BASIC INFORMATION

Montenegro belongs to the Middle Mediterranean region of southern

Europe. It is located between 4152- 4342 north latitude and 18262022 east longitude. Montenegro borders on Serbia to the north, Albania
to the southeast, the Adriatic Sea to the south, and Croatia and Bosnia and
Herzegovina to the west.
Total area: 13,812 km2

EXPLORE MONTENEGRO

Population: 662,000
Length of borders: 614 km
Capital: Podgorica (173,000 inhabitants) - the administrative and economic centre
Historic capital: Cetinje - the historical and cultural centre
Length of sea coast: 293 km
Length of beaches: 73 km
The longest beach: Velika plaza, Ulcinj - 13,000 m
The highest peak: Bobotov kuk (mountain Durmitor) - 2522m
The largest lake: Skadar - 391 km2
The deepest canyon: Tara - 1300 m
The largest bay: Boka Kotorska
Climate: Mediterranean
Average air temperature: in the summer 27.4 C
Maximum sea temperature: 27.1 C
Average number of sunny days during the year: 240
Bathing season: 180 days
Color of the sea: dark blue
Sea transparency: from 38m to 56m

Boka Kotorska

Budvanska rivijera

Sveti Stefan

Whether you reach Boka

by land or by sea you will
be fascinated by its beauty.
To the visitor it appears the
mountains have cracked
and let the sea in. This is
the southernmost fjord in
Europe. High mountain peaks rise above the narrow
coastline of Boka, protecting the bay from the severe
northern climate. This is why Boka Kotorska is an oasis of Mediterranean
vegetation such as agave, palms, mimosas, oleander, kiwi, pomegranate, medicinal herbs, and others. Roses bloom in the foothills while
there is still snow on the mountain peaks above the Boka Kotorska
Bay. The bay is naturally divided into four smaller bays: Hercegnovski,
Risanski, Kotorski, and Tivatski. Like a string of pearls, a series of small
towns are strung along the shore. Kotor, Perast, Risan, Herceg Novi, and
Tivat are treasuries of history, art, and beauty.

Below the steep

peaks of Mount
Loven lies the
Budvanska Riviera.
Strung along the
coast southeast
of Budva are the
picturesque small
towns of Sveti Stefan, Miloer, and
Petrovac. Forty settlements and villages and twenty
beaches are harmoniously fitted into the dense Mediterranean vegetation and bathed in an abundance of sun.

Like a ship made of rocks

which has gone aground,
Sveti Stefan is anchored in the
central part of the Budvanska
Riviera. It was recorded for
the first time in 1442 as a fishermens village. Since 1960 it
has become a famous island
hotel with luxurious villas
and apartments. Isolated
from the summer crowds,
this exclusive resort is located on a rocky peninsula, which is connected
to the mainland by an isthmus. Statesmen, politicians, businessmen,
and movie stars and sports stars are its visitors. Its guests were Willy
Brandt, Bobby Fisher, Sophia Loren, Monica Witty, Ingemar Stenmark,
Sylvester Stalone, Claudia Schieffer and many others.

Skadarsko jezero

Ada Bojana

Skadarsko Lake is the last habitat of pelicans in Europe, the

largest bird preserve in Europe,
and one of the last sweetwater
swamps on the Mediterranean.
It is also the largest lake on the
Balkans and one of the biggest
natural and historical attractions in Montenegro.
The Lake is located in the
zetsko-skadarsko valley, 15
km away from the capital of
Podgorica. Two thirds of the lake belongs to Montenegro and one third
to Albania. The surface of Skadar Lake varies, depending on the water
2
2
level, from 370m to 530m . The Montenegrin part of Skadar Lake
and its shores, consisting of 40,000 hectares, has been proclaimed a
National Park. The lake is a crypto-depression, which means that parts
of the bottom of the lake are below sea level. There are about thirty such
places, known as oke, in the lake. The deepest oko is Radu, which is
60 meters deep. The average depth of the lake is 6-8 meters.

On the southernmost Montenegrin coast, the Ada Bojana

island was formed in the location where the river Bojana
flows into the Adriatic Sea.
After a great storm in the middle of the 19th century, the
ship Merito went aground
here. There were also two little islands in this place. River
deposits accumulated for years around this sunken ship and the two
islands and formed a sandbank and later an island. While it grew, the
island divided the river into two branches. The island has a triangular
shape. Two sides of the island are pounded by the river Bojana and
the third side by the Adriatic Sea. The dense Mediterranean vegetation
together with the unusual animal life create a special micro ecological
environment. The beach and the sea bottom are covered with fine sand.
The beach is equipped with sun umbrellas made of reed and sticks. Ada
is most beautiful when the sun sets and the magical colors merge the
sea, sand, and sky into one unique scene. This is a paradise for wind
surfers, sailors, water skiers, horseback riders, adventurous people, and
lovers. This is the favorite destination of German naturalists.

Durmitor

Biogradska gora

Cetinje

A visit to the Durmitor region

in the summer or winter season offers unique mountain
scenery. The town of abljak
is located in the foothills of
Durmitor at 1456 meters above
sea level, which makes it the
highest town in the Balkans.
It is surrounded by 23 peaks
which are over 2300 meters
high. The Durmitor mountain
range is dominated by the Bobotov Kuk peak at 2522 meters high.
There are 18 glacial lakes referred to as mountain eyes in the Durmitor
area. The most famous is the Black Lake which is covered with thick ice
and snow during the winter. In the middle of summer you can even
swim in this lake. In the deep mountain valleys and dense forests are
hidden beautiful and magical lakes such as Zminje Lake, Barno Lake,
Riblje Lake, Vraje Lake, Modro Lake, and many others.

This is one of the last three virgin forests in

Europe. Intensive glacial activity has formed
various geo-morphological shapes including river valleys and mountain peaks, some
of which are over 2000 meters high. The
most famous and largest lake in this area is
the Biogradsko Lake which is located in the
middle of the park at 1094 meters above sea
level.
The National Park covers 5400 hectares of
the central area of the Bjelasica mountain,
between the Tara and Lim rivers. Almost
80% of the parks area is forested and many
trees are over 500 years old. Within this park
there are 26 plant ecosystems, 86 species of
trees and over 220 different plants. The typical mountain trees growing
here are spruce, fir, beech, elm, oak, maple, ash, and linden. Bird watchers and ornithologists can enjoy watching the imperial eagle and grouse,
as well as 150 other kinds of birds. There are 350 identified insect species.
Deer, roe deer, chamois, bears, wolves, wild boars, foxes, rabbits, and
otters inhabit the diverse environment of Biogradska gora.

Cetinje is the old historic

capital of Montenegro, which
has for centuries been the
center of Montenegrin culture and spirituality. In Cetinje
Monte-negrins have created
and preserved both cultural
treasures and arms. The town
museum has the best crafted
and best preserved collections of arms in the Balkans, which represent the supreme achievement
of this craft. The streets of original embassies are witness to the glorious
Montenegrin history. The museums, galleries, archives, artistic academies, artists and bohemians give this town a unique character.
Any stay in Cetinje should include a visit to the monumental mausoleum on the top of Mount Loven. The remains of the great Montenegrin
poet and ruler, Petar II Petrovi Njego, are located here.

Kotor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Travel documentation: Valid national passport.
Visa: For a stay in Montenegro up to 30 days citizens of the following countries do not need a visa: Members of the European Community (Republic of
Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, United Kingdom,
Republic of Ireland, Spain, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Austria),
Former Yugoslav Republics (Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
and Macedonia), Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic,
Republic of Slovakia, Poland, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belorussia, United
States of America, Canada, and Switzerland.
Citizens of other countries need to obtain a visa in one of our Embassies or
Consulates before travelling to Montenegro
Currency: The official currency on the territory of Montenegro is Euro (EUR).
Time Zone: GMT+1
Language: The official language is Montenegrian. Both the Cyrillic and
Roman alphabets are in equal use. The most often spoken foreign languages
are English, Italian and German.
Electricity Supply: 220 V/50 Hz.

ROAD INFORMATION
AIR TRANSPORTATION
You can travel by air to Montenegro, arriving at one of the two international
airports: Podgorica and Tivat. The national airline company Montenegro
Airlines operates scheduled flights to Belgrade, Budapest, Vienna, Zurich,
Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Ljubljana, and Rome. Scheduled flights from
Montenegro are also operated by carriers JAT, Adria Airways and Pelican
Blue Line to Belgrade, Ljubljana, Skopje, and Bari.
Airport Golubovci (Podgorica) - the airport is: 12km from Podgorica,
80km from Kolain, 170km from abljak, 62km from Budva, 44km from Bar.
Information: : 020 653 016
Airport Tivat - the airport is: 3km from Tivat, 20km from Budva, 20km from
Herceg Novi, 4km from Kotor, 60km from Bar, 84km from Ulcinj
Information: Info phone: 032 671 337 Web site: www.aptivat.com
SEA TRANSPORTATION
Montenegro is connected to the whole world by sea transportation. Ferries
and freighters regularly operate between the lines Bar - Bari and Bar Ankona.
The international ports of Bar, Budva, and Herceg Novi receive all kinds of
vessels. The ports of Bar and Kotor also have marinas for yachts and boats,
and offer all kinds of services.
The Port of Bar: 030/ 312 733, 311 382

BORDER CROSSINGS:
With Serbia: Rana, Dobrakovo, Draenovac, Kula
With Croatia: Debeli brijeg
With Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sitnica, Vilusi, Vraenovii, epan Polje and
Metaljka
With Albania: Boaj, Sukobin

VEHICLE INSURANCE AND ROAD TOLLS:

Tourists, who bring their own vehicles to Montenegro, are obliged to pay
short-term insurance for their vehicles at the border crossing. Exceptions
include foreign drivers from countries with which Montenegro has a special
agreement.

RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION

BUS STATIONS:

The main railway line is Bar-PodgoricaBelgrade with connections from Belgrade to the rest of Europe.

Ulcinj
Bar
Sutomore
Budva
Tivat
Kotor
Herceg Novi
Podgorica
Kolasin
Bijelo Polje
Niksic
Berane
Pljevlja

RAILWAY STATIONS:
Bar
Sutomore
Podgorica
Kolasin
Bijelo Polje
Niksic

030 301 615

030 301 692
020 441 211
020 441 492
050 478 560
040 214 493

030 413 225

030 346 141
030 373 128
033 456 000
032 672 620
032 325 809
031 321 225
020 620 430
020 864 033
050 432 219
040 213 018
051 234 828
052 323 114

CITY CODES:
Podgorica and Kolain
Cetinje
Budva
Niki and avnik
Tivat and Kotor
Herceg Novi
Bar and Ulcinj
Pljevlja and abljak
Berane, Rozaje and Plav
Bijelo Polje and Mojkovac
Use 0 when calling within
Montenegro

156 ANDRIJEVICA

distances in km

16

190 BERANE

118

48

168

32

60

216

38

200 178 BUDVA

17

173

67

157 135

77

95

196 119 ABLJAK

70

87

48

130

87

88

98

217 151 KOTOR

120

71

81

237

59

221 199

21

90

66

140

50

150 107

50

206 100 190 168 110

25

231

41

27

73

171

(0)20
(0)41
(0)33
(0)40
(0)32
(0)31
(0)30
(0)52
(0)51
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92

151 224 135 112 234 191

48

When calling from MNE dial 00 +

country code + city code

21

86

120 131 140 NIKI

171 MOJKOVAC

91

230 PLAV

145 179 190 199

59

60

85

146 176 205 PLJEVLJA

82

221

106 255

221

32

240

59

224 202

23

101 219 154

174 134 264 193 258 255 TIVAT

78

232

26

216 194

64

93

212 146

85

166 126 257 185 250 248

87

ULCINJ

125 281 103 265 243

65

142 272 195

44

215 175 305 234 299 296

53

129 HERCEG NOVI

31

187

29

48

189 101

50

121

81

211 140 205 202

54

93

96

174 146 158 135 156

79

40

166 177 108

46

199 105 100 190 180 172 221 127 AVNIK

171 149

231 188 150 103 252

289 PLUINE

83

67

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tourist map

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420
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KOLAIN

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240 197 159 112 261

109 265 159 249 227 169

High in the rocky mountain massive, often

secluded by the clouds and fog, is the
Ostrog Monastery. It was built in the 17th
century. This is the place where the relics of Saint Vasilije Ostroki are located.
Saint Vasilije Ostroki watches us during
our whole life and waits for us to one day
return to our essence. In 1908 a German
prince wrote, Ostrog is not the sanctity
only for the Orthodox, but is the response
of all religions in the world.
Do not go by car to the upper monastery,
but go on foot as a humble pilgrim. There
the old monk shall tell you the history of
all the miracles that have happened in the
monastery. Both the poor and rich come
here in order to find a cure for their bodies
and souls.

Loven
Mount Loven is a Montenegrin historical beacon.
What Olympus meant
to the ancient Greeks
is what Mount Loven
means to Montenegrins.
Mount Loven was proclaimed a National Park
for historical and cultural
reasons. Mount Loven
is located in southwest
Montenegro above the
ancient coastal town of
Kotor and Boka Kotorska Bay. The Mount Loven National Park covers
the central and highest part of the Loven range and its highest peaks
are tirovnik and Jezerski vrh. The mountain slopes are rocky with
numerous crevices, pits, and deep funnel shaped depressions in the
karst.

DANILOVGRAD

136 134 186 118

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Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Hungary
Irish Republic
Israel
Italy
Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Russian Federation
Serbia
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Switzerland
Sweden
United Kingdom
U.S.A.

CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Pro Monte GSM (069) Info: 19898
Monet GSM (067) Info:
19899
M:tel GSM (068) Info:
9868

BIJELO POLJE

Ostrog

INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY
CODES:

382
122
124
125
1280
1181

206 BAR

140

180

Tara
The Tara River, known
as the tear of Europe,
is a powerful, pure, and
wild river located in the
Durmitor National Park.
Its headwaters originate
in a mountain range in
the northern part of the
country and it is 140 km
long. The Tara joins the
Piva River and forms the
Drina River becoming one
of the longest and largest in the Balkans. For centuries the Tara has
carved the soft limestone surface through which it flows and has created
sculptural gorges, chasms, and rock formations. The rivers erosion has
created an 82 km long and 1300 meters deep canyon, the second deepest in the world after the Grand Canyon of the Colorado river. The steep
canyon walls are covered with forests which climb from the depths of
the canyon like fire flames.
Today the canyon attracts tourists craving adventure, thrills, and direct
contact with nature. Rafting down the river on wooden or inflatable
white water rafts is an exciting experience.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Country code for MNE
Police:
Emergency first aid:
Exact time:
Help on the road:
Post office - information:

PODGORICA

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Kotor is the old maritime

and cultural centre. For
centuries it has been the
crossroad for trade and
was strongly influenced
by the Venetian Republic.
Solid ramparts were built
facing the mountains during Byzantine time. The
old town of Kotor is the
best preserved medieval
urban community in this
part of the Mediterranean. It has succeeded in preserving its structural
character from the 12th to the 14th century. The asymmetric narrow
streets and squares are filled with important and precious buildings of
medieval architecture. Kotor is a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural
Heritage site.

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281 167 ROAJE

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CETINJE

85310 Budva, Montenegro, PO box 121, Tel: +382 33 455 181,

Fax: +382 33 455 182, E mail: adriaex@t-com.me, www.adriaex.com

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