Petrovac, Montenegro: Guide to the Quiet Beach Town
Updated · July 31, 2026Petrovac travel guide: 600 m of red sand, the Kastio fort, the chapel islet, buses from Budva in half an hour, and whether to base here or in Budva.
Cities
Montenegro’s cities are like different countries in miniature: the UNESCO bay town of Kotor, lively seaside Budva, yacht-marina Tivat, the year-round capital Podgorica, the old royal capital Cetinje, and mountain-gateway Žabljak. This section has city guides: what to see, where to eat honestly, how to get there, and where to stay.
Cities are a handy starting point for planning: routes branch out from them, attractions are nearby, and this is where you book accommodation, pick up a car, and sort out connectivity. That’s why in the city guides we link to related sections - food, routes, and rental - to put your whole trip in one place.
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Herceg Novi, Montenegro: Old Town, Forts & Riviera
Updated · July 12, 2026Herceg Novi travel guide: the sunny stepped Old Town, the Forte Mare, Kanli Kula and Spanjola forts, the Igalo spa and how to get there from the border.
Žabljak: Where to Stay in Montenegro's Mountain North
Updated · July 6, 2026Žabljak travel guide: the base town for Durmitor - where to stay (centre, Black Lake road or a cabin), the Savin Kuk ski area, prices and how to get there.
Bar, Montenegro: Port, Stari Bar & the Old Olive
Updated · August 1, 2026Bar travel guide: the ferry port from Italy, ruined Stari Bar, the 2,000-year-old olive tree, King Nikola's Palace and the scenic railway inland.
Cetinje, Montenegro: Old Royal Capital Guide
Updated · July 3, 2026Cetinje travel guide: the old royal capital - the monastery and its relics, Njegoš's Biljarda, the National Museum, the embassy-era streets and Lovćen.
Ulcinj, Montenegro: Long Beach, Old Town & Ada
Updated · July 3, 2026Ulcinj travel guide: Velika Plaža and its 12 km of sand, the walled Old Town and its pirate past, Ada Bojana, the salt-pan flamingos and how to get there.
Tivat, Montenegro: Porto Montenegro & Around
Updated · August 7, 2026Tivat travel guide: the Porto Montenegro marina, the naval museum, the Pine seafront, Gospa od Milosti island, Plavi Horizonti beach and how to get there.
Budva, Montenegro: Old Town, Beaches & Nightlife Guide
Updated · July 18, 2026Budva travel guide: the walled Old Town and citadel, Mogren, Jaz and Bečići beaches, Sveti Stefan, nightlife and how to get there in 2026.
Kotor, Montenegro: Old Town, Walls & Bay Guide
Updated · June 22, 2026Kotor travel guide: the UNESCO Old Town, the city walls and San Giovanni fortress, St Tryphon Cathedral, day trips to Perast and how to get there.
Podgorica, Capital of Montenegro: 2026 Travel Guide
Verified · July 27, 2026Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro - and Cetinje is the Old Royal Capital. What to see in a day, the TGD airport boom, day trips and where to stay.