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PANORAMIC ROADS 1 1 The different Panoramic Roads of Montene- 3A gro will take you through a magnificent natu- Glogovo br. Crna gl. re, incredibly diverse landscapes and the rich Ušanik 939 cultural heritage of this remarkably compelling 844 Sokolova greda country. The four suggested routes will reveal 644 much of the fabulous Adriatic coast and take you to the wild and romantic mountains in the north of the country. 3 The Sea and Heights road is breathtakingly 1 beautiful. It is a perfect panoramic road that exhibits the incredible contrasts in the Monte- 1 negrin landscapes and will show you where the 4 country of got its name from. You will experience the sea, the mountains, and CROATIA the famous , which conceals many 3 hidden gems that have not been completely discovered yet. Throughout the entire route, 4 you will be able to enjoy the views of the two most important water expanses in Montenegro 1 4 – the Adriatic Sea and Lake Skadar.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Customer Care Centre: 0 8000 1300 Ambulance: 112 Police: 122 Roadside assistance - AMSCG: 19807 3 Mountain Rescue Service of Montenegro +382 (0) 40 256 084 PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS 3 The Sea and Heights panoramic road is completely 3D USEFUL INFORMATION paved. A substantial part of the road is narrow and winding, so be sure to drive slowly and carefully. You NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATION might have to reverse your car when meeting a vehi- MONTENEGRO www.montenegro.travel ALBANIA cle from the opposite direction in order to let it pass. LOCAL TOURISM ORGANISATIONS This particularly applies to the part of the main road : www.hercegnovi.travel (3) – between and the village of Vladimir – Kotor: www.tokotor.me and to alternate routes 3b and 3d. : www.tivat.travel : www.budva.com The highest point of this road is at an altitude of 1550 Bar: www.bar.travel metres above sea level, beneath the mausoleum on : www.ulcinj.travel Lovćen. The best time to drive this road is between : www.podgorica.travel May and October. In the remaining months you CrnojevićaKOTOR : www.cetinje.travel should check the weather conditions in advance for 3 Nikšić: www.niksic.travel possible snowfall. During the period of heavy rain- fall, there might be rockfall and damages to the road, NATIONAL PARKS OF MONTENEGRO which means you have to drive extra carefully. The www.nparkovi.me parts of the road around Lake Skadar and alternate routes 3b and 3d are not suitable for large camper NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MONTENEGRO vans (longer than 7 metres and wider than 2.3 me- www.mnmuseum.org tres), and the drivers of smaller camper vans ought to be experienced in driving on narrow, winding 3D roads. Particular attention must also be paid when KEY driving on the old road between Kotor and Njeguši.

3 The Sea and Heights The panoramic road The Sea and Heights is sign- posted in both directions. The official starting point KOTOROld Bar PANORAMIC ROADS 3A Alternate directions is in Herceg Novi and the road ends in Bar. However, free map you may create your own route by combining some 1 The Crown of Montenegro alternate routes and other panoramic roads. The 4 The Circuit around Korita road sign number for the main route is the number 3, whereas alternative routes have added letters - a, Beginning and end of road b, c or d. 3 Protected zones This panoramic road is 283 km long – 453 km with State border all alternate roads included. This means that you should allow at least two days if you plan to drive Sacral structures the entire road. Monument, lighthouse Along the road there are plenty of gas stations Viewpoint KOTORTivat and facilities that offer accommodation, as well as restaurants and cafes. During the peak season it is advisable to book accommodation in advance. STARTING POINT COORDINATES 3 N 42°27.41280’, E 18°29.55399’ TRAFFIC RULES

Vehicle headlights must be turned on even during N daytime, and all vehicles must be equipped with the MO following: reflecting safety vests, first aid kit, and, NT depending on the weather, winter equipment. The EN E allowed blood alcohol content is 0.03 percent. The G R top speed is 50km/h in settlements, and 80 km/h O outside of settlements unless otherwise regulated by 3 traffic signs. W E PLEASE NOTE PODGORICA The panoramic roads of Montenegro use the exist- ROAD ZONE ing infrastructure. National traffic regulations ap- ply. The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism shall not be held accountable for potential construction works and detours or any emergencies in the routes.

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Virpazar View of a part of the panoramic route Budva 1 3A Perast house in which he was born is located in Prčanj, cheese, the famous grape rakija as well as the local day, unburdened with traffic and full of beautiful ture, with typical stone houses and huts by and it is believed that he started his voyage from honey. viewpoints, it is ideal for a panoramic sightseeing the shore. In the village of there is The road starts in Herceg Novi – the first town on Perast is a true gem of the Bay of Kotor. This town there. tour of this part of the Adriatic Sea. the old summerhouse of the Balšić fam- the coast of the Bay of Kotor, the southernmost was founded by the Illyrians at the same time as Cetinje ily from the 14th century, and there are fjord in Europe. This bay is best enjoyed from the Risan, but, unlike Risan, Perast fell under the in- Lepetane - Kamenari LAKE SKADAR people who still reside in this village sea because it allows you to see how the fluence of in the middle of the On the way to Cetinje you will travel along the and provide hospitality services, offer- steep mountains descend directly 15th century, whereas Risan was Not far from Prčanj you will find the town of Lep- edge of Lovćen National Park, which is well Virpazar ing excellent domestic wine which is into the sea, leaving just enough occupied by the Ottoman etane, located at the narrowest part of the Bay, known for its natural and cultural-historical char- their pride and joy. You will also come across many vineyards. The further you room for towns and villages. Empire. This town is a facing Kamenari, a town across the bay. These acteristics. It is located where two different climate The road will take you directly to the biggest lake go the better the view of the lake will get. This stunning landscape true gem of baroque two towns are connected with a ferry, and if you zones - the Mediterranean and continental one - in the and the town of Virpazar, which You can explore the nearby villages, take a exhibits fantastic natural architecture, with would like to shorten your trip along the Bay of meet. The result of which was the development of always been the meeting point for all roads leading inland from the sea. During the peak sea- rest and try the specialties of the local tav- beauty, while the old many palaces and Kotor, this is the place to do it. The ferry ride is a rich flora and fauna with many endemic species. attractive in itself, particularly if it coincides with son it can get very crowded here, but do not let erns. Another attraction of Lake Skadar are settlements of the Bay fourteen church- The cultural heritage is characterised by histori- es within a very the arrival of enormous cruise ships sailing in cal monuments, churches, traditional architecture that discourage you and be sure to stop by and its islets, fifty of them, with numerous forts and of Kotor are rich in sacral buildings dating back to the period when small area. The through the Verige Strait. and old roads. The Jezerski Peak (1657 m.a.s.l.) is try the famous Lake Skadar carp and bleak, olives, culture and history. the medieval Balšić dynasty ruled. 3A nineteen palac- home to the mausoleum of the Montenegrin rul- and the famous wine from the region of Crmni- The Bay of Kotor is Tivat ca, as well as grape rakija. Virpazar used to be an The border between Montenegro and Albania is one of the most beau- es testify to the er and poet Petar II Petrović Njegoš, and it is the golden age of important medieval trading post and the site of the Stevgaš Pass, which offers both, a view of the tiful bays around the most popular tourist attraction in the park. The Perast in the 17th Tivat, the sunniest town in the Bay of Kotor, used one the first post offices in Montenegro. It is also entire Skadar Lake, and of the Adriatic Sea. This is world, and most of the view is splendid and begs to be enjoyed. For Mon- and 18th centu- to be an elite resort for noble families, then a ship- known for the “Days of Wine and Bleak” festival truly a unique sight, and be sure to use the oppor- bay’s territory is list- tenegrins this is one of those holy places which ries, and are proof yard, military port and arsenal, and in the past de- held in December, when it is possible to enjoy au- tunity to stop and take pictures. Along this entire ed as UNESCO World are revered and admired, a site of special impor- 3 of the long naval cade it has again become an elite location because tochthonous wines and specialties made from this road, there are viewpoints and resting points con- Heritage. tance, just like Cetinje, the old capital of Monte- fish, which lives only in Lake Skadar. The interest- structed in the traditional dry-stone technique, tradition of this town, of the luxurious marina of Porto Montenegro. negro, which is the next stop on your journey. There are lavish yachts from around the world ing fishing village of is nearby, and the typical for the architecture of this region. which was home to the You will practically pass through the Herceg Novi to be seen here, as well as luxurious ho- National Park Visitors Centre is also there. first naval school. entire town, and make sure to 3 tels and an environment complete- ULCINJ AND BAR RIVIERA see the court of King Niko- 3 Rijeka Crnojevića Herceg Novi was founded in 1382. ly different to that in the nearby Lake Skadar National Park is an important bird Just off the coast from Perast there la, the Biljarda, the Zetski Ulcinj The fortifications from Ottoman, Vene- towns. However, Tivat also has area with IBA (Important Bird Area) status, and HERCEG NOVI KOTOR are two islets – the natural one of Saint Dom building, and the tian, Spanish and Austrian rules are a testament George, and the artificial one, Our Lady of the its own old sites and remark- is also on the Ramsar list of wetlands of interna- . Visit The winding road leads from Stevgaš to Ulcinj. to these old times. Two nearby small towns are Rocks. The artificial islet was created after Perast able natural localities that tional importance. This is a habitat of many bird the tourist organisation species, the most important being the Dalmatian During the entire trip you will be seeing the fertile also part of Herceg Novi today – Igalo, which is sailors discovered an icon of the Virgin Mary on you should visit. One ex- and ask for recom- pelican (Pelicaneus crispus). This large bird with plain in the hinterland of Ulcinj and the Adriatic the centre of the Montenegrin health tourism due a rock near the islet of Saint George. They inter- ample is the summerhouse mendations. There are a 3-metre wingspan has fascinated numerous or- Sea. Once you descend into the village of Vladi- to the medicinal, radioactive mud from Blatna preted this as a sign that an island should be cre- that belonged to the noble many things to enjoy nithologists who come here each year to observe mir be sure to visit Šasko Lake, which is an im- Beach – and Bijela, which has been famous for ated on that rock and that a church should be built family of Buća, constructed in Cetinje. This is a the pelican. Due to the curly feathers at the back portant seasonal habitat for migrating birds. This shipbuilding since the 14th century. Herceg Novi there. This is exactly what they did. Efforts to pre- more than a half a millenni- town full of history, and of its neck, this bird is known locally as the curly part of the coast is also home to the ruins of the is also renowned for its traditional Mimosa Fes- serve the islet are still going on today. On 22 July, um ago, which today houses as such is of great im- (kudravi) pelican. This is an endangered old medieval town of Svač (Šas). Ulcinj is tival, which has been celebrated in honour of the the locals board decorated boats and take rocks a museum and a gallery. There portance for Montenegro. species and the main attraction of another old town on the Montene- mimosa flower each February since 1969. The to the islet which they drop around the island to are three islets in Tivat which Lake Skadar. The lake is the habi- Da grin coast, rich in oriental and are worth visiting, and the Lušti- lm popular majorettes are a trademark of this festival. solidify its surface. This event is locally known as a t western cultural heritage. It was After Cetinje, there are two tat of many species of fish, 15 of ia the Fascinada. ca peninsula, which is famous for its n which are endemic. The most p given the status of a town in ways to go – you can either start e Morinj olive growing, peaceful fishing villages, li c important cultural values a the 14th century, when it Kotor - the town of history and carnival and luxurious resorts, making the peninsula the adventure around Lake Skadar n of the national park, and was ruled by the Montene- a highly recommended detour. Immediately af- immediately, by visiting Rijeka Crnojevića Morinj, situated in the deepest part of the fjord, is the most easily recognis- grin Balšić dynasty, which ter the turn to Luštica, you will find the Tivat salt (route 3b), or you can decide to go down the main Cetinje Monastery Lovćen a small village with a long history and tradition. Kotor is a town which ranks high on the interna- able, are the monasteries founded the capital here in pans, which are special flora and fauna reserves. road (route 3) towards the open sea. Both of these The village was once home to famous sailors who tional tourism map. Over the past several years it from the 14th and 15th the Old Town and built the The salt pans belong to the Emerald network alternative routes meet in Virpazar, a fishing town travelled the world and spent their money to build has become a must-stop for cruise ships. Sailing centuries, from the rule monumental Balšić Tower. within the Bern Convention and are an Important on Lake Skadar. wonderful stone houses, which today are still a into in this unique bay and the arrival at Kotor of the Balšić and Crnoje- There are many interest- Bird Area (IBA). testament to the golden age of Morinj. The reason is described by many naval captains as the most vić dynasties, and the for- ing legends that say that at beautiful experience and the biggest challenge of one time Ulcinj was a pirate why Morinj was and is special is the abundance of tifications from the times of sources of drinking water nearby. This is why Mo- their careers. Ottoman domination. This is stronghold. Ulcinj is also fa- rinj was famous for its mills – which were used for also the starting point for the tour mous for the longest sand beach The trip around the bay is finished here, and the One of the main roads connecting the Montene- the milling of wheat and olives. Once there were What is the secret of Kotor? The secret is hidden of the lake in tourist boats, which you “Velika Plaza” on the Adriatic Coast, road now leads from Tivat – again through Kotor grin hinterland with the sea leads from Cetinje to 20 mills in this small place, now there are only in the many historical and cultural layers of the can use to visit Rijeka Crnojevića. which is around 13 km long. If you are in- – to the mountains and therefore to the so-called Budva. After a short drive you will see the Adriat- two left. One of these two mills was turned into town which are more than 2000 years old. There terested in birds and birdwatching then the Ulcinj are three town gates that lead to this labyrinth of Old Montenegro. But do not worry – you are not ic Sea. There are several viewpoints in this area, so the famous Ćatovića Mlini restaurant. Rijeka Crnojevića (Route 3b) saltworks is certainly the place to go. Millions of streets. The main gate provides access to the sea. really saying goodbye to the Bay here. Now you be sure to stop by and have a look. The road pass- birds use these salt ponds each year for feeding, Risan - the town of archaeology Suffice it to say that this is where the Cathedral will have the opportunity to enjoy new, wider es directly above Budva, the favourite spot of the As we have already mentioned, route 3b from nesting and resting when migrating. The salt- of Saint Tryphon is located, which is older than landscapes, which are equally memorable. The young and the centre of nightlife at the seaside. Cetinje or Virpazar leads to Rijeka Crnojevića. If works do not only attract birds, but are a magnet Notre Dame, and the Church of Saint Luke, both ride along the serpentines up the slopes of Lovćen Budva is one of the oldest towns along the Adri- for nature lovers as well. The salt ponds are situ- Risan is the oldest town in the Bay of Kotor and you followed the main road (route 3), it is now from the 12th century. For a long time the Church is attractive in itself, just make sure to drive care- atic Sea. With its Venetian-style architecture and ated close to the road and are really an excellent Chestnut forest, Lake Skadar Njeguši had been the capital of the Bay for a long time. the right time to make a detour. You will enjoy the of Saint Luke had two altars, for both Orthodox fully. town walls the Old Town of Budva is the main at- view and we guarantee you will not regret it. Rije- opportunity for a worthwhile detour. The town was first mentioned in historical sourc- and Catholic believers. There are few town centres traction here. ka Crnojevića is a small town of great historic im- es in the 3rd century BC, and is famous for the around the world where one can find six different Old road to Njeguši portance for Montenegro. It is here that in the late Bar residence of the Illyrian queen Teuta on Gradina Romanesque churches. Unlike other naval towns, If you continue driving along the seaside you will 15th century, after the Ottomans conquered Ža- Hill. Her fort is still there and she has been an in- Kotor is equally buzzing with life in the summer This is the road that the locals from the moun- soon come across Sveti Stefan, a place you will bljak Crnojevića (the former capital of Montene- Bar is the main port city on our coast and our big- spiration for many legends. People say that Teu- and in winter months. The town walls surround- tain villages once travelled on to take their prod- surely recognise since this town-island is a trade- gro, and the seat of the Crnojević family, another gest coastal city. When driving through Bar make ta was incredibly beautiful, brave and wise, that ing it, together with the fortifications, ucts to the market. It was the only con- mark of Montenegrin tourism. The local fort was town on the coast of Lake Skadar), the new capital sure to use this opportunity to visit Old Bar (Stari she was a true pirate queen and the scourge of the have been protecting this important nection between the hinterland founded in the 15th century by the Paštrovići of Montenegro was founded by Ivan Crnojević. Bar), an open-air museum with the remains of neighbouring seas. That is why she infuriated the town for centuries. The Old Town of Montenegro and the sea. tribe to defend themselves from pirates and the The spring of the local river (Rijeka) is near Obod more than 240 different structures. The residents Romans who defeated her in Risan, where, ac- of Kotor is on the UNESCO The young engineer Josip Ottomans, and in the 20th century the town was Cave. The river is famous for being sailable already of Bar are particularly proud of the old Bar olive cording to the legend, she committed suicide. The World Heritage List since the Slade-Šilović was giv- turned into a hotel. Today, this is the most exclu- on its first kilometre, and that is why the town of tree, which is more than 2000 years old. The tree place where she jumped into the sea is now the lo- town has one of the best en the assignment to sive spot on our coast, a well-known destination Rijeka Crnojevića was the trading centre and the survived two fires, was damaged, but still stands cation of the hotel bearing her name. She had her preserved medieval ur- build it by the Prince for the richest and most famous people around most important place on Lake Skadar. This is the proud and bears fruit. It is protected as a natural of Montenegro. Leg- monument and attracts many visitors every year. own mint in Risan, which is below sea level today. ban sights. Kotor is also the world. town where the first book in was famous for its many fes- end has it that Jo- printed, where the first pharmacy and weapons sip was secretly in Rumija and (route 3d) After the Illyrians Risan was conquered by the tivals, the most famous Near Sveti Stefan you will find Miločer, a beau- shop opened, and where mother-of-pearls were love with Princess made from fish scales in the early 20th century. Romans. Even during Roman times, Risan was of which are the Boka tiful French-style park with a palace built by the Milena, and there- Visit this place, try the characteristic lakeshore The old road from Bar will take you back to an economically strong port and trading point Night and the Kotor Karađorđević Serbian royal dynasty. After Sveti Carnival (held in winter fore in a part of cuisine, see Ivan’s Bridge, rent a kayak or a boat Lake Skadar, this time over Mount Rumija, and with more than 10,000 residents. It was a typi- Stefan you will come across Petrovac, where we and in summer). the road designed and explore fishing villages from the water. If you through a different part of Crmnica. This region cal coastal town of the time, with palaces, town recommend to stop and have a rest. The prome- bends which clearly happen to come upon the fishing village of Karuč is famous for its wine, because this is where the fa- walls and fortifications. In late 6th or early 7th nade along the seaside leads to the Castello for- century however, there was a strong earthquake Prčanj resemble the letter M by land or water, be sure to pay it a visit! mous Montenegrin Vranac originated. Vranac is tress, and offers a beautiful view of the two islets an autochthonous variety that the Crmnica wine that completely destroyed the town and most of when seen from above. near Petrovac and the whole Petrovac riviera. On the coast of Lake Skadar is made of, with a protected destination of origin. its buildings disappeared under water. This makes As you drive along the road In any case, this is one of The villages of Crmnica are all very colourful; the the Roman mosaics from the 2nd century, which from Kotor through the Bay, the oldest roads in Monte- The Petrovac road Once you pass through Virpazar, you will enter houses are made of stone and are usually built on survived the earthquake and can still be visited in there is another interesting location negro, leading into the histor- a totally different world – the world of dormant the edges of villages in order to leave more arable the town, even more important. The mosaics were you will come across – the small town of ic heart of Montenegro, Njeguši, the birthplace of the Petrović dynasty that This road is an old section of the Adriatic High- fishing villages along the coast of Lake Skadar. land in the centre. Winegrowing started to thrive in the Roman Villa Urbana, which was destroyed, Prčanj. This was the home of the most famous ruled over Montenegro for centuries. In Njeguši way, which used to be the main connection be- The road is narrow, so be careful, but everything when Prince Nikola planted vines himself on his but the mosaics are very well preserved. The most naval captain from Montenegro, Ivo Vizin, the you will find numerous relics that indicate how tween the southern Adriatic area and the rest of else is a treat! You will drive from one settlement property in Virpazar, and issued a special order important one is the mosaic of the god of sleep, first Slav to sail around the world in his sailboat, old this settlement at the foot of Mount Lovćen Montenegro, but after a tunnel was constructed to the other, some alive, some abandoned. Yet, stating that each soldier should plant 200 vines Hypnos, the only preserved mosaic of this god. Splendido. This voyage was one of the most re- markable sailing endeavours at the time. The is. Be sure to try the smoked ham of Njeguši, the at Sozine, it has been somewhat forgotten. To- all are filled with examples of old local architec- and that families who planted 2000 vines would not have to pay any taxes for 10 years. Bay of Kotor