One coastline, many possibilities
The Adriatic coast is of course ideal for water sports activities. All the classics (jet-skiing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, parasailing and other towed buoys) will be on the program, but not only.
Windsurfing and kitesurfing. Almost every town on the coast has at least one sailing and/or windsurfing club. Ada Bojana, near Ulcinj, is known for its particularly favorable weather conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Scuba diving. Scuba diving enthusiasts can find a dozen clubs in Ulcinj, Sveti Stefan and Bijela, among others. In addition to the richness of the marine flora and fauna, the Montenegrin coastline contains many shipwrecks. There is an Austrian ship near Ulcinj, another Austrian ship from World War I near Bar and a World War II destroyer ( Zenta) near Petrovac. The mouths of Kotor, with their numerous caves in the limestone cliffs, also offer a beautiful adventure terrain. The average depth is about 30 meters.
An excellent hiking spot
Montenegro is essentially mountainous and offers countless possibilities for hiking, from the easiest to the most difficult. The Durmitor mountain range is the most popular area for hikers and also the easiest to reach. From Žabljak, you can make one or two day hikes in beautiful landscapes without special equipment (at least in July and August). The whole area is well marked and you can find detailed maps in the stores and hotels in Žabljak.
The CT-1, a transversal path connecting the main mountain ranges of the country from east to west, can be a nice trek (less than a week). It is 120 km long and starts from Veruša near Albania, crosses the Komovi massif, Bjelasica, Biogradska Gora Park and ends in Žabljak in Durmitor Park.
Finally, the Orjen-Lovćen-Rumija crosses the coastal ranges, from Albania to the Croatian border, with a total length of 138 km. With its beautiful paths, almost always at altitude, this "route" does not present significant difficulties and, with a little training, is accessible to all.
A pure rafting destination
With its numerous rivers and nine canyons, Montenegro offers an ideal playground for rafting. This activity is already well established in the country. Almost all local travel agencies offer rafting trips in the Tara River canyon and some agencies have even made it their specialty. As the Tara River is relatively peaceful, these trips are accessible to all, even to beginners. The Piva canyon is also included in most of the brochures of the local agencies. Reputedly dangerous, the Morača is more rarely offered. The best time is April and May because of the snow melt, June/July for a moderate flow and August/September for a calmer flow. On the same spots, you can also practice canyoning.
Discovering nature on two wheels
Bicycle. The relief of the country, the state of the roads, their narrowness and the carelessness of some local drivers do not facilitate this kind of travel. Nevertheless, those who are not afraid of long hills can travel the country by bike.
Mountainbike. Of course, mountain biking in Montenegro requires some training and a good physical condition, because the terrain is quite sporty! But the game is worth the candle. In full development, this sport, more than just a ride here, is becoming more structured. More and more agencies offer mountain bike rentals and circuits have been marked out.
Climbing the mountains
Skiing. Skiing is booming in northern Montenegro. Even if it has nothing to do with the resorts of the Alps, skiing in Montenegro offers several advantages: very affordable prices, few people on the slopes and many opportunities for off-piste skiing. The main ski resorts in Montenegro are located in the Durmitor and Bjelasica massifs. The three most important resorts are Kolašin, 40 km from the capital, Žabljak in the north of the country and finally Vučje, 20 km from Nikšić: these three resorts are quite well developed, but still quite modest, with a few slopes for each. You can also ski in two secondary resorts that are Lokve, 15 km from Berane, or Turjak, a few kilometers from Rožaje. Although the number of slopes is relatively limited, there is almost never a lack of snow. The more experienced can go cross-country skiing in winter and sometimes until spring in Durmitor, Bjelasica or in the Komovi massif. Snowboarding is also possible in Durmitor.
Mountaineering. Although small in size, the mountains of Montenegro have a variety of terrain and can be climbed. The mountaineers will find many corridors, cirques, needles as well as peaks with sometimes unusual shapes. The Durmitor massif, with its 48 peaks above 2000 m, is the center of Montenegrin mountaineering. It is here that the highest peak of the country, Mount Bobotov Kuk (2,522 m), rises. The massifs of Prokletije and Komovi, close to Albania, can also be the object of interesting ascents.
Paragliding. A few specialized clubs and travel agencies offer this activity, and from March to the end of October, paragliding enthusiasts can enjoy beautiful tandem flights. The most famous take-off site is Brajići, located at 760 m above sea level (with landing on the beach of Bečići). Another interesting site is Vrmac (550 m), between Kotor and Tivat. Also worth mentioning is Dizdarica (850 m), above Herceg Novi (landings on the beaches of Igalo or Zelenika), Vrsuta (1,187 m), above Sutomore, Buljarica (670 m) and, icing on the cake, the mountain of Lovćen (1,660 m) with landing in Kotor. Unique view guaranteed!
