The Sveti Stefan peninsula is acknowledged as one of nature's most brilliant gifts to the country of Montenegro. According to local legend, a tribe by the name of Pastrovici built their homes on the peninsula in the 15th century with some captured Turkish treasure. Modern day Sveti Stefan offers a range of hotels, villas and apartments, all with glorious views of the sea. The peninsula has a diverse cultural and historical heritage left by Sveti Stefan's original residents. On both sides of the isthmus are two gorgeous beaches with reddish coloured sand. 

Originally created by glaciers, the Durmitor National Park is stunningly beautiful and has a myriad network of underground streams and rivers. The park is home to the Tara River Canyon, the deepest gorge in all of Europe, where thick pine forests and lakes provide the perfect home to a large variety of local flora.

Durmitor National Park is a great place to visit in both winter and summer, as each season offers a unique glimpse of the mountains and lakes. The park is spread over 39,000 ha, of which 20,000 ha has been under UNESCO protection since the year 1980. The Balkans highest city, Zabljak, which is located at a height of 1456 m, is located in this region, and has twenty-three mountain tops over 2300 m high surrounding it.

Durmitor has 17 glacial lakes that are referred to as ‘mountain eyes' in the local area. The most famous of these is the Black Lake, which is covered with a layer of crystals and ice in the winter, but is the perfect place for swimming in the summer. Other spectacular lakes in the region are Barno, Zmijinje, Vrazje, Riblje, and Modro.

The highest peak of Montenegro, Bobotov Kuk, at a height of 2523 m, is also located here.

Stretching for 82 km, the Tara canyon is the second longest in the world and is 1300 m deep in some sections. The incredible scenery at Tara Canyon is complete with gorges, whirlpools, chasms, rocky formations, and forests that are many centuries old. Whether you plan to raft down the Tara River, spend a night in the midst of nature, or taste the local Montenegrin cuisine, you will realise that the world's best theme park attractions are no match for what nature has created in Montenegro.

As the largest lake in the Balkans, the Skadar Lake is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, and is also a significant habitat for water birds. With an average depth of 6m, the lake has some sections that are as deep as 60 m, which are referred to as ‘oka'. Skadar Lake's shores are picturesque and have many swamps, which are home to a vast collection of local fauna and flora.

There are several small islands in the lake called Goricas that are covered with wild pomegranate laurel and ivy. The lake has a rich history, with many cultural and historical monuments spread out across the park. The park's emblem is the rare curly pelican. The Ramasar convention of 1996 included Skadar Lake's swamps in its World list.

Strikingly located high up on the rock of Ostroska Greda and against a vertical backdrop, the monastery of Ostrog offers a spectacular view of the Bjelopavlici Plains below. Vasilije, Metropolitan Bishop of Herzegovina, founded Ostrog monastery in the 17th century. He died at the monastery in 1671 and was proclaimed a saint and a wonder worker a few years after his death. His body was enshrined in the cave-church's reliquary and is dedicated to the Presentation of the Mother of God to the Temple. Today, the monastery is a very popular pilgrimage centre in Montenegro. After a fire destroyed much of the original complex in the early 1920s, it was reconstructed between 1923 and 1926. Both of the original cave-churches were not damaged and remain the central part of the monument. The Church of the Presentation has frescoes that were added in the late 17th century. In another church devoted to the Holy Cross, located in a cave at the upper level, the frescoes were done by a Master Radul, who painted directly on the rock and coped beautifully with all of the natural contours of the cave. Monastic residences are located all around the church and along with the main church form a wonderful place to stay, with beautiful scenery in every direction.

This orthodox monastery at Ostrog is the most visited monastery in the Balkans and receives visitors from all across the world. The monastery represents the three religions of Orthodox, Catholic and Muslim, as it is believed that Saint Vasilije Ostroski's enshrined body makes miracles happen. Many pilgrims have reportedly been cured or have had their difficulties eased by praying by his body.

The old town of Kotor is located at one end of Boka Kotorska Bay, and is today one of Montenegro's biggest urbane locations in an ancient setting. The old town of Kotor is one of the best preserved medieval towns from the 12th to 14th century and has been listed with the World Culture Heritage as a protected site under UNESCO since 1979. Near the main town doors of the old city of Kotor, a Christian basilica with archaeological foundations dating to the 6th century was found underneath the church of Mary Koledjate, known locally as Gospe od zdravlja. Kotor's cathedral was built in the 11th century in honour of its protector Saint Tripun (Trifun) and soon became a symbol of the city.

Kotor's cultural heritage remains precious to this day. The town's most significant cultural buildings include the Watch Tower (8th century), Church of Saint Luka (12th Century), Cathedral of Saint Tripun (12th Century), Prince's Palace (17th Century), Church Gospe od zdravlja (15th Century), Saint Mary's Church (12th Century), and the Napoleon Theatre (19th Century). Kotor is located on a hill and is surrounded by walls and the fortress of Sveti Ivan, also known as San Djovani. Regardless of where you enter the city, the streets of Kotor are asymmetrical and narrow with a variety of medieval monuments and relics lining its streets.

Besides its historic churches and museums, simple houses from historic times are functional and are still inhabited in Kotor. Many of the buildings in old town Kotor have historical markings, some with marks from Roman times, such as sentences, numbers, and shapes such as lions. No matter where you look, you will be able to spot carved ornamentation on walls, windows and vaults. Among the many Bay of Kotor tourist attractions, there are lots of palaces in Kotor, from Palace Drago which has gothic windows (15th century), Palace Pima which is built in the typical style of the Renaissance and baroque (16th century), Palace Bizanti (12th century), Palace Grgurina (17th century), Palace Grubonja with its carved coat of arms of the old Kotor pharmacy (14th century), and the Watch Tower from the 16th century.

Originally constructed in the 11th century, the St Tryphon Cathedral has been rebuilt numerous times after being damaged by a series of earthquakes and is considered a real Bay of Kotor tourist attraction. Its complete western side was destroyed in the year 1667. The reconstructed bell towers of stone give a baroque feel to the Cathedral. The inside of the building is a combination of the Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture and is considered to be a masterpiece.

Kotor's Maritime Museum highlights the importance of the sea and the high position the town once held as a maritime power. Part of the display at the museum includes the story from the 18th century when 400 ships sailed from the Bay of Kotor to explore the world. The museum also displays some brightly coloured bottles given to departing sailors from their sweethearts, with romantic sayings such as ‘Think of Me' and ‘For My True Love'.

The city of Tivat is Montenegro's only city on the coast that also has an airport. Located at the centre of the Kotor Bay region, Tivat has numerous attractions such as Buca, the Renaissance summer house that is located at the city's centre; Flower Island that has monuments that are considered sacred; Gornja Lastva, an old community located at a height of 300m; Plavi Horizonti, more commonly called the Blue Horizon; and the St. Nikola Island, all not to be missed attractions of Tivat. The town has a natural marina at Kaliman. Cultural events such as Bocarska Olimpijada and Ljetneje Feste or summer feasts are popular events.

The town of Bar is a good representation of Montenegro's modern towns that are growing in size day by day. Even though Bar is primarily a port town, it is kept very clean and has numerous green spaces.

There are many things to see & do in Bar and several tourist spots, including the Haj Nehaj Fortress whose 15th century remnants still stand, and King Nikola's Castle. Other areas of interest in the area include a 2,000 year old olive tree and Skadar Lake, which is one of the largest habitats for birds. There are also numerous historic churches and monasteries in the area for tourists on the religious trail. The town of Bar has several cultural festivals such as Meetings under the Old Olive Tree, the Bar International TV Festival and the Bar Chronicle.

The town's beaches at Dobre Vode and Canj are well developed and will ensure that you come back to visit again.

The old town of Budva is located on a peninsula and represents the country's cultural heritage and treasures. The city of Budva is the centre of Montenegrin tourism, primarily for its beautiful beaches that have turned the area into one of the area's most popular tourist destinations. Besides being famous for the natural beauty of its islands, beaches and coves, the town also has numerous historic buildings and monuments. Its streets and squares have many notable buildings including the Church of St. Ivan, the Church of St. Trinity, the Church of Our Lady, the grave of author Stjepan Mitrov Ljubisa, and the Church of St. Sava. In the summer months, the city transforms itself into a theatre city where foreign and local plays are performed. There are lots of boutiques, restaurants, galleries and cafés to explore in Budva's old town area. For the religious tourist, there are the monasteries of Podostrog, Stanjevici, Gradiste and Rezevici, all of which play important roles in the religious history of Budva. With a coastline of 21 km and 17 beaches, Budva offers an experience that will be mesmerising and beautiful.