Montenegro, a tiny piece of land that was once part of the Republic of Yugoslavia, joined Serbia after the country's break down and is now a sovereign State, has already started to be discovered by tourists al over Europe (probably due to the guest appearance in 007: Cassino Royale). The country is still less hyped than it's neighbour, Croatia, but it's attractions goes far beyond the usual Mediterranean fare.
Although Montenegro is also served with the beautiful beaches of the area, there is a huge amount of parks and ecological areas, as well as lakes and cities that look like they stayed frozen in time. It is said that up there, you can easily get to know radically different landscapes such as alpine mountains, canyons, lakes, beaches, forests, medieval palaces and old villages, all crammed on a space smaller than Wales. Maybe that's the reason why the country is now a popular destination among bike lovers. The cycling trips along the coast are ever more frequent.
There are many ways to get there, by land, air or sea. The best way to enjoy the landscape, however, is to catch a ferry in Italy. The ride costs about 60 euros from the Italian city of Bari to Montenegro. You must remember that, because the topography is so widely varied, it's impossible to predict the climatic changes. However, as a rule of the thumb, wintertime tends to be really cold. The main city in the country is Kotor. Staying there, you are able to visit the other attractions such as the Black Lake and Lake Skadar, Biogradska National Park, among others. The local currency is the euro and you must keep in mind that stores, restaurants and small hotels might nor accept credit cards.
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