Montenegro
Montenegro is less than 3,400,000 acres, but what this destination lacks in size it more than makes up for in charm. Only established as an independent nation in 2006, the small but mighty country of Montenegro is fast becoming one of Europe's tourism hot spots. It's packed with things to do and beautiful places to visit.
Medieval towns, magnificent mountains, breathtaking beaches and charismatic locals await you in this Balkan country. Wander past the stone churches and romantic squares in Kotor, or view some of Montenegro's natural wonders, such as the startlingly blue Mediterranean waters surrounding Sveti Stefan and Tara Canyon, the second-deepest canyon in the world.
Home to picture-book-perfect historic towns; enticing beaches backed by the warm, clear waters of the Adriatic Sea; craggy peaks; and a mild Mediterranean climate, this tiny country in what was once Yugoslavia packs a big punch. Best of all, Montenegro, which uses the Euro, is refreshingly affordable, with a beach vacation here costing you a fraction of what you'd pay in France, Italy, or neighboring Croatia.
From the impressive Venetian Old Town in Kotor, backed by a spectacular deep blue, fjord-like bay, to the mountainous interior, filled with national parks and towering peaks and underground caverns like Lipa Cave, Montenegro is full of attractions.
Rankings:
- #8 in Best Places to Visit in Eastern Europe
Location: Eastern Europe
