Even though the Mediterranean is a very famous place for sun-seekers, most of the tourism has always been in its westernmost part, where Spain, France, Italy, and other countries are.
Most people visit the big three in summer, but most newbies don’t bother with other places in the East, especially true for locations outside the European Union, often seen as less developed or not worth the trip.
As it turns out, Europe’s most promising summer destination is neither the Amalfi Coast nor the Côte d’Azur. Instead, it’s a small Mediterranean country that few Americans visit but which could soon beat your favourite beach getaway in terms of tourism recovery:
Montenegro is the next trendy place to go in the Mediterranean.
Montenegro is a small European country between Albania and Croatia and shares land borders with Serbia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. It has beautiful nature and a dramatic shore.
It is only 5,332 square miles big, and over two-thirds of the land comprises mountains. It has a lot of hiking trails, deep valleys, and basins in the middle, making it one of the most overlooked places to see nature in Europe.
The Durmitor National Park is a popular place to see wildlife and a UNESCO-protected site. It has been called the “Dolomites” of Montenegro, after the famous jagged peaks in Northern Italy. It is a part of the Dinaric Alps and has 18 glacial lakes all over the beautiful Jezerska Povr area.
The town of Abljak, the entrance to Durmitor, is the centre of tourism. In the summer, climbing and other activities in the area are very popular.
The Bay of Kotor, a spiral arm of the Adriatic Sea and the southernmost point of the ancient Dalmatian coast is the country’s most beautiful place to visit.
The Beautiful Scenery of Kotor
People have lived in the Bay since ancient times, and it is full of well-kept old towns that are all so beautiful that it is hard to choose a favourite. Kotor, Dalmatia’s biggest and busiest town, is also a strong candidate.
Kotor is a busy cruise port and the centre of tourism in the Bay. Each year, millions of people crowd into its walled, maze-like Old Town to see the Romanesque churches, charming cobblestone streets, and impressive hilltop castle that looks out over the Mediterranean inlet.
Traditional Dalmatian towns like Risan, Tivat, and Perat, known for their mediaeval history, are also places to visit in Kotor Bay.
Perast is a popular place for the day from Kotor Town because it has a cute harbour and is close to Our Lady of the Rocks, an islet with an old church and a museum next to it.
