Pros and cons of Montenegro

03.07.2024

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This article will first discuss the pros and cons of Montenegro for tourists. If you plan to live here, many points will also be useful. But we all know that living in a country and traveling are different experiences. The little things that might amuse you as a tourist can start to annoy you after six months of living there, and vice versa.

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Disadvantages of Montenegro for tourists
Advantages of Montenegro
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Disadvantages of Montenegro for tourists

Let’s start with the cons since everyone is curious about them. I’ll outline the main points and provide comments where necessary. Many things will be self-explanatory.

Montenegrins are heavy smokers. Both men and women smoke a lot. They can smoke in train cars, restaurants, etc.
- Although smoking was banned in public places in 2020, ashtrays are still everywhere, and people continue to smoke. Finding a café with a non-smoking area is quite challenging.
There are certain difficulties for those vacationing with small children, especially when it comes to moving around with strollers. Many resort towns are on hills, the sidewalks are narrow and cluttered with cars, there are often cobblestones and steps, and everything is on a steep slope. For relatively flat cities with wide streets, I recommend Budva and Bar.
- All about holidays with kids in Montenegro
Montenegro doesn’t have wide, long beaches. There is one 13 km long beach, Velika Plaža near Ulcinj on the border with Albania, in the very south of Montenegro. All other beaches are much smaller, often 50-100 meters long, often just pebbles or concrete slabs. The biggest problem with beaches is in the towns of the Bay of Kotor.
- About the resorts of Montenegro and where is the best vacation
In high season, the place is overcrowded. The coastline is just over 200 km, but about 3 million tourists visit annually. On the beaches, people are literally sunbathing in layers. Traffic jams, crowded beaches, and lots of trash are all part of the high-season experience. It gets much easier from September onwards.

pros and cons of montenegro beaches — Most beaches, especially urban ones, particularly in the Bay of Kotor, look like this. The photo was taken at the end of October. In July, there’s no free space.

That’s pretty much all the major disadvantages of Montenegro for tourists. It’s not as bad as it seems, so let’s move on to the advantages.

Advantages of Montenegro

And there are many more advantages that outweigh all the cons.

No visa required for more than half of the world’s countries.
The currency is the Euro, which is very convenient. You arrive at the airport and don’t need to exchange anything.
- Interestingly, Montenegro is not part of the EU or the Eurozone; they use this currency “illegally.” For details, read the article on – the currency of Montenegro.
Amazing Mediterranean climate with mild winters. In the winter months, the coastal temperature is about 15 degrees Celsius.
300+ sunny days a year.
Short flights from anywhere in Europe. No need for a 24-hour flight like to the Caribbean or Bali.
Much cheaper than neighboring Croatia, with a warmer climate, and similar landscapes, sea, and nature.
- Where is it better to spend your holidays: in Montenegro or Croatia?

Very hospitable people. They are extremely friendly and treat tourists like friends. They especially love children.
Delicious cuisine with large portions – a meat lover’s paradise. But vegetarians won’t starve either.
- Everything about the national cuisine of Montenegro and what you need to try.
The country offers all kinds of vacation experiences: stunning clear sea, magnificent mountains, and well-preserved medieval architecture. Love nature, mountains, and the sea? You’ll find it here. Enjoy walking through old narrow streets? There’s plenty of that too.
It’s safe here. Yes, there are small thieves, but that’s the case in any tourist spot in the world.
- All about safety in Montenegro.
The country is very small. Active travelers can explore it all in two weeks of vacation.