Safety regulations

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

You should not carry valuables, documents and large amounts of money with you. Do not display your wallet in crowded places or leave things in the front seat of your car during stops. It is recommended to avoid isolated areas, including remote areas of cities, after dark. The police harshly suppress any manifestations of deception of foreign tourists, but at the household 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 providing a service.

Hotels

Most of the hotels and beaches of Montenegro are owned by the state (although recently there have been many pensions and hotels owned by foreign companies and individuals). 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 mostly rocky coast, where you can swim only in specially equipped places. Most of the beaches are fenced in and only guests are allowed access local hotels and boarding houses or for a fee. Within the city limits, beaches are rare - more often their place is occupied by a beautiful embankment or 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 the regions bordering on Croatia, there is a lack of water. Also, the lights are periodically turned off (especially in Montenegro). Tap water is usually chlorinated, but due to damage from NATO airstrikes and general deterioration of the networks, drinking tap water is not recommended. For drinking it is better to use mineral or bottled water.

Photo and video filming

Taking pictures is allowed only in places where there is no prohibition sign (crossed-out camera). It is forbidden to photograph objects of transport infrastructure and energy, port facilities and military facilities.

Crossing borders

There is an internal republican border between Serbia and Montenegro, on which, regardless of the direction of crossing it, you can also undergo a vehicle search and document checks (border guards have the right to do so), as well as face 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. Sockets and plugs are European type, earthed. In rural areas, old-style connectors are not uncommon - round two-pin, without grounding. Power outages are common, especially between November and April. Most high-end hotels and restaurants have redundant power generators.

Units

The system of measures and weights is metric.

Price level

The price level in the country is quite low in comparison with Western Europe, but an order of magnitude higher than in countries such as Bulgaria or Serbia. In addition, prices vary in different parts of Montenegro. In coastal areas, everything is about a third more expensive, except for 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 the tourist is perceived as a source of income, which often manifests itself in a large number of companies and individuals trying to do business out of tourists' ignorance of local peculiarities.

A significant convenience for tourists is the euro as the official currency in Montenegro. This eliminates the need for currency exchange and loss on commissions.

Polina Boytsova | summer 2017

gessor | autumn 2015

verainalbania | december 2015

Good afternoon dear friends,
Today I want to give some advice and recommendations to tourists going on vacation to Montenegro.

Tourist advice number 1. Which resort in Montenegro is better to choose

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

All resorts located on the coast of Montenegro can be roughly divided into three groups. I suggest that you first choose not a specific resort, but the group to which we will refer it, and after that, from the cities that belong to this group, choose a specific place for rest. 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, a lot of shops, restaurants, attractions, entertainment. Tourists for super popular resorts also more, all city beaches are filled with people, especially in July and August. The following cities of Montenegro can be referred to the resorts of the first group:,. Moreover, the cities of the same group also have different popularity, Budva will be overcrowded with tourists already at the beginning of the season, and in Tivat there are much 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 of people.
2. The second group includes smaller resorts, which are suburbs higher than the voiced cities, i.e., these are large settlements. 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 are the least of all, but do you care if the resort has 20 restaurants, or 200? The main thing is that the restaurants are good, don't you agree? Resting 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 much fewer tourists there, the beaches are not overloaded. Well, if you want something new, large resorts close, you can go for a walk. You know, someone likes it when there are a lot of people on vacation, but someone does not. If you are one of those who do not like an excess of people, take a closer look at the villages, which I attributed to the 2nd group. The resorts of 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. We will refer to such resorts, , .

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

Tourist advice number 2. Organize your vacation in Montenegro in advance

The next tip for tourists, if you are going on vacation 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 to rest. The sooner you start choosing, the more choice there will be. A month before arrival, the choice will be half as much as a few months. I think there is no need to explain that first of all, the most best options accommodation, with an optimal price-to-quality ratio. The same goes for. Tariffs for special, most low prices are snapping up in the first place.

Travel tip # 3. Where to find the cheapest flights to Montenegro

As a rule, the cheapest flights are where there is a maximum choice. The largest assortment of air tickets in runet.

Tip # 4. Why you need to book accommodation only with the largest firms

By and large, the entire world accommodation booking market is held by two firms. Although, there are a lot of different booking services, but they all have a small choice of accommodation, accordingly, there is no point in trying to book something there, use world leaders.

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

You can see the prices for booking 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 on medications. Antibiotics are sold by prescription in Montenegro. To get a prescription, you must first visit a doctor. Since you hardly like to sit in lines at the clinic, it makes sense to take a supply of antibiotics from your homeland.

Also, take "regular" medications such as headache pills. Such funds can be bought at any pharmacy, a prescription is not required, but the range of medicines in Montenegro is slightly different than at home, therefore, in order not to think about how to replace the remedy to which you are accustomed, I will give standard advice, all medicines that may be needed, take it with you.

Travel advice number 7. How much money to take with you to Montenegro

I will very important advice do not buy art in Montenegro. Even buying a small painting can turn into hemorrhoids when leaving the country. The export of works of art requires 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 # 9. How to get from the airport to the apartment for tourists

There are several options for action:

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 overpriced.

Travel advice # 10. Should I rent sun loungers on the beach?

Montenegrin tourist advice No. 12. How to travel in Montenegro

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

There are several options for how you can travel around Montenegro:

1. The most common option,. This is the easiest option, you don't have to think about anything, go anywhere, bought an online excursion, simply, quickly and easily. affordable price... All you need is to decide which excursions you want to buy. Moreover, if you are too lazy to delve into this issue on your own, you can write to me, I will advise. Excursions in Montenegro are of two types, individual and group. Individual ones are carried out in a passenger car, they are a little more expensive, but, on the other hand, they are distinguished 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 planning the route. But, and there are many advantages to this way of travel.
3. Most cheap way travel in Montenegro, by bus. By buses you can NOT reach all of Montenegro, but you can travel around the coastal cities.

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

P.S. Do you know that it is easier and cheaper to get a residence permit (residence permit) in Montenegro 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 website about life in Montenegro). Immigration advice can be obtained by calling +382 69 287 855.

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

Visa to Montenegro in 2018

Residents of Russia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan you do not need a visa to Montenegro. That is, from the documents you only need a valid passport! Ukrainians have the right to enter for 90 days, then they need to leave the country for 90 days. It is impossible to give them a loan every month, but you can live for 3 months in a row ... Russians have the right to rest for 90 days without a break only during the tourist season. In 2018, it is introduced for the period from April 15 to October 31, that is, you can rest no more than 3 months during this period, you do not need to go to a visaran! If you want to live in Montenegro for half a year or a year, then put a seal every 30 days at any border on the exit-entry, register at the tourist office and live in pleasure! This right is given only to holders of passports of the Russian Federation!

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

Citizens of Kazakhstan get visa-free entry to Montenegro only for the season, in 2018 they announced the cancellation of the visa from April 1.

Registration of tourists in Montenegro (white cardboard)

Every foreign citizen must be registered at the tourist information point or electronically (done in hotels). A tourist in Montenegro needs to pay a boravish tax, this is a residence tax - 1 euro per day, free of charge - 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 it at 24 hours upon 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, go to the travel point yourself on the first day. If you are the owner of your own home in Montenegro, you and your family members do not pay travel tax, but you are also required to register at the border crossing. Look like this on the map in your city - Turistički informativni centar


What is the risk of non-payment of the tour. tax? At airports, it is rare for someone to check this information in a computer, but there have been cases of a fine of 200 euros and lengthy proceedings ... Most often, questions arise from border guards at automobile borders, especially in front of Bosnia (Trebinje), where Russians go to visit. Border guards there, fed with money, behave like a greyhound, they will definitely check your data in the base for paying the boravish tax. If not, the fine is from 60 to 200 euros.

How to protect yourself from a fine while traveling in the Balkans? Be sure to check at the hotel reception or in correspondence with the owners of the apartments whether you have made a registration, tell them about your upcoming trip to Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, Croatia. Often in hotels they give a check for payment, or take a picture of it on your phone. If you pay the tour tax yourself - save the payment in your wallet. This check will also save you if the data was entered incorrectly in the computer database. (extra space, wrong letter - I personally have this happened).

If you change the city of your 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 TURinfo yourself, saying the date of arrival and departure, pay the tax for the entire period of stay in the first location.

Travel insurance for Montenegro?

If you are not going to rent a car, experience extreme views sports worried about the health of children - I advise you to take care of insurance, you can buy online at, tourists say that it shows itself perfectly Alpha insurance- Solves your insurance questions in 15 minutes, even in the Kotor hospital.

Such a common disease in July-August as rotavirus "mows" almost everyone - from small to large on the city's crowded beaches. And appendicitis can simply happen to you, only there is no surgery in Budva, you will be sent to Kotor, where services for foreigners cost 10 times higher than in other hospitals in Montenegro. I know how ours were billed there for 5,000 - 7,000 euros for an operation on appendicitis, instead of 500 as in Podgorica, or 0 euros if there was insurance. Read on.

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:

• lockers in the supermarket are not locked
• many on the beach leave personal belongings unattended and swim away to the buoys
• there are no high fences near houses, they often do not close the car
• Montenegrins do not steal what is bad on the street
• hitchhiking in this country is a free and fairly safe service, but if you are a girl, I recommend that you immediately clarify that you are married in order to save yourself from a long dialogue, which you are lovely and went "for coffee".
• at night you can not be afraid to walk around the city, although they will come across a crowd of men, they will not offend you

Of course, the "family is not without its black sheep." During the tourist season, neighbors from the Balkan countries come to Montenegro to steal petty: tourist apartments on the 1st floor, bicycles, bags on the beach, etc. Do not relax completely! I also note that in the tourism business in Montenegro, more than half of the workers are Serbs, Bosnians, Kosovars, Macedonians, and I cannot vouch for them. And do not forget about the gypsies, they usually wield in the summer in old cities, on the embankments and on the street terraces of restaurants.

As for me, it is dangerous in Montenegro in wild mountains rather than in crowded places. There you are alone with a wolf, a bear, a wild boar and a poisonous snake 😄 Do not go to the mountains alone!

Smoking in Montenegro

One of the most slippery topics ... there is a lot of smoking in the Balkans! But since the summer of 2019 smoking inside restaurants was banned! But they made it possible to smoke aikos, although they are not on sale yet, so take 1 block with you. So a Montenegrin cannot imagine his morning without coffee and a cigarette, they are allowed to smoke on the street terraces of the cafe.

With children at sea to Montenegro

In Montenegro, there is a cult of children, here they are loved and never hurt. And since Russian kids come with blond hair and blue eyes, for Montenegrins, it’s just a doll! They will squeeze in the store while you pay at the checkout, pay attention to you on the beach and in restaurants, skip the line. Montenegrin popes are very caring and often walk 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 all inclusive, you will find a dozen options ... Look for hotels in Becici, they have their own territory, swimming pools, animators somewhere, good food and a good pebble beach with a smooth entrance. In the photo - the 5-star hotel Splendid, good because it works all year round, there is an excellent SPA. Nearby there is a 4-star hotel Iberostar, my mothers and children praised it to me. In Budva, I advise you to pay attention to the luxurious apartments Lux Sunrior, as 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, rides, a trampoline will be put in Budva, a children's submarine will operate for walking along the sea and exploring its inhabitants. Also, at some cafes, there are igonitsy (igralends), check their address at the place of residence. There are children's clubs, kindergartens with hourly pay, 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, but it is safe, pleasant climate, clean sea, good ecology and understandable language. A child can find friends on a beach or sandpit vacation in a couple of minutes.

What money is in Montenegro

In Montenegro, exactly one money goes - the euro! But the country not part of the European Union, yes, it happens, for example, even on the territory of the Muslim part of Kosovo. There is no own currency in Montenegro, and before the euro there was the German mark (it was abandoned 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 - from 1906 to 1916, it was the perper and the coins of the pair. 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 ... There is a Museum of Money in Cetinje, be sure to go!


Dollars in Montenegro are not accepted anywhere, it is better not to bring them. Or you will have to look for banks for exchange, but they work until 16:00, and there are no ordinary exchange offices in the resorts of Montenegro! Cash rubles and hryvnias will not be useful to you here either.

Take only euros in cash, and bills with a smaller denomination are more valuable. 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. DO NOT accept card payments in Montenegrin taxis, in markets, in remote mountainous and northern regions in shops and restaurants. In Montenegro, you can cash out euros with a ruble card at any ATM! By the way, there is a network of NLB ATMs with a menu in Russian.

How much does a trip to Montenegro cost

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

You can save money in the off-season, when it is already warm, there is even a heated 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, you don't need to ask me questions - And where can we live, choose a hotel. I have 2 jobs, a yacht and this guide site - I physically have no time to deal with your resettlement! There are great services for a long time - Arnbnb, here you will get a 30 € discount on your first booking. And also look at housing for any wallet on.

Do I need insurance to travel to Montenegro

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

Which airlines fly to Montenegro

There are 2 airports in the country - Podgorica(further from the sea) and Tivat... It is better to choose the second one, it is closer to the resorts, for example, it takes half an hour to go 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 a lazy, unhurried people, they live in the "polako" style - slowly, enjoying every moment and not rushing anywhere. Tourists who come from megalopolises are amazed at such a life, criticize or envy! On magnets and souvenir circles, you will see the "10 commandments of a Montenegrin":


They do not like to work a lot, it is better to snatch a big jackpot once a month, six months, than to work every day. Foreign labor force (Serbs, Bosnians, Macedonians) is allowed to work in the largest areas of employment - tourism and construction, believing that this is a black and low-paid job ... Many live from season to season, and in winter they suffer from boredom, lack of money and Russian tourists

Comic announcement "Montenegrin working time":
7:00 - start of working hours
7:30 - coming to work
7:45 am - rest with morning coffee
8:15 - reading newspapers, news
9:00 - hike to a cafe for breakfast
11:00 - return to work
11:15 - coffee break
11:30 - politics: swearing with a colleague
13:00 - a 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, charming 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, accept endlessly his relatives, lend money to everyone, serve them coffee from morning till night, heed the advice of his wise mother, get used to smoking in the apartment, carry bags of groceries herself, work like crazy and help with his business in every possible way. 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 first flew to Montenegro, be vigilant on the embankments and beaches, gigolos and summer renters catch their victims there every day. In no case admit that you have a business, your own apartment and a 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 on the shoulders of women, who represent the true model of tolerance. In the home, women send almost all of the work; only in agriculture, horticulture and beekeeping do men help them. The Montenegrin despises crafts, although he has a great ability for them; is also not engaged in trade, but provides all this to the Turks who settled in Montenegro.

But I would like to say a couple of good words about the Montenegrins. The further away from tourist places you meet them, the more sincerely they will express love and hospitality to you... There is only one reason - you are a Russian (ex-USSR), and for this you will receive respect, travel assistance, 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, a common Orthodox faith have done their job.

Weather in Montenegro and water temperature

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


I cannot call the Adriatic Sea warm, but rather invigorating. But in the heat + 35 + 40 it is impossible not to swim! Monthly water temperatures in Montenegro:
- 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 - the north winds bring a cold current overnight. And the sea for the next three will be +19, even in August such a phenomenon may occur. You need to 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 advise you to go in the off-season with excursions to the Prolektie and Durmitor mountains, not to climb mountain passes, especially on cloudy and snowy days.

In contact with

Tour operator in the Baltics, Caucasus and Central Asia

Information for tourists traveling to Montenegro

We bring to your attention information that may be useful when traveling to Montenegro.

TIME

Local time differs from Moscow time - minus 2 hours.

VISA, CUSTOMS AND PASSPORT CONTROL, CUSTOMS INFORMATION

Montenegro is a state with a travel-friendly visa system, especially for Russian citizens. For citizens Russian Federation a visa is not required, but entry is possible only with a foreign passport. The expiration date of the passport must be no earlier than the end of the trip, and the invitation (business invitation or travel voucher) - tourists are allowed to stay in the country without a visa for up to 30 days, businessmen - up to 90 days.
To transit through Serbia, you need to obtain a Serbian visa at the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro in Moscow.

All personal items are tax free. An amount over 2000 Euro in cash (per person) must be declared when crossing the border. There are restrictions on the export of alcoholic beverages - wine 2 l., Spirits 1 l. Export is prohibited without special permission objects and things of historical and artistic value.

Russian citizens who entered the territory of Serbia and Montenegro as tourists are registered in hotels, arriving on private business - in the internal affairs bodies at the place of stay. There are no restrictions on movement around the country for Russian citizens.

Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to stay in Montenegro for up to 30 days:

Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, USA, Canada

Citizens of other countries need a visa to Montenegro.
The visa is made within two weeks

Visa cost 50 euros

Documents required for obtaining a visa:

A copy of the passport (1st page, i.e. information about the citizen and a copy

Schengen visas and visas issued by the Consulate of Montenegro in the Russian Federation if such

available in the passport),

A completed application form,

Copy of hotel confirmation or travel voucher,

SAFETY CONDITIONS

We ask you to strictly comply with the legislation of the Russian Federation, Montenegro and transit countries, all the rules and conditions of personal safety, fire safety, hygiene and sanitary and epidemiological rules such as: all the rules for staying at airports; all the rules of flight (moving) and baggage, specified in your ticket; all rules of travel by road transport, ground and underground transport, suburban and international trains and strictly follow the instructions and instructions of the staff; all rules and conditions for the safety of being in public places. In hotels, restaurants, cafes, clubs, sports centers, swimming pools, museums, theaters, at exhibitions, when visiting cultural and architectural monuments, and strictly follow the instructions and instructions of the staff. Do not leave your belongings and valuables unattended, if possible. Use safes in rooms, hotels. Do not carry large sums of money with you, hold your photo and video equipment tightly in your hands.

CURRENCY, MONEY EXCHANGE

The official currency of Montenegro is the euro (1 euro = 100 cents), metal money 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 and 2 euros.

You can exchange currency at banks or at the porter in hotels. As a rule, the first option is more profitable. The central offices and branches of banks usually work from 8 to 19 (20) hours, a break from 13 to 16 (17) hours, on Saturday from 8 to 13 hours. The rest of the branches are open only on weekdays from 8 to 13 (15) hours. Basic payment accepted credit cards VISA, Master Card, Diners Club.

FOOD TIPS

A lot can be said about the cuisine of Montenegro. On the one hand, it is not pretentious, on the other hand, they cook so deliciously here and they do not spare food so much that you can hardly beat the portion. And half a portion is a lot. They love pork, beef, and lamb; there are many fish dishes on the menu of any restaurant, although fish here is expensive for a country with access to the sea. Spices are not spared. Vegetable and fruit salads are held in high esteem. Montenegrin culinary has been influenced by Italian cuisine, adapting to local traditions and customs. Interestingly dried meat (prosciutto), which gives the original taste of the local pizza. We recommend trying national dishes: hanger (chop stuffed with spices), chevapchichi (minced meat sausages fried on a rostila), kaymak - salted sheep's curd. And of course the local wine - Vranac! Drink it with taste, drink it to your health! Drink a lot! Other than enjoyment, no consequences!

Tipping is usually given in restaurants, as a rule, is 5-10% of the bill (rachun).

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS

The telephone code of Montenegro is 382. To call from the public telephone network from Russia, you need to dial 8-10-382-city code-subscriber's number.

City codes (when dialing a number from Montenegro, a zero is added before the code): Podgorica, Danilovgrad, Kolasin - 81, Kotor, Tivat - 82, Niksic, Pluzine, Shavnik - 83, Bijelo Pole, Mojkovac - 84, Bar, Ulcinj - 85, Cetinje , Budva - 86, Berane, Andrievitsa, Rozaye, Plav - 87, Herceg Novi - 88, Pljevlja, Zabljak - 89, T-Mobile GSM network - 67, MTel GSM network - 68, ProMonte GSM network - 69

To call from Montenegro abroad from city and cellular phones, you need to dial 00-country code-city code-subscriber number. It is convenient for tourists to use automatic card telephones; Monte Cards can be purchased at post offices and kiosks. For GSM cell phone users, it will be beneficial to buy a pre-paid SIM card from ProMonte, MTel or T-Mobile. The price of the starter package is up to 10 euros, of which 4-5 euros are on the account. The account is replenished with express payment cards, which are sold everywhere. To do this, erase the protective layer of the card's secret code and dial the following combination from the phone keypad: in the T-Mobile network - * 123 * secret code # call button; in ProMonte network - * 148 * secret code # call button; on MTel network - * 101 * secret code # call button

USEFUL PHONES

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Podgorica: ul. Vaka Djurovića, 135, tel. (381-81) 272-460; 272-450

Radio service taxi: 970

Reference information: 988

Police: 92

Ambulance: 94

Fire brigade: 93

Roadside Assistance: 987

Exact local time: 95

Telegram by phone: 96

Information Office international airport(airfield) "Tivat": (8-10-381-82) 670-960
Information Office of Podgorica International Airport: (8-10-381-81) 243-007

GENERAL INFORMATION

Power supply voltage - 220V.

The language is Serbian, easy to understand for a Russian tourist. Many Montenegrins know Russian and English.

The contrasts of the landscape are closely related to the climate and weather in Montenegro. While on the coast of Montenegro we have a Mediterranean climate, in the interior regions of the country, just a few kilometers away, it is already continental.

Average air temperature in summer: 27 ° С
Average air temperature in January: 12 ° С
The number of hours of sunshine per year: in Igalo - 2386, in Ulcinj - 2700
Average amount sunny days in a year: 240
Maximum sea temperature: 27.1 °
Average sea temperature in summer: 24.7 °
Swimming season duration: 180 days (May to October)
Wind: Storm ( North wind, very rare and occurs only in winter, speed - 12-15 m / s), South - blows from the sea, brings rain. During summer months the Mistral is blowing - a very pleasant wind, good for windsurfing.
Clarity of water: 38-56 meters deep
Salinity of water: 28% in Boka Kotorska Bay and 38% in Ulcinj

Almost all beaches are municipal, mostly all are equipped with paid umbrellas and sun loungers (the cost ranges from 2 to 10 Euro per day). In some hotels, beach equipment rental is included in the room rate.

Average air and water temperatures in Montenegro, ºC:

• One of the characteristic features of the national character of Montenegrins is "slowness". Do not be offended if the hotel staff or the waiter does not run to fulfill your wish at that hour - according to the beliefs of the inhabitants of Montenegro, vanity is extremely harmful to health.

• Montenegro is an Orthodox country with big amount active churches and monasteries included in excursion programs... When visiting places of worship, one should not wear excessively revealing or transparent clothing, which is especially true for women.
• Although the people of Montenegro are extremely tolerant, it is considered bad form for them to raise topics related to the collapse of the former Yugoslavia and the subsequent conflicts.
• Smoking always and everywhere is a kind of "feature" of the national Montenegrin character. Locals take this bad habit so naturally that they smoke in public places without hesitation (although a law was passed in 2004 prohibiting it) and even in the presence of children. On the contrary, it is considered bad form to take offense at smokers and is highly discouraged. It is easier for non-smokers to step aside in such cases.
• Do not be surprised if an unordered glass of wine or liqueur appears on your table at lunch in a local tavern. This is a traditional manifestation of the famous Montenegrin hospitality - a drink at the expense of the institution or "on a rachun heap".
• Almost everything is allowed to take pictures in Montenegro, except for strategically important objects, which have a special sign - a crossed-out camera.
• The main advice for those who travel to Montenegro with children is to choose the right hotel or cottage. It should be located close to the beach, as in mountainous Montenegro even short distances can be a problem for the baby. It is desirable for a cottage to have its own kitchen where you can cook. It will not hurt the proximity to the local market, where you can always buy the freshest meat, dairy products, vegetables and fruits to your table.
• Those who rented a car in Montenegro should remember that in small towns this Balkan country there are practically no free parking lots. Paid parking in Montenegro they are divided into equipped (automatic barrier) and not equipped. The second type of parking is paid using a pre-purchased (0.7 € at a newsstand) and filled (put exact time and date of parking) 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)