Within just a few years, the still young nation, smaller than Schleswig-Holstein, has virtually exploded. New marinas, gigantic projects, have been built. New flight connections enable easy entry and the shortest routes to the country's most beautiful spots. For sailors, a former blank spot on the nautical map has become a worthwhile holiday destination. Especially as Montenegro has a coastline that is unrivalled anywhere else on the shores of the Mediterranean.
The outer coast to the Adriatic Sea, which is only around 50 nautical miles long, is atypical for the eastern side of the estuary. Unlike in Croatia to the north, there are no islands offshore that would offer protection. There are also few bays for safe overnight mooring. On the contrary, the open Adriatic Sea sends a lot of swell onto the imposing, rugged rocky coast when the wind blows onshore. The Dinaric Mountains rise up to 1500 metres out of the sea here.
Nevertheless, it is worth exploring this stretch of coast, as a few spots have the potential to create lasting memories. The special thing about Montenegro, however, is the deep inlet in the north: The Bay of Kotor, named after the historic town at its deepest point, is more of an inland area, similar to a Norwegian fjord. The surrounding steep mountain slopes with their dark pine forests, which are shaded depending on the position of the sun, gave the country its name: Monte negro - black mountains.
The full report with lots of tips on where to go can now be read in YACHT, issue 24/2019, available from DK-Shop. Or you can download the report directly via the link below.
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Lars Bolle
Chief Editor Digital
