Montenegro

About the destination: Budva is a town in Montenegro located on the Adriatic Sea and serves as the hub of Budva Municipality. The coastal region surrounding Budva, known as the Budva Riviera, is the heart of Montenegrin tourism, renowned for its well-preserved medieval city enclosed by walls, sandy beaches, and a vibrant nightlife. With a history spanning 2,500 years, Budva is among the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Stari Grad (Old Town). The old town of Budva is situated on a small island that was connected to the mainland by a sandbar, which over time transformed into a peninsula. • Budva Citadel. • Dancing Girl Statue. This statue depicts a topless girl in a dancer's pose. While some believe it represents a young girl who drowned in the area, others argue it's simply a regular statue. • Museum of the Town of Budva / Archaeology Museum. • Mogren Beach.

About the destination: Kotor is a coastal city in Montenegro, nestled in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. It sits on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented areas of the Adriatic Sea. Along with the nearly vertical limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen, Kotor and its surrounding region create a stunning and picturesque Mediterranean landscape. Kotor is included in the World Heritage Site known as the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Old Town. The Old Town is the most renowned part of Kotor, where the city's history, culture, and traditions are preserved. This is complemented by a multitude of narrow streets, squares, and markets. The main and largest square is Trg od oruzja (Square of Arms). Today, Kotor's old town is considered the best preserved medieval urban area in the Mediterranean. • Maritime Museum. The Maritime Museum holds the memories of the city's long history of sailing, the achievements of Kotor's famous seamen, artists, shipbuilders, craftsmen, statesmen, and diplomats, who served as intermediaries between the west and east. The museum is located in the baroque palace Grgurin. • The Island Gospa od Skrpjela. The Island Gospa od Skrpjela is one of two beautiful islands in Kotor Bay, located across from Perast in the bay. It is also known as "the island of the dead captains". The Island Gospa od Skrpjela is a man-made island, created by seamen from Perast and Kotor, who brought in large boulders on their large sailboats.