Jetting off on a family vacation to Montenegro? This idyllic Balkan beauty spot might not at first seem like an obvious place to take the children, but, rest assured, it has delights enough to dazzle family members of all ages, and is a popular choice for last minute holidays. Sandy shoreline, beautiful national parks and glittering lakes all present plenty of opportunity for adventure.
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Here are the some top activities you can pencil in to keep the kids on-side.
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Beeline for the beach
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Make for the impressive shoreline of the Budva Riviera, and the kids will be in heaven. There’s rarely a cloudy day in summer, and there are several family-friendly beaches with tranquil waters. For soft, sweeping sands make for Bečići, for paddling, the shallow waters of Jaz beach will be ideal, and for the largest beach in the city Slovenska offers a range of fun activities, from volleyball to beach football.
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Camp out (or in!)
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It’s renowned for its natural beauty, so immerse yourself in the wild, wonderful surroundings of one of Montenegro’s five national parks. Durmitor offers a great range of accommodation options, from basic tent pitches to quirky ski chalets and comfy cottages, the perfect starting point for a hike in summer or a ski holiday in winter.
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Get into the swing of things
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Tree top courses are gaining in popularity; they’re safe, they’re fun, and they’re a total adrenaline rush for kids and adults, making them a great family activity. The adventure park in Lovcen has a range of rope routes, with six different tracks through the treetops which can be attempted by children as young as five!
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Time out on the lake
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Lake Skadar is a scenic, bio-diverse retreat boasting a proliferation of exciting birdlife and fauna, and just a short drive from the coastal town of Bar. Take a sedate kayaking tour of the area and take a picnic to make a day of it – kids from the age of seven can participate. If you have younger children, opt for a boat tour instead, and for a little extra sample the gorgeous taste of freshly-cooked lake fish!
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Travel is what you make of it, and there are plenty of ways to get your kids excited about a trip to Montenegro. Involve little ones in the planning process from the off, buy them a cheap camera to capture memorable snapshots, and give them their own special travel journal in which to record their memories of the trip. Happy travels!
