The poetic name Montenegro hides the familiar and native Slavic soul - Montenegro. A friendly, small country enjoys well-deserved popularity among tourists due to the environmentally friendly and budget holidays. Located Montenegro in the southwest of the Balkan Peninsula, off the Adriatic coast. The area of this state is about 13.8 thousand km². Despite such a tiny size in Montenegro, four climatic regions are distinguished at once: plateau, coastal, plain and highlands.
The Iekava dialect of the Serbian language is officially recognized as the official language of the country, but both Latin and Cyrillic are used in writing on an equal footing. In numerous communities where a large number of people belong to national minorities, other languages, such as Albanian, etc., are officially recognized and used. It is also noteworthy and pleasant that many citizens of Montenegro have a good command of the Russian language, but in English, you can mainly communicate exclusively in large tourist centers.
The main religions of Montenegro include Islam, Orthodoxy and Catholicism. Approximately 70% of the country's population profess Orthodoxy. The monetary unit, as in many European countries is the euro, Montenegro is no exception.
Montenegro - the capital and major cities
Cetinje is a city that is the official capital of Montenegro. It was in this place that the metropolitan and president of the country settled. This historical, religious and cultural center is conveniently located in the Cetina River Valley, 30 km from the Adriatic coast.
The main resorts of Montenegro are:
1. Hercegnovskaya Riviera - Kotor, Herceg Novi, Tivat;
2. Budva Riviera - Becici, Budva, Pržno, Rafailovici, Petrovac, St. Stephen, bar, Sutomore;
3. Ulcinj Riviera - Ada-Boyana, Ulcinj;
Montenegro - holidays and tours
1. Beach holidays
At the mere thought of a vacation in Montenegro, one image comes to mind: kilometer-long beaches of beaches on the clean coast of the Adriatic. Moreover, the beaches here are very different: pebble, sand, stone, and sea water is surprisingly clean and transparent.
2. Diving
In many resort areas of Montenegro there are specialized diving centers. Here, anyone can take a training course with an experienced instructor or complete their first dive to a shipwreck or an underwater cave. All the necessary conditions for diving are: clear water, comfortable water temperature from May to October, an interesting underwater world and experienced professional instructors.
3. Extreme recreation
Montenegro has interesting places for full-fledged activities in extreme tourism: canyoning, rafting, climbing, trekking, paragliding and speleology.
4. Ski tourism
Despite the vast mountainous slopes throughout Montenegro, there are only two ski resorts: Kolasin and Zabljak.
5. Ecotourism
Since 1991, Montenegro has been a "democratic, social and environmental" state. Almost 30% of the country's territory is occupied by nature reserves and national parks: Lovchen, Durmitor, Biogradska Gora, Skadar Lake, etc.
Montenegro - Attractions
In the area of the Bay of Kotor, very interesting historical sights have been preserved, because people have lived in these parts from ancient, immemorial times. The Bay of Kotor itself is unusually beautiful; it can be seen in detail from the adjacent plateau. In the farthest part of the bay is a medieval city - Kotor, which is an architectural and historical monument of UNESCO heritage. The Cathedral of St. Tryphon is the main attraction of the center of Kotor. This ancient temple was erected in 1166 on the foundation stones of an earlier temple and is dedicated to the protector and patron of this city.
The city of Herceg Novi is located near the Orien massif, at the exit from the Bay of Kotor. A unique local botanical garden has been gathered for many centuries and already now many subtropical and tropical rare plants grow in it. The most famous historical and architectural monument of Herceg Novi is the Orthodox monastery of Savina, dating from the eleventh century.
The city of Budva is located in the Central region of the Montenegrin coast. This ancient city is surrounded by a fortress that was erected during the Turkish invasion in the fifteenth century. Beyond the fortress walls, ribbons of winding streets begin, which stretch to the city center - the Citadel, in which the city museum is now located. It is noteworthy that not far from Budva there is the hotel-island Sveti Stefan, which has completely preserved the appearance of a medieval settlement.
In the ninth century, the Ancient Bar was first mentioned, although according to legend, this wonderful city was built by the Romans. Since the time of the Turkish conquest, the majestic fortress of Hai-Nehai has been preserved here. Also in the city are the cathedrals of St. Nicholas and St. George. In Mirowice, next to the Bar is one of the oldest and largest olive trees in the world - the age of this centenarian is about 2000 years.
Montenegro - weather
The Mediterranean type of climate awarded Montenegro with hot and dry summers and rather cool winters with a lot of rainfall. The narrow coastal zone most clearly shows the features of the Mediterranean climate. In this sector, summers are rather hot at 28-30 oС, and little precipitation falls in the summer season from 25 to 50 mm per month. From November to January, the rainy season stretches, at which time about 250 mm of precipitation falls on the coast, with 1.5 times more rainfall on the north side of the coast than on the south side. In January, the average monthly temperature fluctuates around 11-13 oС during the day, and 3-5 oС at night.
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Montenegro - cuisine
Montenegrin cuisine is not limited exclusively to national dishes. In various historical periods, many delicious dishes and recipes were borrowed from Greek, Italian, Western European and Turkish cuisine. In Montenegro, you can enjoy Turkish kebab, Hungarian goulash, Italian pizza and Balkan burek.
All over Montenegro, restaurants try to use the traditional method of cooking - under the net. Sach is a metal, rather large lid in the form of a small cauldron, which covers meat during frying or bread during baking. Hot coals or ashes are placed on top of this cover. Among meat food there is beef, pork, lamb.
Montenegro - interesting facts
Montenegrins are very friendly and hospitable people, however, this does not stop them from boiling up on tourists, especially in the resort areas of the country. The long influence of Russia and the proximity of languages brings Montenegrins very close to the Russian people. There is even a funny saying: "there are 150 million of us and Russians, and there are only two trucks and a small cart without Russians."
Montenegro - visa application
For citizens of Belarus, Russia, Latvia, Ukraine and Estonia there is no need to apply for a visa to enter Montenegro. When departing from Montenegro directly at the airport, a fee of 15 Euros must be paid.
For citizens of Kazakhstan, it is necessary to take care of a visa in advance. Documents required for this: a voucher or invitation, a copy of the passport, a completed application form. The visa processing period varies within one month and the cost is exactly 35 Euro.
Montenegro - Embassy
In Moscow there is an embassy of Montenegro, located at: st. Korovy Val, house 7, office 97, phone: 237-71-34. Address of the Russian Embassy in Montenegro: Podgorica, ul. Velische Mugoshche, house 1, phone: 081-272460
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