Insider Travel Tips

The currency in Montenegro is the Euro. Montegegrin is the official language, while Serbian, Slovenian, Hungarian and Italian are also spoken by some citizens. The country is on the rise as a destination and tourism is a growing force in its growing economy.

Once the Roman province of Dalmatia, Montenegro was ruled over the years by various conquerors and finally gained its independence in 2006. There is a rich history to discover and the people are known for their warm hospitality.

Visit the Blue Grotto Cave, on the Lustica Peninsula, which separates the Bay of Kotor from the Adriatic Sea. Its name is derived from the fascinating effect of the light that dances through the clear blue water.

Kotor has a large population of cats, a symbol of the city with cat stores and cafes. 

A rafting tour down the Tara River takes you down 21 exhilarating rapids over 2-3 hours. 

The Ostrog Monastery is a Christian pilgrimage site. This unique structure was built high up on the side of a mountain in a huge cave, and was originally used as a 17th century refuge from the Ottomans.

Herceg Novi (translates to New Castle) is built on a steep hill (Mount Orjen) that dips into the sea at the entrance of Kotor Bay. Explore the small stairways and plazas, where the main square hosts about a hundred small cafes with tables serving good coffee, and delicious cakes and ice creams. Kanli Kula fortress dominates the old town, and is used as an open-air theatre in summer. It’s worth visiting for the amazing views, and if you’re adventurous enough, Spanjola fortress even higher up the mountain and dates to the 16th century.

Sveti Stefan is a small rocky island on the Adriatic Sea connected to the mainland by a short bridgeway isthmus. The former fishing village is now a 5-star resort, the Aman Sveti Stefan, with 50 rooms and cottages. Its bright red roofs on the buildings bounce in the sun and against the blue waters of the surrounding sea. Its tower, narrow streets, shops, and small churches are unchanged for centuries.