Montenegro Things to do

Walking and hiking
Montenegro has walks for visitors of all abilities, and despite seeming to leave civilization behind, there are many miles of marked and cleared paths. The Durmitor Massif has numerous peaks over 2,200m that can be explored without specialist climbing equipment.
 
National Parks
This small country has four stunning national parks. Biogradska Gora, one of only three surviving virgin forests in Europe and is home to fifty-metre tall firs, five glacial lakes, over 2,000 plant species and numerous birds and other wildlife. The mountainous Lovcen National Park is a symbol of national identity. Home to the mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos, poet, philosopher, statesman, and many traditional villages and katuns, or shepherds’ huts. Skadar is one of Europe’s largest lakes and most important bird preserves, with some species rarely seen anywhere else. Durmitor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with breathtaking canyons, lakes, caves and clean mountain springs. A paradise for hikers, mountaineers, mountain bikers and anyone who loves nature at its purest.

Kayaking and white-water rafting
Rafting on the Tara river is a must for thrill-seekers and nature-lovers. The Tara canyon is the second deepest in the world and the beautiful green river is unspoiled and actually drinkable throughout its course. Rafting can be booked for anything from two or three hours to three days. 

Watersports
170-mile coastline, warm seas, and equipment hire at just about any resort. Prevailing winds create excellent conditions for windsurfing all along the coast and on Skadar Lake. Montenegro has many approved scuba diving clubs. Divers can see and photograph all kinds of fish and a number of archeological finds.

Skiing
There is cross-country skiing and slopes to suit all abilities (including professionals). The season lasts from early December until late April. Most popular resorts are Kolasin, in Bjelasica, and Zabljak, in the Durmitor National Park. Both cater for snowboarders and are illuminated for night skiing.

Festivals
Montenegrins love festivals and every month sees a celebration. There are religious festivals, food festivals, film festivals and sports events. Flower celebrations are particularly popular: Kotor honours the Camellia each March, Herceg Novi celebrates the Mimosa in February and Zabljak holds its Days of Mountain Flowers in July.

Sightseeing
The 2,000 year-old town of Kotor is considered one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. Listed as a world natural and cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Visitors can explore the cobbled streets and enjoy its treasures without having to worry about traffic, as cars are banned.