Getting There
Tivat airport is the largest airport in Montenegro, although it is not served well by international flights. Austrian Airlines connects Montenegro with Vienna, and you may be able to find flights out of London. Alternatively you can fly to Dubronvik or Zadar in Croatia and then travel by land or ferry to Tivat.
Weather
Coastal Montenegro has a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and clear, hot summers. The beach season lasts from April to October.
History
This small coastal town is presumed to have been founded before 168 BC during the Illyrian period. Since then, it has been ruled by the Romans, Byzantines, Serbs, Venetians, Turks and Austrians. Tivat was occupied by Nazi troops between 1941 and 1944.
Sights
Renaissance Summer House, displaying Renaissance and Gothic architecture, is one of Tivat's most popular tourist sights. A number of nearby islands, including Gornja Lastva (Flowers Island), Sv. Nikola, and Stradioti offer interesting day trips.
Activities
Tivat, with its natural marina, relaxed air and beautiful beaches, is a center for nautical tourism. Boating and yachting are available for ocean lovers, while the town's botanical garden and Big Park offer a way to enjoy coastal Montenegro's flora.
Article Written By Heather Carreiro
Heather Carreiro is a certified English teacher who has been writing since 2008. The editor of Matador Abroad, her work has appeared online at BootsnAll, Matador Network, GoNOMAD, Journey Beyond Travel and Expat Women. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is pursuing a Master of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University.
