Montenegro

Montenegro family holidays

Montenegro may be tiny (half the size of Wales!), but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in sheer splendour. This is a staggeringly varied country, with a sun-drenched Adriatic coastline leading to rugged mountains dotted with sparkling glacial lakes, fast-flowing rivers and lush forests. One day you can be wandering the impossibly pretty medieval streets of UNESCO-listed Kotor, the next you are riding up a chair-lift into the mountains, to sip a hot chocolate in a wooden hut before venturing out on to the slopes on foot.

Hiking in the Durmitor Mountains

Despite all this natural splendour Montenegro family holidays remain relatively under the radar, with nearby Croatia and Slovenia grabbing most of the limelight. But in fact Montenegro combines the best of both, with its mountains and river gorges absolutely rivalling those of Slovenia, and its turquoise coastline and crystal clear water up there with Croatia’s Dalmatian beaches. And at a time where European prices continue to soar, Montenegro family holidays remain great value, making this a cost effective choice for adventurous famililes.

With a great (and expanding) network of roads, Montenegro is perfect for family self-drive holidays, with relatively small distances to cover between its main areas of interest. It also has lots of low-key, welcoming accommodation. And the cuisine is very child-friendly, featuring lots of hearty soups, grilled meats, dried sausage, smoked hams and potatoes, plus plenty of Italian favourites – perfect for refuelling after all your adventures.

White-water rafting on Tara River, Montenegro

Go rafting on the Tara River through spectacular scenery

Why take the kids?

With its dramatic and picturesque scenery, Montenegro provides a fantastic outdoor playground for families looking for exciting activities in a beautiful setting.

Our top activities on Montenegro family holidays include:

Ziplining over the Tara Gorge
Riding a boat across Lake Skadar
Canyoning in the Durmitor Mountains
White-water rafting on the Tara River
Seaside R&R on the Adriatic coast

Families with older or more adventurous children can throw themselves into all kinds of pulse-racing activities here, including zip-lining, white water rafting and canyoning. Those with younger children can make the most of the ski infrastructure around Kolasin for easy access into the mountains, and there’s plenty of scope for gentle kayaking, boat trips, and balmy lakeside and beach days. See our Montenegro with Kids post which highlights some of our most popular activities here.

Teenage visitor to Montenegro enjoying the scenery

If your family loves the outdoors, Montenegro’s mountain scenery is outstanding

The small size of the country is also important with Montenegro family holidays, as you can cover much of the country in a short space of time, without the dreaded ‘are we nearly there yet’ refrain ringing out from the back seats. You can leave the jagged peaks of Durmitor National Park after breakfast and by lunch, you can be eating al fresco on a pretty beach in the seaside town of Herceg Novi. Few countries can rival Montenegro for sheer variety and breath in a small area.

Dine al fresco with lots of family-friendly options

Example Montenegro family holidays

Our Montenegro family holidays are all bespoke, which means they’re tailor-made for your specific family, taking into account the ages of your children, your interests, your budget, and so on. However, to see what you could do on a family holiday in Montenegro, look at our sample itineraries, Montenegro Highlights (10 Days) and Montenegro In-Depth (14 days). For further inspiration, check out some places you might like to visit on a Montenegro family holiday.

See When to Go to Montenegro to find out more about what the weather will be like at the time you want to travel. Or simply give us a ring and we’ll be delighted to advise you on the best holiday to Montenegro for your family.