Montenegro Selection

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This is perhaps the best word to describe what has happened in Montenegro, since itscreation. Crystal clear seas, sandy beaches, high, wild mountains, fabulous highplains, unexpected abysses of canyons, brisk, strong flowing streams; quiet lakes,exciting fiords – it is unbelievable what can be found in an area smaller than 190 kilo-metres in diameter.

This is perhaps the most important word in Montenegro. Inspiring a sense of unique-ness, pride and the sublime, nature's extreme beauty has found its expression in thecollective awareness and behaviour of the people. Nature, almost bordering theextreme, has created a special kind of social psychology – Montenegrins are brave andproud, defiant and dedicated, and extremely hospitable. They strive to be the bravest,the smartest, the most beautiful, the best looking…An epic people, if something like that can be understandable at the beginning of the3rd millennium.

At the meeting point of East and West, Christianity and Islam, Roman Catholic andOrthodox Churches, this small Adriatic and Mediterranean republic is again attractingserious attention from the international public at the beginning of the 21st century. Forthe entire 88 years it was hidden within Yugoslavia, totally devoted to the South Slavicunion, the questioning of its self-awareness, and independence was recognizablethroughout its history. Needless to say, this country had the longest tradition of state-hood among the South Slavic countries.

By regaining its independence in 2006, Montenegro began reclaiming its inter-national identity, and the world started rediscovering Montenegro. However, while inthe 19th century it hit Europe as a surprise, an undefeated and inaccessible countryinvoking romantic feelings, since even the greatest oriental conquerors could not con-quer it. At the beginning of the 21st century, the world media are revealing a differentface of Montenegro – its exquisite beauties of nature, unique artistic and culturalvalues and great opportunities for an active and exciting holiday.

We dedicate this book to all those with exploring minds. To people who enjoy makingdiscoveries.

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In the past several years, investors from all over the world have built alarge number of luxurious four and five star hotels, thus providing theconditions for Montenegro to become a top world destination. Theimposing hotel facilities along the Budva Riviera are top class andoffer superb amenities.

On the other hand, the Bay of Kotor boasts medieval mansions, re-naissance and baroque palaces, carefully reconstructed and turnedinto small, superior quality hotels. By preserving their historic signi-ficance, the cultural heritage of Kotor, Perast and Dobrota remainpresidential and royal residencies and luxurious resorts.

The latest world trends in hotel design did not bypass the MontenegrinRiviera. Superb artistic interior and exterior design, architecturaloriginality, a diversity of styles and uniqueness are some of thefeatures of the new hotels.

HOTEL LIFENATURALLY, IT TOOK A WHILE BEFORE MONTENEGRIN HOTELSBECAME NEARLY AS BEAUTIFUL, GOOD, AND LUXURIOUS ASTHE EXUBERANT NATURE OF MONTENEGRO.

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All the remaining doubts of Montenegro's becoming the most so-ught after destination in the world vanished when Aman Resorts,the world's leading luxury hotels chain, arrived. Through the meti-culous restoration of the medieval island of Sveti Stefan and VillaMilo er, a former royal summer residence dating back to 1934,čsurrounded by 800 olive trees and 32 hectares of forests, AmanResort proves that the power of luxury lies in the careful selectionof details.

Villa Milo er, reopened in December 2008, features 5 rooms/čsuites overlooking the sea and the island of Sveti Stefan, withclassic wooden parquet floorings and wool rugs, leather arm-chairs, central fireplaces, bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs,combining wooden parquets and antique stones, with the lobbyas a living room, the restaurant as a dining room, and a vast library,it retains the royal glow of old Europe together with the comforts oftoday.

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Aman Sveti Stefan

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Built from scratch. While numerous large new luxury hotels allover the world start their business protected by brand names andthe technologies of the multinational companies they belong to,the Splendid Hotel began based on the confidence of its ownersthat they could build a superb luxury hotel. In a world of powerfulbrands, that means – from nothing.

Located on the beach, as a beach holiday hotel, boasting sump-tuous lobby, five bars, three restaurants, a 385 m² presidentialsuite, a private swimming pool, a 215 m² penthouse suite, 13wellness suites, 84 m² open swimming pools, a high end confe-rence centre, a 3000 m² spa centre, and numerous Turkish baths,saunas, Jacuzzis, fountains, cabins, fitness and massage facili-ties, the Splendid Hotel leads you to another, better world ofmagic and joy, and it may just happen that you forget to visit theplace you came to see in Montenegro – the beach! And you reallydon't have to go – a world full of all sorts of joys is right here – atyour disposal! This hotel is a member of the prestigious chain,Great Hotels of the World.

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On the edge of the old captains quarter Dobrota, on the very shoreof one of the most beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, the Bay ofKotor, the first designer hotel in Montenegro was opened insummer 2008 – the Forza Mare Hotel. There are no more than 10suites, differing in style and theme (Africa, India, Dubai, Japan,China…are names of some of them); together with a wellness andspa centre; a restaurant and a pastry shop; the hotel offers superbservice in the warm atmosphere of home, providing intimacy andhospitality so different from the purely professional.

The cakes of the Forza pastry shop already have a reputationthroughout Montenegro, and the cuisine of the hotel restaurant isa source of the finest Italian and Mediterranean aromas.

www.forzamare.com

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This baroque palace dating back to the beginning of the 18thcentury, is a true monument of culture, located in the captainsquarters of Dobrota, nowadays turned into a unique 4 starboutique-hotel. Each of the ten rooms is named after the shipsthat belonged to the powerful Radimiri family throughout thecenturies: Armellino, Glorioso, Speranza, Serpente, Teseo, Lecos,Fortunata... The decoration of each room is different, and the onething they have common are the stone walls, the antique furnitureand an exciting view of Kotor Bay. The palace is a private club,open only for the hotel guests. It is one of the few hotels that has itsown yacht berth, for 6 yachts up to 20 meters long.

www.palazzoradomiri.com

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The only hotel in Montenegro that has won the Five Star DiamondAward of the American Hospitality Academy boasts the exceptionalcomfort and service characteristic of the world's most luxurioustourism centres. It has 11 rooms and suites (two presidential suit-es), a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a Turkish bath, a Jacuzzi, asauna, a fitness room, a garage and a unique view of the island ofSveti Stefan. The presidential suite boasts a 156 m² surface area,including a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, three bathrooms(one with Jacuzzi), a large terrace with a view of the sea and its ownelevator. Welcome!

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Luxurious Design Hotels

In the immediate vicinity of one of the most beautiful beaches inMontenegro, Mogren, close to the Old Town walls of Budva, themost exclusive hotel on the Adriatic has been erected, a uniquecombination of refined elegance and top comfort.

Besides superb rooms and sumptuous suites (presidential, exe-cutive, penthouse) the Avala Resort & Villas features luxuriousvillas connected to the hotel via mobile stairs. According to itsguests, the spectacular view of the blue horizon is reason enought,to stay in this hotel. The open swimming pool, leaning over thesea, and surrounded by cypress trees contributes to the hotel'sexclusivity.

www.avalaresort.com

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Boutique Hotels

www.hotelperastra.com

Up on a hill, in the fascinating ambiance of the baroque town ofPerast, in a bay protected by UNESCO as a cultural and naturalheritage site, overlooking the islands of Sveti Djordje and Gospaod krpjela, the Per Astra Hotel enables you to enjoy your stay in fullŠprivacy, whether you are here for a holiday, a weekend, a honey-moon, a team building event or just came to enjoy the vibrantcultural and artistic life of Kotor and the Kotor Bay.

Situated about a hundred paces from the sea, and just five hund-red metres away from the pinewood beach, Per Astra features 11luxury suites of different interior design, covering areas from 49m² to 107m². In peace and quiet, the intimate garden atmosphereinvokes romantic feelings in the summer nights even within themost unromantic of souls; it offers among other things a restau-rant where you decide on your menu together with the chef; aswimming pool; and a wellness and spa available 24/7. Plus,dynamic Kotor is only 15 kilometres away.

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www.hotelpodgorica.co.me

This is a unique hotel in the centre of the city, but devoid of the usualcity noise and rush, located on the Mora a River bank, inconsč -picuous, melted into the environment, with Mora a river pebblesčcovering its façade, with only two floors, in the immediate neigh-bourhood of the Parliament and Government of Montenegro.

With about forty luxury rooms and suites, a warm and intimateatmosphere, a top notch restaurant and service, this hotel, de-signed by the architect Svetlana Kana Radovi , was built in 1967ćand completely reconstructed in 2004. It represents a uniquearchitectural attraction worth visiting, regardless of any plans tostay in it.

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This is the central Montenegrin base for summer challenges suchas hiking, biking, white water rafting, paragliding, off-road excur-sions, as well as winter challenges such as skiing, boarding, andsledding. It features 117 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 3 bars,a 25 metre long swimming pool, with a separate swimming poolfor children, wellness and fitness centres, and a latest generationski resort 10 kilometres from the hotel.

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There are only few hotels that can provide you with such a powerfulrelaxation as the Bianca Spa and Resort. In the bosom of Monte-negro's mountains, in the mountain town of Kola in, only onešhour away from Montenegro's capital, this hotel offers a place toenjoy yourself in calming and relaxing luxury in both summer andwinter; in an environment built of carefully selected natural mate-rials: stones from the Tara River, granite and the best wood fromthe local forests.

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The elite marinas of Budva, Kotor, Bar and Tivat make this area ofthe Adriatic a Mecca for the owners of luxury vessels. Many vess-els from the Top 100 Largest Yachts in the World have sailed intoMontenegrin waters in the past few years, including: RomanAbramovich's Pelorus, Bernie Ecclestone's Petara, Paul Allen'sTatoosh and Air, Charles Simanyi's Skat…At Budva Marina moor-ings one can see the latest models of top boat builders Azimut,Riva, Sunseeker, Maiora, and Pershing all the time …

Porto Montenegro is going to be the top state-of-the-art elitenautical centre on the Mediterranean. It is currently under de-velopment, and its aim is to make the Bay of Kotor the “PortoCervo” of the Adriatic, while Bar Marina currently has the largestberthing capacities for ships and mega-yachts. The marinas ofthese towns also boast shops of nautical equipment, cranes andspecial trailers for the transport of the vessels, and all the otherservices required for yachts and ships.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET TO KNOW MONTENEGRO AND,ACCORDING TO YACHTING ENTHUSIASTS, THE MOST BEAUTIFULWAY IS TO SEE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME FROM THE DECK OF ASAILING BOAT OR A YACHT.

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PORTOMONTENEGROT I V AT

A New Nautical World

A grand scale project exemplifying the vision of major business-men is getting its initials contours. Porto Montenegro, a centre ofelite nautical tourism, with a marina capable of accommodatingmega yachts, two luxurious hotels, with numerous villas and suit-es, restaurants, shops and a full range of services, will no doubtbecome the most complete nautical town.

The first of its generation in this region of Europe, the marina is astate-of-the-art anchorage for luxurious mega yachts, ships andother expensive vessels, and it is just a part of the project the endresult of which is currently presented through computer generat-ed images. Out of a total of 800 berths, 6 will be reserved forships longer than 100 metres, 200 have been designed for vess-els longer than 50 metres, plus 450 more berths for smallerships, and others for smaller vessels for sport and recreation. Thelargest nautical community on the Mediterranean, this invest-ment by three well-known businessmen Peter Munk, NathanielRothschild and Bernard Arnault, is worth over € 6 million. http://www.portomontenegro.com

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Marina Budva

www.marinabudva.com

Located in the metropolis of Montenegrin tourism, under the wallsof the Old Town of Budva, the harbour was predestined to becomewhat it is today – an elite marina, stopping and gathering point,and a place to parade some representative samples and the latestmodels of yachts from all over the world.

The Marina's advantage lies in its vicinity to the airports: Tivat is20 and Podgorica 60 kilometres away; there are also the most lux-urious hotels, many great beaches, restaurants and shops veryclose by. The average water depth is 7 to 8 metres, and there are350 moorings available, out of which 120 are for yachts and 60 forspeedboats.

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The Port and Marina of Kotor

At the furthest point of the only fiord of the Mediterranean and oneof the most beautiful bays of the world, the Bay of Kotor, there arethe port and marina of Kotor, nestled next to the Old Town walls.Once predominantly commercial, nowadays serving passengers,the Kotor port has been Montenegro's main marine gateway forcenturies. Large merchant ships have been replaced by trans-oceanic cruisers, luxury yachts and sailboats, while the bay andthe town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attract thousands ofpassenger ships and yachts every year.

The bay's dramatic beauty, the proximity of airports (Tivat 10 km,Podgorica 85 km and Dubrovnik 65 km away) and the Old Town ofKotor, with its many restaurants, cafes, discos, and shops, make itone of the most popular marinas on the Adriatic.

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The company offers a range of sailing boats between 10 and 17metres in length (Sun Odyssey, Elan Impression etc, the oldest ofthem manufactured in 2006), several catamarans (Nautitech,Lagoon) and motor yachts. They are especially proud of the mostluxurious yacht in their fleet – a Camper & Nicholson yacht fordaily charter - M/Y ENDEAVOUR42.

The fastest way to reach the MCC fleet in the port of Kotor is by aMCC helicopter Eurocopter EC 120B. www.montenegrocharter.com

P O D G O R I C ARenting a small or a bigger yacht in Montenegro was never really aproblem. The Montenegro Charter Company however, is the firstcompany in Montenegro involved exclusively in ship and helicopterchartering, and it does its job in a superbly professional manner.The seat of the company is inland, in Podgorica, and the fleet is si-tuated in the port of Kotor – 9 kilometres from the airport of Tivat,65 kilometres from the airport of Dubrovnik and 90 kilometresfrom the airport of Podgorica.

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The cuisine obeys the geography and takes what nature gives.Loyal to tradition, and yet open to experiments. This is the rulingprinciple in the restaurants as well. You will find there a mosaic ofEuropean and Mediterranean cuisine, and the real spirit of Monte-negro will be best felt when tasting the national dishes of thecoastal, mountain and lake cuisines, that join together the bestelements offered by nature.

You should try lamb or kid roasted under the bell, cream from Piva,a grape brandy. Try clear fish soup and boiled fish, roast carp andsmoked bleak, prosciutto from Njegu i, cheese in oil, with a freshšvegetables mix. The best wine selection is Vranac or Krsta , andčwhile the recommended desserts include sirnica, baklava, or fruitpie.

Breakfast is never skipped in Montenegro, and lunch is the main,and dinner the most ceremonial, daily meal.

WHEN OPENING THEIR EYES, EVERY PERSON IN MONTENEGROSEES THE MOUNTAINS. BARE OR WOODY, ROCKY OR FLAT, COVER-ED WITH SNOW OR GREEN VEGETATION, WATER RICH OR ARID,FERTILE OR BARREN. IF YOU KNOW WHERE A PERSON LIVES INMONTENEGRO, YOU CAN TELL WHAT THEY EAT.

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When he was deciding on the name for his restaurant – a fish tavern,Vido Markićevi wanted to preserve the most important segmentsćof the gastronomic tradition of the Montenegrin seaside, the thingthat everyone was claiming to have, but in fact, had difficulties inachieving: to bring only the freshest food to the table, picked orcaught that very day. This is something Vido Marki evi is expertć ćin. Everything that comes out of his kitchen passes the strictestcriteria of celebrities, politicians, top managers, crowned headsand other regular guests of Demi ana. That is why it will be extrež -mely difficult to get a seat in his tavern, and once you get it, no onewill measure your time spent at the table.

At Vido's, it is not the custom to ask for a menu and examine it, oneshould talk to waiters. They really know!

There were no households on the seaside that did not own a demi-john, a several litre glass bottle encased in wickerwork. It wasused for keeping and transporting wine.

Demižana Rest ranau tSlovenska obala 3

85310 Budva+382 33 455 028

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But, as it happens, the fate of the restaurant lies solely on its plates– they would either help to raise it to the gastronomic strato-sphere or flatten it to the level of the average. Steve Pragmac, therestaurant chef, from a Filipino father and a Japanese mother,never ceases to amaze his regular guests as well as numerousMontenegrin cooks with his masterful dishes with tuna, salmon,eel, shrimp, octopus, sea bass, mackerel, or beef steak. Mouth-watering recipes such as: dragon roll with eel, tempura roll withshrimp, hosomaki roll, Gunkan-maki, sashimi, miso soup, tery-iaki tuna, soba miso, tonkatsu, yaseitame, yakimeshi…are onlysome of the specialties on the carefully selected menu.

Even though the local gastronomic public was convinced of thecertainty of fiasco for the only Japanese restaurant on the Monte-negrin seaside, after a year and a half of being in business, Prome-nada has managed to stake a prominent place on the restaurantmap of Montenegro. One of the most fortunate elements of itssuccess is its location, within the elite hotel complex of the Splen-did Conference & Spa Resort that enjoys the great trust of refinedclientele.

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Fish restaurant GalionŠuranj, 85330 Kotor

+382 32 325 054

Veal and tuna carpaccio with Provencal dressing; penne with chic-ken, zucchini, pepper and Porcini sauce; shrimp with seasonal ve-getables, potatoes and three Galion type sauces – this could bean appropriate menu to indulge in after touring the Old Town ofKotor. The Galion custard pie, or the trilogy consisting of choco-late cake with ice-cream and chocolate mousse, could be the per-fect finish. All this accompanied by a view of the Old Towns roof-tops, St Triphon Cathedral and the pulsating life of Kotor harbourand marina.

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Opened in the period of socialism, in the mid-seventies, andcompletely renovated after an ownership change in 2007, therestaurant Galion is living its moments of glory. The restauranthas managed to retain the good old spirit of Galion, but with acontemporary twist, with two terraces, one of them closed and air-conditioned, to be ready for use in every season, and it nowreminds one of a modern and mighty ship moored in the peacefulharbour facing the city walls of Kotor.


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www.starimlini.me

Stari Mlini restaurant is located only 7 kilometres from Kotor, atthe Ljuta river spring, Ljuta being one of the shortest rivers withunderground streams in Europe. The mill dates back to 1670, andsince 1976 it has been owned by the Djurica family who haveturned it into a restaurant devoted to the careful preservation oftraditional Boka cuisine. The cheese is kept in stone pots over200 years old; there are plenty of trout in the pond, and sea fishkeeps arriving every minute, as soon as it is caught by neighbour-ing fishermen. We recommend the mix of cheeses kept in grainsand oil, eggplant prepared in the local manner, and for the maindish: gilthead or octopus under the bell with plenty of potatoesand vegetables. One has to wait a while, but it is always worthwaiting for any dish that comes from under the bell. And for thedessert – Dobrota cake with almonds and maraschino.

SL J U T A , K O T O RSINCE 1670Mlini – the eritage eepersH K

Whenever you get a chance to visit a restaurant that has the wordMlini in its name, don't miss it! It signifies old stone houses, builton powerful water springs and torrents, with plenty of greenery anda gristmill – an ambiance that is always relaxing. And with mills inthe Kotor Bay, this also means that they are on a river and the seaat the same time!


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Old stone houses, large terraces, lush vegetation, many freshwater streams, ducks and pheasants, the entrance through a reedtunnel; dentice, gilthead, sea bass, clams, lobsters, shrimps, pro-sciutto, cheese…on the table; it is the shortest description ofĆ ć Ć ćatovi a Mlini. Another gristmill, owned by the atovi family forover 200 years, turned into a restaurant – a tavern managed bythe son, Lazar atovi , a place that made famous the name of theĆ ćsmall seaside village Morinj throughout Europe. The menu strictlyobserves the high standards of Boka cuisine, but at the sametime, it is openly Mediterranean: smoked cheese with oregano,Toscana, Calabrese, and Nicoise salad, tuna and shrimp carpa-ccio, smoked salmon spaghetti, angler fish in Provencal or gorgon-zola sauce, paella with vegetables, shrimp and angler fish….toname but a few of the many temptations this restaurant offers.

www.catovicamlini.me

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Fish carpaccio, beef carpaccio, caprese salad, shrimp salad witharugula, melon, champignons and tomato; tagliatelle with fishfillet and zucchini, lobster filled ravioli, fish in salt, fish tagliatawith arugula, scallops with lamb, beef steak with ground blacktruffles, are just some of the dishes that illustrate the character ofMa a's cuisine. The menu is rich and extensive, the wine list isšone of the best, and everything on the table is always of superbquality. When not in Podgorica, you may also visit the Ma ašsummer edition in Budva marina.

Maša opened a new chapter in the development of culinary artsand the restaurant business in Montenegro. Montenegrins couldfinally enjoy there the delights reserved previously for Roma, Mil-an or Bari. The spirit of Italian cuisine, with dishes prepared fromingredients that daily arrive from Italy by boat, entered Monte-negro in a big style.

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This café, restaurant and hotel, opened in mid 2007, became thetop style spot in the Montenegro's top style destination map injust a few months. Its leading position the Astoria has achievedwas firstly due to it being located in the city centre, inside thewalls, next to the main entrance to the Old Town of Budva, then, bya top post-modern interior design of a hotel and café restaurant;by its unique rooftop terrace, but mostly by its noble atmosphereand international culinary offerings. Nothing can be added, nordeducted from the Caesar salad (made with grilled chicken, baconand anchovies); beef steak pieces and crusty vegetables in Thaisalad topped by piquant vodka orange dressing; the rice in nasigoring rested aside the desired couple of hours. The pork fillet insesame and prune sauce, the Cajun chicken roll, Spanish paellawith saffron or penne Toscana are the dishes that provide you withthe possibility of the finest of culinary journeys.

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Grand CafeBulevar Svetog Petra

Cetinjskog 21, Podgorica+ 382 20 248 258

GComfortable leather armchairs, the famous faces of the guests,the silent waiters, plenty of luxury cars in the parking lot… TheGrand Café is a place frequented by senior politicians, business-men, journalists and artists. At some point during the day you willhave the opportunity to meet the owners of large companies,famous journalists and actors, but also various politicians of thehighest rank. This is a fashionable spot that provides you with apeaceful atmosphere conducive to serious and confidential busi-ness and political discussions.

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www.plantaze.com

If in the tough competition among grape brandy, prosciutto fromNjegu i, cheese from Njeguši and local red wine one has to selectša hedonistic symbol of Montenegro, then it must be Vranac. Asuperb quality dry red wine from Montenegro, of dark ruby colourwith shades of purple. Extractive, of full taste, mildly tannic, witha scent of berries. It is generally accepted as a symbol of strength,masculinity and skilfulness, and the Vranac Reserve by Planta ež13 Jul has a place of honour reserved in that field. Out of respect,Montenegrins drink this wine on the occasion of celebrations.

From the especially good years, a small quantity of wine is reserv-ed, kept in a dark place at a constant temperature of 15°C, to letthe wine ferment in the containers. After bottling, the wine rests forat leastanotheryear,andonlyafter that it isbroughttothemarket.The wine is served at a temperature of 18-20°C. It is recommend-ed to have the bottle opened at least half an hour before use, andslowly poured into decanters. That is when the best characteris-tics of this wine are fully displayed. It can be drunk throughout themeal, but it is recommended for the end, with good cheeses andall sorts of cakes.

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P O D G O R I C AINS I UT T TE’S BRANDYIt is not known how many grape brandy distilleries there are inMontenegro. Besides many official, registered manufacturers ofthe national drink, there is a parallel world, full of small distiller-ies, in which grape brandy is produced according to recipes pass-ed on through generations. Making a good brandy was almost amatter of honour for a traditional household.

The grape brandy is a traditional Montenegrin produce, and theBiotechnical Institute of Podgorica is using a special recipe tomake limited quantities of it at the trial field in Lje kopolje. Theiršbrandy is popularly called “Institute's brandy”. The grape brandyis a strong alcoholic drink with no colour, with 50 % ABV, madefrom autochthonous varieties of vranac and kratošija. Its exquisi-te smell, extraordinary smoothness and harmony make it special.All these qualities are the end result of the traditional methods ofdistilling, in addition to observing the latest scientific principlesand standards of manufacturing. It is best combined with prosci-utto, dried meat and cheese. It is drunk refrigerated, as an appeti-zer, and the custom to drink one glass “for health” in the morning,prior to breakfast, is still alive in Montenegro.

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Only 30 kilometres from the seaside, in the vicinity of Podgorica, ahuge Montenegrin treasure is carefully kept and preserved – twomillion litres of superb Montenegrin wines: Vranac, Merlot, Ca-bernet, Krsta , Chardonnay, Sauvignon, aged 3 to 10 years.č

The treasury of the wine cellar ip anik, opened in late 2007, isŠ člocated some thirty metres under the surface of the ip anik hill,Š čin the remains of a former subterranean military airport. It is sha-ped like a tunnel, 356 metres long, with an air temperature rang-ing from 17 to 19°C and a humidity of 70 to 80%. It consists of awine cellar, a wine tasting room, and a specialized shop. The cell-ar is open all year round.

2 a Ivanovića, Put Radomir81000 Podgorica

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It is the first item on the menu of every restaurant in Montenegro.Indispensable on the table of every host. For a real gourmet, themagic of the prosciutto grows into a hedonistic ritual, eaten toge-ther with dry Njegu i cheese, olives and wine, and with a glass ofšthe famous Montenegrin grape brandy or mead it turns the mealinto a complete gastronomic joy.

The prosciutto is made of pork, and its special taste and aromaare due to the mixture of sea and mountain air and the wood usedfor its drying. Even though the entire region under Lov en is involvć -ed in the production of prosciutto and kastradina (dried mutton),the village of Njegu i, the birthplace of the Petrovi dynasty, locatš ć -ed at an altitude of 900 metres, is the centre of the production ofthis national cuisine symbol and a must-see location for everyvisitor to Montenegro.

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It is a guardian of heritage and a great delicacy. The cheesemaking tradition in this area, together with its quality and ex-perience passed on through generations, made the cheese anecessary and favourite part of every meal. It is excellent incombination with prosciutto and kastradina. Olives give it anew flavour, but it can also be served separately, with almostevery wine.

Njegu i cheese is kept in a cold and airy place for up to threešmonths prior to consumption. A special charm and aroma isachieved from a wooden tub, the container in which it is put into age, covered with a lid and a stone. A famous specialty isalso the “cheese in oil” which is after drying, immersed in oliveoil and kept in glass or stone containers for at least 60 daysprior to serving.

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PERHAPS NOTHING CAN REVEAL THE SPIRIT OF ONE COUNTRYBETTER THAN THE LIFESTYLE OF ITS INHABITANTS. FASHIONABLE,CONTEMPORARY AND TRENDY IS THE WAY OF LIFE IN MONTE-NEGRO, INTERTWINED WITH THE CENTURIES OLD DESIRE FORCONNECTIONS AND TOGETHERNESS AS A DOMINANT CHARACT-ERISTIC.

The need for connecting has left its mark in contemporary culture,and the unique social habits have resulted in a large number of festi-vals, social and cultural happenings, customs, rituals and events.The attendance is always great. The cafés and taverns, squares andstreets, restaurant terraces, theatres and open stages, these arethe gathering points of both inhabitants and guests at any time ofday and year. Film, theatrical, classical music festivals, pop musicconcerts, exhibitions, carnivals, sporting events and other happen-ings unique to Montenegro provide only a hint of the rhythm of life inthis country.

Whereas the fundamental values of the Montenegrins – honour,honesty, togetherness – have remained the same throughout thecenturies, some new values and behaviours, related to the arrival ofthe consumer society to Montenegro, have also found fertile groundhere. There was no place for doubt that the people who embroider-ed their clothes with gold in the 19th century, would indulge in themost modern and the most luxurious technical achievements in the21st century. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine that so many luxurycars, motorcycles, yachts, lap tops, mobile phones and other suchstuff could be seen in such great numbers anywhere elsewhere inone place.

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The Vektra Aviation Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300, aluxurious super-mid-sized jet, with a capacity of 8 to 16 travellers,has become one of the favourite objects of hobby photographersof airplanes (www.planepictures.net, www.airliners.net), and atthe same time the favourite jet plane of the top business andpolitics clients. By signing annual contracts with the governmentsin the region and the largest companies in Montenegro, Serbia,Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia, Croatia, Italy, Austria andGermany, Vektra Aviation has achieved a high rating in businessaviation and secured its future. With 4 planes of the highest busi-ness class, a 2.500m2 hangar and a state-of-the-art VIP terminalof 600 m² , the company is able to provide the highest qualityservice for other airlines from Europe and the world.

The company seat is at the airport in Podgorica.

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At the end of July and the beginning of August, while at the KotorArt Festival, the attentive audiences in the churches of Kotor, sitmotionless and enjoy the music of Mozart, Chopin, Bach, Beeth-oven and Debussy, a few hundred metres away and a few hourslater, five thousand young people dance and reach delirium withthe sounds produced by the world's most famous DJs and Balkanpop and rock bands. The Maximus discotheque is the source ofyet another wave of new energy and refreshment – the RefreshFestival, a festival that has managed to achieve an internationalreputation in just three years.

On the DJ stage in Maximus, one can see international stars such as- Sharam, Dave Clarke, Hernan Cattaneo, Ian Pooley, Lottie, RobertOwens, Adam Beyer, Darren Emerson, Bob Sinclair... Balkan starsperform at the Citadella live stage and on the Hip Hop stage - VanGogh, Massimo, Cubismo, Edo Maajka, Wikluh Sky...

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The strong, centuries long music tradition of Kotor was bound toproduce a music festival, which, immediately upon its start (estab-lished as an independent cultural initiative) became the leadingart music festival in Montenegro. Thanks to Kotor Art, master-pieces like Bethoven's Ninth Symphony, Mozart's Requiem, orDvorak's From the New World, were performed in Montenegro forthe first time.

For the last seven years in a row, in the period between mid-Julyand mid-August, Kotor became a capital of classical music, itssquares and churches turned into the most refined music stages.The concert spaces such as the square in front of the cathedral orthe St Tryphon Cathedral (12th century), the church of BlessedOzana (13th century), the island Gospa od Skrpjela, the church ofthe Holy Spirit in Prcanj (18-19th century), the Skaljari marketsquare, the church of St Joseph's square and others, would beenvied by any city in the world. The chamber orchestra and choirhave had the privilege of almost continuous performing, some topworld soloists, conductors and orchestras have also made guestappearances: the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra of Prague; theLondon Piano Trio; the Swedish baroque ensemble Villancico; theBelgrade Percussionists; the conductors Claudio Vandelli, Italy;Alex Inecco, USA; Carlos Garcia-Ruiz, Mexico; Darinka Matić -Marović, along with the artistic director of the Festival, pianistRatimir Martinović, are just some of the names that have madeand will continue to make, Kotor Art memorable.

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Thanks to the non-governmental organization Urban Cult and ra-dio anchor and DJ Vinko Mihajlović, in the past three years, at theend of August and beginning of September, the small quiet townof Petrovac, has become the jazz centre of Montenegro. Numerousconcerts, performances, workshops and exhibitions dedicated tojazz and blues music, bring back the atmosphere of refinement tothe dreamy coastal town, and open new horizons of pleasure tothe lovers of true jazz. All the concerts are held in the open, on theterraces of the Memorial House Crvena Komuna, Castello bar,Sutjeska and Kuba cafes. The entire festival is the result of thededication and enthusiasm of its organizers. Michaela Rabitsch& Robert Pawlik the Jazz Quartet, from Austria; the jazz-fusionband Djabe, Hungary; the Trio Balkan Strings, Serbia; the AgaZaryan Quartet, Poland; the Georgi Sareski Quartet, Macedonia;the Jennifer Bryce Trio, USA; the B2Blues, Croatia; the PointBlank Blues Band, Serbia ... are some of the participants of thePetrovac Jazz Festival.

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For 23 years, the festival Grad theatre - Theatre City has been thehighlight of the summer cultural seasons of Montenegro. FromJuly 1 to August 31 streets, squares, fortresses and churches ofthe Old Town of Budva, the largest tourism centre of Montenegro,become a stage for actors, musicians and painters from all overthe world, where they create a new, virtual world of artistic truth.

The play that enjoyed great publicity throughout the 23rd FestivalTheatre City, had its premier almost a month after the festivalfinished, in Cetinje! The reasons for such publicity were many:Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, the leading roles played by lege-nds of Montenegrin and Serbian theatre; two former ministers ofculture, of Montenegro and Serbia: Branislav Popović and Branis-lav Lečić; the dramaturge from the Belgrade National Theatre,Željko Hrubac; International Festival of Sarajevo involved in co-production, and the director coming from a famous Montenegrinartistic family, the same age as the festival, twenty-three year oldVeljko Mićunović…The co-production of Theatre City, Royal TheatreZetski Dom of Cetinje and MESS Sarajevo will be shown in thecourse of the following year to audiences in Budva, Cetinje, Pod-gorica, Sarajevo and Belgrade.

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This is one of the symbols of Herceg Novi, a six centuries old citylocated at the entrance to the Kotor Bay. It used to be the sportsand cultural centre Sokolski Dom, then a cinema, and today it is acity tavern – an indispensable gathering place for Novi inhabi-tants and tourists.

This unique example of the Vienna Secession in this part of theMediterranean, the tavern is located in the centre of Herceg Novi,in the immediate vicinity of the Old Town, enjoying a dominatinglocation above the city harbour, with terraces offering an unforge-ttable view of the entrance to the Bay, and from which everyserious tourist must take a photo. At the same time, this buildingis partially surrounded by the lush vegetation of the city park, acentury old arboretum, established at the beginning of the lastcentury.

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F FASHIONAny research on the causes of the extremely highly developedfashion scene in Montenegro must not exclude the origins, socialfunction and historical importance of the national costumes.Montenegrin national costumes, dating back to the 15th century,are very opulent, elegantly cut, with daring colour combinationsand rich gold embroidery; it is thought to be among the mostexpensive national garments in the world. By preserving opu-lence, and accentuating the colours and richness of their costu-mes, Montenegrins tried to spite and save their identity in the faceof the then governing force in Europe, demanding its vassals todress in modest clothes of minimum colour.

The need to stress their freedom-loving attitude, and identity aswell as the need to be different resulted in the high fashion aware-ness of the nation, and the exceedingly rich fashion scene. Hund-reds of shops abounding with the latest models of the mostexpensive world brands, tens of fashion festivals and fashionweeks, happenings and fashion shows, along with the fashionhyper-sensibility of Montenegrins initiated the arrival of worldfamous fashion designers to Montenegro...

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INTERNATIONALFASHION FESTIVALThe world's top names of the fashion industry (designers andbrands); an antique Adriatic town under UNESCO protection; the12th century cathedral surroundings; accompanied by a superbproducer – the Fabrika fashion agency – is the formula for successof the glamorous International Fashion Festival, held every lateJuly in Kotor. The festival is the largest fashion event in EasternEurope, and its contents are regularly covered by Vogue, VanityFair, La Repubblica, Fashion TV and other media.

In the past 11 years, Christian Dior, Thierry Mugler, Gai Mattiollo,Calvin Klein, Escada , Egon Von Furstenberg, Agatha Ruiz de laPrada, Gattinoni, Alviero Martini, Cerrui 1881, Max Mara, RenatoBalestra, Rocco Barocco, Revillon, Romeo Gigli, Yannos Xenisand many others, have shown their creations here.

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MARINA NIKOLIĆ BANOVIĆ"My name is Marina Banovi . I am a fashion designer, living andćworking in Montenegro. I graduated from the Fashion DesignDepartment of the Faculty for Design in Belgrade. I have had ele-ven collections so far. My work is characterized by ethnic motifsoriginating from this area, and that is something that lends mycollection a particular impressiveness and originality. The mostimportant collection, without doubt, is the one shown in Rome,within the high fashion week AltaRoma AltaModa; there were alsoBelgrade, Zagreb, Thesaloniki, Kotor… ." Marina wrote as a res-ponse to our letter. Since Montenegro is a country of three greatcultures: Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Islamic, Marina's field ofethnic exploration is inexhaustible.

Marina Nikoli Banovi has a serious international career aheadć ćof her, and in Montenegro she already has a status similar to sporticons – Montenegro is proud of her.

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The Maximus discotheque in Kotor, extremely popular for its loca-tion and design, is leading in the performances of world famousDJs. The desire for abundant nightlife entertainment culminatesright here, through the Refresh Festival, held in July and August.The discotheque Miracle Lounge is hidden among the hills nearBudva, and that is the source of incredible acoustic possibilities;Bob Sinclair was the first to perform here, and followed by manyother big music names, gathering thousands of visitors at eachparty. There are also Velvet, Trocadero, Emporio, and the linecontinues...

Besides famous discotheques, luxury hotels, night clubs, barsand cafes, the real magic is experienced under the starry nights,on the beaches that are the epicentres of fun during the summertime. The rhythms of the music from all directions mix with the hyp-notising sounds of waves and the sea breeze, and give a completelynewdimensiontothenightlife fromonenighttothenext.

In the style of elite destinations, at the same time as in Europeanmetropolises and in line with the latest world trends. Every town inMontenegro has its own fashionable places and events that aresynonymous for a crazy good time and extraordinary night life,attracting floods of visitors every year.

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C Maximus is one of the best equipped and the most attractivediscotheques in this part of Europe. Its location is the Old Towncentre, on the corner of the Square of Arms, literally built into themighty walls of the town. There are 4 conceptually different unitswithin the discotheque, where over 4,000 people can enjoy them-selves until the early morning hours.

Envisaged as a discotheque that meets all the standards of thestate-of-the-art night clubs all over the planet, Maximus set theirgoals high, and achieved them, as well. The complex has the late-st technological developments in sound and lighting, as well ascomputerized air conditioning that maintains the optimum tempe-rature and air freshness in all climate conditions. Top quality ser-vice is available at any of the numerous well equipped bars, theprofessional and responsible security operatives, attractive dance-rs and other club personnel are there to provide all the require-ments necessary for an unforgettable night on the Adriatic. Regio-nal pop stars frequently perform here, but there are also worldfamous DJs like David Morales, a legend of the world house scene.The organization of the Refresh Festival helped Maxiumus be-come well known outside of the borders of Montenegro

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UURBAN CLUBThe cafe club and discotheque Velvet is located in the heart ofMontenegro's capital, in Bokeška street, proud of receiving seve-ral thousand visitors since its opening, along with numerous DJperformances.

Each Saturday, this is a meeting point of house music fans, and onother days one can hear only foreign music. The choice of music,the assortment of drinks, the numerous women guests, and theoverall atmosphere make Velvet perhaps the most refined club inMontenegro. By gathering together renowned local and foreignguests, and representatives of the business, political and diplo-matic community, Velvet gained a prestigious position in theintellectual and business circles of the capital.

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RDifferent from all others, the Maestral has a special atmosphereof pleasant excitement and anticipation caused not only by thesunrises witnessed on one of the most beautiful beaches on theAdriatic, in the old fishermen village of Pržno, the traditional Thaimassages of its wellness centre, or its thematic culinary offerings.The real excitement comes at night, when the lights and sounds of120 slot machines, 3 electronic roulettes, American roulettetables, Midi Punto Banco, Black Jack, Progressive Draw Poker,Chemin de Fer and Texas Hold'em Poker, raise the pulses of peopleeager to respond to the challenges of the games, and when themelodies of local and foreign pop stars from the casino's stagebring forth the emotions. The Casino is open 24 hours a day, andthe gaming tables work from midnight to 5.00 A.M. The hotel isopen all year round.

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The perfect balance of mind, soul and body is the wellness philo-sophy of the new age, whereas health and beauty care is one of thepriorities of the contemporary lifestyle.

The Maestral Hotel of Pržno boasts several swimming pools, Tur-kish and Roman baths, as well as a centre of the soothing Thaimassage. Offered are several sensual relaxation programs as well,like bathing in thermal Jacuzzi waters and aromatic oils. In theopulent ambiance of the Splendid Spa Resort, there is a spectrumof facial and body treatments offered, such as exotic treatment withflowers; the hot saunas, solariums, Sabia Med Sun and the expe-rience showers which invigorate both body and soul. The fitnessrooms in the Queen of Montenegro Hotel are true bases for energycollecting, and in the wellness centre of the Mediteran Hotel thethalassotherapy and relaxing massages will bring you to full har-mony with yourself. In the Bianca Hotel Spa, Taiyang offers holistictreatments based on the Ayurvedic, Asian and western therapiesfor relaxation, rejuvenation and inspiration. With the calming viewof the thick evergreen forest, this wellness centre is a shelter foryour body and soul. A world of endless satisfaction, with the com-plete sense of health, beauty and happiness.

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Only after visiting this centre, even for half a day, you will begin tounderstand the power of the wellness movement, and of the slogan“awake your senses”. At over 3000m² there is a large swimmingpool with Jacuzzi, a small swimming pool for children, a mediumswimming pool, a gym, a fitness centre, a Hammam, a dry floatroom, solariums, spa suites (VIP suite, king suite, rasul suites...)saunas with a sea view (biosauna with pinewood, Finnish sauna,mild sauna..), an ice fountain, a Sabia Med sand, a snow cabin,experience showers, a steam bath with Swarovski crystals, a SPAcosmetics shop, a relaxation zone with waterbeds and so on andso forth. A top luxury spa experience. Impressive by all standards!

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The winner of the national Wild Beauty Award 2005 for the bestnew hotel was the first to set the highest wellness standards inMontenegro. Starting with natural materials, the local wood andstone used in the hotel construction, the organic ingredients usedin its restaurants, all the way to the Turkish bath, saunas, fitnesscentre and indoor, Olympic size swimming pools, it radiates thefeeling of health and wellbeing.

Located at an altitude of 954 metres, in the heart of the Monte-negrin mountains, this hotel embraced the balance of mind, bodyand soul, and care for health and beauty as its basic motto. Theholistic treatments based on Ayurvedic, Asian or western thera-pies are provided by professional therapists from the Philippines.Aromatherapy, Balinese, Hawaiian, or Thai massage, reflexo-the-rapy, facial massage, wild lavender peeling...it is just a matter ofyour preference.

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The intact natural serenity in some of the coves hidden by surround-ing mountains, or the modern beach complexes with the latest fa-cilities, are interchangeably lined up along the Montenegrin coast.The choice depends on personal preferences.

There is only a little bit over two hours drive from the finest hotsand of the Long Beach of Ulcinj, through the fascinating BudvaRiviera beaches, to the narrow paved beaches and jetties of HercegNovi, and none of the places should be skipped. The secretivesunny inlets of the Bay of Kotor with the scent of the sea and touchof the summer breeze make for almost one big beach all along itscoast.

Luxurious hotels have turned their sandy and pebble beaches intoeven more luxurious complexes for rest and relaxation, with theview of the blue open sea. Surrounded by pine trees, rocks, medi-eval buildings, or the urban city rhythm, all these beaches haveone thing in common: their diversity and quality attract touristsfrom all over the world.

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SOn the shore, facing the island of Sveti Stefan, the most attractivespot of the Montenegrin seaside, split by the isthmus that connectsthe island to the land, there are two sandy beaches of magicalbeauty. Your view from the comfortable deck chairs set on the finereddish sand, contrasting the blue of the sea and the sky, goes tothe open sea, and the island-town-hotel, a world elite resort. Inyour background, lines of restaurants, cafes, a diving club, tenniscourts, and a Mediterranean park...

A few hundred metres away, separated by the cliffs overgrownwith woodland, two beaches of immaculate beauty are to be found– Milo er and Queen's Beach, once royal residence beaches.čHidden from the public eye, this area is also today a favouriteresort of exclusive guests from all over the world.

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Once a favourite of the Montenegrin Queen, Milena Petrovi , thećQueen's Beach lies hidden in the immediate vicinity of Čanj, on theway from Budva to Bar. Surrounded by cliffs, it is reachable onlyfrom the sea, by cruiser, yacht or a sailing boat.

The environment, the fine sand and the crystal clear sea make it oneof the most beautiful beaches of the Montenegrin Riviera and aprefect spot for absolute relaxation. According to tradition, onecomes here early in the morning, and leaves only late at night. Anudist beach is in the immediate vicinity.

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One of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranen is surr-ounded by a forest and park area of 32 hectares. Olives, pines, cy-presses and exotic varieties such as Lebanese cedar, tropical mi-mosa, Japanese medlar, cacti, agaves, pittosporums and othersmake it one of the most beautiful parks and arboretums in theAdriatic, providing a unique background for the beach.The beach is 280 metres long, facing Sveti Stefan and the opensea, covered with round pebble sand, differing in size as you gofrom one end of the beach to the other. If you look from the shore,the small pebbles are on the right side, and the marvellous redsand is spread out on the opposite side of the beach. A small quayis cut in cliffs on the right end of the beach, which makes it poss-ible for barges and smaller boats to dock.

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ALMARA BEACHModern Beaches

The most attractive and the most luxurious beach club on the Mo-ntenegrin coast, Almara Beach Club is located 12 kilometres awayfrom Tivat and Kotor, far from city beaches and crowds, in the lonelycove of Oblatno.

The sumptuous club design features white baldachins, green pi-nes, a blue sea and fine sand on the beach, all adding up to a hea-venly spot of your holiday. The club restaurant is led by the excellentItalian chef Francesco Ruggiero. There is also wireless internet co-nnection available for those who cannot survive without that kindof surfing.

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VELIKA PLAŽATwelve kilometres of the finest hot sand are a reason enough tovisit Ulcinj and its Long Beach. It starts two kilometres south ofUlcinj, ending at the Bojana River estuary to the sea. The beachcomplexes: Copacabana, Tropicana, Safari Beach, Miami Beachand others all treat this gift of nature with respect – the parasols,deck chairs, cabins, cafés, restaurants and all the beach furnitureare made of wood, reed, palm branches and stone.

At the beach's end, where the Bojana river flows into the sea, thereis a nature reserve, the island of Ada Bojana. Surrounded partly bythe river, and partly by the sea, it abounds with wood cabins andrestaurants lined up along the river, and a tourism village on theisland. Ada Bojana is a hideaway from contemporary life and masstourism.

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Sky, earth, and water. This small country poses a great challenge topeople who seek action and adventure. Easy adventures, like waterskiing, sailing, big game fishing, windsurfing, coastal biking, raft-ing in July and August, or heavier, stronger action – scuba diving,white water rafting in April and May, paragliding, canyoning, rockclimbing...

Mountaineering on the Durmitor or Prokletije, or Bjelasica mount-ains, biking through the national parks of the Skadar Lake, Lov en,ćBiogradska Gora, or Durmitor, a two-day Tara rafting trip, with anovernight stay in one of the camping sites by the river; diving in theBay of Kotor, kite surfing on the Long Beach, fishing from one ofthe numerous jetties, or just swimming in a crystal clear waters ofthe Montenegro Riviera, all these will feed your exploratory spirit,and provide you with utter peace and enjoyment.

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A boat with strong engines is desirable, between 6 and 15 metreslong, with a flat low stern, between 3 and 4 metres wide, holdersfor a large number of rods, and rods between 8 and 12 lb and 1.2and 2 metres long. The reels should have the capacity of at least300 metres of 0.80 mm nylon of decron line.

With a few more technical details, you are set for one of the great-est thrills the South Adriatic has to offer, and it is a matter of per-sonal choice whether you use a natural bait or artificial lures. At adepth of over 100 metres, there are bluefin tuna (record catch220 kg), broadbill and swordfish, while greater amberjack (up to70 kg) and leer fish (up to 30 kg) can be found near the coast.

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UNDERWATER DIVING"The excitement of archaeological discoveries is storming Monte-negro! The US explorer ship Hercules discovered two ships fromthe Roman period in the Bay of Kotor, in the deep sea bottom area.One of the ships, largely preserved, which was transporting rooftiles and panels for houses, originates back to the 1st century BC.Another one, from the 3rd century AC, was transporting ampho-rae". This news was published in June 2009, and is just one ofmany similar reports that emerge in the Montenegrin and regi-onal media every couple of years.

The great depths and clear seas, steep karst shore with lots ofsmaller caves, rocky and rugged coastal bottoms, sandy only onthe far south, lots of antique, medieval and war ships of the firsthalf of the 20th century, plenty of corals and flora – these are thedominant characteristic of the southern Adriatic area. The summertemperature of the sea is mostly in the 21-25° C range, whichenables comfortable diving, while in the winter months it is rarelybelow 13° C. The salinity is 36 ‰, and visibility is 15-35 metres.

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It is a fascinating mountain range, with nature of exquisite value.From the plateau at an altitude of 1,500 metres, with a length of20 kilometres, it is surrounded by the canyons of the Tara, Piva, Su-šica and Komarnica, in some spots reaching up to 1,300 metres indepth, and there are fifty peaks higher than 2,000 metres. Withmore than 20 glacial lakes, the highest of them at an altitude of2,200 metres, the town of Žabljak at an altitude of 1,450 metres,thick evergreen and deciduous forests, black pines fifty metreshigh, 1,325 plant species; otters, roes, chamois, bears, wolves,lynx, eagles, vultures... numerous high mountain katuns, and ski,pistes, it was proclaimed a national park in 1952, and since 1980it has been a Natural and Cultural World Heritage Site protectedby UNESCO.

The power and strength of this mountain massif also lies in:peaceful kilometres long winter walks, sledding on the frozenlakes, fishing through the thick ice holes, Nordic and Alpineskiing, snowboarding, snow kiting, and all types of extreme sportson snow. On this mountain, you can always find your thing.

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Only 9 kilometres away from Kola in, on Mount Bjelasica, there isšthe trendiest Montenegrin ski resort – the Kolašin 1450 Ski Resort.Boasting a new six-seat Doppelmayer ski lift, ski routes that go upto an altitude of 2,000 metres, 15 kilometres of which are new anddesigned and developed in compliance to the strictest Europeanstandards, Kola in is now in the range of the most modern Euroš -pean ski centres. The night skiing, artificial snow canons, new topquality snow making machines, ski rental with 500 sets of skiequipment, a ski depot with automatic sterilizing and drying; skilifts connected to a central control system and complete video sur-veillance of the ski resort guarantee superb enjoyment until lateApril. The working hours of the six seater are from 09.00 to 16.30,and the restaurant is open until late.

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Featuring more than fifty peaks higher than 2,000 metres andplenty areas available for biking and hiking, the area is a dreamfor every nature lover. The publication Wilderness Biking will signi-ficantly facilitate the exploration of the wild beauty of Sinjajevina,Maganik, Lola, Golija, Orjen, Komovi, Hajla, Turjak, Bjelasica,and Durmitor, along 17, mostly unknown, but carefully selectedpanoramic tracks. The breathtaking vistas, cultural and histori-cal monuments and acclaimed Montenegrin hospitality supple-ment the experience, and make your stay in Montenegro un-forgettable.

One of the routes that is sure to amaze you is abljak – Su i koŽ š ćlake – Trsa – abljak, with the lowest point at 1190 metres, andŽthe highest at an altitude of 1958 metres. You can enjoy fasci-nating views of the Tara Canyon as well as of Durmitor, Piva, Bio ,čVolujak, and Magli , all along the track. Get ready for the challengećand bear in mind that some portions of the route may be coveredin snow even in June.

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WWHITE WATER RAFTINGWhen the sun gets too strong on the coast and even the depths ofthe Adriatic sea would not bring the desired cooling, and a chillyhotel room or lobby does not sound like an imaginative solution,do not despair. This is when Montenegro will show its full power andsuperiority. The lush nature of the crystal clear Tara river is only 2or 3 hours drive away from the coast, 93 kilometres long, and insome spots up to 1,300 metres deep, with over 50 rapids (of alevel 4 maximum difficulty), countless tributaries, brimful ofvegetation, and with a series of camping sites. You can opt foreither a one day trip down the river from Brstanovica to Šćepan Polje(18 kilometres), two-days, to Radovan Luka (40 kilometres) or for athree-day trip, starting from Splavište, up stream from the-famous Tara bridge (96 kilometres).

Regardless of your choice, we recommend that you stay overnightin some of the campsites in the canyon. You will be astounded –starry nights, the sound of water, the murmur of trees and absolutequiet will bring you back to a place you've never been to. It will be abreak of dawn to remember for life.

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ART & CULTUREOne of the greatest relics of Christianity, the Our Lady of Philermeicon, once the patron of the island of Rhodes, and protector of theSovereign Military Order of Malta, made in Jerusalem at the be-ginning of the 12th century, adorned with sapphires, brilliants andrubies, is exhibited in the Blue Chapel in Cetinje. A masterpiece ofthe Kotor medieval goldsmiths – the gilded silver altar relief screenin the St Tryphon cathedral dating back to the 12th century; thesupreme achievement of Byzantine fresco painting – Raven Feedsthe Prophet Elijah in the Mora a Monastery, dating back to the 13thčcentury; the jewel of the Oriental sacral architecture: Hussein Pa-sha's Mosque from 1594 in Pljevlja, to mention only a few of the ex-quisite valuables that illustrate the cultural milieu in which newgenerations of artists are formed, and in which the modern culturallife of Montenegro is felt. The position of a crossroads between civi-lizations, cultures and religions played the key role in the determi-nation of the cultural profile of Montenegro.

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One of the most prominent contemporary Montenegrin painters,Vojo Stanić was born in 1924 in Podgorica. A sculptor by training,he interprets the scenes of everyday life, observing the world withthe lucid eye of an individual and a narrator. Inspired by the Medite-rranean, by his emotions, he explores the manifold connections be-tween people and things, giving life to a surreal mix of everydaydetails. Some of the paintings, like the Mediterranean, Night, Ta-vern, Njake, are stories on canvas, sometimes critical, but mostlyfull of understanding of the weaknesses of the human soul. Amonghis many years of work, numerous group and independent exhi-bitions, the Venice Biennale exhibition in 1996 is probably thesingle most important.

Permanently exhibited in the Art Museum of Cetinje, the paintingsby Vojo Stanić are also available in a great many galleries in Monte-negro and Europe. A member of the Montenegrin Academy ofSciences and Arts, he lives and works in Herceg Novi.

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ART MUSEUM OF MONTENEGROC E T I N J E

You can visit all the museums and galleries in Montenegro, but ifyou don't dedicate at least one day to the Art Museum of Monte-negro, you will most likely miss the opportunity to meet the artisticspirit of Montenegro. This spirit has reached its greatest accom-plishments in the art of painting.

Established in 1950, the Art Museum of Montenegro boasts app-roximately 3,000 pieces, some of which are the principle works ofMontenegrin and Yugoslav painters from the late 19th century tothe beginning of the 21st century: Anastas and piro Bocari ,Š ćMarko Gregović, Pero Po ek, Milo Milunovi , Petar Lubarda, Ristoč ćStijovi , Branko Filo Filipovi , Vojo Stani , Miodrag Djuri Dado,ć ć ć ćVlaho Bukovac, Paja Jovanovi , Celestin Medovi , Uro Predi ,ć ć š ćRihard Jakopi , Petar Dobrovi , Sava umanovi ,č ć Š ćJovan Bijelić,Milan Konjovi , Marko elebonovi , Pedja Milosavljević, Oton Poć Č ć -stru nik, Stane Kregar, Krsto Hegedu i , Oton Gliha, Jo e Cijuha,ž š ć žGabriel Stupica...Because of the diversity and richness, the colle-ctions were divided into: the Collection of Fresco reproduction,the Collection of Icons, the Collection of Montenegrin Fine Arts,the Collection of Yugoslav Fine Arts, the Collection of Foreign Art-ists, and many others. A separate space hosts one of the most reve-red Christian relics, the icon of Our Lady of Philerme. www.mnmuseum.org

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All the Montenegrin Symphony Orchestra's predecessors, due towar or an unfavourable financial situation, were doomed to disa-ppear: The First Montenegrin Military Music (the 70s of the 19thcentury), The Second Military Music, Military Music, Little Sympho-ny Orchestra; RTV Montenegro Symphony Orchestra – all stoppedworking.

What it took was for Žarko Mirković, a composer and professor,laureate of many music awards, to undertake the responsibilityand, for the Government of Montenegro to establish the publicinstitution, the Music Centre of Montenegro in 2006. This is howthe symphony orchestra was founded, and when it was safe to putthe name of the country in front of its name – The Montenegrin Sym-phony Orchestra. The Orchestra's premier concert was on 14 De-cember 2007 in Cetinje, following exhaustive rehearsals underthe guidance of its conductor and artistic manager, the Russianconductor Aleksey Shatsky. Regular performances throughoutMontenegro were to follow. In the past two seasons, many promi-nent artists have performed with the Orchestra: Goran Krivokapi ,ćGregory Krasko, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, Darinka Mati -Marovi ,ć ćBojan Sudji , Bostjan Lipovsek, Christopher Miroshnikov, IngomarćRainer, Denis Matsuev...

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ZErected as a symbol of Montenegrin striving to get closer to Europe, theRoyal Theatre Zetski Dom in Cetinje was opened, still unfinished, in 1888,with the play Balkan Empress, written by Prince Nikola. In the decadesupon the finalization of its construction, plays by Shakespeare, Schiller,Moliere, Hugo, Gorki, and other famous playwrights were staged.

Zetski Dom embodies in its edifice all the theatrical principles of the era(the architect Dr Josip Slade was its designer, and also the designer ofthe Šibenik Theatre); it was furnished with shipments from Vienna,Budapest, and Trieste. It looked like other European chamber theatresand had all the features of the theatres of that age: a royal loggia box,muses painted on its ceiling, and the like. After many years of turbulentlife, the edifice was renovated, the stage extended, and provided withthe props for all sorts of theatrical shows, which restored its old glory.

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MILLENNIUM BRIDGEP O D G O R I C A

It is not possible to explain the incredible success and popularitythis bridge over the Morača has achieved with the citizens of Pod-gorica and Montenegro either through its functional or technicalfeatures, or its contribution to the alleviation of numerous trafficbottlenecks in the capital; it must be something else – the emoti-onal relationship that was created from the first day, the citizensof Podgorica simply fell in love with the bridge, and grew proud ofit. The bridge designer, Mladen Uli evi , a professor at the Civilć ćEngineering Faculty of Podgorica, felt that the city defined and laidout by the architecture of socialist era, missed the visual integrat-ion of the old and new city quarters, the harmonious vertical, theidentity signature and focal point, and he managed to define thisneedfor identity inthenewmillenniumbythissuspensionbridge.The bridge is 140 metres long, with 4 lanes and two pedestrianwalkways, its pylon is 57 metres high, twelve cables support theroadway deck, while twenty four more are attached to the counter-weights, and it all presents an utterly harmonious and elegant ar-chitectonic ensemble, evoking the transoceanic ship silhouette,and confirming that Podgorica is, too, a part of the Mediterranean.The symbol of modern, post socialist Podgorica has connectedIvana Crnojevi a Blvd and 13 July St since mid 2005.ć

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Unique Customs

FAŠINADAFor 558 years already, on 22 July, about hundred men from Perastgather at sunset, to collect rocks and tree boughs, load their bargesand row their way to the island of Gospa od krpjela. The parson isŠin the leading barge, together with prominent citizens, both RomanCatholics and Orthodox; musicians wearing the Boka national co-stumes are in the next one, and then follow all those who considerthe Lady as their protector or simply want to take part in the pre-servation of the custom and of the island as well.

According to the legend, after a shipwreck in 1452, the fishermensaw the icon of Madonna with Christ on a rock above Perast, andthe citizens of Perast later decided to build an island in her honour.It took over hundred years of painstaking stone depositing on thecliff, and sinking of old sailing ships, to build the island, and in1630, Gospa od krpjela church was built too. Adorned with 68Šcanvasses by baroque master Tripo Kokolja; 2,500 silver plates onthe sidewalls, left by sailors as their pledges; there are also paint-ings and sculptures by the Genovese school masters, by painterLovro Dobri evi of Kotor, Venetian sculptor Francesco Gai and othč ć -ers; this church is a treasury of some of the greatest values of theMontenegrin coast.

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Executive PublisherAMC Communications

Editor in ChiefVelibor Zolak

AssociatesAleksandra BožovićBlažo Bućin

CvenićMajaSlavko ĐurđićVesna IvanovićSlađana IvanovićNikica JankovićKaća KrsmanovićVanja Mihajlović

lovićVinko MihaiJelena Pavićevićdr Natalija PerovićMarina RađenovićMarija RajkovićJelena StjepovićJelena StankovićMar ina Trifunovit ćAna UroševićLjiljana Zeković

PublisherMinistry of Tourismof Montenegro

MinisterPredrag Nenezić

National TourismOrganisation ofMontenegro

DirectorSaša Radović

PhotographyVjekoslav BojatRadoje JovanovićVesko MijajlovićRadoje MilićDuško MiljanićLazar PejovićNenad PetrovićIsidor StankovNTO Crne GoreAMC Communications

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TranslationĐorđe Vujnović

EditingPaul Turner

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