Montenegro Holidays 2026 / 2027

🏛️ Holidays in Montenegro 2026

Montenegro – the charming Balkan gem that's basically Croatia's cooler, less crowded next-door neighbour. It might be smaller than Wales, but it's crammed with jaw-dropping coastline, medieval towns that'll make you feel like you've stepped into a fairy-tale, and beaches that are proper lush. Once a small and quiet coastal town, Budva is one of the most happening towns on the Montenegrin coast but there are also other, more relaxing, spots available.

Montenegro Highlights:

🏖️ Epic beaches without the crowds – Bečići Beach won the Grand Prix prize as the most beautiful beach in Europe in 1935 and it's still absolutely stunning
🎉 Budva's banging nightlife – From Top Hill's open-air nightclub high above the coast to beachfront party spots, this is basically the Miami of Montenegro
🏰 Medieval magic everywhere – Budva's old town is like a smaller, condensed version of Dubrovnik with picture-perfect stone buildings and orange tiled roofs
🌊 Bay of Kotor UNESCO vibes – This spectacular natural environment combines dramatic mountains with authentic Venetian history
☀️ Brilliant value for money – You get five-star luxury and gorg views without the eye-watering price tags of other Mediterranean hotspots

🏙️ Top Resorts for your 2026 Holidays to Montenegro

Budva & Bečići – Budva is Montenegro's tourism capital and it's absolutely buzzing. Bečići is basically it's beachy suburb, a smaller resort next door spread along a gorgy 2km sand and shingle beach. Budva is a bustling, beautiful city which leads a double life – one in the old, and the other in the new. If you want liveliness, Budva is as lively as this country gets. If you want something quieter, and beachier, with the benefits of having a major city nearby, then Bečići is the one for you. Plus, if you stay in either you can walk between them along the gorgeous promenade!
Petrovac is your go-to for a more chilled-out jollie. It's a calmer resort, in contrast to the lively and developed nearby Budva, making it brilliant for families with little ones. The thick pine forests and olive groves, the clean sea, and the wonderful beaches make this place perfect for a family holiday. It's got that lovely laid-back Mediterranean vibe without losing any of the charm.
Montenegro Riviera covers the stunning Bay of Kotor area including Herceg Novi, Igalo, Dobrota and Kotor itself. Herceg Novi is known for its small pebble beaches and clear water, offering the best beaches in the Bay of Kotor. This area's all about dramatic fjord-like scenery, ancient fortresses, and that proper romantic atmosphere – ideal for couples who want something a bit special.

🏨 Top Hotels in Montenegro

For Families

Iberostar Waves Bellevue, Bečići – The top-rated hotel in Bečići! Located right on that award-winning beach with direct access, this All-Inclusive gem offers 4 swimming pools (including indoor), Star Camp kids club, tennis courts, and brilliant entertainment. Plus you're just 2km from medieval Budva.
Iberostar Selection Kumbor, Herceg Novi – A gorgeous 5-star resort with private beach, infinity pools, and modern luxury on the Bay of Kotor. There's a playground and kids club to keep the little ones busy whilst you relax on those stylish sun terraces with stunning Herceg Novi views.
Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi, Igalo – This All-Inclusive 4-star retreat sits on the beachfront with stunning fjord-like views. Kids will love the Star Camp activity programme, and you're perfectly positioned for day trips to Kotor and Perast.

For Couples

Lazure Hotel & Marina, Herceg Novi – The top-rated hotel in Herceg Novi! This 5-star boutique gem sits in an 18th-century building overlooking Kotor Bay with its own marina. Elegant rooms, a spa with indoor pool and five saunas, plus waterfront dining. Proper romantic.
Iberostar Waves Slavija, Budva – This gorgeous 5-star beauty sits right in the heart of Budva with a stylish rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city, an adults-only spa with hammam and sauna, plus beautiful modern rooms just 15 minutes' walk from the medieval old town.
Riva, Petrovac – A chic boutique hotel just steps from Petrovac's sands with its very own wine cellar. The restaurant terrace has calming sea views – ideal for couples wanting something special without the fuss.

For Groups

Kadmo, Budva – Right in the heart of Budva with rooftop terrace views, outdoor pools, and you're just a 7-minute walk to the old town's medieval charm and buzzing nightlife. Perfect base for exploring by day and partying by night.
Apart Hotel MS Katunjanin, Igalo – Brilliant for groups who want space and flexibility. Apartment-style rooms give you that home-away-from-home feel with hotel services, and you're just 300m from the beach near Herceg Novi.
Hotel Tara, Bečići – A contemporary hotel with large swimming pool and poolside bar, just 300m from a private beach section. Close enough to Budva for evening adventures along the promenade.

For Value

Hotel Harmony, Petrovac – A cracking 4-star family-run gem that's one of the top-rated spots in Petrovac. Just 350m from the beach with a seasonal outdoor pool, brilliant breakfast, and that proper personal touch.
Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa, Igalo – A stylish spa hotel on the coast with gorgeous pool area, full-service spa with Jacuzzi, sauna and salt room. The Olive Terrace serves up dinners with stunning bay views – luxury feel without the luxury price tag.

🎭 Top Things to Do on your Montenegro Holidays

Beach Lovers & Sun Worshippers

🏖️ Bečići Beach – A 2km long stretch of fine pebble and sand that won the Grand Prix as Europe's most beautiful beach. Talk about credentials!
🏝️ Sveti Nikola Island – Also known as Hawaii Island, this outcrop is inhabited only by deer and has crystal-clear waters perfect for escaping the crowds
🌹 Sveti Stefan – One of Montenegro's most famous sites with pink pebble beaches and picture-perfect views of the 15th-century island village

Culture & History Buffs

🏰 Budva Old Town – A historic walled city that juts out into the sea, filled with stone buildings and orange tiled roofs, plus you can walk along the city walls
⛪ Kotor UNESCO Site – The Bay of Kotor combines spectacular natural environment with rich Venetian historical legacy
🏛️ Petrovac's Kastell Lastva – A 16th-century Venetian fortress at the edge of town with stunning views over two nearby islets

Adventure Seekers

🪂 Paragliding in Budva – Take off from the Brajiči hills and get a bird's-eye view of the coast that's been loved for thousands of years
🚣 Island Hopping – Visit Sveta Nedjelja and Katič islands from Petrovac, where legend says the little church brings luck and good health
🥾 Hiking Trails – The Petrovac to Reževići trail offers protective natural shade, benches, and tunnels through gorgeous pine forests

Nightlife & Entertainment

🎵 Sea Dance Festival – Named one of the Top 10 Europe Summer Festivals by Forbes, featuring massive headliners like David Guetta and Skrillex on Jaz Beach
🍸 Top Hill Nightclub – An open-air nightclub situated high above the coast with ever-changing electronic music lineups during summer
🎰 Casino Royale – Try your luck at Montenegro's most stylish casino right on the beach

💰 How to Have a Very Cheap Montenegro Holiday (that's still brilliant)

🗓️ When to Go

Shoulder season (May and September) offers the best balance of weather, crowds and hotel prices, with May and September being generally warm and the best months to visit. You'll dodge the summer madness but still get proper gorgeous weather! 🌤️

💡 Smart Savings

🚌 Skip the transfers - Tivat Airport is just 6-50km from most resorts, so a quick bus ride saves you a fortune on private transfers 🍽️ Eat like a local - Venture beyond hotel restaurants to find brilliant seafood spots where the locals go 🏖️ Free beach vibes - Montenegro's beaches have sunbeds and umbrellas for just a few euros, with handy bars for cocktails

🎉 Free Fun

🚶‍♀️ Walk the seaside promenade from Budva to Sveti Stefan for epic coastal views 🌊 Swim at dozens of little beaches like local favourite Drobnji Pijesak 🏛️ Explore Gradište Monastery hidden in the hills above Petrovac for stunning bay views 📸 Snap pics at Sveti Stefan's fairy-tale island connected by a narrow bridge

🚌 Getting About

Regular buses connect all the main resorts for just a couple of euros 🚌 Buses run regularly to Bar, Kotor, Cetinje and Niksic from Petrovac 🚕 Taxis between nearby resorts won't break the bank 🚗 Car rental gives you freedom to explore hidden coves and mountain villages

Montenegro's all about that 'samo polako' lifestyle – take it easy and enjoy the simple pleasures without spending a fortune! 😎 Your wallet will thank you, and you'll still have the most brilliant jollie discovering this gorgeous country that's managed to stay properly authentic. Sorted! ✨

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Weather in Montenegro

JAN

9^°C

FEB

11^°C

MAR

15^°C

APR

19^°C

MAY

24^°C

JUN

28^°C

JUL

31^°C

AUG

31^°C

SEP

27^°C

OCT

21^°C

NOV

15^°C

DEC

10^°C

Montenegro is blessed with a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers along the coast and mild winters which are graced with cooler temperatures and occasional showers in more inland areas. Coastal temperatures between May and October average at 25°C, with highs of 27°C in July. The sea stays relatively warm during winter months, and is usually 24-25°C in summer - perfect for a relaxing dip.

FAQs

About 2.5-3 hours to either Tivat or Podgorica airports. Tivat is handier for the coastal resorts – you can be on the beach in Budva within 30 minutes of landing.

Nope! UK & Ireland passport holders can visit Montenegro visa-free for up to 90 days. Just make sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months after your return date.

Montenegro uses the Euro (€), which makes things nice and easy. Cards are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants, but it's worth having some cash for smaller beach bars and local shops.

Absolutely! The calm, clear waters are perfect for little ones, and resorts like Petrovac and Bečići have that relaxed family-friendly vibe. Many hotels have kids clubs and shallow pools too.

May-June and September are brilliant – gorgeous weather, warm seas, and you'll dodge the peak summer crowds. July and August are hottest (up to 30°C) and busiest, perfect if you want that full-on summer buzz.

Montenegro is 1 hour ahead of the UK & Ireland all year round. Barely any jet lag – you'll be sipping cocktails by the pool in no time.

Tivat Airport is the handiest for coastal resorts – Budva is about 25 minutes away, Bečići around 30 minutes, and Herceg Novi about 20 minutes. Podgorica Airport is further inland, roughly an hour to the coast. You can always add transfers to your booking when you book your Montenegro holiday with us – it's the easiest way to get sorted.

It's brilliant value. A pint will set you back around €3-4, a meal for two with wine is about €30-40, and even upmarket restaurants won't rinse you. You get that Mediterranean luxury feel without the eye-watering prices.

Definitely! Dubrovnik is just over the border – about 45 minutes from Herceg Novi. Day trips are easy to organise, or you can explore the Bay of Kotor with boat trips to Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks.

The Bay of Kotor

The Bay of Kotor, otherwise known as Boka, refers to the ridges and curves of the rocky coastline in the north of Montenegro, brushing shoulders with the Croatian border. This stunning bay, sometimes referred to as a fjord, is home to an unmissable strip of coastline with jutting mountainscapes dotted with terracotta pantile roofs and the water shining a brilliant cobalt, making this an idyllic spot to share with loved ones.

Stara Maslina

Located in the old town of Stari Bar and nestled among fairytale-esque olive groves with twisting branches, you’ll find one of the oldest olive trees in the world. Sinking its roots into the verdant earth, this tree is said to be over 2000 years old. History buffs will love its wistful hollow trunk echoing tales of its past, and the nearby lookout is the perfect pit stop for sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes.

Tara Canyon

Tara Canyon swoops to 1300m deep, making it the second deepest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon. The bustling current brings you up close and personal with tumbling waterfalls, making for an unforgettable rafting ride that’s perfect for families. You can also enjoy hiking adventures, waterside cuisine or simply sit back and admire the way the river cuts through the mountains in a perfect ribbon.

Cetinje

Tucked at the base of Lovcen mountain, not only is Cetinje a historic jewel and the country’s previous royal capital, but its petite dimensions make it a delight to explore simply by foot. Think intricate architecture, buildings painted in ice-cream colours and respected museums and art schools that were once quaint cottages and majestic mansions, and you’ll have just a sliver of an image of this storybook city.

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