Montenegro Islands

Montenegro is in the south-east of Europe. The country is characterized by a mild warm climate and incredibly beautiful nature. The relief of the state is represented by mountains , plains, plateaus and numerous islands.

Ideal places to relax

The islands of Montenegro are great for beach holidays , in addition, many of them have interesting sights . Let's talk about the most significant and visited islands in the country:

  1. The island of Ada Bojana in Montenegro is located near the city ​​of Ulcinj . It was formed in 1858 thanks to the ship that sank in the river Boyan. The area of ​​the island is 350 hectares, today it is considered one of the most popular resorts of the country . The main attraction of Ad Boyan is a naturist village with the same name. Also, tourists are attracted by the beach, the sand on which has healing properties and is used in the treatment of bone diseases.
  2. The island of the Virgin on the Reef in Montenegro is near the town of Perast . The most significant structure on the island is the Catholic Cathedral "Theotokos on Rife", erected in 1630. The church has many religious values, the main one of which is the icon of the Madonna and Child, found in the middle of the XV century. In addition to the church, there is a museum on the island, a lighthouse is installed, a souvenir shop is open.
  3. The island of Mamula is located near the resort of Herceg Novi . It wears the name of the Austro-Hungarian general, who built a military fortification here. During the world wars, the fort was used as a prison for prisoners of war. Today in the fortress there is a museum, in which many tourists come. Another interesting place of the island of Mamula in Montenegro is the park, which collected a huge collection of tropical plants.
  4. The Island of Flowers in Montenegro is sheltered in the Tivat Bay and is small in size. Its name is associated with an unprecedented amount of vegetation, which once grew here. However, today there are very few palm trees, tropical flowers and olive groves on the island. The main attractions of the island include a luxurious beach and the ruins of a monastery built in the VI.
  5. The island of St. Nicholas in Montenegro is not far from Budva and is the largest in the state, its name is associated with the church of the same name, erected in the XVI century. Near the church is broken the cemetery on which it is located monks and participants of the crusades.The island is characterized by a rich and diverse vegetation, a cozy beach and spectacular views of the city.
  6. St. Mark's Island in Montenegro is the largest in the Bay of Kotor. Its name has changed many times. The latter appeared in 1962 and is associated with the name of the tourist village named after St. Mark, built here. The main asset of this island is amazing nature. Currently, several projects are being developed aimed at developing the tourist zone in this place.
  7. The island of St. George is next to the city ​​of Perast in Montenegro. The island is named after the abbey of St. George, erected here in the 9th century. Today the church on this island in Montenegro is almost destroyed. Near the ruins there is an ancient cemetery where famous captains of Perast are buried. This land site has another name, "Island of the Dead". It is connected with a sad legend. One day a soldier guarding the island shot his beloved with an accidental shot. Desperate young man wished to be buried alive with the deceased. Recently, visits to the island are prohibited.
  8. The island of St. Stephen is part of the Budva Riviera in Montenegro and the most popular holiday destination for local residents and foreigners. This island is full of luxury hotels , villas, restaurants. Among vacationers you can meet famous actors and musicians. The main architectural attractions are the cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, the monastery of Praskvitsa .