Despite the Mediterranean's widespread fame as a vacation spot, visitors have traditionally stuck to the western side of the sea, where countries like Spain, France, and Italy are situated. While the big three get the most visitors in the summer, many travellers skip through the rest of the East because they believe it to be less prosperous or just not worth the time and effort.

Despite popular belief, neither the Amalfi Coast nor the Côte d'Azur in Italy is Europe's hottest prospective summer destination; rather, it is a little Mediterranean country that few people visit, but which may soon overtake your favourite beach escape as a result of its own tourist recovery. The Mediterranean's next hip travel destination is now here and is Montenegro.

Montenegro is a small European country with breathtaking scenery and an imposing shoreline; it is located between Albania and Croatia and has land boundaries with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

More than two-thirds of its relatively small (5,332 square miles) land is made up of mountains. It is home to some of Europe's best trekking, deep valleys, and interior basins, and is often considered to be the continent's most undervalued natural world attraction.

Durmitor National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and renowned tourist destination in Montenegro, where it has been affectionately dubbed the "Dolomites" after the famed mountains in Northern Italy. Located in the Dinaric Alps, the picturesque Jezerska Povr plateau is home to an impressive 18 glacial lakes. The little hamlet of Zabljak serves as a hub for tourists to Durmitor, drawing them there in the summer for climbing and other outdoor activities.

The Bay of Kotor, a twisting arm of the Adriatic Sea at the southern extremity of the old Dalmatian coast, is, nonetheless, the nation's most popular tourist destination.

Kotor's breathtaking scenery draws in visitors that seek relaxation, nature and culture. The Bay has been inhabited at least since antiquity, and it is littered with preserved historic settlements, all of which are so stunningly beautiful that it would be impossible to choose a favourite. Kotor, the most populous and bustling town in Dalmatia, is also a top candidate.

Kotor is a major cruise port and an important hub for tourism in the Bay; each year, millions of people throng into the city's walled Old Town to see its Romanesque churches, picturesque cobblestone alleyways, and magnificent hilltop castle overlooking the Mediterranean region.

The medieval architecture and culture of the Dalmatian towns of Risan, Tivat, and Perat are other popular tourist destinations in Kotor Bay. The medieval chapel of Our Lady of the Rocks and the surrounding museum make Perast an appealing day trip from Kotor Town.

Beyond Kotor, along the beautiful Adriatic road, travellers will discover a burgeoning resort scene, especially near the seaside town of Budva, where prestigious hotels from major chains like the Meliá are now under construction.

Montenegro's resort sector is set to become Europe's go-to summer escape, thanks to its abundance of facilities and relatively low prices (nightly rates at all-inclusive, five-star properties like the iconic Azul Beach Resort start at only USD$138). Another 31 high-end hotels with a reputation for style, wellness, and gourmet Mediterranean food may be found on Google.

In contrast to other Mediterranean cities, where rising prices have driven away budget tourists, Montenegro welcomes visitors of all economic levels. They may still enjoy the Montenegrin sunshine without breaking the bank by staying in reasonably priced yet well-appointed AirBnBs, guest houses, or youth hostels.

It's no wonder that record numbers of tourists have begun arriving in Southern Europe ahead of schedule, with summer quickly approaching and temperatures increasing rapidly.

Montenegro is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination because to its low pricing, pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, and rich cultural heritage, earning it the nickname "Croatia on a budget."

And with no travel restrictions applied, things for the country’s tourism can only get better. Montenegro, like the rest of Europe, welcomes visitors without visas or other restrictions on their stay and it’s appealing to travellers because of its cheap prices and diverse range of tourist attractions. This implies that non-citizens may enter without being screened for diseases or having their vaccination status checked.

On the other hand unfortunately, no non-stop flights connect the United States or Canada to the Mediterranean country, although there are several inexpensive options from major airports in Europe, such as many in Germany, Eastern Europe, and the United Kingdom.

Tivat, Montenegro's primary airport on the coast, and Podgorica are the primary destinations for seasonal services. However, the most convenient airport for reaching the Montenegrin shore is located in Tivat.

If you're seeking for a new place to go this summer season that offers a wide range of activities and sights, look no further than Montenegro. Montenegro, the little country bursting with stunning landscapes and friendly, outgoing people, is living proof that the saying "good things come in small packages" is absolutely true.

Source: traveloffpath.com