DISTANCE FROM APARTMENT TO THE BEACH
ŽUKOTRLICA BEACH 300m
MALA BEACH 400 m
RED BEACH 1 km
RATAC BEACH 1,5 km
SUTOMORE BEACH 3 km
BOAT TO QUEEN BEACH 350 m
CITY OF BAR

City of Bar, or “the city of olives”, the naval gate of Montenegro, ancient hearth of coexistence, regardless of religion or ethnicity, Bar represents a union of modernity, tradition and beauty. It is significant as a dynamic economic centre and as a city that cherishes rich culture and tradition. Some of the most significant civic achievements in Montenegro have originated in Bar. Here are preserved the remains of the oldest written monuments. Here have emerged the most important literary and historical medieval work of Montenegro. Visit the Old City on an elevated ground some four kilometres from the coast. In this open air museum or architecture, one civilisation after another has left its traces since the 7th century. In addition, in Bar there is one of the oldest olive trees in the world, Old olive in Mirovica, over 2000 years old. 

The rich cultural and historical traditions united in the Bar area, with unique gifts of nature, favorable climate and unique geographical location. Pleasant Mediterranean climate attracts many tourists every year. With an average of 270 sunny days per year, Bar is one of the sunniest cities in the Mediterranean. 44 km of coastline, over 9 km are beaches. In the north there is Skadar Lake with 67km of coastline. In between the lake and the sea lies a mountain massif. These are the attributes that make Bar an ideal destination for tourists who want to enjoy beautiful beaches and intact nature, but also for those who want to visit numerous cultural and religious monuments or to spend an active vacation involving numerous sport activities.

Important telephone numbers:

Police – 122     Fire department – 123     Ambulance service – 124     Help on the road – 19807     International number for emergency calls – 112     MIA – 19819     Weather forecast: 044800200     Airport Podgorica (TGD):  +382 (0)20 444 240,  444 242     Airport Tivat (TIV):   +382(0)32 670 975     Railway station Bar: +382 (0)30 301 615     Bus station Bar: +382(0)30 346 141      Transport Bar: +382(0)30 311 300     Mobile telephony providers:  Telenor – 1188     T Mobile – 1500     M:tel – 1600  

Photo: Summer Castle of King Nikola – the oldest and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city center of Bar on the coast.

EXCURSIONS
ADA BOJANA

Away from noisy streets and the flurry of the city, surrounded by pure beauty, adorned with Mediterranean plants, Ada is a place with which visitors usually fall in love at first sight. The island is a triangular area of 5.4 km2. In the 19 century the Island Ada Bojana was created artificially: on the place of the present island a ship “Merito” got stranded and years of depositing river sediment have sculpted this little paradise on earth. Ada is a famous tourist jewel of Montenegro, a nudist resort with a beautiful sandy beach and specific landscape, skilfully hidden from curious eyes, surrounded by a beautiful river Bojana on two sides and by the cleanest sea water ever on the third side. If you ever dream about having a holiday in the costumes of Adam and Eve, Ada Bojana is definitely the right choice.

MOUNTAIN RANGES OF MONTENEGRO 

Due to its indescribable beauty and untouched nature, since 1952 Durmitor was declared as national park. National park Durmitor spreads from mountain massive of Durmitor with canyons of Tara, Susica and Draga to the canyon valley Komarnica. Giant Durmitor abounds in imposing mountaintops and numerous glacier lakes surrounded by rich evergreen forests. Fast and clear rivers gifted Durmitor with magnificent canyons among which stands out the canyon of river Tara as one of the most beautiful in the world. Abundant flora and fauna of Durmitor attracts many nature lovers. Durmitor is included in the World Natural Heritage.

THE TARA RIVER CANYON 

The Tara River, known as the „Tear of Europe“, partly flows through the Durmitor National Park. It springs in a mountain massif in the north of the country and flows for 156 km. Meeting with Piva, it makes the river Drina, one of the longest and richest rivers in the Balkans. The 93-kilometer-long canyon is the second deepest in the world, just behind the Colorado canyon. The deepest point of the Tara canyon is 1,300 meters. The shores are steep, covered with forest that rises from the cold and depths of the canyon. Lush vegetation grows along the river bank and on the sides of the canyon. In the highest parts of the canyon, above 1,000 meters in height, there are forests of fir and spruce. Rafting and rafting down almost the entire course is something that will cause an adrenaline rush. In addition to boating, it is recommended that visitors experience rafting.

BIOGRADSKA GORA NATIONAL PARK

National Park is situated between rivers Tara and Lim in the middle of Bjelasica. Landscape of Biogradska Gora is intersected by green meadows and clear lakes reflecting centennial forests. What makes Biogradska Gora unique is Biogradska rainforest. At the heart of Biogradska rainforest there is Biogradsko Lake, the largest glacier lake in this National Park. Biogradska Gora abounds in cultural and historical heritage with sacred monuments of popular architecture and archaeological sites. Numerous authentic buildings of traditional architecture in the pastures and villages are spread over edges of mountain Bjelasica forest.

THREE MAJOR CHRISTIAN RELICTS ARE KEPT IN CETINJE

The Cetinje Monastery keeps the following relicts:the Right Hand of St. John the Baptist (the hand that baptized Jesus Christ) and particles of the Holy Cross (the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified); also, the icon of Our Lady of Philermos is kept in the Blue Chapel in the building of the Government House. Three great Christian relics have gone a long way to reach the historic town of Cetinje. From Jerusalem via Constantinople they came to the Knights of the Holy Crusades of St. John the Baptist who seized them in one of their battles. First they were kept in Rhodes, and then from the mid 16th century they were kept in Malta. This is why the Knights of the Order of St. John were later called the Order of Malta. During the Napoleonic Wars, general of the Order of Malta gave the relics to the Russian Czar Paul I Romanov in 1799 to take care of them. Relics were kept in the court of the Romanovs in St. Petersburg until the revolution in 1918 when Maria Fedorovna, mother of Emperor Nicholas II, brought them to Copenhagen. At the end of her life, she gave them to the Russian patriarch Antonio Hrapovicky who brought the relics through Berlin to Belgrade.

THREE MAJOR CHRISTIAN RELICTS ARE KEPT IN CETINJE

Then, he gave them to King Aleksandar Karađordjević as a sign of gratitude of the Russian people and the Russian church for receiving a large number of refugees from Russia. The relics were kept in the royal palace in Belgrade until 1941 which is when King Peter II together with Patriarch Gavrilo Dožić handed them to the Ostrog monastery to be taken care of. The relics were transferred from Ostrog in 1952 to the State Treasury. Then, the Right Hand of St. John the Baptist and particles of the Holy Cross were handed to the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral, Daniel Dajković and were transferred to the Cetinje Monastery and icon of the Holy Mother Philermos was transferred to the National Museum in Cetinje in 1978 where it is kept until the present date. These relics are among the most famous Christian relics. They are in golden frames, decorated with diamonds, rubies and sapphires.

OSTROG MONASTERY 

This monastery is located in the vicinity of Nikšić, built in the steep rock overlooking the Bjelopavlicka Plain. This monastery is the most famous pilgrimage site in Montenegro. It was founded by the Herzeg Archbishop Vasilije in the 17th century. He was buried here and canonised as a miracle-performing saint. His body rests in the cell of the cave church. The monastery was reconstructed in 1923-1926 following a fire which spared the small cave churches. These churches are the main attractions of this monument. The Church of the Entrance of the Holy Mother of God was painted with frescoes at the end of the 17th century. The Church of the Holy Cross is located in the upper monastery level and it was painted by the master Radul who adjusted the frescoes to the natural shape of the rocks. The church is surrounded by konaks and they both represent a structure which is in harmony with its natural ambience. The Orthodox monastery of Ostrog is one of the most visited monasteries in the Balkans. It is visited by believers from all over the world, individually or in groups. It is a confluence of all three confessions: Orthodox, Catholic and Muslim, as it is believed that the relics of St. Vasilije of Ostrog are miraculous. According to pilgrims’ testimonials, praying in front of these relics has helped them cure or lessen their life’s troubles.

LOVĆEN MAUSOLEUM 

Njegoš’s Mausoleum is situated on the very top of Jezerski Peak of the Lovcen Massif, 1675 m above sea level. Its foundations were built into six-metre deep mountain rock. A path from Cetinje, about 20 km long, leads to this magnificent monument. In order to reach the mausoleum one still needs to climb up 461 steps. The chapel is the most impressive part of the mausoleum. It is a roofed facility with six sides and one central niche, built with the finest Boka and Brac marble. At a height of 9 metres, the ceiling is covered with fascinating mosaic with over 200,000 gilded tiles. A grandiose sculpture of  Njegoš, the work of the famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović is dominant in front the central niche where there also is the sarcophagus bearing his remains. The sarcophagus is reminiscent of traditional Montenegrin graves, with the national coat of arms and the cross engraved in the stone, as the symbol of Njegoš’s state and spiritual roles.

NATIONAL PARK SKADAR LAKE 

With the area ranging from 370 to 530 square kilometers, depending on the water level, Skadar Lake is the biggest lake in the Balkans. Due to its geographic position and sub Mediterranean climate, it is one of the most important habitats of swamp birds in Europe, right after the river Danube delta. There are around 280 bird species on the lake, including the rare curly pelican, which became a trademark of the National Park. Throughout the history this region was a confluence of different civilization, which left a strong impact on its rich cultural and historical heritage. On the islands in the Skadar Lake, among birds and water-lilies many monasteries can be found. The oldest monastery- Starčevo, was founded in the XIV century by the humble ascetic, old man Makarije, after whom the island was named Starčeva gorica. On the shores of the lake there are two small towns–old urban settlements, with specific architecture – Virpazar and Rijeka Crnojevića. Both settlements are nowadays famous for its restaurants that offer traditional specialties. Southern hinterland of the lake (Crmnica) is famous for the best vine in Montenegro. Together with the lake carp, this will satisfy even the most demanding lovers of good food and drinks. The lake has numerous extraordinary beaches, particularly those in the village Murići, not less attractive than beaches on the coast…

 

PORTO MONTENEGRO

Porto Montenegro is the project of construction of a settlement around the marina and home port for yachts, with great perspective designed to meet sophisticated needs of all yachts, their owners, guests and crew, with additional infrastructure for the largest yachts. The main investor of the project is a Canadian businessman Peter Munk, founder of Barrick Gold Corporation. Other investors are: Lord Jacob Rothschild, Nathaniel Rothschild, Bernard Arnault, Sandor Demjan and Anthony Munk.

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