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Coastal region
This region is of main interest to tourists. Montenegrin
coast is 295 km long, with 72 km of beaches, and with many
well-preserved ancient old towns. The main attractions are:
Old town of Kotor, listed with UNESCO world heritage sites.
Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor), some say most beautiful bay
in Europe, with ancient small town of Perast and its islets.
Old town of Budva, very well preserved old town.
Sveti Stefan, a small hamlet on an island turned into a luxury
hotel. Most picturesque resort on the coast.
Besides these, every other coastal town, sepecially south
of Budva, is very popular among tourists, primarily because
of sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife.
Central region
Although it is most densely populated area of Montenegro,
it has fewer tourist attractions. Notable are:
Ostrog monastery, a famous pilgrimage site,
Archeological remains from Roman times outside Podgorica.
Skadar lake, a popular wildlife reserve.
Cetinje, historical capital of Montenegro.
Northern region
Peaks of DurmitorNorthern region is centre of Montenegrin
mountain tourism. It has ski resorts, and is popular for its
untouched nature. Destinations in the north are:
Town of abljak on mountain Durmitor, the most popular
mountain tourism destination in Montenegro.
Town of Kolain, also popular destination, near national
park Biogradska Gora, mountain Bjelasica and ski-resort Bjelasica
Tara River Gorge, second-deepest canyon in the world. Tara
river is a popular rafting destination.
Biogradska Gora, with Biogradsko Lake, a national park and
untouched rainforest.
The entire area of Durmitor mountain and Tara river canyon
is protected as a national park, and listed with UNESCO world
heritage sites.
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