Best Montenegro Attractions to See During Your Stay in Montenegro

There are lots of Montenegro attractions to choose from on your visit to this little jewel of a country.

There's something for everyone and, thanks to Montenegro's compact size, you can easily get around them all in less than a week.

If you love nature, you’ll love the national parks.

If you love history and architecture the old towns and museums will be right up your alley.

And if you love keep active, you’ll want to check out some of the activity tours that visit these attractions.

Let's explore Montenegro's top attractions...  

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Kotor 

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Perast

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Budva Riviera

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Luštica Peninsula

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Bar

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Ulcinj

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Nikšić

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Cetinje

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Podgorica

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Skadar Lake National Park

Lake Skadar is the largest lake in the Balkans and it’s an important wetland for over 280 bird species, including the endangered Dalmatian Pelican. It’s one of my favourite Montenegro attractions, especially in spring when the lake is teeming with life.

The lake is stunningly beautiful and there’s plenty to see and do there. You can take boat cruises on the lake, go bird-watching, kayaking, biking, hiking and on wine and gastronomy tours. There’s also a excellent visitor’s centre with an interesting display about Montenegro’s national parks and cultural heritage.

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Lovćen National Park

If you’ve seen stunning pictures of views over Kotor and looking down the length of the Bay of Kotor, they were probably taken from the road to Lovćen National Park.

From Kotor there’s a serpentine road with 25 hairpin turns that leads you up towards Njeguši village and Mount Lovćen. This is where you'll get these incredible views.

You can stop in Njeguši village, the home of Montenegrin prosciutto, to try a little prosciutto, cheese, wine and rakija. You'll find signs along the road selling domaći (homemade) produce and you can visit Montenegro's oldest restaurant, Kafana Kod Pera na Bukoviću. You can also visit the birthplace of Petar Petrović Njegoš, Montenegro's revered bishop prince and poet.

Once you get to Lovćen National Park you can visit Petar Petrović Njegoš' mausoleum and have a picnic or barbecue in the mountain air at Ivanova Korita. You can even try your skills at the Adventure Park, a set of high-ropes courses that’s suitable for everyone from 5 years old. To finish, you can either return to the coast via Cetinje and Budva or back down the serpentine road.

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Durmitor National Park

Durmitor National Park lies in the north west of Montenegro. It's only around two hours' drive from the coast and it's home of to some of Montenegro's most stunning and dramatic landscapes. 

Durmitor is a popular destination for hiking (grab a copy of the Mountains of Montenegro if you're interested in hiking in Montenegro) and the Tara Canyon runs through the national park. 

Žabljak is a mountain town in the national park that's great for a night or two while you explore the area. You can go rafting, walk the scenic trail around the Black Lake, see the stećci (medieval tombstones) by Ribljsko Jezero and try some regional specialties like kačamak, cheeses and lamb cooked in milk. Drive the Durmitor Ring to see some of the area's beautiful scenery, particularly through the Sedlo Pass.

You'll find lots of good accommodation options in Žabljak, including hotels, apartments and traditional-style bungalows.

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Biogradska Gora National Park

Biogradska Gora National Park is the smallest of Montenegro's five national parks, but it's well worth putting on your list of Montenegro attractions to visit. Biogradska Gora is one of only three virgin forests in Europe and the trees here are up to 400 years old. 

The main attraction in the park is Lake Biograd. You can take a walk around the lake or row around it. You'll also find lots of walking and biking trails in the park. The Bjelasica mountain range is a great area for more serious hiking. It's also where you can experience the katuns, the traditional summer pastures with their shepherds' huts, an integral part of traditional Montenegrin culture. 

Kolašin lies a short drive from Biogradska Gora and has good-quality accommodation in all price ranges, tours and some excellent restaurants where you can try traditional fare from this region. 

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