Montenegro is a beautiful coastal republic located on the Adriatic Sea, listed by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as one of the fastest growing holiday destinations in the world.

While Montenegro is the smallest of the ex-Yugoslav Republics, it is also one of the most inviting. Its 199 km (c. 123 miles) of coastline contains a delectable mix of fjords, coves and long sandy bays. The coast is dotted with historic old towns, including the resort island of Sveti Stefan and picturesque fishing villages such as Rose, Baosici and Przno.

Montenegro also has a lot to offer inland. In the south, Lake Skadar and national park is perfect for rambling or fishing. In the North-East the mountainous Durmitor National Park and World Heritage Site is ideal for climbing, camping, white-water rafting and winter sports. Many parts of rural, inland Montenegro make excellent ‘ethno-tourism’ destinations, and visitors can sample a bewildering variety of local delicacies such as ‘Njeguski’ cheese, ham and plum brandy.

The population of Montenegro is 680,000 with a mixed composition of nationalities (Serb, Albanian, Montenegrin and many smaller national groups). The capital city is Podgorica. The climate is Mediterranean and summer temperatures along the coast average 27°C.

The Montenegrin coast is easily accessible from Tivat, Podgorica or Dubrovnik airports and is a 2 ½ hour flight from London.
 

Situated in the west of Montenegro on the Adriatic coast, the Bay of Kotor ('Boka Kotorska') is one of the most stunning natural bays in Europe. The Bay has been awarded membership of the association for the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979.

The bay is famed not just for its unique natural beauty but also for the unique number of monuments and towns of cultural-historical significance. From Herzeg Novi in the north-west, to the communities of Perast, Risan and Kotor and the island monastery of St. George, the Bay bears colourful testament to the history of the region, which has formed part of the Illyrian, Roman, Dalmation, Venetian, Napoleonic and Austro-Hungarian empires.

The old city of Kotor is one of the most exquisitely preserved medieval centres in the Mediterranean. Its signature city walls were constructed in the 12th century to give protection against marauders. Amongst the characteristic narrow alleyways are a number of impressive monuments, including the Cathedral of St. Tryphon (1166). Every February the city hosts a famed Venetian carnival.

The average summer temperature in the Bay is 27°C.