Nestled between Croatia and Albania along the Adriatic Coast is tiny but well formed Montenegro. Once part of the former Yugoslavia, today the country is enjoying its independence and tourists from all over the world are slowly discovering just what makes Montenegro so special. This profound surge in tourism is due in part to the recent launch of direct flights to Montenegro from the UK and after its depiction in the James Bond film Casino Royale.
Known as the "Jewel of Europe", Montenegro is made up of charming medieval towns, emerald lakes and stunning beaches. Every summer hordes of visitors pass by its shores by boat from the Croatian coast, merely stopping by for the day before setting sail again. But they are missing out on the real Montenegrin experience. Stay a few days, or even a week, and discover its hidden gems.
Other than getting there by boat, you can drive over the border from Dubrovnik or take a flight to Montenegro which lands in the capital, Podgorica. Sadly Podgorica doesn’t offer a very good introduction to the country; characterless ex-Communist concrete blocks line the streets and traffic is usually at a stand-still. Most travellers use it as a base from which to explore the rest of Montenegro including the legendary Skadar Lake National Park and Budva Riviera.
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