Only 176 km lie between the most western and eastern point of Montenegro, only  200 km is the distance between the northern and southern end. But these keep many surprises ready: deep gorges, impressive peaks, spectacular canyons, unique national parks, adorable bays and countless beaches. And all this is surrounded by the crystal-clear sea and illuminated by the Mediterranean sun.
Montenegro has so many superlatives and insiders’ tips, that it would be almost impossible to list all. Therefore ten have to suffice, but these are reasons enough, in order to awake longing for the „jewel at the Adriatic Sea“!

1. Dreamy beaches and crystal-clear water
Montenegro has 117 beaches with a length of 73 km. These offers wunderful views onto the sea, are hidden in bays, wild, isolated, only reachable by boat, near to quaint seaports, olive groves or pinewoods. With a bathing season of 180 days and a water temperature of up to 27,4 degrees, the Montenegrin Mediterranean is a paradise par excellence for swimmers and plungers 

2. Architectural highlights in the fjord
Nowhere else in Montenegro steep rock faces and the green glittering Adriatic Sea directly meet as in the Bay of Kotor – the only fjord in Southern Europe. At its south-eastern end the little town of Kotor let the visitors plunge into medieval times. The Old Town with the dense accumulation of palaces, churches, little squares, angular lanes and the centuries-old city wall was declared as World Heritage Site in 1979.

3. Budva – thick stonewalls and endless bathing pleasure
The oldest town at the Montenegrin coast is situated, with its historic Old Town (stari grad) and the meters thick city wall, on a little peninsula and is known as „pearl of Montenegro“. The 270 days of sun per year and the wonderful sandy beaches let become the town one of the most popular bathing resorts, where you can perfectly stroll, especially after sunset.

4. Lake Skadarsko Jezero – Paradise for bird lovers and fishers
In the back-country of the Adriatic coast the unique Lake Skadarsko Jezero – the biggest lake on the Balkan and one of the last freshwater marshs in the Mediterranean area- waits with an amazing diversity of fishes and birds. There the unique free living pelicans in Europe can be found.

5. Culinary delectabilities
The cuisine of the country presents itself as diversified as the scenery of Montenegro and uses the rich and original fundus of nature. 
The ever-lasting Venetian influence also left its culinary tracks in the whole country.
Coastal light Mediterranean dishes with fish (ribe) or seafood - na žaru (grilled), lešo (boiled) or as brodet (hotpot) dominate, whereas solid plain fare is on the menu in the mountains.

6. Cetinje – capital of arts with old embassies
The historic capital Cetinje, located in the Lovcen mountains, gained in enormous international importance with the acceptance of Montenegro as sovereign state in the year 1878. The former European Great Powers built embassies, which impressively influence the townscape since up today. The biannual festival of Centinje, originated in 1991, ties up to the cultural fame of the town and supports the cultural exchange between Western and Eastern Europe.

7. Durmitor Nacionalni park – untouched nature in the height of more than 2.000 meters
In the north western part of the country the Durmitor national park houses the most deepest gorges and the most highest mountains of the country on an area of 390 km². On the plateau (1.500m) and the over 20 mountains with 2.000 meters, pure nature can be experienced during summer and winter. The river Tara with the homonymous canyon, which is the second largest canyon worldwide behind the Grand Canyon, meanders through the territory. A rafting tour through the wild water is a must during a visit in Montenegro.

8. Events and festivals
Besides the religious highlights during the course of the year, the manifold nature brings many reasons for celebrations: starting with the mimosa festival (January/February) in the flower town Herceg Novi and the days of camellia (March) in Kontor, the fisher festivals (June-August) in the seaports and the wine festival (December) at the Lake Skadarsko Jezero follow. A special event is the carnival of Kontor which enthuses with a colorful spectacle both in February and August.

9. Podgorica – modern center in the core country
Montenegro’s capital is the economic administrative and cultural center of the country and houses numerous museums, galleries, theaters and universities.
The main attratctions include the tenth century St. George’s Church, the Clock Tower, the Old Bridge, the Citadel and the Old Mosque. During a walk through the city amply parks can be discovered and night owls love the several bars and pubs.

10. Best Western Premier Hotel Montenegro
The newly built hotel is situated in the heart of the business quarter of Podgorica, within 10 minutes walking distance from the city center. Comfortable rooms, a sun-flooded breakfast room, a bistro and two conference rooms with state-of-the-art technology leave nothing to be desired. All highlights of the country are reached very fast, because both the great hiking and skiing regions and the amazing Adriatic beaches are located nearby.