VISIT MONTENEGRO
Being the perfect combination of sea and mountains, the “Black Mountain” country has many assets to quickly grow as one of the most popular European summer destinations.
Currency
€ - Euro (1€ ≃ 1,05$ ≃0,86£)
POPULATION
0,6 million
MAIN LANGUAGE
Montenegrin
AREA
13,812 km²
TIME ZONE
UTC+1 / UTC+2
FLAG
🇲🇪
Montenegro is a little Balkan nation home to countless craggy mountains, historic cities, and many kilometres of stunning riviera along the Adriatic sea. With five natural parks making up 10% of its size, it is a perfect destination for hiking lovers. Montenegro also got a wonderful coastline which includes the fjord-like Bay of Kotor - dotted with coastal churches and fortified towns - and many seaside resorts such as Budva, Ulcinj and Sveti Stefan.
There are a couple of things to know before travelling to Montenegro:
Water: Tap water is considered safe to drink in Montenegro.
Driving: Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road. The main speed limits are as follows: 50 kph / 30 mph within urban and areas, 80 kph / 50 mph outside urban areas. Please note that dipped headlights must always be switched on while driving.
Plugs: The plug type used in Montenegro is: F, which has two grounding holes. Montenegro operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency.
Tipping: As a general rule - although welcome - tipping is not required in restaurants and cafés in Montenegro.
Payment: Bank cards - either debit or credit cards - are widely accepted across France, the most common ones being Visa and Mastercard. American Express cards can be used in fewer places. The use of cash money is still very common, especially for low-value purchases. As a precaution, plan to have some cash for payments in small businesses like cafés and bakeries ('pekara').
Basic language: Zdravo = Hello; Dobar Dan = Good Day; Doviđenja = Goodbye; Da = Yes; Ne= No; Hvala = Thank you; Puno hvala = Thank you very much; Molim = Please; Izvolite = You're welcome; Oprostite = Sorry; Dan = Day; Noć = Night; Dobra večer = Good evening; Laku noč = Goodnight; Gospodine = Mister; Gđa = Ma'am
Holidays and closing days: Sunday is a closing day for most stores. There are 4 official national public holidays in Montenegro: New Year's Day (January 01-02), Labour Day (May 01-02), Independence Day (May 21-22), and Statehood Day (July 13-14). On these days, most businesses and offices will be closed, and many attractions may be shut or have limited opening hours. Add to these the religious holidays, that are non-working days for the specific religious communities: Orthodox Christmas (January 06-07), Orthodox Good Friday, Easter, Pesach, Aïd el-Fitr, Aïd al-Adha, Yom Kippur, All Saints' Day (November 01), Christmas (December 24 to 26).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information below is provided merely as an indication and applies for short-term tourism visa purposes only. Before your trip to Montenegro, or if you are planning to come to Montenegro for another purpose (work, studies, ...), check the official information on the Montenegrin government website: https://www.gov.me/
⏳ Visa-free but limited to maximum 90 days if you are a citizen of one of the following countries: Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Bahamas; Barbados; Belgium; Bolivia; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Bulgaria; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; Croatia; Cyprus; Czechia; Denmark; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Estonia; Finland; France; Georgia; Germany; Greece; Guatemala; Honduras; Hong Kong; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Kiribati; Kosovo; Kuwait; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Macao; Malaysia; Malta; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Netherlands; New-Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Norway; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Poland; Portugal; Qatar; Romania; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; San Marino; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; Solomon islands; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Turkey; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu; Vatican; Venezuela
⏳ Visa-free but limited to a maximum of 30 days if you are a citizen of one of the following countries: Cuba; Ecuador; Peru; Russia
🛂 Visa required if you are a citizen of one of the following countries: Afghanistan; Algeria; Angola; Armenia; Bahrain; Bangladesh; Belarus; Belize; Benin; Bhutan; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cambodia; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros; Congo; Congo (Dem. Rep); Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast); Djibouti; Dominica; Egypt; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Eswatini; Ethiopia; Fiji; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Haiti; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Jamaica; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Lebanon; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Maldives; Mali; Mauritania; Mongolia; Morocco; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nauru; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; North Korea; Oman; Pakistan; Palestinian territories; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Rwanda; Sao Tome and Principe; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South Africa; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Suriname; Syria; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Tunisia; Turkmenistan; Uganda; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Yemen; Zambia; Zimbabwe
❄️ December – February: On the Montenegrin shoreline, winter temperatures often hover around 10 °C. It is a comfortable temperature for touring charming coastal towns and villages. Inland, the undisputed favourite of Montenegro's snow scene is the Kolašin ski resort. It is a popular destination for locals, who enjoy staying the weekend in brvnare - traditional mountain huts - to indulge in plenty of snow sports. During winter, the temperatures in Ulcinj - a town in the southern part of the coast - usually range from 6°C (43F) to 15°C (58F).
🌱 March – May: Despite some rainy days on the coast as well as inland, spring is a fantastic season to visit Montenegro. The countryside is lush and blooming, and the beach resorts are just starting to come to life before the peak season, which makes it charming.
☀️ June – August: Summertime in Montenegro is hot, dry, and very sunny. At this time, the Adriatic Sea's water is typically at 20°C minimum. Without any surprise, it is the most popular time of the year and brings a lot of vacationers coming to enjoy the beautiful Montenegrin beaches. If you would rather escape the heat - and the crowds - inland mountains offer welcome relief during this time, with many outdoor activities opportunities such as hiking and rafting. During summer, the temperatures in Ulcinj usually range from 19°C (67F) to 32°C (89F).
🍂 September – November: Along the coast, the water stays warm enough for swimming until October, long after the summer tourists have dispersed. Montenegro being no shy of wonderful natural parks, it is also an excellent time to hike and appreciate the vegetation turning coppery.
Pick a (Montenegrin) destination
Make your choice from the list below or the map to access all the articles related to specific cities or regions of Montenegro.
KOTOR BAY
Montenegro's answer to Norway's fjords
DURMITOR NP
The largest Montenegrin natural park
LAKE SKADAR NP
Balkans' largest lake and one of the largest bird reserves in Europe
LOVCEN NP
One of the country's top landmarks, located on the mountain of the same name
PODGORICA
Literally meaning 'under the little mountain', it is the capital and largest city of Montenegro
MONTENEGRO HIGHLIGHT ATTRACTIONS
TAKE A BOAT ON SKADAR LAKE
Lake Skadar is located on the border between Montenegro and Albania. Its freshwater houses a remarkable biodiversity.
VISIT OSTROG MONASTERY
One of the busiest Orthodox churches in Montenegro is the Monastery of Ostrog, which is perched 900 meters above sea level and built into a cliff.
HIKE IN DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK
This park has a remarkable diversity of landscapes and activities opportunities: sail on Crno Jezero lake, climb the Bobotov Kuk summit or water raft on Tara Canyon.
CLIMB THE STEPS OF NJEGOS MAUSOLEUM
Located in Lovćen National Park, this is the highest mausoleum in the world. You will have to climb 461 steps to reach the top, but the magnificent panorama at the top makes for a great reward.
SOAK IN KOTOR BAY
Being the crown gem of Montenegro, the Bay of Kotor is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. There, you wind medieval villages, pleasant weather, and of course, beaches.
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DURMITOR NP
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PODGORICA
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