Below are descriptions of Montenegro sailing destinations. The ports are in alphabetical order. Click the name to see full details. These give detail of what to see and do, and the facilities ashore. (This section is a bit of a work in progress – where there’s no text below, I’ve not yet documented that port).
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- BigovaBigova is a small fishing village south east of Kotor Bay. Its main attraction is that many vsotors miss it. So its an ideal place to unwind. It’s also an excellent place for a swim. There are several restaurants and surprise surprise, the speciality is fresh fish! The small mini market near the ...Read more
- BudvaBudva is Montenegro’s most visited holiday town. It’s the hub of Montenegro’s “Riviera”. The main attractions are the medieval old town (Stari Grad), several sandy and pebbled beaches and the nightlife. The area was hit by an earthquake in 1979, and substantial reconstruction was necessary. Fortunately, with the exception of the citadel, the old city was relatively untouched. This ...Read more
- Fort RoseFort Rose lies at the tip of the Lustica peninsula. It stands guard over the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. As the importance of the fortifications declined, the settlement became just a small fishing village. In more recent times, it has become a rather chic tourist destination. In truth there’s little here; a stoney beach, a ...Read more
- Herceg NoviHerceg Novi is, like most of Montenegro, undergoing something of a tourist boom. It seems to be weathering this better than some of its neighbours. It retains both it’s charm and much evidence of its history. Though Novi means new, this is only relative. The town in fact started life as a fortress in the 14th century. The old ...Read more
- KotorKotor is a must see on any Montenegro flotilla holiday or yacht charter. Located at the head of a fjord-like bay the scenery is stunning. The town itself is steeped in history and the walls of the old city reach up the mountain side. Kotor dates back to several centuries BC, being originally a Greek settlement. ...Read more
- Lustica BayWith so many historic places in the area, Lustica Bay provides an extreme contrast. It is situated in the north east corner of Trašte Bay. It’s a modern development that has sprung up from nothing. Fortunately one of the first things they built was the marina and associated “village”. Development is continuing but the “budget” ...Read more
- Meljine / ZelenicaMeljine is a small holiday town just east of Hercog Novi. It is known for its fortress built in 1732 by the Venetians. This soon became home to the main military hospital for the area. Recovery was apparently aided by the holy water supply that flowed down from Savina church. Through the hospital no longer serves ...Read more
- PerastPerast is the oldest, best preserved and prettiest town in the area. Sandwiched between the steep hill of St Ilija behind and the water, two tiny islands lie just offshore. Past glories have left behind 18 palaces, a couple of monasteries, numerous churches and the remains off 8 fortress towers. Not bad for a tiny ...Read more
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- RisanDetails coming soonRead more
- Sveti StefanRead more
- TivatTivat was a playground for aristocrats and landed gentry in the middle ages. In the mid 19th century it became a naval base first for the Austrians, then the Italians, Yugoslavs and the Russians. It’s now resuming it’s role as a popular holiday destination. The naval base is now rejuvenated as Port Montenegro, developed by a Canadian billionaire and ...Read more
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- Zanjice / Sanjice BayZanjice or Sanjice Bay is at the entrance of the Gulf of Kotor or Boka Kotorska. Its wide beach is a popular spot for a swim. You can also take a boat trip to the nearby Blue Caves and the fortress island of Mamula, also known as Lastavicka. The fort on Mamula was built in 1853 ...Read more