Most recently, the British Daily Mail published an article by journalist Nick Redman, where he describes in detail all his impressions about traveling and relaxing in Montenegro. In the material, he mentions the exclusive resort of Porto Montenegro and in particular writes about the Regent Hotel, talks about local restaurants and cuisine, as well as several main attractions in Montenegro.
“Wake up on a Mediterranean morning and you have a breathtaking view of the masts of the yacht. Sleek, metallic-painted superyachts are tightly packed, their hulls reflecting the sunny ripples of the harbor waters as their owners go out and shop in local boutiques.
But this is not Monte Carlo, but Montenegro, a small country sandwiched between Croatia and Albania, 550 miles east along the Adriatic from Italy. written by Nick Redman for the influential British newspaper Daily Mail.
“In the north, the mountains descend to jade-like fjord-like coves, reminiscent of New Zealand or Norway. To the south, the wide blue sand is reminiscent of Turkey,” describes Redman, delighted with what he saw during his stay in Montenegro. The text is titled “Give Montenegro! Medieval towns and glittering marinas, this Balkan beauty is a rising star in the Mediterranean, which is great advertising for the British market.
“For those looking for sunshine, it’s less than a three-hour flight from Gatwick or Manchester on the Jet2 route, which departs twice a week to coastal Tivat, flying next month,” the author recalls.
British Daily Mail about Montenegro
“The country is one of the best solar magnets in Southern Europe and Regent Porto montenegro, where I stayed, is part of a luxury residential building near Tivat, owned by Dubai Investment Corporation,” writes the author of an article for the Daily Mail and continues:
“Foreign money is attracting Montenegro like bees to honey — China has even provided a billion-dollar loan for a controversial new highway that will link it to neighboring Serbia.
The Regent's peach-coloured façades and majestic colonnades are reminiscent of the majestic palaces around the Italian lakes. The bedrooms are not luxurious, but very comfortable, and many of them have great views from the balcony to the beautiful Bay of Kotor. Breakfasts are elegant, casual, and dinner at the Murano restaurant is excellent, with modern Mediterranean cuisine, including an unforgettable bonito tartare (bonito - tuna shavings - ed.).
Prices for food and drinks at the marina's establishments are not to be complained about: local bottled beer costs 3,65 euros at the hotel, pizza costs from 8 euros in the chic noisy Roberto's Mare bar, and pasta and risotto - 10 euros at Navale Kitchen & Bar.
A 40-minute taxi ride south to the city of Budva tomorrow will allow you to see Montenegro in all its beauty, with the sparkling blue Adriatic Sea and pebbly beaches on one side and mountain peaks on the other, still buried in snow.
With lichen-dotted old stone paths, red roofs and sturdy churches, central Budva is reminiscent of the medieval Venetian Republic that once ruled here.
A few more steps, when we turn into quiet corners, the peak season is announced, which will attract a crowd of tourists: signs advertising Guinness beer in 'English Pub The Prince', and Nutella pancakes on the menu.
A similar distance north of Porto Montenegro, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Kotor was once a naval base, sandwiched between high peaks and a deep bay. As I walk, I have to remind myself that I am not in Italy.
Located west of the coast, the town of Perast offers the perfect stop for lunch: the elegant Conti Restaurant, where specialties include Soprano Penne with steak, porcini mushrooms and white truffles.
Boats sail to Our Lady, an islet with a beautiful blue-domed church lined with silver votive offerings left over the centuries by sailors fearful of storms.
The Savina family vineyard, perched above the Bay of Kotor, produces some of the best Montenegrin wines, and our tasting is the highlight of the holiday, sipping glasses of pink grenache on the terrace and snacking on white cheese.
View of the cypresses towards the silvery Adriatic. The accompaniment is chardonnay, which is rhythmically bottled using a small machine in the bar. I breathe in and swallow the magic of the Mediterranean."
