Montenegro is a small country on the Adriatic Sea that travellers are raving about. Picture: Getty Images
Country hailed ‘better than Greece, Spain’
Tourists are flocking to this stunning, lesser-known country they say is just beautiful as more famous destinations - only without the crowds.
While Greece and Spain are big hitters, Montenegro is catching up in terms of popularity. Picture: Getty Images
According to TripAdvisor reviews, many visitors find Montenegro more peaceful than the Greek islands or the Spanish coast. Pictured is Kotor Bay and Old Town from Lovcen Mountain. Picture: Getty Images
The mountain canyon of Piva River in Montenegro. Picture: Getty Images
South Gate or Gurdic Gate and moat of the fortifications in the UNESCO-listed old town of Kotor. Picture: Getty Images
Montenegro shares borders with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Albania. Picture: Getty Images
It’s known for its clear waters and medieval towns, earning praise from tourists who say it’s just as beautiful as more famous destinations, only without the crowds. Picture: Getty Images
An ancient street in the old town of Ulcinj. Picture: Getty Images
The country is home to the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often compared to a fjord. Pictured is Lake Skadar National Park. Picture: Getty Images