DESTINATIONS MONTENEGRO CROATIA & THE BALKANS RIGHT: Cathedral of


Saint Tryphon, Kotor


FAR RIGHT:


Our Lady of the Rocks island


BELOW: Lovcen


National Park


SAMPLE PRODUCT


Kuoni offers seven nights at Regent Porto Montenegro in a deluxe


room including breakfast from £1,079 per


person. The price includes Gatwick flights and resort transfers, based on departures in May. kuoni.co.uk


Balkan Holidays offers seven nights at the Hotel Tara in Becici (around 30 minutes from Kotor and Tivat airport) on a half-board basis from £499 per person. The price includes flights


from Gatwick and resort transfers. balkanholidays. co.uk/agents


those looking to stretch their legs, climbing the city walls’ 1,000 steps is the perfect way to get one of the best vistas over Kotor, plus the Castle of San Giovanni awaits at the top. Just 15 minutes around the bay


from Kotor is Perast. With echoes of Venetian-style glamour, this tiny old town offers spectacular views of the lush green mountains surrounding the calm waters of Kotor Bay. Visitors can take a short boat ride in the bay to Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial island that houses a pretty 17th-century church. Away from the towns, Montenegro’s mountainous landscape lends itself to clients seeking soft adventure and outdoor activities. Many of the country’s natural treasures can be easily reached as part of a day trip from Kotor. Montenegro has five national parks, including Lovcen National Park, just an hour and a half from Kotor along a wonderfully scenic drive with views across the bay. The park is a hiker’s paradise, with plenty of walking trails. Tara Canyon is ideal for rafting, while


With echoes of Venetian- style glamour, the tiny old town of Perast offers spectacular views of the lush green mountains


adrenaline seekers can zipline over the longest and deepest gorge in Europe. The country is also home to Lake Skadar, which takes the title of the largest lake in southern Europe.


WHERE TO STAY Staying on the Bay of Kotor, with views across its stunning landscapes, can’t be beaten, and the new five-star Iberostar Grand Perast has a prime location. Perched on the waterfront facing Our Lady of the Rocks, the property – a former stately home dating back to the 18th century – has just 48 rooms, spa facilities and two


restaurants. Rooms start from around £160 a night. The Balkan country is upping its game in terms of luxury too. The glitzy Porto Montenegro could give Monaco a run for its money, judging by the number of superyachts in port. Alongside designer boutiques, cafes


and restaurants, the marina is home to the Regent Porto Montenegro hotel, whose 149 rooms are spread across two wings and boast views across the bay. Prices are from £140 a night. Kuoni’s senior product and


purchasing manager, Sheena Paton, says: “There has been development in the luxury hotel sector around Porto Montenegro. With access by boat to a fantastic beach across the bay, a cool yacht club adjacent to the hotel, and extensive designer shopping steps away, the Regent Porto Montenegro offers luxury accommodation just a few minutes’ drive from Tivat airport.” For a unique and exclusive hideaway, look no further than the Aman Sveti Stefan, located on its own island south of the resort town of Budva. This


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