The cities on the Montenegrin coast

Ulcinj

Ulcinj is the southernmost and oldest coastal city of Montenegro near the border with Albania. It is recognizable by beautiful long sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets, of which the Velika plaza, Mala plaza, the island of Ada Bojana and the beaches along the Pine forests and Valdanos stand out.

Ulcinj

The Old Town of Ulcinj is the nucleus of the cultural heritage of this city, with a fantastic view. You can visit the museum, the church-mosque, the Balsic tower and the old Illyrian wall. Here you can enjoy the rich taste of traditional Adriatic-Mediterranean cuisine in famous restaurants located between the walls of the Old Town (Kula Balsic, Dulcinea, Antigona).

Velika plaza

What you shouldn't miss is definitely Ada Bojana. Thanks to the "good" wind, Ada Bojana is called "the capital" of the surfer on the Adriatic. Here you can experience the magic of surfing, kitesurf, windsurf. D'olcinium Kite Surf Club offers excellent entertainment with guest DJs during the summer months on the beach. 

If you prefer something a little different, you can fill the day with a visit to the Ulcinj Solana where the exclusive guests - a large number of pink flamingos stay. Ulcinj Solana is the only place outside Africa, where you can see pink flamingos in such a large number.

Anchorage: In this part of Adriatic it is safe to anchor on locations:

- between Volujica cape and Deran cape, during south wind, nearshore 0,5 to 1 mile distance, it is 30-40m deep and sea bottom holds well,

-on 700 to 800 m south of Ulcinj marina, sea bottom holds well. This is the best anchorage in the south wind for this area.

Bar

The Bar Municipality is located in the south of Montenegro between the Adriatic Sea and the Skadar Lake. It represents a combination of modern, tradition and beauty. Known as the city of the sun, Bar has an average of 270 sunny days a year and is one of the sunniest places in southern Europe.

Marina Bar

In Bar is the main and largest port of Montenegro, as well as a marina Bar that has 600 berths. It is ideal the starting point for navigation on the Montenegrin coast.

The main attraction of the Bar is the Old Town Bar, which is located 4km away from the seashore and the center of the Bar. In the Old Town, there are preserved ten churches, mostly in ruins (Cathedral of Svetog Djordja, St. Nikola Church, Church of St. Veneranda and St. Katarina), known as "open-air museum".

Old town Bar

In the immediate vicinity there is a famous olive, over 2000 years old, which is a true tourist attraction for foreign visitors. Haj-Nehaj Fortress, Skadar Lake (the habitat of rare bird species and the largest lake in the Balkans) and King Nikola's Castle, are attractions that are also interesting to tourists.

Bar can boast of a large number of pebbly and sandy beaches.The most visited are: Gradska plaza, Crvena plaza, Utjeha, Veliki and Mali pijesak, Zukotrlica.

Places of good food and entertainment are: Savoia, Knjazeva basta, Portofino and Sea fort.

Anchorage: In sea territory behind the line Voluica cape-cape Ratac anchorage is prohibited, as at shore east of that line. Anchorage is allowed west of that line.

Budva

Budva, the tourist capital of Montenegro, is located in the heart of the Montenegrin coast. Due to its position, Budva is becoming more and more interesting to lovers of yachting tourism.

Marina Budva

Marina Budva has 350 berths (yachts up to 70m). In the vicinity you can find all the necessary formalities when arrival and departure from Montenegro.

In the immediate vicinity of the marina, there is the medieval Old Town of Budva, which presents a treasury of cultural heritage, with interesting paved streets, squares and churches. 

Budva boasts a number of attractive beaches, from which we suggest you visit some of the most famous: Mogren, Jaz, Slovenska plaza, Ricardova glava, Ploce, Kraljicina plaza.

Sveti Stefan

Especially worth mentioning is the city-hotel Sveti Stefan, near Budva, which is the most exclusive resort in Montenegro. In the vicinity of Sveti Stefan you can enjoy the magic of one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean - Kraljicina plaza.

On Sveti Stefan you can try traditional Montenegrin, Greek, Japanese cuisine in exclusive restaurants (Kraljicina stolica - NOBU, Olive, restaurant Adrovic Sveti Stefan).

Fantastic nightlife is one of the most recognizable features of Budva's summer, promises the best time in this part of Europe. True attractions for young people include numerous night bars, terraces, open-air discos, of which the most famous is Top Hill (2012 voted in Monaco for the best club in the world). Popular dance music festival Sea Dance is held at Jaz beach and attracts a large number of foreign tourists.

Anchorage: In this Adriatic port you should consider undersea sewage pipeline laid from Zavala cape to south 1,3 miles long.

In this area you can anchor:

- smaller vessels- east from port Budva, 7-8 m

- bigger vessels - in south winds can anchor on west-northwest from cape Zavala

- bigger vessels - in north winds can anchor on the northeast shore of St. Nicolas island.

Both of this anchorage holds well and depth is 12-15 m.

Herceg Novi

Blue Cave

Herceg Novi, a city of greenery and sunshine, is located at the very entrance to the Bay of Kotor. The city abounds with many historical, cultural and religious buildings, of which the most visited are Savina monastery, Sahat kula, Kanli kula, Citadela, Church of the Sveti Arhangel Mihailo, Spanjola.

At about 5.7 nm from Herceg Novi, on the peninsula Lustica is one of the most attractive caves, Blue Cave. In this cave you can come with a smaller boat.

Island of Mamula

If you sail into the Bay of Kotor, be sure to visit one of the most beautiful fortifications on the Adriatic. It is the island of Mamula, known as the favorite place of many tourists, only 3.4 nm away from Herceg Novi.

The advantage of this city is a large number of beaches: Zanjice, Miriste, Kamenari, Njivice, Yachting club.

Regarding the cultural contents of this city, there is summer stage in Kanli Kula, where is organized a famous film festival every year, Days of Music, guitar art summer.

Herceg Novi is a place of great fun, and some of the most visited clubs are La Bamba, Admiral, Prostorija, Cassa Igalo, Pub Got.

Anchorage: Anchorage is permitted west and east from port, in Meljine beach, near the port of Zelenika, or in front of Igalo (Topla beach). It is important to say that the end of this beach is shallow.

Tivat

Tivat is located in the central part of the Boka Bay and represents a modern tourist destination interesting to tourists. 

Porto Montenegro - Tivat

The biggest attraction of Tivat and the whole Montenegrin coast is surely the Marina Porto Montenegro, which is considered the most exclusive marina on the Adriatic. The combination of a spectacular destination and modern marina will offer you a service on a world level. Marina Porto Montenegro has 450 berths (lengths from 12m to 250m) and provides services: fuel refueling (tax and duty-free diesel) possibility of short and long-term berth (up to 30 years), water and electricity supply, customs and immigration services etc.

As part of this nautical settlement along the sea, there are elite restaurants with international and local specialties (De Gustibus, Al Posto Giusto, Byblos, Murano, One), prestigious boutiques (Excelsior, Fashion Gallery, Genny, Heidi Klein, MaxMara, Misahara, Mooi, Perfume Shop, Shubeshu and Uzurii), luxury villas with beautiful sea view.

Regarding the nightlife in Porto Montenegro, in the center of attention are the Platinum club, The clubhouse and Library Bar.

Ostrvo Cvijeca and St. Marko Island

If you decide to make one day of vacation different, then we suggest you to visit the Ljetnjikovac Buca in which the summer stage is located, or some of the three islands in the Tivat bay: Ostrvo Cvijeca, Sveti Marko Island, Gospa od Milosrdja.

Along the coast of Tivat, you can mostly find the concrete "ponte". However, in the suburb or on the peninsula Lustica there are beautiful sandy beaches such as Waikiki, Seljanovo, Movida, Solila.

Anchorage: In front of port Tivat there is a possibility for anchorage even of big ships, due to depth of 18-20 m. On east part of Tivat Bay (Podpolje beach) there are basins for breathing seashells and anchorage is strictly prohibited.

In Donja Lastva, on the east shore of Tivat Bay, between cape Seljanovo and strait of Verige anchorage is recommended in front of beach on depth of 30m. Sea bottom is sandy and muddy and holds anchor well.

Kotor 

Kotor is located in the heart of Boka and is classified in the most well preserved medieval towns on the Adriatic coast. It is recognizable by the narrow curved streets within the city walls, numerous squares and restaurants.

Kotor

When you arrive in the port of Kotor, which is increasingly attractive for yachting and cruising tourism, you will be welcomed by the authentic walls of the Old Town, a couple of minutes walking from there. The old town Kotor has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979.

St. Luka Church

If you want to get to know the history of this small town, visit some of the cultural attractions: Cathedral of St. Trifuna (XII), St. Nikola Church, St. Luka Church (XII), Napoleon's Theater (XIX), Sat Kula (VIII). For a fantastic view and incredible panoramic view of the Bay of Kotor, visit the St. Ivan (ex. San Giovanni).

The central place for great fun in this part of the Montenegrin coast is the Maximus disco, one of the most attractive nightclubs with the capacity for 4000 people.

Anchorage:
- 1 mile northwest from St. Stasije Church (Dobrota) on 30m depth

- southwest, or north from St. Mathews Church (Dobrota) on 16 m depth

- west-northwest from port light in port of Kotor on 16 m depth

- in the place called Prcanj on the west shore of Kotor Bay, during south winds is recommended to anchor near shore. The sea bottom is hard and muddy.

Concerning the beaches in this part of the Bay of Kotor, the concrete "ponte" prevails.

Some of the most exclusive restaurants on the Montenegrin coast where you can enjoy fish specialties, Mediterranean cuisine and traditional Montenegrin meals are located in this part of the Boka Bay. Highlights: Catovica mlini, Stari mlini, Galion, Verige65.

Perast

At 5 nm from Marina Kotor, there is a small fishing town Perast. The main features of this city are the uninhabited islands of Gospa od Skrpjela (Lady of the Rock) and Sveti Djordje, which at first glance leave the impression of floating on the sea surface.

Island Lady of the Rock

Anchorage: It is in front of the town. When it is Bura (north wind) safer is on east side of Perast, and when winds blow south, near to west side, at the beginning of Risan Bay.

Risan

God Hypnos - Roman mosaics

Risan is the oldest settlement in Boka Bay, 6,8 nm from Kotor. It is one of the largest archaeological sites in Montenegro, which contains mosaics from the Roman period, created at the end of the 2nd and the beginning of the 3rd century CE.

Anchorage: In this part of Boka Bay the safest place to anchor is in front of Port of Risan. Sea bottom is very muddy, so it holds anchor well if winds are from south, but you must lower both anchors if winds are north.

Four yachting days in Montenegro - itinerary

DAY 1 - BAR - BUDVA

As you come in Montenegro from southern points, you'll have to do your clearance formalities in Port of Bar, so it is great place for you to start your journey here. Morning check in lets you use rest of day in a best possible way.

Upon departure of marina in Bar you'll pass city of Bar, small touristic places of Sutomore and Canj, and then arrive on Queen's Beach (Kraljicina plaza - N 42,2632904 E 18,890086), small, secluded beach which can be approached only by boat. Sandy beach, and perfectly clear water in this natural bay shows. 

Kraljicina plaza (Queen's Beach)

Montenegro in it's true beauty. Since it not overcrowded it is perfect place to rest, swim and enjoy for couple hours. From this point you can go on to historic little town of Petrovac, famous for mosaics dated from Roman period. Now this touristic place offers various restaurants, beach bars and cafes during summer season. If you seek for more private and luxurious places for rest or maybe have a lunch, further on your way to Budva you will find beautiful restaurants which have their own docks, or possibility to meet you with their tenders.

Sveti Stefan peninsula is now high class hotel complex, but around it are beautiful beaches, Milocer (N 42.2602849 E 18.8907645), Przno (N 42.268123, E 18.8898298), Kamenovo (N 42.2749629, E 18.8845378) and many smaller beaches.

Sveti Stefan

As you pass all this beauty you will come to riviera of Budva, one of most famous touristic places in region. You can anchor yourself next to island of St. Nicola or near cape of Zavala, depending on winds, and go with your tender in Dukley marina in Budva, or you can find your berth in marina for night.

Dukley marina-Budva

Budva offer one of best nightlife in Adriatic. World famous open air club Top Hill is just one of more then hundred places where you can go out. You can take a walk around old town, along promenade or have delicious meals in restaurants there.

DAY 2 - BUDVA - HERCEG NOVI

Just behind old town of Budva is located beach Mogren (N 42.2762399, E18.8295445), and a bit further is Jaz beach (N 42.2820632, E 18.7978916), know for both it's beauty and for events that were held there (Sea Dance festival, concert of Rolling Stones, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz and many others).

Budva - Old town

Just behind a cape there are two more beaches. called Trsteno (N 42.2816658, E 18.782638) and Ploce (N 42.2692133, E 18.7809657), known for their daytime parties which are awesome option for younger groups on board. As you sail ahead, you will come to bay of Traste, where is smaller bay Bigova, where are located several great restaurants, and you can have great food experience there. Other place which Traste is known for will open this summer - Lustica Bay marina, which is residential village with marina and all other services and offers with it. As you go on you will set sails in marina in Herceg Novi, first town in entrance of Boka bay, where you can take a walk around old town, visit some of many festivals that are held in this town during summer, organize yourself a night out or a simple tasty dinner with family and friends.

Marina Herceg Novi

DAY 3 - HERCEG NOVI - PORTO MONTENEGRO

As you wake up in Herceg Novi, you can go to beautiful fisherman village across bay, called Miriste. You can spend most of your day there since there is one of most beautiful beaches in Montenegro, Zanjice (N 42.3989554, E 18.5777177) surrounded with beach bars and famous restaurant Ribarsko selo (Fisherman Village), known for their one of a kind sea food specialities.

Zanjice beach

When you decide to go on, you enter bay and slowly (speed limit is set to 10 knots, in Kumbor channel and the strait of Verige to 6 knots) and then berth in one of world best marina - Porto Montenegro. You will find plenty of thing there, exclusive branded boutiques, huge pool area, five star hotels and restaurants, beautiful promenade, world class night clubs. Currently yachting place number one in Montenegro. All things that can be found there may suit anyone needs for sure.

Porto Montenegro

DAY 4 - PORTO MONTENEGRO - KOTOR

Fourth day of our itinerary is fully located in bay of Boka, crown jewel of Montenegrin yachting tourism, natural landscapes, calm water, slow pace of whole ambient will make your relax. Across Tivat there is wonderful bay and beaches aroud Island of Sveti Marko and Ostrvo Cvijeca (Island of flowers), perfect for morning swimming.

Island Ostrvo Cvijeca and Island Sveti Marko

After you can go through Verige strait to other part of Boka Bay. Old town Perast, prehistoric mosaics, and huge cultural heritage around town of Risan, delicious meals in restaurants where food is served in traditional ways as it was prepared in Montenegro, man mad islands with church built on it are just part of it.  

Old town Perast

As a cherry on top, old town of Kotor where you can settle yourself for night in marina Kotor, visit old fortress, beautiful old town, go out in one of largest indoor night clubs. Weather you are family or group of friends looking for fun, in Kotor you will find all kinds of entertainment.

Marina Kotor

As you spend your night in marina, in morning you can leave further on your journey with feeling that every moment spent in Montenegro was perfect. Also you can refuel yourself with duty-free diesel in Porto Montenegro and then go further exploring other parts of Adriatic.

Restaurants along Montenegrin coast

Montenegrin coast although not so big as Croatian or Greece is very rich with fabulous places where you can have some delicious meals, in natural or some exotic ambient which will leave you with feel that makes you come again and again.

Since we are working in yachting industry, we got a lot of feedback from our clients that have traveled worldwide and visited some of the world famous places and yet they are thrilled and delighted when visit Montenegro and some places that we suggest.

So here are just some of the restaurants that we suggest them, that are near ports or anchorages, that will leave you or someone that you will take there amazed for sure.

1. Dukley Beach Lounge - Budva

On the site overlooking city of Budva, just across island of Saint Nicola, in modern complex of buildings is located this amazing place. Modern, stylish, with note of elegance that in a must have touch this is restaurant which will fit all your needs. One public beach, and two secluded places which can be place for your intimate or VIP dinner are perfect for everyday or special occasion variant. Executive chef Dusan Lazor leads a team of professionals that in open kitchen show will demonstrate you a master level of cuisine wonders. Mediterranean cuisine or any kind of your demands will be fulfilled on your request. You can leave your boat in anchorage in front of restaurant or you can berth it in Dukley marina in Budva and then take 10 minutes drive to it.

Dukley Beach Lounge 

Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-00:00
Address: Zavala Peninsula, Budva 85310
Phone: +382 69 160 004
E-mail: info@dukleylounge.com

2. ''Galion'' - Kotor

This is very specific restaurant, since part of it is above sea in Marina of Kotor. Galion is exclusive, reservation only place. Seafood is most dominant but not limited only to it, since you can find something that will suits all your needs. If you berth your yacht in Kotor, it is a five minutes walk distance to the restaurant. From restaurant there is astonishing view on bay and walls of the old town of Kotor that rise above it all the way to fortress of San Giovanni.

Restaurant "Galion"

Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00 (November-April)
                            12:00-00:00 (May-October)
Address: Suranj bb, Kotor 85330
Phone: +382 32 325 054

3. Restaurant ''Stari Mlini'' - Kotor

Ten minutes drive from Marina Kotor will take you to secluded place in privacy of an old house where restaurant is located. If you wish you can come to it directly with your yacht or tender, since there is dock for 15 boats right in front of it. Mostly fresh seafood can be found here, prepared for you in traditional style which is distinctive for this part of Montenegro. You can also taste some of Montenegrin traditional wines and brandies that will make you relive true Montenegrin gourmet experience.

Restaurant "Stari Mlini"

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-00:00
Address: Ljuta bb, Kotor 85330
Phone: +382 32 333 555
E-mail: reservations@starimlini.com

4. Restaurant "Olive" - Sveti Stefan, Budva

Across one of most famous resorts and Montenegrin postcard landscapes peninsula of Sveti Stefan is restaurant Olive. Perfect combination of Greek, Mediterranean, and international cuisine this restaurant is open all year round. Sunsets with this view are splendid, something that will carve in you memories for your lifetime. Each summer, lots of yachts are anchored around Sveti Stefan, so it is good to find your right place on time.

Restaurant "Olive"

Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00
Address: Sveti Stefan 85310
Phone: +382 69 187 988
E-mail: olive@pureangel.me

5. Verige65 - Verige strait, Boka Bay

This is newly opened place, but his position and specific architectural style makes him very noticable, since it is located in most famous strait in Boka Bay called Verige. It resemble us on boat that have landed on shore and melted with it. Cuisine is international, modern, with variety of seafood and meat in offer. There is dock in front of restaurant so you can come directly with your vessel in front of it. You can watch boats passing strait, even enormous cruiser, which can often be breathtaking.

Restaurant "Verige65"

Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-00:00 (winter season)
                            08:00-01:00 (summer season)

Address: 19 E65, Kostanjica, 85330 Kotor
Phone: +382 67 656 575
E-mail: verige65@gmail.com

6. Restaurant "NOBU", Sveti Stefan, Budva

Nobu Montenegro is part of world famous franchise of restaurants, owned by even more famous actor Robert De Niro, known for their fine dining and ellegance. With perfection in every detail, this restaurant offers you specific Japanese cuisine, carefully chosen to leave every visitor in wonder. Whole ambient is fulfilled with amazing view on Sveti Stefan. Reservations are not obligatory, but are recommended.

Restaurant "Nobu"

Hours: Restaurant open during summer months
Address: Sveti Stefan 85310
Phone: +382 69 133 158

7. Restaurant "Savoia" - Bar, Montenegro

A short walk from marina in Bar to the city center will take you to restaurant Savoia. Located in residential building this is definitely surprise when you enter it, everything is made with taste, thinking of details, making private rooms that guarantee you total privacy and discretion. One closed terrace, one open in shade of pine trees. Executive chef spent lot of time in Italy which had great impact on menu, so dominant is Mediterranean cuisine with note of Italian proficiency. Various sweet delights are just one of things that will make come again and again.

Restaurant "Savoia"

Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-00:00

Address: Jovana Tomaševića 16, Bar 85000
Phone: +382 30 311 214, +382 69 633 333
E-mail: restoransavoia@gmail.com

8. ''Kod Miska'' - Ada Bojana, Ulcinj

One of oldest restaurants in this part of Montenegro, this is a must visit place if you like seafood. On the natural border of Albania and Montenegro, where river Bojana enters Adriatic, this restaurant is located. You can anchor your yacht and then come with tender through this small fisherman village, or organize someone to come for you, but anyway, it will be worth. Prepared in traditional ways, fresh fish which is caught every day is served for you, and this combination will leave you speechless. Fish in salt is just on of meals that is an experience for itself, from serving to taste.

Restaurant "Kod Miška"

Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-22:00

Address: Ada Bojana, Ulcinj 85360

Phone: +382 69 324 346
E-mail: lazarl@t-com.me

9. ''The Dining Room" - Regent Porto Montenegro, Tivat

Located in heart of one of world best marina, Porto Montenegro, this restaurant offers you real five star premium feel. Part of one of most luxurious hotels in Montenegro, Regent, this restaurant serves variety of cuisine combination, international with touch of Montenegrin sense, gives a traditional thought a supreme quality. As you can leave your yacht for long therm berth or just visit Tivat, this restaurant will certainly become place to stop and have at least one memorable meal. During season various culture and music entertainment performances are held in restaurant.

The Dining Room - Regent Porto Montenegro

Hours: Mon-Sun 07:00-22:00
                            07:00-23:00 (summer season)
Address: Porto Montenegro, Tivat 85320
Phone:  +382 32 660 660
E-mail: reservations.pm@regenthotels.com

10. ''Konoba Catovica mlini'' - Morinj, Boka Bay

Last but definitely not the least, this is place where all your senses will be delighted. Between Herceg Novi and Kotor, you will find this oasis of taste, with wide selection of small domestic wine producers one of best seafood is served here. Whole ambient is astonishing, swans and ducks are swimming freely, nature is almost intact and all of that is less then hundred meters from sea. You can anchor your yacht in vicinity and come directly to restaurant with your tender, even helipad is on site so all kinds of access are available.

Restaurant "Catovica mlini"

Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00 (winter season)
                            11:00-23:00 (summer season)
Address: 85338 Morinj, Boka Bay
Phone: +382 32 373 030
E-mail: catovicamlini@t-com.me

These are just some of restaurants that we have mentioned. Based on our personal experience and on information that we got from our clients that have visited Montenegro. We can organize you tasting, events and tours in all parts of  Montenegro, which will be suited your wishes.

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