Montenegro Balkan charm in one tiny, breathtaking nation
If you’re looking for an escape and a new discovery without the crowds, you’ll find it in Montenegro. Think of the ‘Black Mountain’ as Croatia’s quieter side: Montenegro shares the same azure-blue waters, majestic mountains and historic cities as its neighbour; the only thing it doesn’t have is too many people. It’s a nation that is modernising – Montenegro is pushing to join the EU as soon as 2028 – without losing its identity.
Where it is
Southern Europe
When to go
April to October
Why go there
National parks
Beaches
Old towns
What to see
Kotor
Tara Canyon
Budva
Get lost in Kotor
Wedged between two mountains, the walled city of Kotor’s warren-like streets are full of cafes, courtyards and churches begging to be explored. Let us be your guide.
Bask in sunny Budva
Montenegro’s answer to the Cote d’Azur, the Budva Riviera is home to 20 beaches. Cosa knows the best (whisper it quietly, it’s Mogren) where the sand is pristine and the water crystal-clear.
Go rafting on the Tara
The Tara River canyon, a deep inverted triangle in the mountains, is Europe’s largest. Get your adrenaline pumping by going white-water rafting on the turquoise river.
Charter a yacht
Porto Montenegro is the ultimate superyacht sanctuary. Let Cosa create a bespoke yacht charter experience for you to cherish with family and friends.
Travel in Montenegro
The nation is one of Europe’s smallest countries i, less than one third the size of Switzerland. That means you can easily discover everything the Balkan nation has to offer, whether you’re based along the coast or in the capital, Podgorica. What’s more, getting around isn’t difficult. Public transport is reliable, and a great way to meet locals, while a car allows you to reach more remote places: we can arrange for a driver to chauffeur you around the country.
Montenegro facts
Montenegro, which means ‘Black Mountain’, borders Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia and Albania. The country was once an independent monarchy before being absorbed into Yugoslavia; independence was restored in 2006 when the population voted to break away from Serbia. Today Montenegro is a member of Nato and a candidate for EU membership (it already uses the euro as its currency). Montenegrin is the official language.
Time zone
UTC +1
Flight time
2 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Euro
Dialling code
+382
