List of Tivat Attractions

A decade ago, Tivat was a completely unremarkable city, but a little time passed, and this area of ​​Montenegro simply changed. From a dull gray place, it has become one of the country's tourist centers.

Tivat was named after the famous Queen of Illyria - she ruled Teuta, a small part of Montenegro. In 229 BC e. the queen was attacked by Roman troops and fled from landscaped fertile lands near Skadar Lake to the lands in Boko-Kotor Bay. It was there that her summer residence was later built.

The city today has a high tourist attraction, and that's why.

• Less than 5 km from Tivat is a major international airport.

• Tivat is very conveniently located - only a quarter of an hour is the ancient city of Kotor, half an hour away is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Budva, and it takes no more than 20 minutes to get from Tivat to the sandy beaches of the Lustica peninsula.

• The city has developed infrastructure - there are many cafes and restaurants with national cuisine, there are large paid and free parking lots, free Wi-Fi.

• The city is small and compact - you can easily go around it if you wish, so tourists do not need to rent a car to see all its sights.

• In Tivat, visitors are offered a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities, diving is especially common. It is no coincidence that many hotels have their own centers for experienced divers - they can at any moment immerse themselves in the waters of the Adriatic.In addition, the city has several cycling trails, and for lovers of boat trips a mini-cruise along the coastal bay is offered.

• On the coast of Tivat there are several beaches recognized as one of the most luxurious and comfortable in Montenegro. In total, there are about 17 of them, and this is not counting private recreation areas and small bays, which are not particularly well-maintained, but this does not become less in demand. Perhaps the only drawback of rest in this city is the buzz of airplanes that take off and land several times a day. The airport is very close, and the planes are clearly visible and audible.

The climate in Tivat is ideal for tourists - mild in autumn and winter, and warm, but not exhausting in the summer. From June to September, air temperature in the daytime it rises to 26-29 degrees, at night a little cool - the thermometer is held at + 15-17 degrees.

In winter, the temperature rarely drops below zero, during the day the sun heats the air to 13-15 degrees. There is little rainfall, but their maximum peak falls in November, as well as December and January - therefore these months are not very popular among visitors to Montenegro.

If you have very little time to visit Tivat, then first of all you should pay attention to the beautiful bays of the town. The most popular among visitors is a modern marina for expensive yachts Porto Montenegro, the only yacht complex on the Adriatic coast. Initially, it was conceived as a small town, which is why you can find here five-star hotel Regent Hotel & Residences, a sports complex, a large number of museums and good restaurantsIn addition, there is everything you need for servicing yachts: repair shops, small workshops, boathouses and, of course, refueling.

On the territory of this mini-city relies famous throughout the country Museum of Marine HeritageHis collections tell about the victorious history of the Adriatic and show all the best traditions of the coastal regions of Montenegro. Exhibition samples include more than 30 exhibits, here you can find submarines manufactured in Yugoslavia, Austro-Hungarian shipping equipment, various industrial machines, and even the diary of the Princess of Montenegro Xenia.

The walls of the unique complex are decorated with paintings by Salvador Dali, Kulis, as well as Roy Lichtenstein. Near the entrance to the museum there is a pair of submarines, raised from the bottom and restored.

Through Porto Montenegro leaves a cozy promenade, from which tourists enjoy amazing views of the Tivat Bay. You can go along the promenade to Kalimaniya Bay, where you can see a huge number of small boats owned by local fishermen - here you can feel the whole national color and originality of this unique land.

By the way, on the way you can look into well-maintained city park, which is located near the marina - This is a cozy place where residents with their children love to walk. People call this park CapitolIt was established in 1892. In those years, Montenegro was under the yoke of Austria-Hungary, it was here that the famous General Maximilian von Stern ordered plants to be brought from all over the globe, where there were only civilian and military ships.

However, the description of the sights of Tivat does not end there. Let us dwell in more detail on the overview of the most popular places for tourists in this small town.

This palace in ancient times belonged to the Buch family - they were famous diplomats at the royal court. The history of the building has more than five centuries, at one time it was considered truly luxurious. The architectural ensemble includes a residential building, a defensive tower, a small church, as well as outbuildings.

The whole territory is surrounded by a stone fence. Unfortunately, to this day the original appearance of the palace could not be preserved - as a result of the earthquake that occurred in Montenegro, it was partially destroyed and underwent subsequent restoration and reconstruction.

Saint Sava is considered one of the most beloved and revered saints in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. Born in the family of Prince Stephen, he, being at a young age, took tonsure. For a long life, Savva traveled a lot, often visited Russia, as well as Jerusalem. Due to his exceptional diplomatic gift, he did a great deal to stop the destructive civil wars in his country.

After Stefan’s death in 1594, the Turkish vizier ordered his relics to be burned on the high Vrachar mountain, but his fame remained in the hearts of people and was passed down from generation to generation.

This building, built in the style of the Gothic Renaissance, is a real example of a medieval noble nest. Initially, the house belonged to the famous Bisanti family in Montenegro, but in 1744 it was bought by Antoine Verona. Unfortunately, today the publication is abandoned, but, nevertheless, does not lose its spirit and historical value.

For tourists, all kinds of carnivals that are held in Tivat are of particular interest. So, in the first ten days of February, a traditional masquerade takes place here in Montenegro, in May residents and guests of the city celebrate Youth Day, in late spring a gastronomic festival opens its doors, during which absolutely everyone can try dishes prepared from an unusual plant, which is considered one from the edible varieties of dandelion.

At the end of July and the first half of August, performances are held at the resort famous Mediterranean theater Purgatori. In addition, in the summer days a mini-olympiad is held here on the national game of “kicking” - this is a local version of the game of towns.

In November, Tivat receives visitors as part of the Days of Culture - during the celebration, exhibitions, theatrical performances, all kinds of performances and concerts are held

Not far from Tivat there are many interesting places that are definitely worth a visit.

Mount Vrmac Located on a small peninsula, we can say that Tivat lies right at the foot of this rock. The mountain will appeal to fans of active sports and hiking in the relic pine forest, while walking from viewing platforms, breathtaking views are opened. Actually, the entire Vrmac peninsula is an ideal place for hiking and trekking. It is no coincidence that residents call this place a natural paradise on earth, there are more than 20 hiking routes, several steep cycle tracks.

Selyanovo - A small resort village, many consider it to be one of the parts of Tivat, however, local residents claim the opposite. However, the administrative status does not matter.The only thing that is important for tourists is an unusually beautiful sandy beach, spread on an incredibly beautiful cape with a high lighthouse.

Lower Lastva located right behind Selyanovo, there are also several beaches here, however, in terms of beauty and well-being they lose to recreation areas in Selyanovo - the fact is that the beaches here are mostly concrete. But then visitors can enjoy the view of small Venetian houses and other remnants of the region’s former luxury. In fact, Lower Lastva is considered an open-air monument, and therefore all hiking trails pass through this mountainous territory.

Mountain Lastva - Another tiny village located at the very top of Mount Vrmac, 300 m above sea level. From the coast to the village there is a steep path with a length of about 3 km. People have been living in the Highlands since time immemorial, but in the middle of the last century, almost all of them moved down, so today there are only a few people who grow grapes and olives. Montenegrin ecologists strive to popularize the place, and despite the fact that the village is almost completely abandoned, flows of tourists rush here, as before.

Kalardovo - This is one of the most comfortable Tivat beaches. The place is located in a cozy bay, the coast is mostly sandy, the entrance to the water is shallow, so the place is especially popular among city guests with children.

Tivat salted - The famous Montenegrin nature reserve, which is located just two kilometers from the airport. The most beautiful and amazing birds live in it - here you can find pink flamingos, as well as cormorants and other exotic birds. The terrain is rather marshy, therefore, for the convenience of visitors, pedestrian zones and bike paths are equipped, as well as several viewing platforms.

Monastic Archipelago consists of three small islands, in previous years they belonged entirely to the church, and all the buildings on them were exclusively religious in nature. During the construction of socialism, in Yugoslavia, religion was separated from the state, and was considered contrary to communist ideology.

Island of Flowers actually bears a much more prosaic name - Prevlaka. Actually, it is difficult to call it an island either, since it is connected to the mainland by a small isthmus. In previous years, the area was replete with vegetation, however, over time, flowers decreased here, and the composition of the inhabitants changed significantly - the Yugoslav military came here and built boarding houses.

A little later refugees from Bosnia settled here - as a result, nothing was left of the former beauty of flowering gardens. Among the historical monuments, only the dilapidated temple and the ruins of the famous hotel were distinguished.

St. Mark's Island located right behind the island of Flowers. During the existence of Yugoslavia there was a large ecoterritory with a hotel in the form of a bungalow and a large recreation area. But during the collapse of the country, all environmental projects were forgotten, and the island plunged into ruin. Nowadays, all property has been bought by one of the largest corporations in the country, and active work is underway to reconstruct the area.

An overview of the attractions of Tivat, see the next video.