In 2016, holidays in countries such as Croatia and Montenegro will be very popular among Russian tourists. Many potential clients often represent these two countries as a pair, but they are very different from each other. Let's take a look at the similarities and differences between these two resort destinations.
Instructions
Step 1
Visa application
Montenegro: To travel to Montenegro, Russian tourists staying on the territory of a foreign state for no more than 90 days in a row do not need a visa.
Croatia: Visiting Croatia from the point of view of the visa regime will be more difficult for Russians. For tourists traveling around the country, there are two options: apply for a multi-Schengen visa or a national one. It is worth considering that if you choose the second option, you are unlikely to be able to freely visit neighboring European countries. However, obtaining a national visa to Croatia is somewhat easier than a Schengen visa.
Step 2
Rest in the country
Montenegro: If Croatia is more focused on foreign tourists, then Russians and citizens of the former CIS countries most often come to Montenegro. The tourist season in Montenegro opens in April and ends in November. Young people can go on vacation to resorts such as Budva and Petrovac - there is a well-developed nightlife and entertainment infrastructure. For family holidays, resort towns such as Begichi and Rafaelovici are suitable.
Croatia: Unlike Montenegro, Croatia can be visited all year round. Even though the swimming season ends in September, the country remains interesting from an excursion point of view: after all, no one has canceled leisurely walks, tasting local cuisine and medical programs. It is worth noting that tourists who go to Croatia, as a rule, choose a quiet relaxation vacation. It is not for nothing that many travel agents call Croatia a "pension" country.
Step 3
Where to live?
Montenegro: On the territory of the Montenegrin state, there are 3 types of accommodation - these are luxury hotels, city-type hotels and housing in the private sector. In this country, world-famous hotel chains are not popular. So, on the territory of Montenegro there are only 3 five-star boutique hotels, about 15 pieces were awarded the level of four stars. All other hotels are in the private sector or have only three stars. As in Croatia, most hotels offer breakfast + lunch or breakfast + dinner.
Croatia: Tourist areas are the Istrian peninsula, the regions of Central and South Dalmatia. In almost all of the country, hotels hold the bar high, even though many of them have only three or four stars. All hotel employees communicate freely with their guests in German and English, as they are mainly focused on clients from these countries. Most often, hotels provide half board or breakfast options.
Step 4
Beach vacation
Montenegro: In the resorts of this state, most of the beaches have a sandy surface, but it is also possible to see both pebble and tiled beaches. There are both private hotel beaches and municipal beaches in the country, and there are also separate zones for nudists. The swimming season in Montenegro is long and lasts from May to October.
Croatia: Most of the beaches located in this country are tiled or stone, with the exception of the islands of Hvar and Krk, which are dominated by fine pebble cover. There are practically no hotel beaches in Croatia, as most of them belong to the state. Only occasionally are there purchased beach plots on the territory of luxury hotels.
Step 5
What to watch?
Montenegro: In addition to excursion tourism, Orthodox is well developed in Montenegro - they often visit the Ostrog monastery and the ancient capital of the state of Cetinje. The so-called eco-tours are very popular, which combine rest on the sea and on the lakes. For lovers of active and extreme recreation, a visit to the Tara River canyon is a must, where you can go rafting.
Croatia: The so-called gastronomic tourism has become very popular in this country. In addition, here you can take a specially trained dog and hunt truffles with him. City excursion tourism is very developed in Central Dalmatia. If you are visiting the territory of South Dalmatia, then most of the excursions will be focused on visiting the Dubrovnik fortress. If you have a multi-Schengen visa with you, then you should definitely visit neighboring countries such as Venice, Albania, Slovenia and Macedonia.
