- Important points
- Choosing wings
- Hotel or apartment
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- The perfect trip to Montenegro
Broken away as a result of political upheavals, first from Yugoslavia, and then from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is gaining momentum more and more confidently every summer season and is becoming a favorite beach holiday destination for Russian travelers in the Balkans. The reasons for its popularity are the pretty nature and the cleanest Adriatic Sea, reasonable prices and hospitable locals, high-quality products and ample opportunities for both active and educational recreation. To travel to Montenegro, a Russian tourist still does not need a visa, and therefore preparation consists only in buying an air ticket and booking a hotel.
Important points
- Among the many Montenegrin beaches, sand lovers and lovers of rocky bays can choose a place to relax. Studying the list of resorts in Montenegro, pay attention to the coverage of the nearest beaches so that the entrance to the water is convenient for you and your children.
- If you plan to refund VAT on purchases in stores in the country, do not forget to keep them in the original packaging and complete the PDV-PP form in addition to the receipt. Stores that support the refund system have Tax Free signs at the entrance, and you will have to present the goods for refund at the customs at the exit from Montenegro. 19% of the purchase amount will be returned to you during a second visit to the country in the same store.
- Please make sure that you are checked in at the office of the regional tourism organization upon arrival. This is done by representatives of the hotel, and the registration document may be required on departure from the country by the border services.
Choosing wings
Russia and Montenegro are connected by flights of many airlines. There are direct and transit flights, and the price difference can be quite significant:
- Many charters in the summer season connect Moscow with Tivat and Podgorica.
- Air Serbia is one of the cheapest carriers. A ticket for their regular flight from Moscow to Tivat during the beach season will cost $ 280. The flight will take about five hours, taking into account the connection in Belgrade.
- Direct flights on the wings of UTair, S7, NordStar Airlines and Montenegro Airlines will cost from $ 300. If you book tickets long before the upcoming trip and monitor prices, the cost of the trip will significantly decrease. Travel time for a direct flight will be about 3 hours.
The airports in Tivat and Podgorica are not too large by international standards, and therefore one cannot count on a variety of entertainment in them.
Trains run from the Serbian capital to Montenegro, and the journey from Belgrade to Bar takes 10 to 20 hours. Not too accurate adherence to the schedule arises due to the imperfect condition of the railway track. But the views from the train window are very picturesque, and the ticket will cost only $ 30 -40 $.
Hotel or apartment
It is better to book hotels in the resorts of Montenegro in advance. The best deals and deals may not be available during high season.
With the development of the tourism industry, Montenegro began to build hotels and today each resort can proudly offer guests both excellent "five" and affordable "three rubles". The hotels adhere to the international star classification system.
A 3 * room in Tivat with advance booking can be rented for $ 25-$ 40, and for companies and large families it is more expedient to choose an apartment for a vacation. There are a lot of them on the beaches in the Tivat area, and the price per night starts from $ 30. The main pride of apart-hotels is balconies and terraces with sea views in almost every room.
In the resorts of the Budva Riviera, private apart-hotels offer rooms from $ 20. It offers guests an indispensable free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen and private bathrooms in each room.
Lovers of privacy, preferring to rest in their own company, choose villas in Montenegro. They are usually located at some distance from the sea, but it is a pleasure to walk a few extra minutes while admiring the surrounding landscapes.
Transport subtleties
Renting a car in Montenegro is inexpensive and a car with a small engine capacity can be rented for $ 40-$ 50 per day. The price of a liter of gasoline is from $ 1.5. When driving a vehicle, you should carefully follow the rules, because mountain roads are always a place of increased danger.
Public transport is represented by buses and taxis. Bus routes are laid along the coast, and it is better to buy tickets at kiosks at stops. Each town has a bus station, and the fare to another town depends on the distance.
Taxis do not always have a taximeter, and therefore it is important to agree on the cost of the trip in advance. Water taxis run between the villages on the Adriatic coast.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
You don't have to look for a restaurant for a long time to have lunch or dinner in Montenegro. The locals are very hospitable and there are plenty of cute family cafes in every resort. The average bill for a dinner for two with wine, snacks and hot dishes will be about $ 50, and a couple can have a modest dinner in an inexpensive place for $ 20.
The perfect trip to Montenegro
The Mediterranean climate makes it possible to open the swimming season on the Montenegrin beaches at the end of April. By mid-May, the water in the Adriatic Sea warms up to + 24 ° С, and in the sun thermometers often show up to + 30 ° С. You can swim and sunbathe on the local Riviera until mid-October, although at this time the nights are already very cool.
The time for "tasty" festivals, for which tourists also travel to Montenegro, begins in the middle of summer. In the last days of July, the blueberry festival starts, followed by the olive fair. In Petrovac, in the second half of August, a festival is held in honor of the farewell to summer. Simultaneously with it, a honey festival is held in Berane, where you can taste a unique product created by local bees during the flowering meadows in the mountain valleys. Another popular event among tourists is the time of tasting cheese and prosciutto at the end of summer in the village of Njegushi.
Cultural events in Montenegro include a theater festival in Herceg Novi in mid-spring, a dance festival in summer in Budva, and a jazz gathering in Cetinje.
In winter, fans of winter sports are welcome in Monte Negro, and amateur and professional competitions are held in the ski resorts of Zabljak and Kolasin.
