In fact, there are much more of them. The country has already opened its borders for Russians, and the weather in May for walking is the most suitable. Local flavor, picturesque mountains, the smell of the sea and black pines will not leave indifferent a single guest. Here are the main reasons right now to buy a plane ticket, book a hotel and hit the road.
How to get
You can fly to Montenegro with a direct flight from Moscow. The destination is the airport in Tivat or Podgorica. However, now direct flights are not executed on a regular basis, and you can also fly with transfers, for example, in Belgrade. The cost of a ticket is from 34,000 rubles per person by one and a way*.
It is worth noting that Russian citizens who plan to relax in Montenegro are not necessary to provide a certificate with the negative result of the PCR testing for entry into the country.
What to do
Search treasures
And they really are Montenegro. For example, in the spring of 2005, during the restoration of a city hotel in Budva, the builders found a safe in the wall, in which they discovered 60,000 German brands stored there since the war.
Local legends say that the Zet land (the old name of Montenegro) is still fraught with untold wealth, valuable artifacts and even pirate treasures.
One of the most popular stories says that a long time ago a temple was in the mountain of Boka-Khotorsky Bay. Allegedly there, to this day, the gold bars that the dragon are guards are hidden. But the entrance there fell asleep with a pile of stones, and so far no one managed to find it yet.
Tourists love to tell tourists a terrible mystical details about the mysterious dragon, but archaeologists are not afraid of him and continue to carefully study ancient manuscripts and dig out ancient blockages, trying to find the place of burial treasure.
But even if you do not have large -scale plans to search for treasures, it will be interesting to take a walk in places that keep so many amazing secrets.
Where to stop: the Kotor Nest guest house is located in the old city of Kotor, not far from the clock tower and the Church of St. Nicholas.
Price: from 3300 rubles per night*.
Try Chorbu
Chorba is a hot soup whose name comes from Turkish çorba (shurpa). The basis can be different: meat, fish, seafood or vegetables. But acute saturated broth is a prerequisite.
Everyone who has once tried Chorbu will be unanimous: this is a whole process. And if you manage to find a suitable institution in which all the rules of preparation and feed are clearly observed, at dinner it will be completely immersed in the traditions and culture of the country.
Chorbu will necessarily be served to the table with fresh bread, tucked with cream, egg or lemon juice. Behind it, according to tradition, follows the main dish, but the portions in restaurants are so generous that it is better to limit yourself to one soup. The guides are advised to recognize in advance when the restaurant begins to cook Chorba to try a fresh dish.
Soup can be found in almost all local institutions. For example, a very tasty Chorba is obtained in the restaurants of Chatovich Mlini (Morin city) and Kuzina (Budva).
Where to stop: the Maestral Apartmani guest house is located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. You are guaranteed an amazing view of the window and the opportunity to try Chorba from freshly -fed fish in a nearby restaurant.
Price: from 2500 rubles per night*.
Learn to slow down
In Montenegro, they do not like to grind. Laziness here is special art and high skill. Locals themselves are happy to recognize such a feature. But, according to their own statement, this is not for the harm, but for the good. After all, it is very important to be able to take pauses. “If you see someone who rests, help him,” says a local proverb.
Here are unique in their kind of laziness competition. Participants need to rest as long as possible, while allowing you to eat, drink, talk and use a smartphone.
Of course, the Montenegrins are not as lazy as they are talking about themselves. They are just very leisurely. Local residents rarely manage to catch in a hurry, but they usually do their work more thoroughly and efficiently. They really love and know how to relax. And it is worth coming here, if only in order to learn from them.
Where to stop: the quiet apartments Franeta Apartments in the Budva near the sea. Hospitable owners, an abundance of restaurants and cafes nearby – an ideal place for a relaxing vacation.
Price: from 2200 rubles per night*.
Be on two chairs
Or even three, because in Montenegro you can try a wide variety of recreation options. In 10-14 days of vacation, time to enjoy the views of the sea, mountains, caves, historical attractions and even extreme sports.
First of all, Montenegro is stunning landscapes. Nature here is amazing at any time of the year, but by May it completely wakes up and pleases with an abundance of flowers and greens.
Montenegro is an ancient country with a richest history. You can start acquaintance from the city where you stopped – in each there will certainly be interesting to visit the place and monuments of architecture. For example, in Budva there is an area of ancient churches built in the XV and even in the 9th century, the citadel of the 15th century and the door to the sea, which tourists love very much. The street in this place rests against the wall, in which there is a double door. You open it and admire the sea.
Continue the journey by examining the Bay of the Bay, one of the 10 most beautiful fjords in Europe. The most famous cities in the country are located on its shores: Kotor, Herceg-Ner, Perast, Tivat, as well as many small settlements.
There are also a lot of museums in Montenegro. Most of them in Podgorica (urban, archaeological, geographical, historical, etc.). If the plans are more detailed acquaintance with the country, visiting them will be very interesting.
A separate item in your MUST VISIT list should include mountains that occupy 80% of the country’s territory. This is not only clean air, winding roads of roads and breathtaking views, but also extraordinary lakes: Pivskoye, Trnovatsko, Scadar and unique black, which consists of two a small strip of land of water bodies: large and small. But you can see this division only in the summer, when the water level falls.
Where to stop: unusual art apartments Minic artists are 700 meters from the City of Kolashin.
Price: cozy bungalow from 3800 rubles per night*.
Feel like a local resident
Markets are a real immersion in local culture. Friendly sellers, who are sometimes dressed in national costumes, not only treats, but also willingly answer questions, advise and even tell important news. At the same time, they manage to remain pleasant and completely unobtrusive.
On the shelves, you can find cheeses, pyramids from sausages, a sea of vegetables and fruits laid out with a slide. In the spring, there are many berries grown in the country or brought from Turkey, Greece and Serbia. Wine, Rakia, essential oils and souvenirs are presented all year round in a wide range.
A pleasant bonus – prices here are slightly lower than in stores, so the Montenegrins themselves are often cooked in the markets. And if you arrive early in the morning, you can catch the manufacturers who bring the goods, and to bargain with them is even cheaper!
Where to stop: Apartments Belle Vue are in the center of Herceg-ner. The apartment opens an amazing view of the sea and the old fortress.
Price: from 3700 rubles per night*.
*Prices are valid at the time of publication
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