Sveti Stefan
A fortified islet joined to the mainland by a narrow causeway, with stone houses and red roofs. The island is a private resort, so most visitors admire it from the shore viewpoints and nearby beach.
Budva
Nightlife, many beaches and a walled old town define the busiest resort town, close to the island of Sveti Stefan.
Attractive locations
Sveti Nikola Island
Wooded island just off the town's coast, reached by short boat rides. It has pebble beaches, walking paths, a small chapel and clear water for swimming, and is often called Hawaii by locals.
Jaz Beach
Long beach of pebbles and coarse sand south-west of the town, backed by hills. It is a relaxed place to swim, and large concerts and festivals are held on the grounds nearby in summer.
National Museum of Montenegro
Group of museums in Cetinje, the former royal capital, covering the country's history, art and ethnography. Collections include royal items, icons, paintings and a house once used by the ruler Njegoš.
Cetinje Monastery
Historic Orthodox monastery in Cetinje, long the spiritual centre of Montenegro. Pilgrims come to venerate its relics. Visitors dress modestly, and the nearby old town streets are pleasant to walk.
Reževići Monastery
Serbian Orthodox monastery on a hillside above the coast near Sveti Stefan, surrounded by olive trees and terraces. A calm place for a short visit, with views of the sea. Dress modestly.
Airports
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase TGD
It is about 34 km in a straight line from Budva.
Tivat Airport TIV
It is about 17 km in a straight line from Budva.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Montenegro page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan4.1 °C156 mm
- Feb4.9 °C152 mm
- Mar7.7 °C138 mm
- Apr11.5 °C103 mm
- May15.9 °C89 mm
- Jun20.2 °C67 mm
- Jul23.6 °C42 mm
- Aug24.1 °C43 mm
- Sep19.0 °C116 mm
- Oct14.5 °C138 mm
- Nov10.2 °C187 mm
- Dec5.6 °C178 mm
Driest months: Jun, Jul, Aug. Wettest months: Jan, Nov, Dec.
Costs
Prices here are about 42% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
112. Police 122. Fire 123. Ambulance 124.
local government
National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro
Helps with: Montenegro's national tourism organisation. Contact its Podgorica office for visitor information. Its page also lists a separate call centre number.
Who qualifies: Anyone travelling in Montenegro or planning a trip there.
Phone: +382 (0)77 100 001
Address: Slobode 2, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
ngo
Red Cross of Montenegro
Helps with: Montenegro's national Red Cross society. It covers disaster response, first aid and lifeguard training, blood donation, and a tracing service for missing persons.
Who qualifies: People in Montenegro who need its first aid, disaster or tracing services.
Phone: +382 20 241 819
Email: [email protected]
Address: Jovana Tomasevica 6, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Montenegro
Helps with: The UN migration agency, present in Montenegro since 2001. It works on counter-trafficking, anti-smuggling, labour migration and assisted return.
Who qualifies: Migrants, returnees and people at risk of trafficking. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Address: BC Hilton, Ulica Slobode 2, V floor, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
local government
Emergency number 112
Helps with: Montenegro's emergency number. UK government travel advice gives this one number and does not split it by service.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors.
Phone: 112