Montenegro is a real paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. This fabulous Balkan country has innumerable resources for all kinds of water sports, which are available not only for professionals, but also for those who are just starting to master the exciting world of water sports.
Every year, myriads of tourists from all over the world come to sunny Montenegro in order to spend an unforgettable vacation on the Adriatic coast and fully enjoy the famous water activities of this Balkan country. Montenegro is the land of the sun and gentle sea, rapid mountain streams and lakes with crystal clear water. The possibilities for water sports here are truly endless. For many years, windsurfing, diving and rafting have been popular destinations for extreme tourism in the country.
Diving in Montenegro
For deep diving in Montenegro, ideal conditions are created. The beauty and diversity of the underwater world of the Boka Kotorska and Risan bays make these natural sites a real place of pilgrimage for divers from all over the world. Unexplored sea caves, quaint coral colonies and marine life await adventure seekers.
Today, in all major coastal cities of Montenegro, there are diving training schools. The coastline in the Budva region is especially popular. Diving here is a kind of excursion, because the most real ancient ships rest in the water area of the bay. Also, off the coast of Budva there are many mysterious caves and tunnels, divers often choose this place for the opportunity to descend to the foot of the Svetionik lighthouse. The maximum diving depth in the Budva area is 35 meters. The best time for diving is from mid-May to the second half of October.
Rafting in Montenegro
Tara is the longest river in Montenegro, with a total length of about 144 kilometers. Numerous rapids, of which there are more than fifty along the entire river bed, steep bends, clear clear water and a turbulent current make Tara ideal for rafting. You can launch boats or finish the rafting at one of three points: in a place with the self-explanatory name of Splavica, not far from the Radovan Luka bridge, Brštanovice and Durdevice. The best time for rafting is considered to be the period from July 1 to September 1, when the river is at its fullest. Connoisseurs of dangerous extreme entertainment go to Tara at the beginning of spring, when the snow is actively melting, or in the middle of autumn - a period of heavy rains. Rafting on Tara varies in degree of difficulty, so both professionals and those who want to test their strength for the first time gather here.
Windsurfing in Montenegro
Windsurfing is an equally popular water sport in Montenegro. A favorable period for windsurfing is considered to be the period from the beginning of July to the end of August, when wonderful windy weather sets in from morning to evening. Windsurfing clubs are located in all major tourist destinations in Montenegro. The most popular places for this sport are the Boko-Kotor and Risan bays, but Lake Skadar is also of great interest among athletes.
