Montenegro is a Balkan country blessed with spectacularly lush green mountains, rugged coastline, exotic beaches and past worth exploring. In short, it is particularly favourite among the history lovers, adventurers, botanists etc. Moreover, those in search of sun, Adriatic beaches, a portion of quality food and good accommodation can have a treat here.
Explore the Lipa Cave:
If you are speleologist or just a curious explorer then this site is going to be your favourite. It was inaugurated recently in July last year and already became one of the most popular in the country. It encompasses the largest cave system in Montenegro. It begins from the beautiful village of Lipa, which lies in the proximity of Cetinje and ends in the mountains right above the Adriatic Sea. You can opt from a number of options to explore these caves and the galleries. There is a short family tour costing 7€ which is of secondary nature and ends up quickly or if you are interested in a full fledged search then get a 1.5-hour long adventure tour which covers about a kilometre of the caves. It can be visited all year round and you will love to explore its dark alleys and galleries with an experienced guide without any artificial lights and trails. So get a feel of a real cave explorer!
Have a culture tour at Podgorica:
Podgorica is popular among art and culture lovers. The city being the capital and the largest serve as a commercial and cultural hub of Montenegro. You will love the aura and splendour of this place. This city is not like Europe’s other happening capitals but it has some surprise elements in it. There are lavish green spaces, bars, pubs, beautiful galleries and 19th century buildings. The centre of the city is the famous Trg Republika the main square where you can shop or head to the famous Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. This cathedral is not too old but is a famous landmark of this unpretentious city. You cannot help being impressed by its sheer size, magnificence, architectural excellence and décor. Moreover, climb the stairs to the balconies and enjoy fantastic views.
Relish the sight of Niagara Falls from the Cijevna River:
Niagara Falls is always a fantasy of every traveller. Montenegro has its own Niagara Falls just 10 mins away from the capital. You can drive to the falls and admire the cascades falling into the river at different places. In summers, you can also cool off the heat in the cool water of this impressive river and enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant on the bank of the river.
Enjoy a boat ride on the Skadar Lake:
Skadar Lake becomes very beautiful during the spring as the orchids are in their full blossom. Moreover, if you are a birdwatcher then a boat ride on this lake will be an entertaining activity for you. You can easily spot flocks of Dalmatian pelicans during the boat ride and discover the medieval monasteries on your way. There are 15 such monasteries in this national park and all have a distinct value for culture and history enthusiasts.
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