Jennifer & Drago
Places to Explore
Kotor Old Town
This is where our wedding ceremony will be held. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Montenegro located at the base of the Bay of Kotor. The rich Montenegrin history, culture and traditions are in Kotor Old Town. You’ll find buildings dating back hundreds of years such as medieval Churches, Palaces and Cathedrals. The city is super charming and the architecture is breathtaking!
Budva
Budva is on the central part of the Montenegrin coast. It has a small old town that is beautiful and filled with bars, restaurants and shops. This is the most popular destination during the summertime and is known for its nightlife.
Our Lady of the Rocks
Our Lady of the Rocks is one of the two islets off the coast of Perast in the Bay of Kotor. It is an artificial island created by bulwark of rocks and by sinking old and seized ships loaded with rocks. According to legend, the islet was made over the centuries by local seamen who kept an ancient oath after finding the icon of Madonna and Child on the rock in the sea on 22 July 1452. Upon returning from each successful voyage, they laid a rock in the Bay. Over time, the islet gradually emerged from the sea. The custom of throwing rocks into the sea is alive even nowadays.
Ostrog Monastery
Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda. It is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog (Sveti Vasilije Ostroški), who was buried here. From the monastery, the Bjelopavlići plain can be seen. Ostrog monastery is the most popular pilgrimage place in Montenegro. It is traditional for pilgrims to walk the 3 km from the lower monastery to the upper monastery barefoot. Before entering the Church of the Presentation to pray before Saint Basil of Ostrog, pilgrims make a donation of clothing, blankets or consumables like soap for the monks.
Portonovi
With luxurious homes, the world-class Portonovi marina and a destination hotel from One&Only all on-site, Portonovi is your gateway to Boka Bay and all that this untouched land has to offer. It is surrounded only by the soaring peaks and sun-sparkled water of the Adriatic coast and is one of Europe's most spectacular coastlines.
Herceg Novi
A coastal town in Montenegro located at the Western entrance to the Bay of Kotor and at the foot of Mount Orjen. It borders with Croatia Republic, Serbia Republic and with Italy across the sea. Herceg Novi was known as Castelnuovo ("New castle" in Italian) between 1482 and 1797, when it was part of the Ottoman Empire and the Albania Veneta of the Republic of Venice. Herceg Novi has had a turbulent past, despite being one of the youngest settlements on the Adriatic and it is filled with various old fortresses.
Porto Montenegro
Porto Montenegro today represents one of the most prestigious marinas on the Adriatic Sea. Set against the panoramic backdrop of ancient mountains, guests of Porto Montenegro can soak up the best of the region's turquoise cruising grounds and dramatic coastline of the Bay of Kotor.
Sveti Stefan
Jennifer's favorite place in all of Montenegro that actually brought her to tears when she first visited. Sveti Stefan is a town in Budva Municipality and is known for the Aman Sveti Stefan resort, a 5-star franchise of the international group. Sveti Stefan consists of a small island now connected to the mainland by a narrow tombolo. Villa Miločer is also located here and was once the summer residence of Queen Marija Karadjordjevic. The villa is surrounded by 800 olive trees and is laid out over a 79-acre plot.
Durmitor National Park
Durmitor National Park is located in northwestern Montenegro within the Dinaric Alps. As the largest national park in Montenegro, this UNESCO World Heritage site covers an area of 79,000 acres. Wildlife in the national park includes brown bear, grey wolf, and the European wild cat. The golden eagle and peregrine falcon are two of the coveted bird sightings. If you really want to experience adventure and nature, this is the place to go.