Montenegro

Fjord-like bays and walled seaside towns.

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This is a first draft of the Montenegro list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Beaches · Beaches

Budva and Sveti Stefan

A walled beach town and a famed island resort.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · UNESCO

Durmitor and Tara Canyon

Europe's deepest canyon, a rafting favorite.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Ostrog Monastery

A white monastery built into a cliff.

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If You're Nearby
Mountains · Hiking

Lovćen

A mausoleum on a peak, reached by 25 hairpins up from Kotor.

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If You're Nearby
Nature · Lakes

Lake Skadar

The Balkans' largest lake, with pelicans and island monasteries.

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On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.