Christmas in Montenegro, traditions, photos. Christmas in Montenegro 2016
Christmas in Montenegro
European Montenegro has gathered in a small area and medieval attractions, and excellent beaches, and natural masterpieces. The hospitality of the locals is legendary, and therefore a Christmas trip to Montenegro may be a worthy option for a long-awaited winter vacation..
Pogachi na Bozhych
Christmas in Montenegro is celebrated on January 7 and is called Bozic. This day is special for local residents: it is full of love for children and parents and symbolizes the well-being of the family hearth. The eve of the holiday is held in prayers, and in the morning the whole family goes to the temple. Then comes the Christmas dinner, during which every Montenegrin hostess demonstrates the wonders of her cooking skills. The main dish is the pogachi pie, in which a coin for good luck is baked.
Resorts of the Montenegrin region
Going to Montenegro for Christmas means getting to know its main cities and resorts. The town of Budva was founded more than two millennia ago. It is famous not only for its beaches and restaurants. Monasteries and temples are magnificent examples of Balkan architecture of the past centuries, and you can get all the necessary information about the past and present of the country in the archaeological and ethnographic museums.
Although the winter in Montenegro is mild and short, you won't be able to swim in the sea at Christmas. But there is a reason to slowly look for a suitable hotel for a summer vacation. Budva Riviera is famous for its clean beaches, the quality of which has been awarded the Blue Flag Certificate..
In terms of popularity, Petrovac can compete with Budva - a resort ideal for tourists of the golden age and those who prefer to come on vacation with families with small children. The mild climate will allow even in winter to explore local architectural masterpieces - ruins with preserved mosaics from the period of Roman rule and a fortress built by the Venetians.
The most beautiful beach in Europe. This is the title that a two-kilometer strip of sand in the Montenegrin town of Becici held almost a hundred years ago. The resort is very popular today not only for its favorable location and proximity to the airport, but also for its rich choice of entertainment and excursion programs. This will come in handy during your winter vacation, and therefore a trip to the Tara River canyon or a paragliding flight is increasingly appearing in search queries for Becic. By the way, the road to the canyon runs along the highest road bridge on the planet..
Christmas in Montenegro can be an exciting journey and introduce you to a country that recently appeared on the world map as an independent state, but has already declared itself in full force as a serious tourist power..