Njegoš-Tag

📣 Hinweise für Reisende

Montenegro is a Balkan nation situated on the Adriatic coast.

• Local festivals include concerts and food/drink gatherings featuring local wine and seafood.
• Bokeška Noć (3rd week of August): Masks and effigy burning celebrations take place in Kotor, continuing into the morning.
• Sea Dance Festival (end of July): A large summer music event at Jaz beach in Budva.
• Days of Wine and Fish in Virpazar: A popular gathering on Skadar Lake focusing on wine and fresh fish.
• Petrovačka noć (Petrovac): A local celebration offering local food, music, and community experience.
• Dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites (churches and monasteries), and avoid short pants in public institutions. When toasting, maintain eye contact with the person you toast to, as lack of eye contact may be viewed as disrespectful. Note that rakija (plum spirit) is potent (approx. 53% alcohol) and leads to rapid intoxication.