Montenegro useful tips. All about Montenegro for tourists: tips, advice and reviews about the rest
Language
Serbian
Time
Difference with Moscow: -2 hours
Currency and tip
Euro. In Montenegro, the tip is 10-15% of the cost of services provided in restaurants, bars, hotels and taxis.
Mains voltage
In Montenegro, as in the CIS countries, the voltage is 220 volts and standard sockets.
Medicine
Tap water is safe to drink and safe for your health.
First aid in Montenegro will be provided free of charge, but if a more careful examination or treatment is required, you will need to pay. In addition to public clinics and hospitals, there are private doctors. The selection of medicines in public and private pharmacies is quite extensive.
Transport
There are two international airports- Tivat and Podgorica. In Montenegro, there is a developed railway connection between cities. From Bar, you can take a ferry to Italy all year round.
Car rental
It is easy to rent a car in the recreation areas of Montenegro. Standard requirements: a passport, a license to drive a car, 1-2 years of experience and a deposit of 150-300 euros, or credit card... Traffic rules in the country are similar to those in Russia. The maximum speed in the city is 50 km / h, in the suburbs on ordinary roads - 70 km / h, on highways - 130 km / h. Car headlights must be on at any time of the day.
Telephone and communication
To call from Montenegro to Russia, dial 007 (Russia code) + area code + subscriber number. For a call from Russia to Montenegro - 8 + 10 + 382 (country code) + Montenegro city code + subscriber number.
Emergency numbers: Ambulance 92, fire 93, police 94, information 988
Mobile operators: Telenor (Promonte), T-Mobile (Monet), m: tel
The shops
Majority shopping centers and shops in Montenegro are open from 09:00 to 21:00, grocery stores open from 06:00 in the morning. Many shops and some pharmacies are closed for the long lunch break, from 13:00 to 17:00.
Souvenirs from Montenegro
The country has a rather modest selection of souvenirs. As elsewhere, there are magnets, T-shirts, plates with resort symbols. The traditional local red dry wine Vranac can be a good souvenir.
Kitchen
Since Montenegro is a maritime country, national cuisine a lot of fish dishes. In addition, pork and lamb meat dishes are also loved here. In cooking, kaymak is often used - a fermented milk product that Montenegrins prefer to cook at home. The meat appetizer "prshut" is especially loved by the locals; it is pork jerky from the town of Njegus. It is also worth noting homemade cheeses, which are especially tasty here. The main novelties of the world of gambling are the best games from providers!
Popular drinks include “Krstach” (white) and “Vranak” (red), grape vodka “Kruna”, plum brandy - rakia made from plums, “lozovach” - grape moonshine.
- Top 5 national dishes of Montenegro
- 1. Chorba (fish or veal soup).
- 2. Prshut (dried pork).
- 3. Uliya cheese (homemade cheese in olive oil).
- 4. Shkolki / Mushli (mussels).
- 5. Octopus salad.
Customs and rules
The inhabitants of Montenegro are at the same time independent, proud and tolerant of other cultures, peace-loving. Montenegrins are quite sociable people. If you are going to visit the locals, be sure to take a small gift with you - it is not customary to come empty-handed here.
Safety regulations
The security situation in the country is rather ambiguous. Montenegro is one of the safest countries in the former Yugoslavia.
You should not carry valuables, documents and large sums money with you. Do not display your wallet in crowded places or leave things in the front seat of your car during stops. It is recommended to avoid isolated areas, including remote areas of cities, after dark. The police harshly suppress any manifestations of deception of foreign tourists, but at the household level there are frequent cases of petty fraud or an allegedly suddenly appeared language barrier, so you should be especially careful when discussing financial issues and never give money in advance, before providing a service.
Hotels
Most of the hotels and beaches of Montenegro are owned by the state (although recently there have been many pensions and hotels owned by foreign companies and individuals). In Budva, Petrovac, Hercegnovi, Sutomore and Ulcinj, the dominant role is played by private sector often offering Better conditions than hotels. The beaches of Montenegro are mainly sandy (south) and small pebbles (from Budva to Sutomore), but the northern regions, as well as in neighboring Croatia, have mostly rocky coast, where you can swim only in specially equipped places. Most of the beaches are fenced in and only guests are allowed access local hotels and boarding houses or for a fee. Within the city limits, beaches are rare - more often their place is occupied by a beautiful embankment or promenade, so many beaches, if they do not belong to some hotel, will have to be reached by public transport.
Water supply
In a number of cities, especially in the regions bordering with Croatia, there is a lack of water. Also, the lights are periodically turned off (especially in Montenegro). Tap water is usually chlorinated, but due to damage from NATO airstrikes and general deterioration of the networks, drinking tap water is not recommended. It is better to use mineral or bottled water for drinking.
Photo and video filming
Taking pictures is allowed only in places where there is no prohibition sign (crossed-out camera). It is forbidden to photograph objects transport infrastructure and power engineering, port facilities and military facilities.
Crossing borders
There is an internal republican border between Serbia and Montenegro, on which, regardless of the direction of crossing it, you can also undergo a vehicle search and document checks (border guards have the right to do so), as well as face the requirement to purchase "national" vehicle insurance (a clear violation of the law - the "green card" is uniform throughout the country).
Electricity
Electricity 220 V, 50 Hz. Sockets and plugs are European type, earthed. In rural areas, old-style connectors are not uncommon - round two-pin, without grounding. Power outages are common, especially between November and April. Most hotels and restaurants high category have redundant power generators.
Units
The system of measures and weights is metric.
Price level
The price level in the country is quite low in comparison with Western Europe, but an order of magnitude higher than in countries such as Bulgaria or Serbia. In addition, prices vary in different parts of Montenegro. In coastal areas, everything is about a third more expensive, except for hotels, which, on the contrary, are more expensive in the interior of the country due to weak competition. The focus on tourism makes coastal Montenegro a "state within a state", since the tourist is perceived as a source of income, which often manifests itself in a large number of companies and individuals trying to do business out of tourists' ignorance of local peculiarities.
A significant convenience for tourists is the euro as the official currency in Montenegro. This eliminates the need for currency exchange and loss on commissions.
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If you ask a local resident with a question of how to get “there”, do not be surprised if this resident takes you to the right place by himself. Montenegrins consider us their brothers and the attitude is corresponding. There are no importunate sellers, like in Turkey, and no prejudice of local young people towards Russian girls.
About excursions
In Montenegro excursion tours you can safely buy at a street kiosk. The price there will be less than that of the guide if you are traveling in an organized way. There is something to see here, the nature is very beautiful and ancient cities, monasteries and sights will leave a favorable impression.
A sightseeing tour of the Boko-Kotorska Bay makes a special impression. The journey takes place by ship throughout the day. The beauty of the coastal landscape cannot be described in any words. During the excursion, you can visit the wonderful old town of Herzog Novi, to which you need to climb up the ancient steps.
During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to visit the blue grotto and the natural beach of Zhanitsa. This is unique beautiful place with clear water and rocky surface. It will be more comfortable to enter the sea in special shoes. There is a cafe on the beach, sun loungers and an umbrella - free of charge. Local agencies offer canyon tours, monasteries, safaris and other tours. You can go to neighboring Albania. The tour is not cheap, decide for yourself, you need such a trip.
The country is poor, the ride is long. Albanians, unlike Montenegrins, do not particularly favor Russians. In their current plight, they consider the USSR to be guilty. It is also not recommended to wear things with Montenegro symbols when traveling to this country. Choose for yourself what you like. You can independently go to cities nearby. By bus, the trip starts from 3 euros. Since there is no language barrier in the country, you can safely travel on your own.
Where to stay and how to choose accommodation?
Which resort is better to choose? It depends on whether you need silence, a comfortable beach, comfortable conditions. is considered the most popular and therefore noisy city in the high season. During the summer months, the beaches are packed to capacity. It is quieter to have a rest nearby in Becici, Rafailovici. Resorts in the Boka Kotorska Bay are also good, but keep in mind that there you will swim in the bay, and not in the sea like in Budva and the suburbs.
In Montenegro, you can choose different types of accommodation: villa, apartment, room, hotel. Apartments are several rooms in a villa, kitchen, terrace, shower, air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi zone. Several people can live here. You can save money by booking an apartment in the winter. This is what the Europeans do. In Montenegro, there is almost no "all-inclusive" system, beloved for Russians. This is quite logical, there is no need for it. Indeed, in this country there are so many cafes, restaurants, bars, in which there are very tasty food, huge portions. You are not attached to the hotel.
There are hotels in Montenegro, but their stardom does not always correspond to the European level. Linen is changed once a week and towels every day. But even in three stars the room has a safe (this is not the case in Europe), hairdryer, new furniture, refrigerator, shower, TV. Breakfasts also differ from European ones, but for the better. Large assortment, fruits, pastries. There is a very interesting unusual tourist complex Slovenska Plaza in Budva.
It consists of 3 and 4-star villas. It is a separate area designed as a Mediterranean village with a park, streets, swimming pool, restaurants and shops. Located next to the beach, which is very convenient. All tourists who have a rest in Budva can freely walk on the territory. The only drawback is that in summer there are a lot of vacationers, so lovers of silence should choose a place farther from the center.
Meals are organized according to different systems, there is even "all inclusive". The room has everything you need: shower, air conditioning, TV, tea and coffee set. In the evenings, discos and entertaining evenings are held here. The very unusual location close to the beach and the city center should attract the curious traveler.
If you are flying from the airport in Tivat, then do not expect normal conditions with air conditioning. The hall resembles a refugee camp. Very cramped, stuffy, there are very few seats. Of course, if you do not have to wait for the plane for long, then you can survive, this room is completely unsuitable for a long stay. This negatively affects the past stay in this wonderful country. But the tourist infrastructure is just beginning to develop there, so such a "defect" can be forgiven.
Mobile communications in Montenegro are provided by 3 large mobile operators: Telenor, M: tel and T-Mobile.
For calls to local numbers, it is more profitable to buy and use a Montenegrin sim card.
For calls to Russia, you can buy a new SIM card or use a Russian one - roaming in Montenegro is not very expensive. You can buy a Montenegrin sim card almost everywhere: in a post office, a large supermarket, a cell phone store or a kiosk. You must have a passport or a copy of it with you.
You can replenish your mobile phone account by purchasing a special card with a secret code, through a special machine (often there is a menu in Russian), at the cash desk of kiosks and supermarkets.
Internet
According to statistics, about 60% of residents use the Internet through an ADSL channel (via a telephone cable). For tourist purposes, this method is not suitable, so you have two options:
1. "Catch" wi-fi in public places and in the hotel.
Almost every cafe and restaurant has high-speed internet with free access. The only thing left is to order a glass of wine or a glass of tea and ask the waiter for the password. In the hotel, it is usually written in a prominent place. Free wi-fi can also be found in information centers.
2. Buy a USB modem with a SIM card from a mobile operator.
So you can go online wherever there is a signal. Most often, the Internet is not unlimited, so we recommend that you check the rates and cost before buying. You can purchase a USB modem at the offices of mobile operators upon presentation of your passport.
Sockets
Sockets in Montenegro do not differ from Russian types C (euro socket) and F (Shuko). No adapters required.
A small state located on the Balkan Peninsula, on the coast Adriatic sea... It neighbors Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo.
Today, many of our compatriots are planning to spend their holidays in this. And of course, they are interested in whether they are needed. We hope that our answer will please many: for a short-term trip, a visa is not required. It is necessary to issue it only if you plan to stay in the country for more than three months.
In this article, we will tell you everything about Montenegro. For tourists, its nature is important, features of rest, we will introduce you to the advice of experienced travelers.
Climate
Since Montenegro is located on the Adriatic coast, the country's climate is Mediterranean, only in its northern regions- moderately continental. In the summer months, the average air temperature is quite comfortable for rest (+ 23- + 25 ° C). In winter, the thermometer rarely drops below -7 ° C.
Experienced tourists believe that the best time for holidays in this country - mid and late summer. The weather in Montenegro in August is hot and sunny. For example, in Podgorica, where tourists usually visit at least for a day, the average temperature is + 32 ° C, at night it drops significantly to + 19 ° C. In the resort towns of Tivat, Budva and Kotor, during the day, about +30.3 ° C, and at night, on average, no higher than +17 ° C.
The water temperature in August is + 26 ° C. The weather in Montenegro in August varies depending on the resort you choose. For example, in the very popular city of Bar, the air does not warm up above +25.8 ° C during the day, and does not drop below +21.6 ° C at night. And the water temperature in Montenegro near Bar practically does not differ from other resorts.
Montenegro is famous for its clean air with a high content of essential oils, ions, clean water of the Adriatic Sea, which contains 38 milligrams of salt per 1 gram of water, healing sand on well-equipped beaches. Thousands of tourists from all over the world come to this country every year to treat a number of serious diseases: respiratory tract, infertility, vascular and heart diseases.
Sea
On many beaches, the transparency of the water reaches 60 meters. It has an unusual azure blue color. This is due to the large amount of minerals and salts dissolved in it. The average water temperature in Montenegro in the summer months is +26 ° C. Sometimes cold currents bring cold water to the beaches from the depths of the sea, and then you have to wait two days until it warms up well.
Where to go in Montenegro?
Several popular resorts are located on the coast of the country. One of the most famous of them is Budva... This city has amazing beaches. Mogren and Slavyansky are especially good. In addition, the resort is distinguished by its magnificent nature. Tourists are among the disadvantages of Budva high prices for food and souvenirs.
Rafilovici, Becici, St. Stephen's Island also cannot be called cheap resorts. But here are the same well-groomed beaches and very nice Mediterranean architecture.
Petrovac is a popular resort in Montenegro with a huge and comfortable beach, as well as a small pier for small boats and boats.
Sutomore is a resort that will interest those who are thinking about where to go in Montenegro at the lowest cost. Sutomore is perhaps the cheapest resort. Local residents joke: "Tourists with money go to the sea, and without them - in Sutomore." As a rule, there are not many tourists here.
It is difficult to know everything about Montenegro before the trip. For tourists who want to make good purchases and have a good rest, you should go to Bar- the business capital of the country. It's pretty here low prices for goods from Italy and other European countries, since the city is the only major port in the country. In addition, there are many interesting sights here. The beaches are mostly pebbly. There are significantly fewer tourists in Bar than in Kotor or Budva.
Ultsin is a resort located on the border with Albania. The town is famous for its magnificent sandy beaches and a lot of sunny days.
Bays of Montenegro
There are other popular resorts in the country, and travelers should know about them if they are interested in everything about Montenegro. For tourists, all information about the country is important, and therefore, probably, it will be interesting for them to know that almost half best resorts the country is located not on the coast, but in the depths of huge bays. There is a slightly different sea here, which is different from the coast.
Kotorsky is the largest bay in Montenegro. It is sometimes mistakenly called the southern fjord of Europe. For the convenience of tourists, many guides subdivide it into Herceg-Novinsky and Boko-Kotorsky. We will not break traditions and will tell you about each of them separately.
Herceg Novinsky Bay
It is adjacent to the sea. Its main feature can be considered wide open spaces, when the opposite bank can hardly be distinguished. The water here is slightly warmer than on the coast, but the same crystal clear. There are not many sandy beaches, mostly pebble and concrete. Particularly popular is the Zanitsa beach, which until recently was a closed beach for the President of the country, and is now available for everyone to visit.
Boko-Kotorsky Bay
It is connected by a small isthmus with the Herceg-Novinsky Bay. Nearby is the village of Lepetany. Its name in translation into Russian means "city of beauties". From the resorts, it is necessary to highlight the cities of Kotor and Perast.
Fans of sightseeing tours can visit the Church of the Mother of God. If you are planning a trip to the Bay of Kotor, it will be useful for you to know that it is much hotter here than on the coast.
Youth rest
If you are going to relax in the company of cheerful friends and girlfriends, then the question will surely arise before you: "Where is it better for young people to relax in Montenegro?" As a rule, in this case the resort of Budva is recommended. And this is no coincidence. It is the noisiest and most active city, with nightclubs at every step. Numerous sports, music and theater festivals take place here. In addition to the rather intense nightlife, Budva offers guests a rich excursion program, so no one will be bored here.
Vacation with children
Families with children are frequent guests of Montenegro. This category of vacationers should be aware that it warms up to the most comfortable temperatures only by August. Noisy cities are not suitable for families with children. In addition, it is imperative to consider how convenient it is to enter the water, what is the bottom on the beach.
For family vacation in Montenegro, the most suitable town is Petrovac. Here, sweets are sold at every step, and in hotels the rest of young guests is thought out to the smallest detail. You can go with children to Kotor and stay in Hotel Hotel Monte Cristo, which is family oriented.
Here we offer babysitting services, and all the staff are Russian-speaking. And now we will introduce you the best beaches Montenegro for families with children.
Small beach Ulcinj
The first on our list will be the urban and very clean Ulcinj beach. It has a gentle entrance to the sea, which seems to have been created specifically for families with children. The depth increases gradually. The beach is covered with the typical brown basalt sand, which is considered to be healing.
If for some reason you do not like this beach (for example, due to the proximity of the port), go to Tropicana beach, which is located two kilometers from Ulcinj. It is equipped water attractions and there is also an amusement park for toddlers.
Sutomore beach
Almost the entire surface of this beach is covered with golden sand with a wash of small pebbles. It stretches for 1.5 km. From the side of the city it is bordered by an embankment with a complex of resort entertainment.
We've probably told you almost everything about Montenegro. For tourists, of course, absolutely all information is important, and therefore, it seems to us, they will still be interested in the answers to several questions. Tips will help us with this experienced travelers... The first and, perhaps, the most pressing question, which concerns all tourists without exception, both well-to-do and somewhat limited in their means: "How much money do you need in Montenegro?"
In Montenegro, the most common is the euro. Therefore, it is more profitable to take this particular currency with you. To feel comfortable, you need to have 75 euros per day per adult. You can live on 50 (including excursions and shopping), but in this case you will have to save a little. If you have 100 euros per day, you can hardly limit yourself.
If you are planning inexpensive vacation, but at the same time do not want to give up several excursions and want to buy souvenirs, then for a week you will need 400 euros per person. With this money, you will feel quite confident, although you will not be able to roam especially.
Of course, it all depends on your preference. By the most conservative estimates, in order to eat exclusively in restaurants and cafes and not limit yourself too much, you will need:
- for 7 days - from 600 euros;
- for 10 days - from 800 euros;
- for 14 days - from 1100 euros.
What to take with you to Montenegro?
For tourists going on vacation to this country for the first time, this issue is very relevant. The answer to it depends on many factors: your wealth, the choice of the resort, the time of visiting the country. Many vacationers, going to the resorts of Montenegro after the jump in food prices in 2014, began to take non-perishable food with them. They explain this by the fact that this allows them to save on food, directing funds to additional excursions.
When going to the beach, take water with you, as it is more expensive on the coast, hats, towels and money: the crime rate is very low here, so you don't have to worry about their safety.
