Budva
Beaches
There are only three equipped coastal zones within the city: Slavic beach, the only sandy Mogren beach in the city, and the beach of the Old City. These places of rest have free admission, but you have to pay for everything else. All beaches are relatively isolated from the noisy part of the city, but at the same time, windsurfers and diving enthusiasts gather here every summer.
Attractions
The main attraction of Budva is the Old Town and the fortress Citadel. It is from here that you can enjoy the best view of the red tiles that cover all the houses of the historical quarters, and the most daring tourists can walk along the wall that goes straight to the sea.
Local nightclubs are also a peculiar attraction of Budva. There are more than 20 of them in the city, but tourists who have been here recommend looking into the clubs: Top Hill, Sparta, Opera and Trocadero.
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Shopping
There are not a large number of shops in Budva, so all shopping for tourists comes down to buying souvenirs and hoping for a sale in one of the local boutiques of Italian branded clothing. Most of the shops are located on Mediteran street. The old town of Budva has become famous throughout Europe for its jewelry stores – Leonardo, Marcovic and Zlatarna Celje.
Podgorica
Attractions
It is best to explore the main places of Podgorica from its historical sights and temples – the Church of St. John and the Cathedral. For children and parents, the Natural History Museum and the Podgorica Gallery are suitable. Otherwise, in order not to get lost, it is better to organize group tours with a guide.
Shopping
Shopping is perhaps the main purpose of tourists visiting Podgorica. And rightly so – the main street of Hercegovachka is completely given over to pedestrians and shops. There are several hundred boutiques of world brands, as well as departments where you can buy national souvenirs.
Kotor
Beaches
There are no beaches in the city of Kotor, but recreation areas are equipped in numerous suburbs. For example, in the village of Dobrota there are two beaches at once – a concrete coast and a pebble beach. Others include Bajova Kula and Risan beaches. The last beach has a water park and several large attractions for children and adults.
Attractions
The key attractions of Kotor are located in the area of the Bay of Kotor, where, together with the neighboring city, they form a single tourist area. But what to see here – Kotov Square or one of the many Catholic or Orthodox churches – is up to the tourist to decide.
Herceg Novi
Beaches
Beaches are the weak side of recreation in Herceg Novi, because. most of the coasts here are concreted. But almost any part of the coast will have a large boat parking, and rental equipment, for example, for diving. Diving into the local waters is very interesting, if only because several sunken ships rest at the bottom of the city bay.
Attractions
Despite the small size of the city, a huge number of memorable places have been collected in Herceg Novi. People from all over Europe come here to see the island of Mamula and the Austrian fortress. There are also many Orthodox churches and history museums in the city.
Souvenirs
Despite the fact that a number of observers stubbornly continue to call Montenegro a country where absolutely nothing is produced, reading reviews, holidays in Montenegro cannot be imagined without national souvenirs. Something will coincide with Serbia, but the small mountain people have several souvenir “trump cards” that should interest any tourist.
Mouth guard
It is believed that this cylindrical headdress was invented by Montenegrins. Outwardly, it resembles the uniform caps of Russian Cossacks and is often decorated for tourists with double-headed eagles and our other paraphernalia.
Woolen clothing is one of the main export goods of Montenegro.
Tourists can buy anything from inexpensive socks to cloaks and sheepskin coats.
Single string psaltery
A very specific musical instrument, which is considered one of the most popular souvenirs. The string is actually one, but the neck and soundboard of the instrument are decorated based on the master’s imagination.
Montenegrin “commandments” – in some stores the name is often found – “tablets”.
A souvenir for people with a sense of humor, designed to reveal the national character of the South Slavic people. The text is applied to dishes, “parchment” scrolls, magnets or stickers. What is the “commandment” worth: “No one has died from rest!”.
Shell products
the cheapest Montenegrin souvenir, the average price of which rarely exceeds €2. You can buy “in a bag”, or you can take the whole picture, assembled from split shards.
Visa and customs
Russian tourists do not need a visa to Montenegro. Our compatriots can stay in the country on a guest visit for up to 30 days. For a longer stay, you will need to apply for a national visa, which every year is getting closer to Schengen standards.
