Travel destination Montenegro

24/08/2024

The Njegoš Mausoleum

Perched atop Mount Lovćen, the Njegoš Mausoleum is a must-see destination in Montenegro. Dedicated to the renowned poet, bishop, and prince Petar II Petrović-Njegoš, the mausoleum offers a blend of cultural significance and breathtaking views.

After a climb of 461 steps to the top, you’ll be rewarded with stunning 360-degree views of the Bay of Kotor and the surrounding mountains.

Originally, Njegoš chose this site as his burial place and constructed a small chapel there in 1845. However, the chapel was destroyed during World War I.

In 1974, the current mausoleum was completed, designed by Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović. It replaced the original chapel with a grand structure that reflects Njegoš’s enduring legacy. Inside, a grand statue of Njegoš stands as a symbol of Montenegro’s enduring spirit.

Located in Lovćen National Park, the mausoleum is accessible via a scenic drive via the Serpentine road from Kotor, or directly from Cetinje. Entry to Lovćen National Park costs €2. You can also arrive via the Kotor cable car (€12-23), and a short minivan bus ride (€9). The entrance fee for the mausoleum is around €5 per person.

Happy travels!

12/08/2024

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05/08/2024

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30/07/2024

Mesmerizing Skadar Lake from Pavlova Strana viewpoint ❤️

30/07/2024

The Medical System in Montenegro

Healthcare is one of those things you hope you’ll never need, but it’s important to know what to expect if you’re traveling to or moving to Montenegro. Based on personal experience, the diagnostic facilities (labs, X-ray, MRI) are generally good, though treatment options can be rather limited due to lack of funding and quality issues. Here’s an overview:

Medical workforce: Montenegro has a well-trained and educated hospital staff. Many doctors and nurses have received training abroad.

Healthcare Providers:
- Public Healthcare: available to all citizens and permanent residents.
- Private Healthcare: accessible for those who can afford it, though private hospitals can face similar challenges as public ones, such as shortages of medical supplies and personnel.

Clinics in Montenegro:
- Podgorica: CODRA private hospital: https://www.codra.me/en/, YouTube: https://youtu.be/clr1P4joMjE
- Lustica Bay: new private general practice in Centrale (see list of prices in the comment's section)
- Kotor: Marin Med private general practice connected to Kotor public hospital: http://www.marin-med-mne.com/
- Tivat: Mansa Medica public general practice: https://www.mansamedica.com/en/
- List of hospitals: 20.03._Mreza-zdravstvenih-ustanova.pdf (sava.co.me), https://www.gov.me/.../general-hospitals-in-montenegro

Diagnostics:
- Laboratories: use Google to find the nearest MojLab or MilMedika labs. There is no need to first get approval from a general practitioner (family doctor), if you know what needs to be tested
- X-ray: for instance at MojLab in Budva (around €30 per set of photos)
- CT-scan: Risan public hospital (avoid spending the night)
- MRI-scan: private facility Hipokrat (multiple locations, price around €150 per set of scans)
- Most can send digital images abroad upon request, or you can get a CD-Rom with the materials

Pharmacies: widely available and generally well-stocked, though bringing important medications from abroad might be advisable to ensure availability and quality.

Challenges: advanced surgeries, certain medications, and infection control can be limited. Also, your home country hospital may have strict Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) procotols in place; this means that you may have to go into quarantine after staying in a hospital in Montenegro. So if you can avoid being admitted, I would suggest you do so.

From personal experience, I know that hospital care varies a lot here. We've seen great hospital staff, but also experienced fraud, blackmail, and Medieval conditions. "Informed consent" is rarely being used here. Make sure you understand your rights and contact the alarm service of your travel insurance when in doubt!

👉🏻 Expats often choose to have private health insurance, especially for coverage abroad (expensive, but worth it), while others opt to pay out-of-pocket.

👉🏻 Tourists should consider good travel insurance, and include SOS home repatriation. Bring your EHIC card.

Expats and other residents are encouraged to share their personal experiences to provide a fuller picture of the health care system in Montenegro.

Safe travels!

Codra Hospital promo video

29/07/2024

Summer safety and wildfires

To ensure a safe and enjoyable summer, please keep some rules and regulations in mind. These include swimming and hiking safety, nature and wildlife awareness, and emergency procedures. Please review these guidelines to make the most of your visit while staying safe.

- To protect against wildfires, no open fire is allowed between 1 June and 30 September 2024. This includes BBQs and camp sites with open fire, as well as fireworks! There is jail time for those that do not stick to this rule.

- Dispose of waste properly: do not leave glass bottles or other materials that can magnify sunlight and start fires. Be mindful of ci******es: make sure to extinguish ci******es completely and dispose of them properly, never in the forest. Report suspicious activity: if you see someone engaging in risky behavior, report it to the authorities immediately.

- Safety in the mountains: please do not venture on hikes without water, a charged phone, adequate footware, register your planned hike, and book a mountain guide.

- Safety on the water: do not enter the sea during high waves, especially if a red flag is displayed on the beach. Check the dept of the water before diving. There may be shallow rocks below the surface. Boats must stay 200m from the beach or 50m from the beach buoys at all times. For swimmers, make sure to not go beyond these lines, or if you feel you must then swim with a red bouy and be always on the lookout for approaching boats.

Stay informed:
- Website with active fires in Montenegro: https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/ :24hrs;@20.0,42.7,8.4z
- Google Maps shows "severe fires" in the search option

In case of emergency:
- Police: 122
- Fire brigade: 123
- Ambulance: 124
- Roadside assistance: 19807 (for vehicle breakdowns and assistance on the roads)

While the pictures may suggest otherwise, Montenegro actually has limited resources to fight wildfires: only one plane, 200 vehicles, and 600 firefighters. Additionally, the army can deploy another 3 Bell 412 helicopters.

Preventing wildfires is a collective responsibility. Share these tips with friends and family, and encourage everyone to stay vigilant. Enjoy Montenegro and keep yourself and others safe this summer!

29/07/2024

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28/07/2024

Trip to Durmitor National Park and Žabljak

14/07/2024

Congratulations ❤️

12/07/2024

Turn-key penthouse for sale. Available end of 2024.

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09/07/2024

Arsenal Cup on Boka Bay

For those that do not have a sailing boat yet or for those that want to watch upclose by motorboat, contact Montenegro Water Tours or PMYC for more information.

https://montenegrowatertours.com

Tel: (+382) 067 055 929

03/07/2024

Kids up to 12 years can take the cable car for free in July!

20/06/2024

Events in Summer 2024

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18/06/2024

The schedule of the passenger ferry Dubrovnik-Budva-Dubrovnik.

Red plovidbe za međunarodnu brodsku liniju Dubrovnik (HR) - Budva (MNE) - Dubrovnik (HR)

Prevoz na ovoj liniji vršiće se dva p**a dnevno brodom Antonija. Brod Antonija je putnički brod izgrađen 2002. godine koji plovi pod hrvatskom zastavom. Katamaran je dug 32m, širok 9m sa kapacitetom od 242 putnika.

06/06/2024

Upcoming events in the month of June 2024!

04/06/2024

Tivat Carnival this weekend!

The 4th Tivat International Carnival is this weekend, 8-9 June 2024, featuring over 500 participants from 15 countries. High representatives and special guests from the Federation of European Carnival Cities will attend. The event promises rich and varied programs, integrating Tivat's unique characteristics with the carnival spirit.

Festivities begin Thursday, 8 June, at 8 p.m. with a photo exhibition at the Tivat Museum and Gallery.

On Friday, 9 June there will be a masquerade ball on two large vessels for foreign carnivalists and VIP guests.

The main carnival day is Saturday, 10 June, starting at 8 p.m. with a parade from the roundabout to Pine, followed by performances from the Brasil samba show and the Amadeus band.

On Sunday, 11 June, a children's carnival starts at 7 p.m., featuring selected groups from Tivat and nearby towns.

Enjoy!

04/06/2024

Ferry connections with Italy

We are happy to introduce the new ferry line from Dubrovnik to Bari. While we await updates on the Montenegro-Italy route (Bar to Ancona), this Dubrovnik-Bari ferry is currently the best way to connect with Italy by sea.

The Dubrovnik-Bari-Dubrovnik ferry line started yesterday, Monday 3 June 2024. Departing Dubrovnik at 11 a.m., it arrives in Bari at 6:30 p.m., taking about 7.5 hours.

Tickets cost €40 one-way and €70 return. There will be eight weekly departures, increasing to ten from 22 July to 25 August 2024.
The ferry Dalmacija, the largest in Jadrolinija's fleet, will operate this route. Built in Norway in 1993 and refurbished in Finland in 2014, it can carry 1,800 passengers and 350 cars at an average speed of 17 knots. It features two restaurants, two bars, a playroom, open decks, and various other amenities. This 18-million-euro investment continues the tradition of international ferry lines established by the original Dalmatia ship, which connected Yugoslavia with Mediterranean ports from 1965.

More news about the route from Bar to Ancona will follow soon.

Happy travels!

https://www.jadrolinija.hr/hr/putovanje/dubrovnik-bari

03/05/2024

The Adriatic country is booming thanks to a spate of developments. For buyers who want both value and glamour, it is the ideal alternative to destinations like the French Riviera and Italy

14/04/2024

Wind Fest 2024 starting soon in and around Tivat!

Sailing regatta, music, art, and so much more…

PREGLED PROGRAMA PO VIKENDIMA 🪁

Wind Fest 2024 donosi 15 događaja, raspoređenih u 5 vikenda i 4 segmenta - sport/kultura/edukacija/zabava ☀️

U misiji promocije lokalne baštine i očuvanja kulture života uz more, treću godinu zaredom udružujemo lokalne snage - institucije, nevladine i sportske organizacije, kreativna udruženja i pojedince. Kao rezultat, u produkciju Wind Festa uvezan je veliki broj učesnika koje čini ponosnim što su dio manifestacije. Zato cjelomjesečnu vikend feštu posvećujemo prije svega našim sugrađanima uz poruku - u Tivtu i jer - ! ⛵️

04/04/2024

Last minute deal: 5 spots left for a yoga retreat from 5 May 2024!

02/04/2024

The amazing Buddha Bar in Porto Montenegro Yacht Club is open for season 2024!

28/03/2024

Opening 26 April 2024!

Montenegro Water Tours can take you there. Enjoy 🥳

18/03/2024

Best beaches in the world: #31 Sveti Stefan in Montenegro!

A specialized British portal dedicated to beaches has published a list of the best beaches in the world!🌞 was on the list of TOP 100 beaches according to the votes of selected experts and influencers. 🏖️ 🌅 ❤️

https://www.beachatlas.com/golden-beach-award-2024 -stefan