Healing air in good water. Guide to good water. From the history of the village

In the southern part of the Bar Riviera, between the famous resorts of Bar and Ulcinj lies the very small village of Dobra Voda (Dobra Voda, Dobra Voda, Dobra Voda). You won’t find luxury hotels or expensive restaurants, noisy discos or multi-storey entertainment complexes here - this place is designed for those who want to get away from the crowds of vacationers, enjoy the silence, beautiful nature and uncrowded beaches.

Throughout the year, not during the tourist season, the population of the village of Dobra Voda in Montenegro does not exceed 750 inhabitants. From October to April it is quiet here, the streets and beaches become completely deserted, half of the cafes and shops are closed. But in the warm season, almost the entire population of the town tries to make money in the tourism sector: they rent out housing, run small cafes, and take vacationers out fishing.

In the village of Dobra Vody in Montenegro, you won’t find any particularly outstanding attractions; the main local value is the healing air and the cleanest, clear water of a surprisingly rich turquoise color.

Even during the existence of Yugoslavia, the construction of recreational centers for asthma patients began in this region, but the project was never completed. However, many come to Dobrye Vody in Montenegro precisely to improve their health - this place is recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly on the entire Adriatic coast.

It is impossible not to mention the particularly wonderful local beaches - they are sure to be present in all photos of Dobra Voda in Montenegro. The two most famous beaches are called Great Piesak and Maly Piesak, which means Great and Small Sand.

These names are sure to mislead everyone - in fact, the beaches here are mostly pebbly. The Velikiy Piesak beach can really be called “great”, that is, large - it stretches as much as 600 meters!

It is noteworthy that both beaches are protected areas and they are especially careful about cleanliness.

All buildings in the village of Dobry Vody in Montenegro are located along the beach, and from any point to the sea it takes no longer than 10 minutes to walk. The coastline here faces west, so in the evenings you can watch the most wonderful sunsets.

Renting apartments in Dobra Voda in Montenegro is not difficult: there are both small apartments and small cottages, as well as large ones with several bedrooms and swimming pools. Hotels in Dobra Voda are also available.

For those who come to the village of Dobra Voda, the main pastime is lying on the beach, enjoying the local nature and fishing. However, of course, you can always go to one of the neighboring cities on an excursion - fortunately, in this country everything is nearby!

Just 7 kilometers to the north is the city of Bar with numerous ancient monuments and modern entertainment, and about 15 kilometers south of Dobra Voda lies the city of Ulcinj with unique beaches and cozy restaurants. And the noisy, crowded Budva is, in fact, just a stone's throw away - you can get here in just an hour.

Dobra Voda is a very popular resort in Montenegro, located on the coast, near the town of Bar. About 1,200 people permanently live in the village of Dobra Voda.

Just a few decades ago, no one knew about this village, but then the 21st century came, the Yugoslav wars became a thing of the past and tourism began to develop rapidly in the country. But not only tourism influenced the economy of the region; there was a real estate boom in Montenegro.

Foreigners, primarily Russians and the British, bought all the real estate, despite the fact that prices in that period were at least twice as high as now. The boom in the real estate market ended after a few years, but some settlements, including Dobra Voda, managed to greatly increase in size, since Montenegrin and foreign investors invested a lot of money in the construction of residential buildings during the boom.

In general, we can say that the village owes its current appearance to the boom in the real estate market, which lasted until the 2008 crisis. By the way, they still buy in our time, although buyers have become smarter, and they study documents and no one pays huge prices like before. Over the past ten years, prices in the real estate market have been stable, neither rising nor falling.

As in most other small resorts, in Dobra Voda you will not find fashionable night discos or a large number of hotels. But there will be significantly fewer tourists in the village than in . And also, there is much less noise in Dobra Voda. The fact is that the main source of noise in the resorts of Montenegro is the infrastructure designed to serve tourists, amusement parks, nightclubs, restaurants, casinos. In all these establishments music is played, sometimes quite loudly.

In the village of Dobra Voda there is less of all this, and therefore less noise. At the same time, you shouldn’t think that this is some kind of godforsaken village; everything you need for a holiday in Dobra Voda is present. Yes, there will be less of this than, say, in the Bar. But, if you think about it, do you care whether there are 20 restaurants at the resort or 200? You are going to Montenegro on vacation, and not to taste dishes in as many restaurants as possible.

There are supermarkets, shops, and restaurants in this resort, and in sufficient quantities. You may have to go shopping in Bar, but only if you need “serious” shopping. For example, it is better to buy clothes in Bar or Podgorica, where there is more choice and there are brand stores. You can buy “regular goods” at any of the supermarkets in Dobra Voda. Well, in general, something like this: everything you need is on sale in the village every day.

I believe that the village of Dobra Voda can be considered as a good option for a holiday in Montenegro. The overwhelming majority of tourists who vacationed in this village are satisfied.

Dobra Voda is located between the cities of Bar and Ulcinj. Let's see the distance from Dobra Voda to other popular cities in Montenegro.

Distance from Dobra Voda to other resorts, in km:
	9
	20
	60
	47
	71
	69

As you can see, traveling around Montenegro from Dobra Voda is quite possible; the distance to other cities is relatively short. You can get to this or that city for excursion purposes by bus, taking in or.

Also, keep in mind that Albania is located not far from Dobra Voda, where you can enter without a visa during the tourist season. In Albania you can see the sights and also go shopping. Prices in Albania for many commodity items are lower than in Montenegro; this always happens; the lower the development of the country, the lower the prices.

Beaches in Dobra Voda

Dobra Voda has very good beaches, especially the two beaches “Veliki Pesak” and “Mali Pesak” (large sand and small sand). The beaches are equipped with everything necessary, there are showers, changing cabins, toilets. There are cafes near the beaches. Entrance to the beaches in Dobra Voda is free; if you want increased comfort, you can rent a sunbed and an umbrella.

Look below what one of the resort’s beaches looks like; the picture can be enlarged to full screen. As you can see, there are almost no people on the beach, this is because the shooting took place in the evening.

Along with pebble beaches, there are also sand beaches. Although, during the 7 years of living in Montenegro, I went to sandy beaches once or twice, I don’t like it when something falls off my feet, pebble beaches are more to my liking.

The beach season lasts in Dobra Voda from the beginning of May to the end of September. You can see the water temperature below.

As you can see, the warmest sea is in July and August. Now let's look at the amount of precipitation at the resort.

As you can see, there is almost no rain in the summer, and there is not so much of it at the beginning and end of the season. Accordingly, there is no reason to fear that the weather will spoil your holiday in Montenegro.

Perhaps, to complete the picture, I’ll insert another screenshot of the air temperature at the resort.

Accommodation in Dobra Voda

You can choose any accommodation option according to your budget. Book an apartment, hotel room, villa or hostel. There are a lot of accommodation options in Dobra Voda.

But, you need to take into account the following, you are not the only one looking for accommodation in Montenegro, therefore, my advice to you is to make a plan for next summer in advance, planning it is very simple, and in your interests. 2-3 weeks before the height of the season, not a trace will remain of the former abundance. Choose and book your accommodation in advance.

The sooner you start looking for accommodation in Dobra Voda, the greater the choice of good housing options that meets your individual ideas about quality accommodation and at the price you are willing to pay.

You can find prices for accommodation in Montenegro in the form below.

As you can see, the lowest prices for accommodation are in May and September. Moreover, sales begin in stores in September. If you want to update your wardrobe, then September is the ideal time to relax; you can buy branded items at very low prices.

But in July and August the sea is the warmest. The moral of this story is that each month has certain advantages, in some months the sea is warmer, and in others prices are lower and there are fewer tourists.

How to get there from the airport

Montenegro has two international airports, in Tivat and Podgorica. Dobra Voda is a little closer to the airport in Podgorica, but the difference in kilometers is not big, so buy a plane ticket to where it is cheaper. You can see prices for air tickets in the form below.

How to get there from the airport:

Order.
, it will be delivered to you directly to the airport.
You can go by bus. But keep in mind that buses do not go to airports; first you need to take a taxi or walk to the bus station.
Taxi services are offered at the airport, but the prices are greatly inflated, and I believe that this is the most NOT profitable option for you.

That's all for today, friends.
I would be grateful if you share this article on social networks. Also, I’m waiting for your questions in the comments, I will answer everyone.

P.S. Do you know that obtaining a residence permit (residence permit) in Montenegro is easier and cheaper than in any other country in the world? Detailed information about immigration is published on the website EVROPAEDU.RU (by the way, this is the most detailed Runet website about life in Montenegro). Consultations on immigration can be obtained by calling +382 69 287 855.

Dobra Voda (Montenegro) is a small resort village between Bar and Ulcinj. Up to 1,000 people live here permanently, and all of them are employed in tourism during the high season. Even in July-August, there are few vacationers in Dobra Voda; people come here just for solitude. In recent years, the Montenegrin authorities have been actively developing the resort, so in a few years the situation may change.

Dobra Voda resort beach

If you don’t want to go to quite a place, but want to relax by the sea, then pay attention to the small neighboring resort. I advise you to go in person, then you yourself will answer the question “Good Water or Bar?” If you don’t like it, then come back, it’s a 15-minute drive between the cities. It takes an hour to drive to the main center of the entire coast of Montenegro - Budva.

Dobra Voda - from the mid-20th century to the present day

The first mention of the village of Dobra Voda dates back to 1948. Yes, the village is not even a hundred years old, while some of its neighbors appeared before our era. According to the census of the mid-20th century, 600 people lived in the village of Dobra Voda (Montenegro). Until the beginning of the 21st century there was not even a resort here. In the village there were dachas of the Serbian middle class, on the coast and in the surrounding area local residents grazed cattle.

During Yugoslav times, state tourism began to develop here. The Montenegrin resort of Dobra Voda has become famous for its healing air and clean water. Therefore, local authorities, with the support of the USSR, built sanatoriums here. They did not have time to open them to everyone - the war began in Yugoslavia, and then the country fell apart. So the sanatoriums didn’t even really start working.

With the development of the tourism business, all places suitable for resorts began to be actively developed. Good Water did not escape this fate. Old sanatorium buildings were demolished and some were converted into hotels. So far, Dobra Voda (Montenegro) remains in the category of quiet resorts. Tourists often stay in Budva or Bar, and sometimes come here to the beach.

So, if you want to have time to relax in silence, hurry up. From October to April, new hotels are constantly being built here, and only in the summer are projects stopped so as not to scare away tourists. But a start has been made, and soon Montenegrin Dobra Voda will also attract crowds of vacationers.

Weather in Dobra Voda

The climate of the resort is the same as in neighboring Bar or Ulcinj. It is a Mediterranean type with hot, long summers and mild, rainy winters. In July-August, the air warms up to 35 degrees, the water - up to 25 degrees. In June it is a little cooler, but not much. May and September are the best months not only for swimming, but also for walking. Not as hot as in summer, but the water is quite warm.

Reviews of Dobra Voda show that there is absolutely nothing to do here in the low season. Most hotels, shops and cafes are closed. Only 1,000 local people remain in the city. There are no tourists either. In December-January, the air temperature at the resort drops to 6 degrees at night and 12 degrees during the day. The only reason to stay here in winter is that you can find accommodation much cheaper than in Bar or Budva.

Beaches of Dobra Voda

Due to its small size, Barskaya Dobra Voda offers small beaches. The two main ones are Veliki Pesak and Mali Pesak. Accordingly, Big Sand and Small Sand. The names are deceiving, because the beaches in Dobra Voda are pebbly and have very little sand. The pebbles are small and medium, without sunbeds it is not very comfortable to sunbathe. Umbrellas and sun loungers on the beaches are rented, and you can eat in a cafe on the embankment. At the height of the season, city beaches can be a bit dirty. Hotel beaches are cleaned every day.

Briefly about the main features of the resort’s beaches:

Veliki Pesak. Located in the center of the resort, occupies 600 meters. The surface is predominantly small pebbles and sand. Partially surrounded by oak and olive trees. Water attractions only in season. The entrance to the water is gentle.
Mala Pesak. Located in the northern part of Dobra Voda. Partially wild, no entertainment. But there are much fewer tourists here than on the main beach.
David Beach. Continues Veliki Pesak beach to the north. In terms of cleanliness, entertainment, and infrastructure, it is identical to the main beach of Dobra Voda.
Wild beach. Located in the far north of the village. Completely wild, narrow, pebble. There are practically no tourists.

All Dobra Voda beaches in Montenegro are suitable for families with children, as reviews say. The entrance to the sea is flat everywhere, there are no large stones, only medium pebbles. In summer there are attractions for children. If you get bored, you can go to Bar, Budva or Ulcinj.

All the beaches of the resort village are marked on the map, which you will find below.

Sights of Dobra Voda

There are no attractions here at all, except for Roman Abramovich's villa. Local residents are happy to show it from the sea during boat trips. This is the main entertainment here along with sea fishing.

Recently, in the resort of Dobra Voda (Montenegro) in the bay near the Veliki Pesak beach, the ruins of a church were found. According to preliminary dating using coins found there, the oldest parts of the church date back to the 4th century. But it will be a long time before the ruins become a tourist attraction.

Therefore, I would recommend one more entertainment – a trip to the observation deck. It is located a couple of kilometers from the northern edge of the village. The area of 200 square meters was opened in 2016. There is parking there, but you can walk from Dobra Voda.

What to see in the area?

- the historical part of the bar, turned into an open-air museum.
- once a pirate stronghold, subsequently conquered by various peoples from the Ottomans to the Venetians.
Lake Skadar is the main freshwater body of Montenegro. Just driving along it is already a pleasure. One of them leads to a magical place that I recommend everyone to visit.
- a city abandoned 500 years ago, which was once larger than Kotor. From there you have magnificent views of the glacial Lake Shasskoye.

Bar or Dobra Voda?

The answer to the question “Good Water or Bar?” depends on the purpose of your trip. If you want shops, restaurants, attractions and people around, then choose Bar. There are two cities there - a new port on the coast and an old one with ancient buildings a little higher in the mountains. There are many beaches, although the central one is quite dirty due to its proximity to the port.

If infrastructure and attractions are not as important as quiet relaxation and swimming, then Dobra Voda will be the best choice. From here you can always go to neighboring cities to look at historical monuments or go to a museum. The distance along the route “Dobra Voda – Bar” or “Dobra Voda – Ulcinj” allows you to complete it in half a day.

Reviews about the resort

Dobra Voda (Montenegro) in the summer and Dobra Voda the rest of the year are two different resorts. During the high season, residents of the former Yugoslavia come here, and tourists from the CIS also increasingly come here. Because of this, the main beach is often crowded and dirty. But the locals do everything to make tourists comfortable. If you don’t want to live in crowded Budva, then Dobra Voda is a good option.

In winter, Dobra Voda, about which I wrote reviews, seems to die out. Only local residents stay here and rent out their homes for pennies. If you are not afraid of getting bored, then come in winter. But be prepared that new hotels are being actively built in Dobra Voda until the start of the swimming season. It is impossible to live in complete silence. And you always have the option of going to Bar if you don’t like something.

Where to eat in Dobra Voda

So far there is only one place on my list, but it will be updated. I highly recommend having lunch at least once in the restaurant of the Kalamper Hotel & Spa. It is located on the first floor. There is a lounge bar on the roof of the hotel and it offers a cool view, but the menu of the bar is different from the restaurant, so my review is specifically about the restaurant.

The prices are slightly above average, but the service and cuisine are beyond praise. For three people, lunch cost 35 euros, but we didn’t take almost any meat/fish dishes, which is why the price tag was so small. I had tomato potage and risotto with vegetables. Both dishes are beyond praise. My friend ordered salmon in cream sauce and also highly praised it. If you come to Dobra Voda for at least half a day, then dine here - you won’t regret it.

Where to live in Dobra Voda

The small village has more than 150 accommodation options, from budget guesthouses to luxury four-star hotels. One of them was mentioned in the previous section. Kalamper Hotel & Spa opened in 2017 and features a spa center and a restaurant with lounge bar. Everyone can use the bar, but the rooftop pool is only for hotel guests. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV and bathrobes and slippers are provided. Guests especially note the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.

Apartments near the main beach

Apartments Sidro - rating "Excellent". The apartments are located literally 10 meters from Veliki Pesak beach. All rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, refrigerator and stovetop. There is a restaurant on site and a sun terrace. You can choose apartments with sea or mountain views. In both cases the maximum number of guests is 4 people.

Apartments Deus - “Excellent” rating. The apartment complex is located almost on the beach, the road to it will take less than a minute. There is a rooftop terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas. All rooms and studios have sea views from their balconies and are equipped with air conditioning and an LCD TV.

Apartments Atlantic S - "Excellent" rating. Another complex one minute walk from the main beach. The apartments have free private parking, rooms have TV, a dining area and/or a balcony (not all). A stove and electric kettle are also available. Previous guests note the newness of the apart-hotel, the cleanliness and the correspondence of the presented photos (to view, follow the link above) to reality.

Apartments D&D - “Excellent” rating. The apartments are located 40 meters from Veliki Pesak Beach. Free private parking is available on site, and the apartments have a kitchenette with a stove, refrigerator and kettle.

Hotels with private pool

Adriatic Dreams Apartments - rated "Excellent". The road to the beach takes two minutes, the apart-hotel has its own swimming pool with sun loungers, and has its own parking. Each apartment has a terrace with sea views, an equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests praise the thoughtfulness of the room interior and comfort.

Apartments Atlantis - "Amazing" rating. The nearest beach is 10 meters away. In addition to the pool, the aparthotel has a bar, a restaurant and a spacious rooftop terrace overlooking the sea. All studios are air conditioned and include a mini fridge, kitchenette, safe and large balcony. There is a service for ordering food to your room.

Apartment Sea Space – “Excellent” rating. The apartments include a seating area, kitchen and flat-screen TV. Sea Space Apartments features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Car rental is available on site. The area is popular for snorkeling and fishing. Podgorica Airport is 37 km away.

Review of the apartment, vacation time: July 2017:

The apartment is very clean, additional sets of linen and towels. The kitchen has everything, and even more: a kettle, a mixer, a toaster, a coffee maker, a Turk, plates, napkins, various glasses, even aromatic candles. I won't list them. We felt very comfortable here.

Village map

On the map I marked the beaches of the village of Dobra Voda, as well as the accommodation locations that I talked about in the article. This will make it easier to understand and decide on a place to live.

How to get to Dobra Voda

As in any village south of Bar. All tourists flying to Montenegro have two airports to choose from from which they will need to get to the resort:

Podgorica Airport – 60 kilometers to Dobra Voda. There are regular and charter flights, most of them in summer. Can be reached from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tyumen, Nizhny Novgorod, Ufa.
— 71 kilometers to Dobra Voda. The same airlines fly from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara, Yekaterinburg, and Nizhny Novgorod. If you have a choice, then fly to Podgorica, it’s closer from there.

To Dobra Voda by public transport

Buses and taxis run from Tivat airport to the resorts of Dobra Voda, Bar, Ulcinj. There are no buses from the terminal itself, so taxi drivers will insistently offer to take you at least to the bus station in the city.

If you are interested in how to get to Dobra Voda from Podgorica airport by public transport, then read the article “” - it discusses this issue in detail, but you will need to leave earlier.

At the Podgorica or Tivat bus station, once you are there, always check the current schedule. It changes every season. A direct bus ride from Podgorica to Dobra Voda will take 1 hour 10 minutes, from Tivat 1 hour 40 minutes. All buses to Ulcinj are also suitable for you - it is located south of Dobra Voda.

There are no trains to the resort, but you can take a high-speed train from Podgorica to Bar. There are 10 trains per day. Further along the route “Dobra Voda – Bar” you can easily cover the distance on any minibus.

Dobra Voda (in Montenegrin - “Dobra Voda / Dobra Voda”) is a small village located in the Bar municipality on the shores of the Adriatic Sea (distance to - approximately 11 kilometers). In 2003, according to the census results, 1,138 people lived in the village.

Geographic coordinates: 42°03′01″ N, 19°08′47″ E.

The settlement is located at the foot of Mount Mogila (228 m above sea level), right on the Adriatic highway running along the coast. The name “Dobra Voda” means “good water” - in this area, thanks to the rocky shores and pebble bottom, the sea water is especially transparent. The village is also famous for its special healing climate, which is created at the junction of mountain and sea air flows, so a sanatorium was previously built here to treat diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Dobra Voda Map

Just a few decades ago, the village was considered a remote province and there were summer cottages for the poor population. Domestic animals grazing on the mountain slopes and along the shore were a common sight in these places. But everything changed at the beginning of the 21st century, when the tourism sector began to rapidly develop in Montenegro, a demand arose for good plots on the coast and the village of Dobra Voda gradually began to turn into a fairly popular resort.

Currently, this area is one of the cleanest in Europe, and the healing air makes it especially attractive for those suffering from cardiovascular diseases and diseases of the upper respiratory tract (asthmatics).

The holiday village of Dubrava, located in Dobra Voda, is considered one of the largest in the southern Adriatic. Near it there is a good pebble beach, equipped with everything necessary. There are numerous hotels, cafes and restaurants around the beach. The construction of new tourist infrastructure, small villas and family hotels also continues. Many owners of summer cottages rent out apartments and houses to tourists who come here.

Hotels and apartments in Dobra Voda

Using this form, you can search and subsequently book available rooms in hotels in the city and in the surrounding area. Before starting your search, please indicate your desired arrival and departure dates, as well as the number of people living in the room.

You can compare offers from several hotels to choose the best option in terms of price or set of additional services.

You can book a suitable hotel room directly on the website within a few minutes. You can also directly view offers on availability in apartments and hotels in Dobra Voda through the largest online search and booking system Booking.com.

Rent a private house, apartment or room in Dobra Voda

To search for offers for rented cottages, villas, houses, apartments or individual rooms by private individuals in the Montenegrin village of Dobra Voda and the surrounding area, you can use the service. Here you can find inexpensive accommodation options, as they say, “first-hand” directly from the property owners.

Photo gallery

Veliki pijesak beach in Dobra Voda - there are many hotels along the coastline

The village of Dobra Voda is located at the foot of Mount Mogila

Dobra Voda in Montenegro is a small resort village in the southern part of the country, located between the cities of Bar and Ulcinj. “Good” here can be called not only the water, but the air, saturated with the essential oils of local oaks and olives. Thanks to this, the resort is considered one of the best places in Montenegro for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the respiratory tract, lungs and heart.

Business card

The main reasons why tourists come to the village of Dobra Voda are the cleanest water, healing air, gentle sun, comfortable climate, and the main attractions of the resort are picturesque nature, beautiful mountains and sea views, romantic sunrises and sunsets.

Beaches

The village of Dobra Voda is located on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro, there are two main beaches: Bolshaya and Maly Piesak, which differ in size. Both beaches are pebble, so the water here is really “good” - clean, transparent, with a beautiful turquoise tint; The entrance to the sea is gentle. The beaches are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable and pleasant stay: sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms and showers; there are cafes, bars, souvenir shops and supermarkets around.

Entertainment and active recreation

Dobra Voda is a small village where only a thousand people live. There are no busy shopping centers, chic restaurants or hotels here, and there is almost no nightlife - this is a place for those who seek solitude and a relaxing time away from big cities. But if you still want to be closer to “civilization” or explore local attractions, you can go to the neighboring cities of Bar, Ulcinj or Budva, there are excellent transport links between them. For these purposes, you can also rent a car (cost 30-40 euros per day). A boat trip off the coast of Dobra Voda will also be unforgettable.

Where to stay

In Dobra Voda in Montenegro there are many places that will temporarily become a second home for every tourist: not only hotels and mini-hotels, but also villas, apartments, and even apartments of local residents. You can choose a place either on the first coastline or a little further from the sea. Those who like to relax as “savages” also stay in Dobra Voda and prefer living in a tent to hotels.