Welcome to Montenegro

With its ancient heritage sites and medieval villages, postcard-perfect Adriatic beaches and rugged mountains and forests, Montenegro offers ample beauty and culture within its modest borders.

Stroll past 15th-century stone houses with their picturesque red roofs in Sveti Stefan. Go off the beaten track in Durmitor and Proletije. Admire the Venetian architecture and Cathedral of St. Tryphon in Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Climb the 14th- century town walls to see striking views of the Bay of Kotor. Pop into the Maritime Museum of Montenegro, learning about the region’s seafaring history. Explore Budva, dating back to the 5th century BC. In Herceg Novi, jump off a cliff at Uvala Veslo or dance the night away in buzzing nightclubs.

Visit Durmitor National Park, where you’ll find the 492-foot bridge over the Tara Canyon. Between canyoning and ziplining, touring ornamental Catholic churches and vibrant Orthodox monasteries, you’ll fill your cup with culture, history and adventure.

Unique Facts

• The highest mausoleum in the world is in Montenegro. The final resting place of Petar II Petrovic Njegos sits at the top of Lovcen Mountain; it takes 461 steps to reach it.
• The oldest known olive tree, the Stara Maslina in the town of Bar, is more than 2,000 years old. Purchase some olive oil, called Barsko Zlato, in the larger markets around Montenegro.
• One of the most visited religious places in Europe,the Ostrog Monastery, is located here. You will find particles of the Holy Cross and the hand of St. John the Baptist located here.
• Village Crkvice receive the highest annual rainfall in Europe, with a total annual precipitation of 196 inches.
• For a small nation, there are a lot of beaches – 117 – in Montenegro, set along 182 miles of coastline.

Language

Montenegro’s official language is Montenegrin.

When To Go

The best time to go to Montenegro is from May to June or September to October. July and August can be uncomfortably hot and crowded.

Airports

Podgorica Airport

Passport Validity

Passport must be valid at time of entry.

Visa Required By US Citizen?

None for stays of 90 days or less.

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccines for most travelers when visiting Montenegro: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Yellow Fever vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types C and F. Standard voltage: 230V. Frequency: 50Hz.

Currency

Official local currency: Euro

Getting Around

The road conditions in Montenegro are not up to US standards. Be cautious of reckless, aggressive drivers. The road through Moraco Canyon is especially overcrowded during the summer.

Public transportation options include safe, metered taxi service, trains, buses and ferries. The bus system connects all cities. Four main railway providers service stations at Podgorica, Niksic, Tuzi, Bijelo Polje and Bar. Boat and ferry service are efficient means of getting around.

Driver’s License

A valid US driver’s license is required.

US Embassy Info

U.S. Embassy Podgorica
Dzona Dzeksona 2
81000 Podgorica
Montenegro
Telephone: +(382)(20) 410-500
PodgoricaACS@state.gov

Local Visitor Info

Montenegro Tourism Board
Radosava Burica b.b.
81000 Podgorica
Montenegro
Tel: +382 67 00 40 21

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

Police: 123
Fire: 124
Ambulance: 125

Safety and Security

The crime rate is low in Montenegro. ATM theft increases during the tourist season, from May through September. Police have limited English ability.