With all the corona restrictions during the winter period, the inhabitants of Podgorica and other cities in Montenegro have hardly had any possibilities to enjoy nature and fresh air. People who love the mountains and the snow can easily escape from crowded places and go hiking or skiing, but the elderly and families with little […]
Ulcinj
THE DECLINE OF ADA BOJANA
Last week we visited Ada Bojana for the first time this year and there is no need to say that it was a huge disappointment to see the progressing devastation of the nudist holiday resort and the disastrous decline of the island itself. The triangular island of Ada Bojana (Ada is the Turkish word for […]
THE SAD STORY OF VALDANOS
The first time I visited Valdanos was around thirty years ago, when I spent a few days with my children in a cottage at the military holiday resort. I remember it as a nice place in a magnificent bay, which was not too overcrowded. But many things have changed in the meantime. I have not […]
A STROLL THROUGH THE PINE FORESTS OF ULCINJ.
Last Sunday we took the opportunity to escape the urban air pollution of Podgorica; we made a car trip to Ulcinj, where we had a long walk through the pine forests that stretch from Mala Plaža eastwards until Cape Djerane. I remember these pine forests from the sixties, when I spent my first ‘Yugoslav’ holidays […]
SOLO TRAVEL IN MONTENEGRO
The idea of exploring Montenegro alone may be a bit scary to some, but it is a fact that traveling solo is about to become increasingly popular all over the world. Can you believe that around one third of the tourists from Western Europe are solo travelers? Apart from single holidays offered by tour operators, […]
MONTENEGRO BY CAMPER
So far, camper tourism has not been on the priority list of Montenegro’s tourism development. Mainly due to the lack of good campgrounds in Montenegro, many camper tourists just pass along the Montenegrin and Albanian coast on their way to Greece. But things are gradually changing. More and more camper fans decide to spend some […]
THE 3 MOST BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL TOWNS ON THE MONTENEGRIN COAST
The spectacular 293 km long coastline of Montenegro is not only famous for its wonderful beaches, but also for its amazing medieval towns. This is where foreign visitors can find historical and cultural monuments in a picturesque setting, this is where they can enjoy sunny weather, a deep blue sea and a charming Mediterranean atmosphere. […]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN AND AROUND ULCINJ
Ulcinj is another coastal town I like to visit in spring, autumn and even winter. Its old town, sandy beaches and diverse cultural monuments and natural treasures in the surroundings make it an interesting weekend destination. Of course, if the crowds don’t bother you and you love a sun-sea-sand vacation or you are a fervent […]
THE ULCINJ SALINAS: A PARADISE FOR FLAMINGOS
More than a year ago, we visited the Salinas in Ulcinj (see my blog post: https://montenegro-for.me/2014/12/winter-ulcinj-salinas/). Yes, we saw many different birds and enjoyed the beautiful nature – but unfortunately, our biggest wish did not come true: we did not see any flamingos. Of course, we could not wait to come back and try […]
ULCINJ OFF-SEASON
I still remember the first time I visited Ulcinj. Can you imagine that I spent my summer holidays there – with my parents – more than fifty years ago? We stayed in the famous Galeb Hotel and spent the days on the sandy beach, as most tourists did in those times. Yugoslavia was a popular […]