Do I need an adapter in Montenegro? Montenegro. Climate of Montenegro. When is the best time to go

Every new tourist is interested in whether there is a visa to Montenegro, whether the country is safe, whether a holiday here is expensive or cheap, whether prices in supermarkets differ from yours, whether English and Russian are understood here. BUT! First, study the characteristics of the country, the mentality of the people, gastronomic preferences, climatic conditions and local traditions. If Montenegro did not live up to your expectations, then you were not information savvy 😉

Visa to Montenegro in 2018

Residents of Russia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan A visa is not required for Montenegro. That is, all you need is a valid passport! Ukrainians have the right to enter for 90 days, then they must leave the country for 90 days. They cannot be visited every month, but they can live for 3 months in a row... Russians have the right to rest for 90 days only during the tourist season. In 2018, it is introduced for the period from April 15 to October 31, that is, you can rest for no more than 3 months during this period, you do not need to go to visaran! If you want to live in Montenegro for six months to a year, then put a stamp every 30 days on any border about exit and entry, register at the tourist office and live happily! This right is given only to holders of Russian passports!

Citizens of Belarus They can fly to Montenegro without a visa, but with a voucher (from a travel agency) or with an invitation from a private person, officially certified. Belarusians can also enter the territory of Montenegro with a valid Schengen visa, US or UK visa.

Citizens of Kazakhstan get visa-free entry to Montenegro only for a season, in 2018 they have already announced the abolition of visas from April 1.

Registration of tourists in Montenegro (white cardboard)

Every foreign citizen must be registered at the tourist information point or electronically(they do it in hotels). A tourist in Montenegro needs to pay a boravishnu tax, this is a tax for accommodation - 1 euro per day, free - children under 12 years old and disabled people, teenagers from 12 to 18 years old - 50%. Previously, they gave out white cardboard with the dates of arrival and departure, and paid at the Post Office. Now everything is done electronically, the owner of the villa or at the reception must do this within 24 hours of arrival.

If you rent an apartment without travel agencies and the owners are not going to pay tax, ask them for their full name and address, and go to the tourist office yourself on the first day. If you are the owner of your own home in Montenegro, you and your family members do not pay tourist taxes, but you are also required to register when crossing the border. On the map in your city, look like this - Turistički informativni centar


What are the consequences of non-payment of the tour. tax? At airports, it is rare that anyone checks this information on a computer, but there have been cases of a fine of 200 euros and lengthy proceedings... Most often, questions arise from border guards at the road borders, especially in front of Bosnia (Trebinje), where Russians go for visas. The border guards there, lured with money, behave like greyhounds, and will definitely check your data in the database for paying the Boravish tax. If you don’t have it, the fine is from 60 to 200 euros.

How to protect yourself from a fine when traveling in the Balkans? Be sure to check at the hotel reception or in correspondence with the owners of the apartments whether you have been registered, tell them about your upcoming trip to Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, Croatia. Hotels often give you a receipt for payment, or take a photo of it on your phone. If you pay the tourist tax yourself, keep the payment in your wallet. This check will also protect you if the data was entered incorrectly into the computer database (extra space, wrong letter - this has happened to me personally).

If you change the city of overnight stay every day, you are afraid that someone will not register you, take the address and full name in the first apartment and go to TOURINFO yourself, saying the date of arrival and departure, pay the tax for the entire period of stay in the first location.

Insurance for a trip to Montenegro?

If you are not going to rent a car, try extreme species sports, if you are worried about the health of your children, I advise you to take care of insurance; you can buy it online at , tourists say that it performs well Alfa insurance— solves your insurance questions in 15 minutes, even in the Kotor hospital.

Such a widespread disease in July-August as rotavirus “mows down” almost everyone, young and old, on the city’s crowded beaches. And simply appendicitis can happen to you, only in Budva there is no surgery, you will be sent to Kotor, where services for foreigners cost 10 times higher than in other hospitals in Montenegro. I know how our people were billed there for appendicitis surgery for 5,000 - 7,000 euros, instead of 500 as in Podgorica, or 0 euros if there was insurance. Read.

Is it safe in Montenegro

One of the few countries in Europe where you can feel completely safe. This applies to both women and children. You will be amazed that:

• The lockers in the supermarket don't have locks.
• many people on the beach leave personal belongings unattended and swim away to the buoys
• there are no high fences near the houses, they often don’t lock the car
• Montenegrins do not steal what is lying badly on the street
• hitchhiking in this country is a free and fairly safe service, but if you are a girl, I recommend immediately clarifying that you are married in order to protect yourself from a long dialogue about what you are beautiful and let's go for coffee.
• at night you can not be afraid to walk around the city, although crowds of men will get in your way, they will not offend you

Of course, there is a black sheep in a family. During the tourist season, neighbors from Balkan countries come to Montenegro to steal small things: tourist apartments on the 1st floor, bicycles, bags on the beach, etc. Don't relax completely! I will also note that in tourism business in Montenegro, more than half of the workers are Serbs, Bosnians, Kosovars, Macedonians, and I can’t vouch for them. And don’t forget about the gypsies, they usually operate in the summer in old cities, on the embankments and on the street terraces of restaurants.

As for me, it’s dangerous in Montenegro wild mountains, and not in crowded places. There you are alone with a wolf, a bear, a boar and poisonous snake😄 Don't go to the mountains alone!

Smoking in Montenegro

One of the most slippery topics... people smoke a lot in the Balkans! But since the summer of 2019 Smoking is banned inside restaurants! But they gave you the opportunity to smoke IQOS, although they are not on sale yet, so take 1 block with you. Since Montenegrins cannot imagine their morning without coffee and a cigarette, they are allowed to smoke on the street terraces of cafes.

With children at sea in Montenegro

There is a cult of children in Montenegro; they are loved here and will never be offended. And since Russian children sometimes have blond hair and blue eyes, for Montenegrins this is a doll! They will squeeze you in the store while you pay at the checkout, pay attention to you on the beach and in restaurants, and let you skip the line. Montenegrin dads are very caring and often go for walks with their children.

In Montenegro there is no developed service for families with children, as in Turkey. If you are looking for hotels in Montenegro, where everything is inclusive, you will find a dozen options... Look at hotels in Becici, they have their own territory, swimming pools, animators somewhere, good food and a good small-pebble beach with a smooth entrance. In the photo - the 5-star Splendid Hotel, good because it is open all year round and has an excellent SPA. There is a 4-star Iberostar hotel nearby; mothers and children praised it to me. In Budva, I advise you to pay attention to the luxury apartments Lux Sunrior, since during the season, guests can relax by the pool and have breakfast there on the roof of the Tre Canne building overlooking the sea.

Many cafes on the embankment of Budva, Becici, Bar have playgrounds - so that parents can relax and gossip with friends, and children can play. In the summer, attractions, a trampoline will be installed in Budva, and a children's submarine will operate for walking on the sea and exploring its inhabitants. Also, at some cafes there are game girls (gamelands), check their addresses at your place of residence. There are children's clubs, kindergartens with hourly fees, there are a lot of festivals and carnivals, the main thing is to be aware


And even if the service in Montenegro does not reach the standards you are used to, it is safe, there is a pleasant climate, a clean sea, good ecology and an understandable language. A child can find holiday friends on the beach or in the sandbox in a couple of minutes.

What kind of money is in Montenegro

In Montenegro, there is exactly one currency - the euro! But the country is not part of the European Union, yes, this happens, for example, even on the territory of the Muslim part of Kosovo. Montenegro does not have its own currency, and before the euro there was the German mark (they abandoned it in 2002), and before that there was the Yugoslav dinar, which was “eaten” by inflation and the Yugoslav war.

The only period when Montenegro printed its own money was from 1906 to 1916, these were perpers and coins of the couple. The Kingdom of Montenegro gained independence at the end of the 19th century and developed as an independent state until the First World War began. World War... There is a Museum of Money in Cetinje, be sure to stop by!


Dollars are not accepted anywhere in Montenegro, it is better not to bring them. Or you will have to look for banks for exchange, but they are open until 16:00, and ordinary exchange offices not at the resorts of Montenegro! Cash rubles and hryvnia will not be useful to you here either.

Take only euros in cash, and smaller denomination bills are valued more. A Montenegrin will react badly to 200 or 500 euros if you want to pay 1 euro for ice cream 😜

Bank cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants, grocery supermarkets and boutiques. Card payments are NOT accepted in Montenegrin taxis, in markets, in remote mountainous and northern areas in shops and restaurants. In Montenegro, you can cash out euros from a ruble card at any ATM! By the way, there is a network of NLB ATMs with menus in Russian.

How much does a trip to Montenegro cost?

The price of a holiday in Montenegro consists not only of air tickets and accommodation... It also includes, from the airport, groceries in the store and trips to restaurants, medical insurance, shopping and souvenirs. Believe me, you can spend a lot of money on vacation! I would take from 50 to 100 euros per person per day for expenses. If you don’t spend it all, that’s good too :)

You can save money in the off-season, when it is already warm, there is even a warm sea: April-May and September-October. All goods and services will fall in price by 10-40%. About food in Montenegro, restaurants and some prices.

If you decide to look for apartments in Montenegro on your own, no need to bombard me with questions - Where should we live, find a hotel. I have 2 jobs, a yacht and this guide site - I physically have no time to deal with your resettlement! There have been excellent services for a long time - Arnbnb, using this link you will receive a discount of 30 euros on your first booking. And also look at housing for any budget on.

Do you need insurance for a trip to Montenegro?

When planning your trip on your own, I advise you not to ignore insurance. Especially on vacation with children. After all, climate change, other foods and water, and possible rotavirus during the peak season affect children first of all. The most popular online service for purchasing insurance is, I read on Facebook that it is better to take Alfa insurance.

Which airlines fly to Montenegro

There are 2 airports in the country - Podgorica(further from the sea) and Tivat. It’s better to choose the second one, it’s closer to the resorts, for example, it takes half an hour to get to Budva. From May to October the number of flights increases many times - charters appear.

How much money to take to Montenegro

Montenegrins - mentality and their 10 commandments

Montenegrins are considered lazy, unhurried people, they live in the “polako” style - slowly, enjoying every moment and not rushing anywhere. Tourists coming from big cities are amazed at this life, criticize or envy! On magnets and souvenir mugs you will see the “10 commandments of Montenegrins”:


They don’t like to work a lot; it’s better to grab a big jackpot once a month or six months than to work every day. In the largest areas of employment - tourism and construction - foreign labor (Serbs, Bosnians, Macedonians) are allowed to work, considering that this is menial and low-paid work... Many live from season to season, and in winter they suffer from boredom, lack of money and Russian tourists

Comic announcement “Montenegro working hours”:
7:00 - start of working hours
7:30 - arrive at work
7:45 - rest with morning coffee
8:15 - reading newspapers, news
9:00 – go to a cafe for breakfast
11:00 - return to work
11:15 — coffee break
11:30 — politics: arguing with a colleague
13:00 – cup of coffee with a friend
14:00 - nerves from overwork
14:15 - leaving the office
15:00 - end of the working day

Marry a Montenegrin

I want to warn our girls, be careful with Montenegrin men. They are beautiful, tall, captivating in an instant with their fairy tales, according to them, they are rich, super-businessmen and lovers. But in fact, after marriage you find yourself in a terribly patriarchal environment, where his word is law, for example, he can sit in cafes with friends for days, but you cannot. Montenegrin traditions are above your desires and habits. You will get up at dawn and bake bread, cook only Montenegrin high-calorie dishes, endlessly host his relatives, lend money to everyone, serve them coffee from morning to night, listen to the advice of his wise mother, get used to smoking in the apartment, carry bags of groceries yourself, work like crazy and help in every possible way with his business. And the most unpleasant thing is that 90% of Montenegrins, especially those living by the sea, cheat on their wives; every summer this list is replenished with several mistresses, or even a dozen.


If you have arrived in Montenegro for the first time, be vigilant on the embankments and beaches, gigolos and summer renters catch their victims there every day. Never admit that you have a business, own apartment and the desire to move to this country.


I will quote a Russian traveler who found himself in Montenegro at the end of the 19th century:
Since there are no carts in the whole country and only the rich have mules, all supplies are transported and brought back on the shoulders of women, who represent a true example of tolerance. In the house, women do almost all the work; Only men help them in farming, gardening and beekeeping. The Montenegrin despises crafts, although he has a great ability for them; does not engage in trade either, but provides all this to the Turks who have settled in Montenegro.

But I would like to say a few good words about the Montenegrins. The further away from tourist spots you meet them, the more sincerely they will express love and hospitality to you. There is only one reason - you are a Russian person (ex-USSR), and for this alone you will be shown respect, assistance in traveling, free treats, invitations home for coffee, and so on. A common history, financial assistance since the time of Peter I, provided to poor Montenegro almost every year, marriages in royal families, and a common Orthodox faith have done their job.

Weather in Montenegro and water temperature

I'm tired of daily questions about the weather in Montenegro. And all because the country is mountainous, the climate in different regions changes sharply, near the sea coast there is one temperature, for example, +25 in May in Budva, while in Cetinje it is 7 degrees colder, and in Lovcen or Zabljak it can be rain, snow or be +4. Look, you can see the city for 7 days, there is an hourly forecast, I believe it only for 3 days in advance. If they promise a sunny day, add +5 degrees.


I can’t call the Adriatic Sea warm, but rather invigorating. But in the heat of +35+40 it’s impossible not to take a swim! Water temperature in Montenegro by month:
— in May +20 +22
— in June and September +22 +24
— in July and August +24 +26
— in April and November +18

But there are rare days - north winds During the night they bring a cold current. And the sea will become +19 for the next three years; even in August such a phenomenon can occur. We must understand that Montenegro is influenced by many natural factors, the weather is not stable in the off-season, there are sandstorms and strong winds, rain and snow. I do not recommend going on excursions to the mountains of Prolektiye and Durmitor in the off-season, and do not climb mountain passes, especially on cloudy and snowy days.

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Good afternoon dear friends,
Today I want to give some tips and recommendations to tourists planning a vacation to Montenegro.

Tip for tourists No. 1. Which resort in Montenegro is better to choose

It is not possible to give clear advice on which resort in Montenegro is best to choose. Here you can name best resort Krasnodar region? Why is Anapa better than Gelendzhik or Tuapse? It’s about the same with the evaluation of resorts in Montenegro, each of them is good in its own way. But, nevertheless, I have developed some algorithm for choosing a place to relax and now I will give you some tips and recommendations.

All resorts located on the coast of Montenegro can be divided into three groups. I suggest that you first choose not a specific resort, but a group to which we will classify it, and then, from the cities that belong to this group, select specific place for relax. Our guide will help you with this, in which everything is described in great detail.

So, let's divide the resorts of Montenegro into groups:

1. The first group includes the most popular resorts. They will have everything in abundance, many shops, restaurants, attractions, and entertainment. There are also more tourists at super popular resorts; all city beaches are filled with people, especially in July and August. The resorts of the first group include the following cities of Montenegro: , . Moreover, cities of the same group also have different popularity. Budva will be overcrowded with tourists at the beginning of the season, and in Tivat there are significantly fewer of them. There are a lot of transit tourists in Kotor who came for one day to walk and see. That is, there are some differences between the cities, but, in general, all of them will have a large selection of everything that tourists need and a large number of people.
2. The second group includes smaller resorts, which are suburbs above the mentioned cities, i.e., these are large villages. In these villages there will be less of everything than in the “main” resorts, but, nevertheless, the infrastructure is very well developed, there is everything that tourists need. Yes, these resorts have less of everything, but do you care whether there are 20 restaurants at the resort, or 200? The main thing is that the restaurants are good, don’t you agree? While relaxing at such resorts, you will not feel the need for anything; there are really no problems with the infrastructure. At the same time, there are significantly fewer tourists there, the beaches are not overloaded. Well, if you want something new, large resorts are close, you can go for a walk. You know, some people like it when there are a lot of people on vacation, but others don’t. If you are one of those who don’t like too many people, take a closer look at the villages, which I classified in the 2nd group. Resorts in this group include,.
3. The third group includes the very tiny resorts of Montenegro, where there is practically nothing, several cafes and small shops where you can buy food and essential goods. These resorts include: , .

I hope the advice on how to choose a resort in Montenegro for your holiday is clear? If not, leave a question in the comments.

Travel tip No. 2. Organize your holiday in Montenegro in advance

The next advice to tourists, if you are going on holiday to Montenegro, learn to plan in advance. It’s so simple, but for some reason most people have problems with this; many, even a month before the onset of summer, cannot decide where and when they will go on vacation. The sooner you start choosing, the more choice you will have. A month before arrival, the choice will be half as much as several months before. I think there is no need to explain that first of all they sort out the most best options accommodation, with an optimal price-quality ratio. The same goes for . Tariffs on special, most low prices sell out first.

Travel tip No. 3. Where to find the cheapest air tickets to Montenegro

As a rule, the cheapest air tickets are where there is the greatest selection. The largest range of air tickets in RuNet.

Tip No. 4. Why you need to book accommodation only with the largest companies

By and large, the entire global accommodation booking market is controlled by two companies. Although there are a lot of different booking services, they all have a small selection of accommodation, so there is no point in trying to book something there, use the world leaders.

Of the two leaders, we cooperate with booking, as they have the lowest prices for accommodation. How it works? Booking enters into an agreement with property owners, according to which property owners guarantee that they will not rent out their property anywhere for less than the prices they set on booking.

You can see booking prices below. Here you can not only choose and book your accommodation.

By and large, take with you the same as on any other seaside resort. More shorts, T-shirts and swimming trunks.

I will only give advice regarding medications. Antibiotics in Montenegro are sold by prescription. To get a prescription, you must first visit a doctor. Since you probably don’t like sitting in lines at the clinic, it makes sense to take a supply of antibiotics from home.

Also, take “regular” medications, such as headache pills. Similar products can be bought at any pharmacy, a prescription is not required, but the range of drugs in Montenegro is slightly different than at home, so in order not to think about how to replace the drug you are used to, I will give standard advice, all the drugs that may be needed, bring it with you.

Travel tip No. 7. How much money to take with you to Montenegro

I'll give you a lot important advice, do not buy works of art in Montenegro. Even buying a small painting can result in hemorrhoids when leaving the country. To export works of art you need permission from the ministry. It is useless to ask sellers for advice; they always say that you can withdraw without problems, but customs officers may have a different opinion.

Tip No. 9. How tourists can get from the airport to the apartments

There are several options:

1. Book now.
2. Take in.
3. Take a taxi from the airport. But this option is the most expensive; prices at Montenegro airports are always inflated.

Travel tip No. 10. Should you rent sun loungers on the beach?

Tip for tourists in Montenegro No. 12. How to travel around Montenegro

Montenegro is very beautiful country, where you can and should travel. I will give some advice and recommendations to tourists in Montenegro on this issue.

There are several options for traveling around Montenegro:

1. The most common option, . This is the easiest option, you don’t have to think about anything, go anywhere, buy an excursion online, it’s simple, fast and at an affordable price. All you need to do is decide which excursions you want to buy. Moreover, if you are too lazy to delve into this issue yourself, you can write to me, I will advise. There are two types of excursions in Montenegro, individual and group. Individual ones are carried out in a passenger car; they are a little more expensive, but they are characterized by increased comfort. Group excursions are carried out on buses of various capacities.
2. Take in. In this case, you will have to personally think about what sights you want to see and spend time drawing up a route. But there are many advantages to this method of travel.
3. Most cheap way traveling around Montenegro by bus. By bus you will NOT be able to get to all of Montenegro, but you can travel around the coastal cities.

Dear friends,
These are all the tips and recommendations that I wanted to give to tourists coming to Montenegro. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments, I will be sure to answer everyone. I would be grateful if you share this article on in social networks, but do this only if you liked it.

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 was 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.

Language

Serbian

Time

Difference with Moscow: -2 hours

Currency and tips

Euro. In Montenegro, the tip size is 10-15% of the cost of services provided in restaurants, bars, hotels and taxis.

Mains voltage

In Montenegro, as in the CIS countries, the voltage is 220 volts and standard sockets.

Medicine

Tap water is perfectly drinkable and safe for health.

First aid in Montenegro will be provided free of charge, but if a more thorough examination or treatment is required, you will need to pay. In addition to public clinics and hospitals, there are private doctors. The choice of medicines in public and private pharmacies is quite extensive.

Transport

There are two in the country international airport– Tivat and Podgorica. Developed in Montenegro railway connection between cities. From Bar you can take a ferry to Italy all year round.

Car rental

In recreation areas of Montenegro it is easy to rent a car. The requirements are standard: a passport, a driving license, 1-2 years of experience and a deposit of 150-300 euros or a credit card. Rules traffic in the country are similar to those in Russia. The maximum speed in the city is 50 km/h, in the suburbs on regular roads – 70 km/h, on highways – 130 km/h. Car headlights must be turned on at any time of the day.

Telephone and communication

To call from Montenegro to Russia, dial 007 (Russia code) + city code + subscriber number. To call from Russia to Montenegro – 8 + 10 + 382 (country code) + Montenegro city code + subscriber number.

Emergency numbers: ambulance 92, fire 93, police 94, certificate 988

Mobile operators: Telenor (Promonte), T-Mobile (Monet), m:tel

The shops

Majority shopping centers and shops in Montenegro are open from 09:00 to 21:00, grocery stores open from 06:00 in the morning. Many shops and some pharmacies are closed for a long lunch break - from 13:00 to 17:00.

Souvenirs from Montenegro

The country has a rather modest selection of souvenirs. As everywhere else, there are magnets, T-shirts, and plates with resort symbols. The traditional local dry red wine “Vranac” can be a good souvenir.

Kitchen

Since Montenegro is a maritime country, national cuisine lots of fish dishes. In addition, people here love meat dishes from pork and lamb. Kajmak is often used in cooking, a fermented milk product that Montenegrins prefer to cook at home. The meat snack "pršut" is especially loved by local residents; it is dried pork meat from the city of Njeguš. It is also worth noting the homemade cheeses, they are especially tasty here. The main news in the world of gambling - the best games from providers!

Among the drinks, popular wines are “Krstac” (white) and “Vranak” (red), grape vodka “Kruna”, slivovitz – brandy made from plums, “lozovac” – grape moonshine.

• Top 5 national dishes of Montenegro
• 1. Chorba (fish or veal soup).
• 2. Prosciutto (dried pork).
• 3. Ulia cheese (homemade cheese in olive oil).
• 4. Shkolki/Mushli (mussels).
• 5. Octopus salad.

Customs and rules

Residents of Montenegro are at the same time independent, proud, tolerant of other cultures, and peace-loving. Montenegrins are quite sociable people. If you are going to visit the locals, be sure to take a small gift with you - it is not customary here to come empty-handed.

• One of the characteristic features of the national character of Montenegrins is “slowness”. Do not be offended if the hotel staff or waiter does not run to fulfill your wishes right away - according to the beliefs of the residents of Montenegro, vanity is extremely harmful to health.

• Montenegro is an Orthodox country with a large number of active churches and monasteries that are included in excursion programs. When visiting places of worship, you should not wear overly revealing or transparent clothing, which is especially true for women.
• Although the people of Montenegro are extremely tolerant, raising topics related to the collapse of the former Yugoslavia and the subsequent conflicts is considered bad form.
• Smoking always and everywhere is a kind of “trait” of the national Montenegrin character. Locals They perceive this bad habit so naturally that they smoke without hesitation in public places (although a law prohibiting this was passed in 2004) and even in the presence of children. On the contrary, being offended by smokers is considered bad manners and is highly discouraged. In such cases, it is easier for non-smokers to step aside.
• Don’t be surprised if an unordered glass of wine or liqueur appears on your table during lunch at a local tavern. This is a traditional manifestation of the famous Montenegrin hospitality - a drink at the expense of the establishment or “na račun kuče”.
• Almost everything is allowed to photograph in Montenegro, except for strategically important objects, which have a special sign - a crossed out camera.
• The main advice for those who are going on holiday to Montenegro with children is to choose the right hotel or cottage. It should be close to the beach, since in mountainous Montenegro even short distances can be a problem for the baby. For a cottage, it is desirable to have your own kitchen where you can cook. It doesn't hurt to be close to the local market, where you can always buy the freshest meat, dairy products, vegetables and fruits for your table.
• Those who rent a car in Montenegro should remember that small towns this Balkan country There is practically no free parking. Paid parking in Montenegro is divided into equipped (with an automatic barrier) and not equipped. The second type of parking is paid for using a pre-purchased (0.7 € at the newsstand) and filled (put exact time and parking date) of the ticket, which is inserted under the glass from the inside. Do not violate local parking laws - the consequences can be extremely unpleasant for your nerves and wallet.

Sockets in Montenegro(220V)

Safety regulations

The security situation in the country is quite ambiguous. Montenegro is one of the most safe countries former Yugoslavia.

You should not carry valuables, documents or large sums of money with you. You should not show your wallet in crowded places or leave things on the front seat of the car during stops. It is recommended to avoid isolated areas, including remote areas of cities, after dark. The police strictly suppress any manifestations of deception of foreign tourists, but at the everyday level there are frequent cases of petty fraud or an allegedly suddenly appeared language barrier, so you should be especially careful when discussing financial issues and never give money in advance, before the service is provided.

Hotels

The bulk of hotels and beaches in Montenegro are owned by the state (although recently many boarding houses and hotels owned by foreign companies and individuals have appeared). In Budva, Petrovac, Hercegnovi, Sutomore and Ulcinj the dominant role is played by private sector, often offering better conditions than hotels. The beaches of Montenegro are mainly sandy (south) and small pebbles (from Budva to Sutomore), but the northern regions, as well as in neighboring Croatia, have a mostly rocky coastline, where swimming is possible only in specially equipped places. Most beaches are fenced and access is limited to guests of local hotels and guesthouses or for a fee. Beaches are rare within the city limits - more often their place is occupied by beautiful embankment or a promenade, so many beaches, if they do not belong to some hotel, will have to be reached by public transport.

Water supply

In a number of cities, especially in areas bordering Croatia, there is a shortage of water. Also, the lights are turned off periodically (especially in Montenegro). Tap water is usually chlorinated, but due to damage from NATO airstrikes and general deterioration of networks, drinking tap water is not recommended. For drinking, it is better to use mineral or bottled water.

Photo and video shooting

Photography is allowed only in places where there is no prohibiting sign (crossed out camera). It is prohibited to photograph transport infrastructure and energy facilities, port facilities and military facilities.

Crossing borders

There is an intra-republican border between Serbia and Montenegro, on which, regardless of the direction of crossing it, you can also be subject to vehicle inspection and document checks (border guards have the right to do this), as well as be faced with the requirement to purchase “national” insurance for vehicle(a clear violation of the law - the “green card” is uniform throughout the country).

Electricity

Electricity 220 V, 50 Hz. European type sockets and plugs, with grounding. In rural areas, connectors of the old type are common - round two-pin, without grounding. Power outages are quite common, especially between November and April. Most high-end hotels and restaurants have redundant power generators.

Units

The system of weights and measures is metric.

Price level

The price level in the country is quite low compared to Western Europe, but an order of magnitude higher than in countries such as Bulgaria or Serbia. In addition, prices vary in different regions of Montenegro. In coastal areas, everything is about a third more expensive, except hotels, which, on the contrary, are more expensive in the interior of the country due to weak competition. The focus on tourism makes coastal Montenegro a “state within a state”, since tourists are perceived as a source of income, which often manifests itself in a large number of firms and individuals trying to do business on tourists’ ignorance of local features.

A significant convenience for tourists is the use of euros in Montenegro as the official monetary unit. This eliminates the need for currency exchange and commission losses.

Polina Boytsova | summer 2017

gessor | autumn 2015

verainalbania | December 2015