Montenegro in July - can you avoid crowds? - YES!!

[Minitoots]

Last I we asked for suggestions for holidays off the beaten track in Europe and got some very interesting replies including several for Montenegro, so that's where we are looking at going this year IF we can manage to avoid crowded developed areas but still get somewhere on the coast with character, nice views, etc etc.

If anyone has been and can give ideas of the best areas to go and where to avoid and any other tips that would be great, thanks!

[Yak]

Hi minitoots, do you want to borrow our guide book for some ideas? I think if you avoid Kotor, Sveti Stefan & the area to the south of it (sorry I can't remember what it's called!) you should be able to avoid the worst.

[libbyer]

Hi minitoots, this is where my family are from .... Great for kids but.... It depends How old your kids are and how off the beaten track you're prepared to go.Kotor is beautiful but indeed will be crowded in July. Sveti stefan again is lovely but has been taken over by the aman group and isn't accessible to non guests ( unless you pay a premium to go onto the beach)! I think the area being referred to by the post above me is "Budva" which has a gorgeous old town but again gets crowded in July. The new built up part of Budva ain't great.The national park and skadar lake area are cool but you miss out on the beaches. Have you thought about Croatia? There's a great little island called "Bol" that is slightly off the beaten track but easy to get to (ferry from split) Great if you have kids.

[Minitoots]

Thanks, Yak and libbyer. Very helpful info. I'll also check out Bol. I've just heard they are having a heatwave with temperatures over 40!

[Minitoots]

We went in 2012 and second everything Yak and Libbyer said - Montenegro is a fantastic destination - no crowds (if you avoid certain coastal resorts), much cheaper than neighbouring Croatia, fabulous scenery, several world heritage sites, 2nd deepest canyon after the Grand canyon, the biggest lake in Europe complete with waterlillies and deserted islands and crystal clear waters, great local wines and beer, fab weather, etc etc. We stayed near Perast on the bay of Kotor. - send a PM if you want any more info on where to stay etc. Highly recommended!!

[intexasatthe moment]

Just googled ,it looks gorgeous .

Go on ,more details ....

How did you travel ?