Russian tourists discovered Montenegro as a place of rich and interesting rest. And for travelers with any income and family composition. Why Montenegro? People come here because of the mild climate and almost perfect ecology, rich natural world, well-thought-out infrastructure.
Minimal language problems and visa-free travel
The Montenegrin language resembles Western Ukrainian, it can be understood. At least at the household level. And almost half of the population speaks Serbian, which is very similar to ours. In addition, many local residents speak Russian and learn it on purpose. Due to the large flow of Russian-speaking tourists.
One of the few European coastal countries with which Russia has a visa-free regime. It is, of course, limited in time - no more than 30 days. More than enough for relaxation.
Do you want to stay? Lifepack: go to neighboring, also visa-free, Albania for a day. Go back by putting an entry stamp at the border. You can rest easy for another month.
Ecology and climate
The climate is one of the best in Europe. Lack of large-scale production, mountain or sea air, conifers - all this makes it possible to breathe deeply. Any allergy sufferer.
The Adriatic is an ideal sea, absolutely clear and warm. Many beaches are marked with a blue flag. The Mediterranean climate, mild, without sudden changes, is a gift for tourists from a country where almost three quarters of the territory is located beyond the Urals.
Environmentally friendly food. The products are incredibly tasty. Because it is natural and of high quality. The country does not produce or import genetically modified products. Cows don't eat hay, but grass all year round. Therefore, "milk" and meat of all sorts are of excellent quality. Fish is caught and cooked right there.
Saturated leisure
In this country, beach and outdoor activities are easily combined. In addition to diving and hiking, sailing and fishing, usual for seaside resorts, you can see many natural beauties and historical monuments here.
Magnificent mountain ranges, one of which is under the auspices of UNESCO. Mountain lakes and rivers, picturesque canyons, parks and reserves. On Skadar Lake you can see pink flamingos. And the Bay of Kotor is one of the ten most beautiful European fjords. In short, the landscape of the country has many views for excursions and photos.
For history lovers - old fortresses and Orthodox monasteries, authentic medieval architecture of small seaside towns. There is something to see in this showcase of paradise, as Montenegro is often called.
The coastal strip of seaside cities is full of restaurants with excellent cuisine. Her traditions resonate with everyone's favorite Italian and Greek cuisines. Portion sizes are incredibly large, even for die-hard gluttons. Hot drinks from local wineries are so famous that separate wine tours are organized to the country. Evenings in such establishments overlooking the sea will be varied.
Nightclubs won't disappoint either. They are all housed in historic buildings that add charm to the atmosphere. During the holiday season, open-air discos are held, often with the participation of pop stars.
Security and financial availability
There is practically no crime in the country. Here you can walk along the night streets, leave the doors of houses unlocked. Children play outdoors without adult supervision. European latitudes guarantee that no snake or poisonous spider will crawl into the room. Here they are simply not there.
There are no annoying sellers yet, no one grabs hands and persuades to visit his store. Maximum fraud - the taxi driver will overcharge the price or the waiter will add some dish to the bill.
It is easy to find hotels of any star level in Montenegro, and much cheaper than in neighboring countries. You can eat very cheaply: bakeries, small cafes and grill kiosks at every turn. Cheap, but tasty, with a national flavor.
- A huge hamburger with delicious local meat will cost 3 euros.
- The kebab costs 5 euros and the portion will be substantial.
- You can get enough of delicious pastries for euros.
