Information to know before leaving for a trip to Montenegro. What to eat, money and documents. The precautions for a safe and unforgettable journey.
Il Montenegro it is a small town with few inhabitants. Inland it can appear desolate and wild. But its characteristics make it unique, and suitable for all tastes.
Sea, Mountain and Lake
As for the coast you can do the classic seaside tourism, with sunbeds, beach bars, water games, diving, etc. Suitable for a classic holiday with family or friends. On the coast there are also numerous ancient cities where you can discover Montenegrin history.
The hinterland, on the other hand, is much less inhabited and therefore quiet. Especially in the national parks, you can do activities such as camping, trekking, rafting, kayaking, climbing, skiing, cycling, etc ... In the Durmintor park area due to the high altitudes, temperatures are never very high especially at night.
Lake Skadar is the largest lake in the Balkans and Montenegro shares it with Albania. Given its size it has a positive effect on the climate and the region is really beautiful. In the lake you can make suggestive excursions in kayaking and diving, or simply swim.
It is paid in Euros
Montenegro is not part of the Euro-zone, nor of the nations within the European Union. But given its small size, it was able to unilaterally adopt the Euro as its national currency.
In fact, the euro circulates without any problem and at ATMs it is taken and in any commercial activity it is used as a currency to pay.
Documents and roads
To enter Montenegro you need an identity card valid for expatriation, valid for the entire duration of your stay. If you enter by car or other means, in addition to the vehicle registration document, you also need a green card. If the vehicle is not in the name of a person present during the stay, it is better to have a proxy to drive in English.
The main roads of Montenegro are well asphalted and in excellent condition, while the secondary and little traveled roads are narrow and poorly paved. But in general the road conditions are good.
Prices
Montenegro's policy aims to ensure that its coasts are full of wealthy tourists, in order to compete in quality with Croatia and Italy. The prices on the coast are close to those in Italy. Instead in the hinterland the prices drop a lot, as in these areas there is a more sporting tourism, which practices camping and sports such as rafting, trekking, cycling, etc.
This does not mean that economic solutions are also not found on the coast.
Food
The geographical variety of the territory has also greatly influenced the cuisine. In the hinterland you can taste dishes based on mushrooms, berries, game and aromatic herbs.
Near Lake Skadar you can eat lake fish such as carp, smoked trout and lake crab. On the other hand, on the coast, the gastronomy was influenced by the Venetian domination with fish dishes. The production of olive oil, wine and cheeses is very rich, as is the production of beer.
In fact, Montenegrin cuisine is varied and can satisfy all tastes.
