Kotor's Old Town, dominated by the 12-century Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, is one of the Adriatic coast's best preserved fortified medieval towns. Kotor, which is distinctively Venetian in style (Venice was one of many city states and empires that ruled over this area over the centuries), sits on the edge of the brilliant blue Bay of Kotor, surrounded by dramatic, soaring mountains.

The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon is famous for its carved stone altar, which is an excellent example of the type of stonemasonry that the city was known for during the Middle Ages. Spend some time wandering through the maze of streets and alleyways in Kotor's Old Town, stopping for a meal at a traditional restaurant or a cold beverage at a sidewalk café in one of the piazzas.

If you want to get some extra exercise, hike up to the upper town walls. You'll have stunning views of the city and bay from here.

• Hotels to stay: Hotel Astoria, Hotel Monte Cristo, Hotel Monte Cristo, Hotel Vardar, Boutique Hotel Hippocampus, Villa Duomo, Hostel Old Town, etc.
• Location: southwestern Montenegro

The Budva Riveria, which runs along the central Montenegrin coastline and is named after Budva, is one of the most popular summer beach destinations in Montenegro for both locals and tourists. The beaches here are a mix of sand and pebbles, surrounded on one side by the Adriatic Sea's clear, turquoise, and aquamarine-blue hues and on the other by dramatic mountains. The beach provides opportunities for relaxation as well as snorkeling, swimming, and diving, and there is a pop-up seafood market selling prawns, oysters, and squid.

The Riviera is home to a number of high-quality beaches, including Mogren Beach, which is only a five-minute walk from Old Town Budva along a seaside pathway. The beaches along the Budva Riviera are lined with restaurants with outdoor seating.

Visit the old town, which is surrounded by ancient walls and has cobbled streets for history buffs. You can also visit the Rustovo Monastery, which is still an active monastery on Chelobrdo Hill. Old Town Budva has a history that dates back 2,500 years. This medieval walled city has a lively atmosphere, as well as a town museum, restaurants, and shops.

• Recommended hotels to stay: Hotel Budva, Dukley Hotel & Resort, Boutique Hotel Vissi d'Arte, Hotel Fagus by Aycon, etc.
• Best things to do: Wander the Old Town, See Budva’s Famous Ballerina Statue, Explore the Citadel Fortress, Hit the Beach,etc.
• Location: western Montenegro

Lipa Cave, one of Montenegro's largest caves, is located in the mountains north and east of Budva, just a few kilometers from the village of Cetinje. The cave was discovered by accident when a dog fell through a hole into it but managed to escape safely through another opening.

The karst cavern is now one of Montenegro's most popular tourist attractions for both adventurous children and adults. A trip to the cave begins with a ride on a miniature train through the wild countryside, which is densely forested with pomegranate and wild fig trees. From here, you'll embark on a guided tour of some of the 3.5 kilometers of passages and great halls carved by thousands of years of dripping water and its underground tributaries.

• Tickets:
  • Adults: 10.9 EUR
  • Children up to five years: 1 EUR
  • Children from 5-15 years old: 6.9 EUR
  • The family package (includes two adults and two or three children up to 15 years of age): 29.9 EUR
    The price includes parking, a train drive to the cave and back, a tour of the cave, a guide, and insurance
• Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
• Location: Lipa village, 5 km from Cetinje, the old Royal Capital of Montenegro.

Montenegro's Lustica Peninsula, which is still relatively unknown, is home to charming villages, beautiful beaches, and the Blue Grotto. The grotto gets its name from the florescent blue water that reflects light off the sandy bottom of the round-shaped cave with a vaulted ceiling.

The Blue Grotto is a natural sea cave that is 60 meters long and 25 meters wide. The cave mouth is two meters wide but only about a meter high, so visitors must board small rowboats carrying a maximum of four passengers to enter. The skipper will have you lie back along the bottom of the boat while he guides you through the opening with a metal chain attached to the cave walls. Between April and October, tours leave on a regular basis from the Herceg Novia marina and either go only to the Blue Grotto or combine it with other nearby attractions. The cave is also an excellent location for snorkeling or diving.

• Entrance fee: EUR 14/person (the Blue Grotto is a cultural site and entrance fees are equivalent to those of a museum).
• Opening time:
  • Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with favorable sea conditions (in case of certain high winds, the cave mouth is inaccessible).
  • The Grotto is closed to visitors during rough seas or high winds, and it's always closed on December 25th and January 1st.
• Getting there: by bus from Anacapri or by boat Marina Grande.
• Location: Lustica Peninsula, southwestern Montenegro

Lake Skadar, on the border with Albania, is Southern Europe's largest natural lake. It's a great place to get back to nature, as it's home to a variety of migratory birds and other wildlife. The lake's Montenegrin side has been designated as a national park. Explore the lake by boat and spend some time exploring the villages that dot it. Many are UNESCO World Heritage sites and date back to the 13th century.

Murici Beach, located on the lake's southwestern shore, is a pristine and quiet stretch of shoreline backed by the stunning Rumija Mountain Range. The beach is accessible via a steep road that leads to a small village on the lake's edge. This is a great place to just get away and enjoy the fresh air and countryside atmosphere. This is one of the wonderful destinations in Montenegro you must not miss.

• Opening Hours:
  • Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
• Entrance fees: The entrance fee is only paid when you are on a cruise and the amount is 4€.
  
• Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
• Best time to visit:
  • The flora is more beautiful in spring and early summer.
  • It is from May to October that the weather will be the most pleasant.
  • In June and September, months outside the tourist season, less hot than in July/August and with (almost) guaranteed sunshine.
  • Morning is recommended as this is the time when the sun is facing west
• Location: right next to the capital of Montenegro, Podgorica

Ulcinj, located near the Albanian border on Montenegro's southern tip, is an ancient seaport that was once known as the Adriatic Sea's pirate capital. Ulcinj is now a one-of-a-kind Montenegrin town with a largely Muslim population and some beautiful mosques as well as excellent Middle Eastern restaurants and coffee shops along its peaceful seaside promenade.

The area is also known for its beaches, including Velika Plaza (which translates to "Big Beach"), Montenegro's longest beach at 12 kilometers. The water is very shallow here, making it ideal for families with small children. It's also a popular spot for kitesurfers, who take advantage of the glassy smooth, and shallow water, as well as the prevailing winds, to catch a ride. There are several kite surfing schools at the southern end of Velika Plaza if you want to learn more about the sport.

• Best things to do: See Wild Flamingos at the Salinas, Relax at the Beaches, See the Olive Trees (+ Valdanos Beach), Eat Seafood at The Fisherman Hari, Get Active at the Long Beach, etc.
• Recommended hotels to stay: Hotel Ajana, Holiday Park Olive Tree, Residence Apart-hotel, Apartments Eneida, etc.
• Location: southern Montenegro

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Cetinje, a 15th-century town, served as Montenegro's capital (prior to WWI when it was still an independent country). The inland valley location on the outskirts of what was then the Ottoman Empire made it a sought-after location for diplomacy at the time.

Today, the embassies have been converted into museums, government buildings, and educational academies, and the town is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon wandering aimlessly. The Cetinje Monastery here has a collection of Early-Christian-era relics that can be seen for donation, and the Vlah Church, which dates from the 15th century, is also worth a visit.

• Best attractions to visit: Cetinje Monastery, The National Museum of Montenegro, Njegoševa Ulica – The Main Street, Blue Palace, Ćipur Church, Vlaška Church, Orlov Krš - Eagle Hill, Old Embassies, Lipa Cave, Lovćen National Park, etc.
• Recommended hotels to stay: Hotel Monte Rosa, Ethno Village St. George, Apartmani Vuk, Casa Calda Apartment, . Rooms Dujeva, etc.

Perast, located on the same beautiful bay as Kotor but just to the northwest, is a charming small town known for its numerous churches and stone-crafted villas. The Church of St. Nikola in town offers stunning views of the town and the Bay of Kotor from its belfry tower. Perast's rich history, ancient architecture, jaw-dropping views, and romantic waterfront restaurant patios make it a captivating destination despite its small population of 247.

However, two of Perast's most charming churches, Our Lady of the Rocks and St. George, are situated on small islets in the bay. Although there is no beach in town, the stone jetties along the bayfront are popular summer sunbathing spots.

Perast is much smaller than Kotor, much more relaxed, and completely silent in the evening. It's the kind of place that many tourists add as a quick side trip but wish they'd given more time to in their itinerary. It is without a doubt one of most photogenic destinations in Montenegro!

• Best things to do: Climb the Bell Tower, Visit St. Nicholas’ (St. Nikola) Church, Ride a boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, Enjoy the View from the Perast Museum, Gaze at More Palaces and Churches, etc.
• Recommended hotels to stay: Heritage Grand Perast, Hotel Conte, Monte Bay Retreat, Hotel Admiral, Apartments Gudco, etc.
• Location: in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro

Sveti Stefan, located on the Budva Riviera, is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus It was a simple fishing village back then. When it was transformed into a luxury resort area in the 1950s, the town became well-known. Sveti Stefan is one of the ideal summer destinations in Montenegro for affluent tourists and those seeking cheval. When a decision was made at the end of the 1940s to turn this location into a tourist attraction, a new chapter in Sveti Stefan's history began.

In 1972, Sveti Stefan was awarded the "Golden Apple" for being the most exclusive summer resort in the world. In its immediate vicinity is a former king's summer residence, which is now the hotel Milocer.

The pinewoods surround Hotel Milocer. A beautiful park with pine tree alleys, nicely arranged smaller parks with various flowers, two beaches, and a walking path that leads you to the hotel Sveti Stefan are all nearby.

Such a natural setting, such as Milocer's, is ideal for the rest of the tourists with refined tastes. It is an ideal location for the enjoyment of peace and quiet, which is only disturbed by the chirping of a bird or the murmur of swimmers.

• Location: on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro

Durmitor National Park, located near the mountain town of Abljak, is another popular natural attraction. It is situated in the Dinaric Alps in northwestern Montenegro. This UNESCO World Heritage site, Montenegro's largest national park, covers an area of 79,000 acres (32,100 ha) and is home to 18 glacial lakes, the Tara River, and the world's second deepest canyon (see Tara Canyon below).

It also has dense forest and wildlife, including brown bears, wild boars, and 163 different bird species. In the winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding, and in the summer, you can hike and camp.

The Durmitor is a mountain range, known locally as a massif, with 48 distinct peaks, the highest of which is Bobotov Ku (2,523 m). There are 18 different glacial lakes in the Durmitor massif and neighboring plateau. The massif is made of limestone and is surrounded by European Black Pine as well as other rare and endemic plant species.

The Durmitor massif is surrounded by three canyons: Draga Canyon, Susica Canyon, and Tara River Canyon. The Tara River Canyon is 4,265 feet (1,300 m) deep and 49.7 miles (80 km) long, making it Europe's deepest and possibly the second largest gorge after the Grand Canyon.

• Entrance fees: 3 Euro/day (3 tickets just only 6 Euro)
• Opening time: Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: northwestern Montenegro