6 reasons why your next yacht charter itinerary should include Montenegro

1. Stunning wild nature

For Montenegro, without hesitation, can be said that it is a paradise for the enthusiasts of nature. This jewel on the Adriatic coast is an inexhaustible source of natural wonders and wild beauty. Although located in a small area, you will be amazed by the number of beautiful sandy beaches, rivers with unique canyons, giant mountains and clean lakes.

Interesting places on the south side of Montenegro, which will not leave you indifferent are:

- Kotor (Old town and fortress San Giovanni);

- Perast (Lady of the Rocks and Island St. George);

- Plava spilja (Blue Cave) and Island of Mamula;

- National park Lovcen (Njegos Mausoleum);

- Skadar Lake (boat tour).

Lady of the Rocks and St. George

If you decide to spend one day of vacation in Montenegro's north, then we suggest you to visit :

· Tara River (zip line, rafting);

· National park Durmitor (Black Lake);

· National park Biogradska Gora;

· Ostrog Monastery.

Black lake - Durmitor

2. Fascinating sunsets

Sunsets in Montenegro

There is something special in sitting on the cliff and watching the golden sun falling below the horizon. Who does not like the magical sunset? You can witness a unique experience of a sunset and we recommend the best viewpoints in Montenegro: Ulcinj (Ada Bojana), Budva (Sveti Stefan), Tivat (Porto Montenegro), Bar. The unique color show effect will take your breath away!

3. Plentiful sandy beaches

With a 293km long coast, Montenegro can boasts a lot of amazing sandy beaches with clean, turquoise water. We suggest you to visit some of the most famous: Mogren, Jaz, Slovenska plaza, Dukley beach, Ricardova glava, Ploce, Plavi horizonti, Sveti Stefan, Waikiki, Movida, Miriste, Bigova, Zanjice. Enjoyment is guaranteed.

Sveti Stefan

For quiet beach days, sail to Queen's Beach (Kraljicina plaza), small, secluded beach which can be approached only by boat.

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.

4. Accommodation in luxury hotels

When you come to Montenegro, there are some unique and spectacular luxury hotels where you can stay and feel like you are at home.

Regent Porto Montenegro

From a fabulous island Sveti Stefan where is Aman Resort, to luxury hotels in the heart of the city with excellent service, these hotels will make you want to come back to Montenegro. There are Forza Mare and Forza Terra in Kotor, hotel Milocer, Dukley Gardens, Maestral Resort & Casino in Budva and exclusive hotel Regent Porto Montenegro.

Aman Resort Sveti Stefan

                 

5. Authentic food and drink

Montenegro is ready to surprise you with a traditional cuisine and dishes that until now you maybe haven’t had the opportunity to taste. Whether you are a gourmet or not, Montenegrin traditional dishes will satisfy all your senses, in three meals - in one day!

Montenegrin cuisine

The most famous traditional Montenegrin appetizer is certainly a Njeguska prsuta, served with Njeguski sir (dried cheese), priganice, olives and homemade brandy or wine (Crnogorski Vranac, Procorde, Cabernet, Crnogorski Merlot, Vranac Barik, Premijer, Medun). Specific meals that are also worth tasting are kacamak, meat under the ''sac'', japraci, octopus salad, dried carp, barbun, black risotto made from ink of octopus, etc. Try it!

6. It's great for sailing

Sailing on the turquoise calm surface of the Adriatic sea is an ideal way to get to know this little magical country and enjoy its breathtaking beauty, marvelous architecture and rich history. Boka Bay glows with an amazing peace and calmness. 

You'll enjoy the Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers and short mild winters. Montenegro is perfect for cruising anytime between May and October when there is plenty of sunshine and average water temperatures reach over 20˚.

Popular sailing spots include Budva, Herceg Novi, Bar, Ulcinj, the Bay of Kotor and luxury yacht marina Porto Montenegro in Tivat.

Sailing in Boka Bay

Montenegro is also a very interesting destination for charter yachts because Montenegro's Government provided VAT advantages: 

· Duty-Free Fuel & Bunker;

· Duty-Free Wines and Spirits Provisioning;

· VAT Free Chartering.

Explore Montenegro!

Gastronomic journey around Montenegro

Hidden in the heart of Europe, Montenegro is a small country, which is ready to surprise you with a national cuisine and dishes that until now you maybe haven’t had the opportunity to taste. Whether you are a gourmet or not, if you choose sea specialties or some of the traditional Montenegrin dishes, you will definitely not remain indifferent. You can feel the taste in one day - in three meals.

Traditional Montenegrin dishes that we recommend you to try:

1. Njeguska prsuta and dried cheese

The most famous traditional Montenegrin appetizer is certainly a Njeguska prsuta, served with Njeguski sir (dried cheese), olives and homemade brandy or wine (Crnogorski Vranac, Vranac Procorde, Crnogorski Cabarnet, Crnogorski Merlot, Vranac Barik, Premijer, Medun). 

The secret of a unique and recognizable taste lies in good preparation, drying high-quality meat for several months.

2. Priganice

The simplicity of taste and ease of combining with different foodstuffs are the characteristics of one of the most favorite specialties that resist the time - priganice. These soft ˝balls˝ are prepared from dough, fried in deep oil. It is traditionally served with homemade honey or jam, and can also be served as a salty dish, along with cheese.

3. Kacamak

Kacamak is a creamy, high-calorie dish made of potato and wheat or corn flour, whose taste is complemented by cheese and cream added in the end. The ideal combination with kacamak is homemade sour milk.

4. Meat under the ˝sac˝

The ˝sac˝ is the oldest method for preparing traditional food, where meat (veal, lamb, octopus, fish) and vegetables are placed under the metal cover. All this is covered with charcoal and ash, so that the meal is baked evenly and saves the flavor.

5. Japraci

The japraci are a Montenegrin variant of ˝sarma˝ prepared with meat and rice filling, wrapped in rastan (vegetable with hard green leaves) or vine leaves. This extraordinarily nutritious meal is cooked with dried meat, so it gets a fantastic flavor.

6. Black risotto

If you’re a lover of seafood and risotto, this dish is the right choice for you. The risotto is a specific black color obtained from the octopus ink. This delicious specialty can be enriched with a glass of white wine (Crnogorski Krstač, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Podgoričko bijelo).

7. Octopus salad

Octopus salad is also a popular dish in Montenegrin coastal restaurants. The availability of fresh octopus in Montenegro is what makes this salad special. Cooked meat of octopus is cut into pieces and seasoned, and usually combined with boiled potatoes, onion, tomatoes and olives.

8.Barbun

White fish with the unique taste is one of the most famous fish of the Adriatic. Although it is rather forgotten, its exceptional aroma and taste will satisfy all your senses.

9. Fish soup

If you’re a soup-lover, we recommend you to try the traditional fish soup. This thick and spicy soup is prepared with several types of fish, with the addition of tomato sauce and paprika.

10. Dried carp

The traditional meal of the Skadar Lake residents is smoked dry carp, which is served as the main dish with various additions like a boiled potato, onion and parsley. You must try this dish if you find yourself in Montenegro.