TAKE a look at the stunning destination that many regard as an underrated sunshine spot – with incredible architecture and 240km of coastline.
Montenegro is located on the Balkan peninsula, and has loads to offer to tourists.
The rugged mountains make it perfect for hiking, while the medieval villages are perfect for history lovers.
One of the most popular places is the Bay of Kotor, which resembles a fjord.
The winding coastline is dotted with churches and fortified towns.
For views over one of the coastal towns along the Bay, Perast, you can climb to the top of the clock tower or from the balcony on the second floor of the Maritime Museum.
The country borders Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania and Croatia – making it perfect for taking a day trip.
If you’re looking for something a little bit different, visitors can attend Durmitor National Park.
The park is home to bears and wolves.
It also houses limestone peaks, glacial lakes and the 1,300m-deep Tara River Canyon.
As the city is located along the central Mediterranean, temperatures during this time of year remain in the high teens.
You can visit one of the many stunning beaches to enjoy the sunshine, with crystal clear water and golden sand.
Montenegro benefits from 240km of coastline, making it a popular tourist spot.
Throughout the city, there are gorgeous old houses and stunning architecture to liven up your Instagram.
The ancient fishing village of Sveti Stefan has been turned into a luxury resort.
The city of Ulcinj has properties with architecture influenced by the Greeks, Byzantines, Venetians, and Asians.
The architecture in Montenegro is one of the most well-known aspects, along with medieval links.
Tourists can visit the Romanesque cathedral of St. Tryphon in Kotor, the 16th-century Husein-Pasha Mosque in Pljevlja, and the Baroque church of Our Lady of the Rocks on an islet in the Bay of Kotor.
This region was classed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1979.
Budva was an important town that was destroyed by an earthquake in 1979.
Now, it serves as a beach resort and amusement park.
You can enjoy the bustling nightlife in Montenegro, where you can get a pint from €2.50.
Ryanair offers flights from Dublin to Montenegro from €120.
