail. You can go to Kotor with your children and stay in Hotel Monte Cristo, which is family-oriented.

Nanny services are available here, and all the staff are Russian-speaking. And now we will introduce you best beaches Montenegro for holidays with children.

Small beach of Ulcinj

The first on our list will be the urban and very clean beach of Ulcinj. It has a gentle entrance to the sea, which seems to have been created specifically for families with children. The depth increases gradually. The beach is covered with brown basalt sand, characteristic of this place, which is considered healing.

If for some reason you don’t like this beach (for example, due to the proximity of the port), go to Tropicana Beach, which is located two kilometers from Ulcinj. It is equipped with water attractions and also has an amusement park for kids.

Sutomore Beach

Almost the entire surface of this beach is covered with golden sand with small pebbles. It stretches for 1.5 km. On the city side it is limited by an embankment with a resort entertainment complex.

We have probably told you almost everything about Montenegro. Naturally, absolutely all information is important for tourists, and therefore, it seems to us, they will also be interested in answers to several questions. Advice will help us with this experienced travelers. The first and, perhaps, the most pressing question that concerns all tourists without exception, both well-to-do and somewhat strapped for funds: “How much money do you need to go to Montenegro?”

Euros are the most widely used currency in Montenegro. Therefore, it is more profitable to take this particular currency with you. To feel comfortable, you need to have 75 euros per day per adult. You can live on 50 (including excursions and shopping), but in this case you will have to save a little. If you have 100 euros per day, you can limit yourself almost unlimitedly.

If you are planning inexpensive holiday, but at the same time you don’t want to give up several excursions and want to buy souvenirs, then for a week you will need 400 euros per person. With this money you will feel quite confident, although you won’t be able to go wild.

Of course, it all depends on your preferences. According to the most conservative estimates, in order to eat exclusively in restaurants and cafes and not limit yourself too much, you will need:

• for 7 days - from 600 euros;
• for 10 days - from 800 euros;
• for 14 days - from 1100 euros.

What to take with you to Montenegro?

For tourists going on holiday to this country for the first time, this question is very relevant. The answer to this depends on many factors: your income, choice of resort, time of visit to the country. Many vacationers, going to the resorts of Montenegro after the jump in food prices in 2014, began to take non-perishable foods with them. They explain this by saying that it allows them to save on food, allocating funds to additional excursions.

When going to the beach, take water with you, since it is more expensive on the coast, hats, towels and money: the crime rate here is very low, so you don’t have to worry about their safety.

Safety regulations

The security situation in the country is quite ambiguous. Montenegro is one of the most safe countries former Yugoslavia.

You should not carry valuables, documents or large sums of money with you. You should not show your wallet in crowded places or leave things on the front seat of the car during stops. It is recommended to avoid isolated areas, including remote areas of cities, after dark. The police strictly suppress any manifestations of deception foreign tourists, but at the everyday level there are frequent cases of petty fraud or an allegedly suddenly appeared language barrier, so you should be especially careful when discussing financial issues and never give money in advance before the service is provided.

Hotels

The bulk of hotels and beaches in Montenegro are owned by the state (although recently many boarding houses and hotels owned by foreign companies and individuals have appeared). In Budva, Petrovac, Hercegnovi, Sutomore and Ulcinj the dominant role is played by private sector, often offering better conditions than hotels. The beaches of Montenegro are mainly sandy (south) and small pebbles (from Budva to Sutomore), but the northern regions, as well as in neighboring Croatia, have a mostly rocky coastline, where swimming is possible only in specially equipped places. Most beaches are fenced and access is limited to guests of local hotels and guesthouses or for a fee. Beaches are rare within the city limits - most often their place is occupied by a beautiful embankment or promenade, so many beaches, if they do not belong to a hotel, will have to be reached by public transport.

Water supply

In a number of cities, especially in areas bordering Croatia, there is a shortage of water. Also, the lights are turned off periodically (especially in Montenegro). Tap water is usually chlorinated, but due to damage from NATO airstrikes and general deterioration of networks, drinking tap water is not recommended. For drinking, it is better to use mineral or bottled water.

Photo and video shooting

Photography is allowed only in places where there is no prohibiting sign (crossed out camera). It is prohibited to photograph objects transport infrastructure and energy, port facilities and military installations.

Crossing borders

There is an intra-republican border between Serbia and Montenegro, on which, regardless of the direction of crossing it, you can also be subject to vehicle inspection and document checks (border guards have the right to do this), as well as be faced with the requirement to purchase “national” insurance for vehicle(a clear violation of the law - the “green card” is uniform throughout the country).

Electricity

Electricity 220 V, 50 Hz. European type sockets and plugs, with grounding. In rural areas, connectors of the old type are common - round two-pin, without grounding. Power outages are quite common, especially between November and April. Most high-end hotels and restaurants have redundant power generators.

Units

The system of weights and measures is metric.

Price level

The price level in the country is quite low compared to Western Europe, but an order of magnitude higher than in countries such as Bulgaria or Serbia. In addition, prices vary in different regions of Montenegro. In coastal areas, everything is about a third more expensive, except hotels, which, on the contrary, are more expensive in the interior of the country due to weak competition. The focus on tourism makes coastal Montenegro a “state within a state”, since tourists are perceived as a source of income, which often manifests itself in a large number of firms and individuals trying to do business on tourists’ ignorance of local features.

A significant convenience for tourists is the use of euros in Montenegro as the official monetary unit. This eliminates the need for currency exchange and commission losses.

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We bring to your attention information that may be useful when traveling to Montenegro.

TIME

Local time differs from Moscow - minus 2 hours.

VISA, CUSTOMS AND PASSPORT CONTROL, CUSTOMS INFORMATION

Montenegro is a state with a visa system favorable for travelers, especially for Russian citizens. For citizens Russian Federation A visa is not required, but entry is possible only with a foreign passport. The expiration date of the passport must be no earlier than the end date of the trip, and an invitation (business invitation or tourist voucher) - tourists are allowed to stay in the country without a visa for up to 30 days, businessmen - up to 90 days.
To transit through Serbia, you must obtain a Serbian visa from the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro in Moscow.

All personal items are tax free. Amounts over 2000 Euro in cash (per person) must be declared when crossing the border. There are restrictions on the export of alcoholic beverages - wine 2 liters, spirits 1 liter. The export of objects and things of historical and artistic value without special permission is prohibited.

Russian citizens who entered the territory of Serbia and Montenegro as tourists are registered at hotels, and those who arrived on private business are registered with the internal affairs bodies at their place of stay. Restrictions on movement within the country for Russian citizens No.

Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to stay in Montenegro for up to 30 days:

Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, USA, Canada

Citizens of other countries need a visa to Montenegro.
The visa is issued within two weeks

Visa cost 50 euros

Documents required to obtain a visa:

A copy of the international passport (1st page, i.e. information about the citizen and copies

Schengen visas and visas issued by the Montenegrin consulate in the Russian Federation, if any

are in the passport),

A completed application form,

Copy of hotel confirmation or travel voucher,

SAFETY CONDITIONS

We ask you to strictly comply with the legislation of the Russian Federation, Montenegro and transit countries, all the rules and conditions of personal safety, fire safety, hygiene and sanitary and epidemiological rules, such as: all rules for staying at airports; all flight (transfer) and baggage rules specified in your ticket; all rules for traveling by road, ground and underground transport, country and international trains and strictly follow the instructions and instructions of the staff; all rules and conditions for safety in public places. In hotels, restaurants, cafes, clubs, sports centers, swimming pools, museums, theaters, at exhibitions, when visiting cultural and architectural monuments and strictly follow the instructions and directions of the staff. If possible, do not leave your belongings and valuables unattended. Use safes in rooms and hotels. Do not carry large sums of money with you, hold photo and video equipment tightly in your hands.

CURRENCY, MONEY EXCHANGE

The official currency of Montenegro is the euro (1 euro = 100 cents), metal money 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 and 2 Euro.

You can exchange currency at banks or at hotel receptionists. As a rule, the first option is more profitable. Central offices and branches of banks usually work from 8 to 19 (20) hours, break from 13 to 16 (17) hours, on Saturday from 8 to 13 hours. The remaining branches are open only on weekdays from 8 to 13 (15) hours. Major credit cards VISA, Master Card, Diners Club are accepted for payment.

FOOD TIPS

A lot can be said about the cuisine of Montenegro. On the one hand, it is not pretentious, on the other, the food here is so delicious and the food is so generous that you can barely finish the portion. And half a serving is a lot. People here love pork, beef, and lamb, and there are many fish dishes on the menu of any restaurant, although fish here is a little expensive for a country with access to the sea. They don't skimp on spices. Vegetable and fruit salads are held in high esteem. Montenegrin cooking has been influenced by Italian cuisine, adapting to local traditions and customs. An interesting product is the dried meat (prosciutto), which adds an original taste to the local pizza. We recommend trying national dishes: veshalitsa (chop stuffed with spices), cevapchichi (chopped meat sausages fried on a rotisserie), kaymak - salted sheep cottage cheese. And of course local wine - Vranac! Drink it with taste, drink it for your health! Drink a lot! Apart from pleasure, no consequences!

Tips are usually given in restaurants; as a rule, they amount to 5-10% of the bill (rachun).

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS

The telephone code of Montenegro is 382. To call from the telephone network common use from Russia you need to dial 8-10-382-city code-subscriber number.

City codes (when dialing from Montenegro, a zero is added before the code): Podgorica, Danilovgrad, Kolasin - 81, Kotor, Tivat - 82, Niksic, Pluzine, Shavnik - 83, Bijelo Polje, Mojkovac - 84, Bar, Ulcinj - 85, Cetinje , Budva - 86, Berane, Andrijevica, Rozaje, Plav - 87, Herceg Novi - 88, Pljevlja, Zabljak - 89, T-Mobile GSM network - 67, MTel GSM network - 68, ProMonte GSM network - 69

To call abroad from Montenegro from landline and cellular networks, you must dial 00-country code-city code-subscriber number. It is convenient for tourists to use card payphones; Monte Cards can be purchased at post offices and kiosks. For users cell phones standard GSM it will be profitable to buy a pre-paid SIM card from ProMonte, MTel or T-Mobile. The price of the starter package is up to 10 euros, of which 4-5 euros are in the account. Account replenishment is carried out using express payment cards, sold everywhere. To do this, you need to erase the protective layer of the card's secret code and dial the following combination from the phone keyboard: in the T-Mobile network - *123*secret code#call button; in the ProMonte network - *148*secret code#call button; in the MTel network - *101*secret code#call button

USEFUL PHONES

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Podgorica: ul. Vaka Djurovića, 135, tel. (381-81)272-460; 272-450

Radio taxi service: 970

Reference information: 988

Police: 92

Ambulance:94

Fire department: 93

Roadside assistance: 987

Exact time: 95

Telegram by phone: 96

Information Desk international airport(airfield) "Tivat": (8-10-381-82)670-960
Information desk of Podgorica International Airport: (8-10-381-81)243-007

GENERAL INFORMATION

Electrical voltage is 220V.

The language is Serbian, easy to understand for a Russian tourist. Many Montenegrins speak Russian and English.

The contrasts of the landscape are closely related to the climate and weather in Montenegro. While on the coast of Montenegro we have a Mediterranean climate, in the interior of the country, just a few kilometers away, it is already continental.

Average air temperature in summer: 27°C
Average air temperature in January: 12°C
Number of sunny hours per year: in Igalo - 2386, in Ulcinj - 2700
Average number of sunny days per year: 240
Maximum sea temperature: 27.1°
Average sea temperature in summer: 24.7°
Duration of the swimming season: 180 days (from May to October)
Wind: Storm ( North wind, very rare and occurs only in winter, speed - 12-15 m/sec), South - blows from the sea, brings rain. During the summer months the Mistral blows - a very pleasant wind, good for windsurfing.
Water clarity: 38-56 meters deep
Water salinity: 28% in the Bay of Kotor and 38% in Ulcinj

Almost all beaches are municipal, mostly all are equipped with paid umbrellas and sunbeds (the cost ranges from 2 to 10 Euros per day). In some hotels, rental of beach equipment is included in the price of your stay.

Average air and water temperatures in Montenegro, ºC:

Mobile communications in Montenegro are provided by 3 major mobile operators: Telenor, M:tel and T-Mobile.

For calls to local numbers, it is more profitable to buy and use a Montenegrin SIM card.

To make calls to Russia, you can buy a new SIM card or use a Russian one - roaming in Montenegro is not very expensive. You can buy a Montenegrin SIM card almost anywhere: at a post office, a large supermarket, a mobile phone store or a kiosk. You must have your passport or a copy of it with you.

Top up your account mobile phone You can by purchasing a special card with a secret code, through a special machine (often there is a menu in Russian), at the checkout counter of kiosks and supermarkets.

Internet

According to statistics, about 60% of residents use the Internet via an ADSL channel (via telephone cable). This method is not suitable for tourism purposes, so you have two options:

1. “Catch” wi-fi in public places and in the hotel.
Almost every cafe and restaurant has high-speed Internet with free access. All you have to do is order a glass of wine or a glass of tea and ask the waiter for the password. In the hotel it is usually written in a visible place. Free wi-fi can also be found in the information centers.

2. Buy a USB modem with a mobile operator SIM card.
This way you can access the Internet wherever there is a signal. Most often, the Internet is not unlimited, so we recommend checking the tariffs and costs before purchasing. You can purchase a USB modem at the offices of mobile operators upon presentation of your passport.

Sockets

Sockets in Montenegro do not differ from Russian types C (Euro socket) and F (Shuko). No adapters are needed.