The geographical location of Montenegro. Montenegro - Travel Company "Scarab"

Montenegro - A small country located on the southwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Adriatic Sea coast. Its area is only 13.8 thousand km2. Nevertheless, 4 different climatic regions can be distinguished on the territory of the country: coastal, plateau, highlands, and flat, leaving for the Skadar Lake.

In the West, Montenegro borders with Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the coast - with Croatia, in the north and northeast - with Serbia, and in the east - with Albania. With the south, it is limited to the Adriatic Sea, the length of the coastline is about 300 km. The length of the beaches is 73 km, of which 56 km are sandy beaches.

The coast of Montenegro, the width of only 2-10 km, is clamped between the sea and cool the rocky plate converting to it. In Montenegro, there is one of the best harbors of Europe - Kotorsky Bay (go deep into the coast of more than 20 km), consisting of several spacious bays interconnected by non-sturdes. For a long time, there was a conviction that the bay is a fjord, but now it is believed that the Kotor Bay is the remnants of the river canyon once existed here. Strong tectonic and karst processes led to its gradual destruction.

Over the coast rises as Karst Plateau, the terrain here is harsh, but in its own way beautiful. Rocks dry quickly: even the strongest annual showers cannot significantly moisten the soil, so plants and animals are a bit here. Rare sections of fertile land are found only on small plains and crater depressions. Here is the National Park "Lovchen".

Swimming pool of the Skadar Lake, the fertile plain of the Zeta River, Belopavlitsky Plain and the Nikšic field make up the flat area with a drop of 350 m. In the plain region, the main part of the population of Montenegro lives in the plain region. Here are the two largest cities of the country - Podgorica and Niksich, as well as the National Park "Skadar Lake".

In the north of the country northeast of the beer rivers, Komarninnitsa and Morach are the area of \u200b\u200bthe highlands. In the highlands, 4 large mountain ranges can be distinguished: the visitor, the dumor and the commen (they form a dinarial highlands) and the pricker (damned mountains). The height of peaks reaches more than 2000 m above sea level. The highest point of Montenegro - the Mountain of Bobot Cook (2522 m) is located in the Dumer Massier. In the highlands there are pastures and forests, numerous mountain lakes. The beer rivers, Tara, Morach and their tributaries were trained in the rocks narrow canyons with steep shores. The Tara River Canyon is the largest in Europe and the second in the world, its depth reaches 1300 m. In this region, there are also two national parks - Biogradsk Mountain and Durmitor.

Montenegro (Chernogor. Tsbn Mountain, CRNA GORA) - State in Southeast Europe, on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula. This is a small country in the heart of the world with unique clean nature and rich events ancient history. Many great states fought for this paradise on the Adriatic coast, protected by mountains and hills, surrounded by forests and fertile lands.

Montenegro - Country of amazing and unexpected combinations: here Mountain air and sea air; Here, Orthodox churches coexist with mosques; Here, people live in medieval castles and houses, whose walls saw those events, which remember, respect and transmit from mouth to mouth. Every corner of the earth is impregnated here. On these lands were endless wars, they were constantly captured and dismissed, belonged to countless foreign rulers, but in spite of everything, the Montenegrin people retain themselves, their culture, their own language. These people absorbed the best of every culture, which came to their land, missed themselves, but did not lose their characteristics. They are not like anyone. They are proud and original.

Montenegro washed Adriatic Sea.has land borders with Croatia in the West, Bosnia and Herzegovina- in North-west, Serbia - in the northeast, partially recognized Republic of Kosovo. - in the east and Albania Southeast. Until June 2006, there was part of the Confederate State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, occupying 13.5% of its cumulative territory.

Climate in Montenegro Depending on the relief, it vary from the Alpine in the mountains to the Mediterranean subtropical on the coast. Summer by the sea is roast, long and pretty dry, winter is short and wet. Sea water temperature during the swimming season is located since the end of April to the end of October, + 20 + 26 ° C, the average air temperature in summer + 28 ° C, in winter + 11.5 ° C. The precipitate falls mainly in the form of snow. The precipitation falls from 500 to 1500 mm per year, mainly in the form of rain, in the mountains near the sea coast, over 3000 mm falls. In the northern regions of Montenegro, the snow lies up to 5 months a year. Number of sun hours per year: in Igalo - 2386, in Ultsin - 2700.

The capital and largest city of Montenegro - Podgorica. The historical and cultural capital is the city Cetina.

Airports: Tivat, Podgorica
Flight: Moscow to the airport Tivat of the flight duration is about 3 hours
Visa: Citizens of the Russian Federation are allowed to stay in the country without a visa for up to 30 days.
Time:time zone +1, from Moscow time lags behind 2 hours
Summertime begins - Sunday, 25 March 2012, 02:00 - local standard time
Summer time ends - Sunday, October 28, 2012, 03:00 - local summer time
Local population: Population - 650,000 people: Montenegrins, Serbs, Albanians, Croats, Bosnians
Area: 13 812 sq. M. km;
Language: Chernogorsk (Jeysky Dialect of Serbian)
Religion: Orthodoxy, but many Catholics and Muslims
Currency: Euro (EURO)
Kitchen: Local cuisine consists of three directions: fish, Italian and original Serbian cuisine.Fish dishes are pretty expensive, but very tasty, high-quality and fresh. Serbian cuisine consists mainly of meat dishes and vegetables. Montenegro produces pretty good wine. The most famous brand is called "Vranice". From strong local drinks, you can highlight Krunak, Rakyu and Schlover.
The cost of dishes without seafood - 8 - 15 euros, with seafood - 20 - 25 euros. Please note that the Russian view of the portion is significantly different from Chernogorsk. Restaurants serve really huge portions. One portion will quite be enough for two people.
Infrastructure and entertainment: Shops and supermarkets work from 6:00 to 22:00, and some and around the clock. Nightlife in bars and nightclubs continues for about 2 o'clock in the morning. Excursion programs in Montenegro deserve attention, whose territory is rich in both places with amazingly beautiful nature and historical and cultural monuments. In hotels and rooms there are Russian satellite channels. Banks work from 8.00 to 13.00 and from 5 pm to 20.00 on weekdays.
Transport: Regular public transport is functioning between cities and inside them. A very convenient means of movement in Montenegro - a taxi. Compared to Moscow prices, Chernogorsk taxi services are very cheap. It is possible to rent a car, but for this you need to be older than 21 years and have driving experience for more than 2 years. The car is usually left for a deposit of 150-300 euros. Daily rent from 35 euros per day.
Useful phones:
Country code:381
Consulate General of Russia in Montenegro (Podgorica): 272460; 272450
Police: 92
Emergency: 94
Fire Protection: 93
Exact time: 95
Road Help: 987
Post Office Service: 988

Russian name - Montenegro, International - Montenegro Comes from toponym TsRN Mountain (Black Mountain).

The country's territory can be divided into three parts: The coast of the Adriatic Sea, relatively flatly central part of the country, on which the two largest cities are located: Podgorica and Niksich, and the mountain systems of the country's East.

The continental coastline of Montenegro has a length of about 300 km. Montenegro has in its composition 14 sea islands, the cumulative length of the coastline of which is 15.6 km. In the north-west of the country there is a major bay bay of Kotherschi, which has an area of \u200b\u200bwater surface of 87.3 km and cut into land by 29.6 km. The length of the beaches of Montenegro is 73 km. Sea water temperature over seven months ranges from + 12 to +26 ° C, Sea water transparency places exceeds 35 m.

The longest rivers of Montenegro: Tara (144 km), Lim (123 km), Cheotin (100 km), Morach (99 km), Zeta (65 km) and Boyana (30 km). Three Montenegrin Rivers (Morach, Zeta and Beer) are on all over the territory of Montenegro. The Boyana River was previously the only shipping river Montenegro; At the moment it is not shipping. Most Chernogorsk rivers are mountainous, form deep canyons. The Canyon of the Tara River depth of about 1200 m, is the deepest in Europe and the second in depth in the world. The largest lake Montenegro and the entire Balkan Peninsula - Skadar. The total area of \u200b\u200bits water surface is 369.7 km?. Two thirds of the lake (in the area) are on the territory Montenegro, one third - on the territory Albania. Second on the square of Lake Montenegro - Shask Lake (3.64 km?) Located near Ulciny. Also on the territory of Montenegro there are 29 small mountain lakes of glacial origin (the so-called "Mountain Eyes"), which is the total area of \u200b\u200b3.89 km?.

More than 41% of the country's area is forests and forest land, 39.58% - pastures. The floral world of Montenegro is diverse. The Republic of Montenegro is an "eco-friendly state", under various environmental modes there are 8.1% of the territory, including national Reserves Durmitor, Lovechen, Biogradskaya Mountain, Skadar Lake and Crocheter.

Beach resorts

All resorts are located on the Adriatic Sea coast. Most resort areas are concentrated in Budva Riviera.A little west - Kotor Bay, one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro.

The largest resorts - Budva, Becici, St. Stephen, Petrovac. Budva it is the capital of the administrative center with the title title. If you compare all Montenegro Beach resorts, this city will be out of competition. Beaches sandy and melonsless. Have a blue flag that guarantees the quality of service. There are both paid and free beaches. There are in Budva, their own, architectural attractions, but the city's nightlife is more noteworthy. Clubs, bars, restaurants, here a great set. Budva, more youth resort, with boiling and beautiful nightlife. Club Parties here are compared with Europe's largest clubs. And all this has its own, Slavic flavor.

Budva Riviera - This is the largest tourist center of Montenegro, famous primarily, with its luxurious sandy beaches, amazing Mediterranean architecture and quite lively nightlife. Concerts, discos, all sorts of shows pass in establishments not only Budva, but also all the surrounding cities of Budva, bars and restaurants take guests almost all night, and almost all night music will poke.

Budva Riviera It is one of the most popular Montenegro resorts. This resort is located in the middle part of the Adriatic coast of Montenegro and consists of the city of Budva and its surroundings. The length of riviera On the seashore about 35 km, almost 15 of them are beaches, most of which are public. Along the entire coast of Budva Riviera, there are hotels of different levels, a variety of villas, apartments, which are ready to take tourists for any time. Many people come here, not one year in a row. The most popular resorts of Budva Riviera - Budva, Becici, Rafailovichi, Prnom, Milocher, St. Stephen, Petrovac, Sutomore and Bar.

For many interesting Saint Nicholas Island, uninhabited, but often visited by tourists (5 minutes on a boat from Budva, Becici, or Sveti Stefan). Part of this beach is given to nudistam. The most prestigious villages This region is Sveti Stefan and Milocherwhose beaches once were part of the territory of the Palace of the Serbian kings.

Beach holidays on Budva Riviera It is possible to diversify the most interesting excursions in the country and in neighboring cities, because Montenegro is a country with a rich history and an immense cultural heritage. Traveling around the country from Budva and its surroundings, the most attractive, that from this part of the coast, the two main roads lead to Podgorica, Cetinje, Petrovac and the Skadar Lake - a unique natural object.

Kotor A small town located on the coast of Kotor Bay. Nature here is striking with its majestic beauty. The beaches here are not so much as in Budva, and all of them are pebble. Kotor eclipses all other resorts on the saturation of their excursion program and the number of architectural monuments. In addition, here is the most inexpensive hotels in Montenegro, which have, mostly four stars. In general, a place for a relaxing, contemplative rest.

Jenovichi - A small town in the Gulf, not far from Herceg Novi. Here, away from the noisy discos and the bustle of large cities, lovers of a relaxing beach recreation will be able to fully enjoy the atmosphere of measured resort life. Having stopped in a comfortable villa or apartment "Smokwa" 4 *, you can monitor how time is slowly moving in the rhythm of solar cycles, and the waves rolling into pebble beaches, obeying the eternal laws of tides and ties. Along the shore stretches the embankment with numerous cafes and restaurants, where you can try the dishes of national cuisine, or even sit on a cup of coffee. Do not miss the opportunity to order Dessert: the traditional Kolach will affect the variety of stuffs and bright range of tastes.

Becici. A small town, lying less than an hour walk from Budva. It has excellent pebble beaches marked by a number of international premiums. Becici, pretty modern resort town. Here are the mass of new hotels, restaurants, cafes. Most beaches are equipped with sports fields. Regularly held both amateur and professional beach sports competitions.

St. Stephen Initially was a military fort that served the protection against the attack of pirates. Now, Saint Stephen is the most unusual hotel complex in Europe. The outer architecture remained not touched, and the inner premises are redone into fashionable rooms. Here you can withdraw the most expensive apartments in Montenegro.

Petrovac - Another pebble beach coast. The city surrounds a dense array of olive trees ... Petrovac calm, not a noisy resort. This is the perfect place for family holidays with children. Like all hotels, Petrovac hotels are focused on any tourist wallet. You can adjust to the suite with four - five stars, and you can find an inexpensive, but cozy hotel with two stars.

Ski resorts Kolashin - A trendy ski resort, which is located near the Biosphere Biosphere Reserve, which guarantees the purest air and pristine nature. Kolashin is shut off in the aura, almost homely coziness. There is no place for youth fussiness and drive. In the vicinity of Kolashin, you can remove the most cozy apartments. Kolishin ski slopes, pretty modern and comfortable. Here they can ride both newcomers and experienced skiers. Inventory rental prices, the lowest in Europe. Zhablyak - This is the center of winter tourism. In addition to traditional ski trails, mountaineering and pedestrian tourism are developed here, and rafting on the River Tara annually attracts thousands of extremals from around the world. Hotels here on any wallet, from two to four stars. IN Zhablyak, you can remove the most comfortable villas in Montenegro.

Hotels in Montenegro For the very same way, hotels are located near the beaches, which makes them as attractive for tourists. All Montenegrin hotels, even with two stars, offer a very decent service. Accommodation is very popular on villas and apartments. If you dream about daily solar baths and evenings by the sea, your choice is, of course, a separate house or apartments, Montenegro offers a large variety of comfortable and luxurious housing. The tourist company "Scarab" offers for customers affordable prices for the best apartments "Smokva" 4 * in Jenovichi in Montenegro. The attitude of Chernogort residents to Russian is expressed in the folk saying: "With Russians, we are 300 million ...".Our compatriots love and respember here. There are no language barriers and can not be - Russian and Chernogorsky have several thousand similar words, and in Russian, the majority of service personnel say good.

Montenegro is famous for its diverse natural landscapes, especially within the country. Nevertheless, tourists are most interested in the main coast of Montenegro. We will tell about it in this article.
The length of the coast of Montenegro is 293 km. It consists of two separate parts: the Boca-Kotor in the north (Kotor Bay, a series of four pools, connected by straits and surrounded by hills) and the "ordinary" coast in the south.
In the north and eastern edge of Kotan, the mountain bay rises almost vertically from the sea to Oryen's peaks (1895 m) and Delchchen (1749 m). Warm air from the sea rises along the rocks, quickly cools and causes rain. Because of the abundant precipitation, the entire coast of the bay remains very green even in the warmest summer months. The neighborhood of the Gulf is one of the regions of Europe with the largest amount of precipitation.

The rest of the coastline is open to the sea. There are many long and relatively wide beaches. Mediterranean vegetation with thick evergreen bushes and many aromatic plants is predominant in this region. High cypresses, sea pines and olive groves are also often found on the southern coast of Montenegro.
As for the weather on this coast, the summer here is long and roast, and winter is soft and rainy.

Map of the coast of Montenegro

Unfortunately, we could not find a good map of the coast of Montenegro in Russian, but found several detailed cards, which marked all the important cities and resorts of Montenegro on the Adriatic Sea coast. We recommend that you increase the map to see it in more detail. To enlarge, click on the card itself, and then on the "Enlarge" icon.

Cities and resorts Montenegro on the coast

Almost all of the city of Montenegro on the sea coast are resorts. Only some of the most famous cities of Montenegro are not on the coastline (Podgorica, Ceting, Zhablyak). What cities and resorts Montenegro are on the seashore? These are such famous cities like (from north to south): Herceg Novi, Tivat, Budva, Becici, Petrovac, Sutomore, Bar and Ultsin. Of course, this is not all resorts. We told about all these cities in separate articles, and some of them even devoted entire sections on our website.

The Researcher of the World Ocean Jacques-Yves Kotoe considered the coast of the Adriatic Sea, washing the coast of Montenegro one of the purest in Europe. Along with ordinary tourists, preference to this mountainous country is given to such celebrities as Bill Gates, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Today, Montenegro is a unique reserve, a place where civilization is harmoniously adjacent to the untouched nature, where the sea is sparkling, among the greenery of the mountains, there are medieval buildings and everywhere flowers!

Geographical position Montenegro

Montenegro is located in the central part of the Mediterranean, in the southwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders with Croatia in the north, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the north-west, with Serbia in the northeast and with Albania in the south-east. The length of the coastline is 293 km. The length of the beaches is 73 km. Part of the Adriatic Sea between Montenegro and Southern Italy is the greatest (200 km) and the deepest (1330 m). Area: 13812 sq. Km (0.14% of the territory of all of Europe).

Capital

Podgorica (173 thousand people) is the administrative center of the Republic of Montenegro. Cetina is an ancient capital, a historic and cultural center.

Climate in Montenegro

A variety of relief affects the climate. Giant mountain range closes the coast from the northern winds. Therefore, the Mediterranean climate is dominated by the sea, and in the mountains - continental. The average annual air temperature in Montenegro + 17 ° C, and in July and August + 29 ° C. The bathing season in Montenegro begins in April and continues until November. Sea temperature for seven months varies from +20 to + 26 ° C.

Population

620 VDCH Man (for spring 2011). 62% - Montenegrins, 13% - Bosnians, 9% - Serbs, 7% - Albanians

State device

Republic of Montenegro

Language in Montenegro

Serbian (alphabet - Cyrillic and Latin). All Montenegrins perfectly understand Russian.

Religion in Montenegro

Montenegrins and Serbs confess Orthodoxy, national minorities - Catholicism and Islam.

Customs

You can import and export an unlimited amount of foreign currency to the country, but large sums at the entrance to declare. It should be noted that the border and customs procedures are simplified as much as possible. You can diversely ride maize 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, liter of strong alcoholic beverages and 2 liters of wine. It is forbidden to export objects and things representing historical and artistic value - without a special permission.

Car rent

To take a car in Montenegro for rent, you need to be at least 21 years old, have a driver's experience of at least two years (plus, of course, a certificate of international sample), and also leave a deposit of 150-300 euros. Speed \u200b\u200b- 40 km / h - in settlements, 70 km / h - on the highway, 120 km / h - on the autobahn.

Money in Montenegro

Euro. 1 euro \u003d 100 cents.

Bank work

On working days from 08:00 - 19:00, on Saturday from 08:00 - 15:00

Telephone code of Serbia and Montenegro

The necessary phones

Police - 92, Fire Protection - 93, Ambulance -94, Help on roads - 987. Codes of some cities: Herceg Novi and Igalo - 88, Budva, Becici, Petrovac, Milocher and St. Stephen - 86, Bar, Cutomore, Ultsin , Ada-Boyana - 85, Tivat - 82

mobile connection

Works in the GSM standard, so you can use roaming. But it is more convenient and more profitable to buy a card of one of the local operators - Pro Monte or Monet. There is no noticeable difference between them, express payment cards for replenishing the account are sold in any mini market.

Electricity parks

Durmitor (39,000 hectares), delicious (6.400 hectares), Biogradskaya mountain (5.400 hectares). World natural and cultural heritage are protected by UNESCO.

Beach

The beaches in Montenegro one of the best in the world, and thanks to their diversity you can choose rest by the sea for every taste. There are sections with small sand (Ultsinskaya Riviera, Budva Riviera), greater part (Zhanitsa, Nivitz, Sutomore) - with very fine pebbles, the size of a buckwheat croup. Artificial beaches (concrete platform) are located in Tivat, Herceg Novi, Bar, Igalo. There are very crowded beaches, and there are secluded, there are beaches for "textiles" and for nudists, there are paid and free. Almost all beaches are located in secluded, closed from wind and waves of bays between steep cliffs. The length of the sea coast of Montenegro is 299 km, and the length of the beaches is 73 km. Rent of umbrellas and sun beds will cost 5-7 EUR per day. Guests are 4-5 star hotels, as a rule, use umbrellas and sun beds for free. The largest beach ("Great Plaza") is located in Ultsin, its length is 13 km.

Kitchen Montenegro

Local cuisine is divided into 3 types - purely local, fish and Italian. Portions are huge. Despite the proximity of the Adriatic Sea, the fish kitchen in Montenegro is very expensive. Local cuisine is a "fairy tale" of pork or beef. The cost of lunch with wine for 2 persons varies from 12 to 20 euros. If this is a fish dish, then the cost of lunch will be from 20 to 30 euros. In many Montenegrin restaurants, after the third visit to the restaurant, guests may feed for the fourth time at the expense of the institution.

The shops

Universes and supermarkets are open daily from 06:00 to 21:00. The rest of the stores from 09:00 to 21:00. In tourist centers, almost all stores work until 23:00, and some work on Sunday. With souvenirs in the country "Tens", the whole choice - national costumes and caps (pretty expensive and purely decorative plan), T-shirts with a map of the country and inscription Montenegro, bottles, plates and various handmade wood dishes, lace, musical instruments (husli, Dudi), icons (reproductions) - mainly in monasteries, painting and sculpture.

Safety

The crime rate in Montenegro is relatively low. Small thefts from cars parked on unguarded parking are happening. Attitude towards foreigners is very friendly. In tourist areas, you can be without fear of being in the evening. A large number of Albanians live in mountain and border areas. A visit to such places, especially where tourism is low, is not recommended without local accompaniment. It is necessary to comply with elementary precautions and listen to the recommendations of your guide.

Transport

All cities and major settlements are connected with a bus service. During the tourist season, the bus stations work around the clock. From Podgorica regularly departed buses to Belgrade. In Herceg Novi and other cities on the coast there is a bus service with Croatia. A bus to the city of Shkoder in Albania is departed from Ultsiny. There is no intracity bus service in Montenegro, with the exception of Podgorica. Small distances allow walking on foot, ride a taxi.

Souvenirs and shopping

The memory can be purchased national costumes and caps (quite expensive and purely decorative plan), T-shirts with a country map and inscription Montenegro, bottles, plates of various handmade wood, lace, musical instruments (hussli, shoes), reproductions of famous icons (in Mainly in monasteries), painting and sculpture.

sights

It is in Montenegro that there is a largest lake in the Balkans - Skadar. A special charm is betrayed by 40 islands, some of them are beautifully preserved medieval fortresses and monasteries. By the way, the Skadar Lake is one of the few, where you can observe the pelicans in their natural habitat.

In the Cetinsky Monastery there are two of the most important Orthodox shrines - a particle of the honest life-giving cross of the Lord, at which Jesus Christ was crucified, and the Guard of the Prophet Ionna Forerunner.

Montenegro
chernogor. TsRN Mountain, CRNA GORA
The name received in Mount Deck (1749 m), located in the historic center of the country from which the Bay.

Soil

A distinctive feature of Montenegro is the accumulation of red-coastal in the coastal area. This type of soil, resulting in the weathelation of dolomite and limestone rocks, is also common in the cavity of the Karst region; Naked rocks of the southern part of karst soil practically do not have. The soil of mountain areas is represented by conventional brown forest and podzolic soils. Eastern regions are more fertile and covered with forests and grass.

Arable land - 13.7%, lands of permanent grain crops - 1% (2005). There are no irrigated land. (2003).

Ecology and environmental territories

In the areas of intensive tourism, for example, in which pollution of coastal areas of wastewater is observed.

According to the Montenegro Constitution, the Republic is an "eco-friendly state", 8.1% of the territory is located under various environmental conditions (including national parks Durmitor, Durcher, Biogradskaya Mountain and Skadar Lake).