Responsible tourism in Montenegro
Our Montenegro Holidays
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
Montenegro fly drive holiday
Explore the coast and stunning interior of Montenegro.
Montenegro walking holidays, self guided
Self-guided pleasure walking in the beautiful Bay of Kotor.
Self guided walking holiday in Montenegro
Self guided coastal walking holiday in beautiful Montenegro
Kayaking holiday in Montenegro
Kayaking holiday in The Bay of Kotor and Skadar Lake
Montenegro multi activity mountain holiday, all ages
Fantastic Mountain Adventure Holiday in Stunning Montenegro!
Montenegro yoga holiday
Yoga activity holiday at a spectacular lake in Montenegro
Walking holiday in Montenegro
Guided walking holiday in stupendous Montenegro
Montenegro activity holiday, adrenaline adventure
A Fantastic Adrenaline Adventure Fun Holiday!
Balkans holiday, two week explorer
Start and end your Balkan adventure in Dubrovnik
Montenegro holiday, culture and relaxation
Admire the stories and legends of hidden lakes in Montenegro
Montenegro active holiday
Looking to discover the real Montenegro?
Montenegro mountain biking holidays, self guided
Mountain bike experience in stunning Montenegro
Montenegro hiking holiday, mountain expedition
Most exciting and beautiful hikes in one unique expedition
Walking holiday in Montenegro and Albania
Hike the most stunning peaks of Montenegro and Albania!
Montenegro multi activity holiday
For fearless adventurers who love the outdoors!
Montenegro multi activity holiday, surf and turf
Excellent Coast & Mountain Adventure in Perfect Montenegro
Montenegro holiday, tailor made
Bayside mountain trails, Unesco Heritage & Old World charm
Self guided cycling holiday in Montenegro
Cycle the coast of Montenegro and Lake Skadar
Canoeing and kayaking holiday in Montenegro, Lake Skadar
Wilderness kayak/canoe holiday at a vast lake in Montenegro
Self guided trekking holiday in Montenegro
Scenic self-guided walking in Montenegro's nationalparks
Self guided cycling holiday in Montenegro and Albania
Stunning cycling tour around the biggest lake of the Balkans
Holiday to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
A magical mixture of European and Eastern culture
Balkan Lynx wildlife conservation holiday in Montenegro
Hiking expedition to discover the fauna in Montenegro
Balkans cycling holiday
Cycling in the Balkans: Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia
Balkans archaeology tour
Experience the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians & Ottomans
Montenegro activity short break
Multi activity outdoor holidays in north Montenegro
Balkans overland tours, small group
Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro & Bosnia.
Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro holiday
Multicultural diversity of 2 South- European countries
People & culture
It hasn’t got quite as bad as this in Kotor yet, and there is an understandable fear of losing cruise ship tourism as it means big business. However, many people, locals and land based tourists alike, want to curb it. There is no doubt that many cruise passengers want to embrace the local culture and marvel at the historic buildings, but the country needs them to leave an economic footprint too, not just one made by overcrowding.
There is only one way that cruise ship tourism can become more responsible, and that is through government action. So, if the domineering presence of cruise ships in this UNESCO World Heritage site of Kotor Bay worries you, take photos and send them to the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, and tell them that if they really want responsible tourism in Montenegro, they need to curb it. It is often when the customer starts to say no, and threaten to damage the all-important visitor numbers, that governments sit up and take notice. Or brave it out and just say no, just like some of the Caribbean islands. Now that would be a PR coup.
Wildlife & environment
And then after the storm came the drought, with Russia’s economy going from boom to bust. In many places the cranes stopped and construction sites were left unfinished. Also unfinished were some of the controversial issues around local corruption and money laundering that were allegedly happening around this rapid development of Montenegro’s coast. Indeed, money laundering has been cited as one of the things that Montenegro has to fix before proceeding to EU membership. The nightclub scene in Budva was getting a seedy reputation, and as recently as 2014, the Mayor of Budva was arrested for corruption. As was one of his predecessors in 2010. Many questions remain unanswered and many buildings remain unfinished.
Sources : Independent Balkan News Agency, SETimes.com and BBC
It is worth noting that, in 2011, the Montenegrin Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism put in place a Coastal Area Management Programme (CAMP). This covers the entire coastal zone including the land and waters around Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat, Budva, Bar and Ulcinj. In the meantime, it is crucial to support small, locally owned businesses along the coast. Talk to local people about how they feel, email CAMP if you feel strongly, and post your thoughts on social media. #Montenegro. That tends to get attention from the powers that be.