Whether you choose to spend your days exploring by boat or venturing inland, this site has been designed to provide you with guidance on the best recommendations for your adventure in Montenegro.
King Nikola’s Museum, Cetinje
Essentially a Royal residence that has been opened up to the public, this building in central Cetinje collates artefacts from various dynasitc residences under one roof, covering political, military and cultural history in one. Well worth a visit when on a cultural jaunt around Cetinje.
www.mnmuseum.org
nmcg@t-com.me
+382 (0) 41 230 555
Regent Porto Montenegro
This spectacular waterfront property, designed by ReardonSmith Architects, comprises 34 hotel rooms and 52 residences, including studios, 1-3 bedroom apartments and penthouse suites. Set to welcome guests from August 2014 onwards.
www.regenthotels.com
sales@portomontenegro.com
+382 (0)32 674 660
Sailing Experiences
Organised by Porto Montenegro Yacht Club, sailing experiences follow either a classic regatta format or focus on beginner-friendly sailing, making use of the PMYC’s fleet of Blu26 and Tofinou 9.5 boats. Regatta and Boka Bay experiences include a full day's activity programme.
www.portomontenegro.com
pmyc@portomontenegro.com
+382 (0)32 660 716
Splendid Spa
An expansive spa area incorporating indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna with sea-facing views, steam bath, Technogym fitness equipment and much more all make this one of the spas to beat on the Budva Riviera.
www.splendidspa-montenegro.com
spa@montenegrostars.com
+382 (0)33 774 300
Useful phrases
Aerodrom
Racun, molim!
Govorite li engleski?
Primate li kartice?
Izvinite
Dobar dan
Dobro jutro
Laku noc
Dovidjenja
Koliko ovo kosta?
Ne razumijem
Treba mi pomoc
Žao mi je
Ne
Molim
Restoran
Hvala
Koliko je sati?
Gdje je...?
Koji je put do...?
Da
I drugi put
Welcome to Montenegro
A tiny Balkan nation perched on the eastern Adriatic yet heavily influenced by Mediterranean neighbors, Montenegro is at once familiar and unique.
To soaring mountains, vast fjords, Venetian hamlets and untouched parks, Montenegro now adds a sparkling new harbour.
Today, over six years since gaining independence in 2006, Montenegro is a European Union candidate, an associate member of NATO and a convert to the Euro currency.
With its wild nature beauty and traditional montenegrin spirit, you will enjoy each day of your staying in this country, discovering new places for the unforgettable vacation.
No surprise then that foreign buyers are enthusiastically investing along the coast, nor that there has been a flurry of new hotels, restaurants, bars and boutiques opening of late. Whether you choose to spend your days exploring by boat or venturing inland, this website will provide you the guideance on the best places for your exclusive luxury holiday in Montenegro.
Montenegro key figures:
Total area 13812 km2
Population 625,266
Time zone GMT (+1), during daily saving time GMT (+2)
Official languages: Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian, Croatian
Average temperature in January 7 C0, July 26 C0
Currency Euro
Photo Galleries
Montenegro’s unspoiled beauty remains a relatively undiscovered gem yet this is a place with over 295 km of coastline matched by an equally magnificent mountainous interior. Here are a selection of inspirational images that bring the country to life.
Useful Information
Car Hire & Taxis
Car Hire
Sixt Car Rental - Offering flexible rental car solutions since 2008, Sixt have pick-up / drop-off stations at both Tivat and Podgorica airports, Budva and Herceg Novi, as well as within Porto Montenegro.
A leading international provider of high-quality mobility services their rental vehicles in Montenegro range from small economical cars, intermediate automatics and mini vans, to suit the needs of both leisure and business travellers which can also be used in neighbouring countries such as Croatia and Serbia.
+382 (0)33 453 100 / office@sixt.co.me / www.sixt.com
Delta Car Rental - Based in Tivat and at the airport in Podgorica, with a well-maintained fleet of Jeep Patriots and VW Passats as well as Renaults, Hyundais and Suzukis, this rental agency gifts clients a local SIM card on pick-up.
+382 (0)67 259 800 / info@rentacar-delta.com / www.rentacar-delta.com
Taxis
Red taxi Tivat
Dial 19729 / www.redtaxikotor.com
Red Taxi, Kotor
Dial 19719 / www.redtaxikotor.com
Red Line Taxi Podgorica
Dial 19714 / www.redtaxi.me
Language
The local language is Montenegrin and it is largely the same as that spoken in Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, with minor dialectical differences. It can be written in Latin or Cyrillic alphabets, with the former prevalent along the coast and the latter prevalent closer to the Albanian border.
There are 30 letters in the alphabet, each letter has only one sound and every letter is pronounced. As long as you know how to pronounce each letter, speaking the language is, in theory, fairly easy.
Useful phrases
Please – Molim (“moleem”)
Thank you – Hvala (“fa-la”)
I don’t understand – Ne razumijem (“neh rah-zoo-mee-yam”)
Excuse me – Izvinite (“eas-v-nee-teh”)
I’m sorry – Zao mi je (“sha-o mee yeh”)
Yes – Da (“dah”)
No – Ne (“neh”)
Good morning – Dobro jutro (“dob-ro yoot-ro”)
Good day – Dobar dan (“dob-ar dan”)
Good evening – Dobro veče (“dob-ro vech-eh”)
Good night – Laku noć (“lah-koo noch”)
Goodbye – Doviđenja (“do-v-jan-ya”)
How much is that? – Koliko to košta? (“kol-eeko to koshtah?”)
Which way to…? – Koji je put do…? (“koyee yeh poot doh…?”)
Restaurant – Restoran (“rest-o-run”)
Airport – Aerodrom (“ah-air-o-drom”)
I need help – Trebam pomoć (“treh-bam pomoch”)
Currency
The euro is the official currency in Montenegro, having been introduced here in 2002. There are coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents as well as 1 euro and 2 euros. Notes come in standard euro denominations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.
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Air Travel
Tivat International: Flights here are quite seasonal but there’s always good connections to Belgrade as well as charter flights to Bari, Rome and Naples; London with British Airways in summer; Moscow all year and charter flights to Kiev in summer too. Airlines that fly to this airport are: Montenegro Airlines, Air Serbia, Windrose Aviation Company, Globus Airlines and S7 Airlines.
+382 (0)32 671 337 www.montenegroairports.com
Podgorica International Airport: This is the best-connected airport for year-round travel to European cities including Frankfurt, London, Moscow, Rome, Vienna and Zurich. Not all flights are daily and some connect, but schedules are rapidly improving. Travel time to Tivat by car is around 1hr 30mins and just over 1hr to Budva. Airlines serving this airport inсlude Montenegro Airlines, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Alitalia, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, and Adria Airways.
+382 (0)20 444 244 www.montenegroairports.com
Dubrovnik International Airport: Recently renovated and enlarged, the airport’s connections are excellent, easily on a par with Podgorica and with better connections to France, Spain and Italy in summer especially. Year-round flights go to Zurich, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome and Vienna. Dubrovnik is under a 1hour drive from Tivat and 1hr30mins to Budva on a quiet day, allow more time in summer. The following airlines fly to this airport: Croatia Airlines, Jet2, Trade Air, Aer Lingus, Eurolot, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Estonian Air, Iberia, JetAirFly, Lufthansa, Flybe, German Wings and Norwegian Air.
+385 (0)20 773 100 www.airport-dubrovnik.hr
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Important Numbers
Emergency 112
Police 122
Fire Department 123
Ambulance 124
Exact time 125
Automobile Assistance 1340
Postal Services 126 (Telegram sales over the phone)
Weather 1325
Road traffic info 134
AIRPORTS - www.montenegroairports.com
Airport Podgorica (TGD): +382 (20) 444 240,444 242
Airport Tivat (TIV): +382 (32) 670 975
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Railway station Podgorica: +382 (20) 411 211
Railway station Bar: +382 (30) 301 615
MARITIME TRANSPORT - www.montenegrolines.net
Barska Plovidba: +382 (30) 303 469,311 164
MOBILE TELEPHONY PROVIDERS
Telenor – 1188
T Mobile – 1500
M:Tel – 1600
Public Holidays
1 and 2 January – New Year’s Day
6 January – Christmas Eve
7 January – Orthodox Christmas
13 January – Orthodox New Year
April or May – Good Friday and Easter Monday
1 May – Labour Day
21 May – Independence Day
13 July – Statehood Day
Health
PHARMACY - MAXIMA
A reliable village pharmacy selling baby food, cosmetics and supplements.
Teuta Building, Porto Montenegro, 85320 Tivat +382 (0) 32 540 331
DOCTOR – MANSA MEDICA
Just a short walk from Porto Montenegro marina, this clinic is the best private facility in Tivat and Dr. Matijevic speaks good English. Located conveniently next to the pharmacy.
Dalmatinska 2, Tivat +382 (0)69 086 152 mansamedica@t-com.me
DENTIST – DENT ART
Dr. Sandra Stanisic is a charming, Englishspeaking dentist with a professional, modern clinic in a yellow house on Dumidran Street, next to Café Rotor (opposite the INA gas station between the marina and the airport).
+382 (0)69 047 183 asandra@t-com.me
VETERINARIAN
Easily the best vet in the Bay of Kotor, Dr. Relja Cetkovic’s makes house calls from his Kotor clinic. He is located on the road leading from Kotor towards Tivat, turn left just before the tunnel heading in the direction of Tivat. Skaljari 83, Kotor +382 (0)68 250 781
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Luxury Services
Discover Montenegro
Business and lifestyle concierge service merging premium lifestyle management with business development.
+382 (0) 67 63 51 38 www.discovermontenegro.com
AM/PM Concierge
Whether you want to organise a private tour of the sights, book a charter, or simply need advice on where to pick up some home comforts, consult experienced multi-lingual Porto Montenegro concierge team.
+382 (0) 32 661 041 www.portomontenegro.com
Azimut Yachts
Azimut Yachts serves its customers at over 130 sites worldwide boasting the world’s most extensive sales network for yachts and megayachts.
+382 (0) 69 130 540 www.azimutyachts.me
Edmiston
Edmiston is one of the world’s leading yacht companies, with global teams specializing in the sale, charter, management and new construction of the largest yachts afloat.
+382 (0) 69 534 071 www.edmiston.com
Engel & Völkers
Independent yacht brokerage and chartering house with the advantages of a large international company behind them, E&V provides all yachting services.
+382 (0) 69 244 450 www.engelvoelkers.com
Radek Masin
Chris Craft – Sales and charter, from retro line Capri 23 to newest Launch 32 NetFlight – Fractional aircraft ownership & exclusive aviation club, Pilatus aircraft sales.
+ 382 (0) 69 788 566 www.radekmasin.cz
S-Nautica
New and used yacht sales with aftersales service. The regional dealer for Princess Yachts.
+382 (0) 32 540 320 www.s-nautica.me
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