Drives and day trips — Bar
The collection brings together existing driving guides from Petrovac, Tivat and Budva, with separately prepared navigation from Bar and back. Topics cover Lake Skadar, Ulcinj and the Bojana, the Budva coast, Kotor and Perast, Lovcen and Ostrog. The articles explain visits, breaks and costs; their original driving estimates belong to their original starting points.
Ulcinj, Long Beach and Ada Bojana by car from Petrovac
From the Old Olive Tree and Valdanos Bay to Ulcinj Old Town, the sandy coast and the Bojana River. A full day with sightseeing, lunch, parking access and ready-made navigation routes.Budva, Miločer and Sveti Stefan by car from Tivat
From Praskvica Monastery and the royal park to the shore at Sveti Stefan. After lunch come Mogren, Budva’s streets, the museum, Citadel and town walls.Kotor and Perast by car from Budva
Climb to Saint John’s Fortress, explore Kotor’s squares and visit the palaces of Perast. A full-day trip from Budva with lunch by the bay, admission costs and ready-to-use navigation.Cetinje and Lovcen by car from Budva, with Njegos's Mausoleum
Cetinje's royal state rooms, Njegos's Mausoleum and views of the Bay of Kotor from Kuk, with a return cable car ride. A drive from Budva with visits, breaks and prepared navigation.Drive from Petrovac to Ostrog via Sozina and Ždrebaonik
A day trip through Sozina to Dajbabe, Podgorica’s cathedral, Ždrebaonik and both levels of Ostrog, with lunch at Sokoline and prepared navigation.Car rental for trips from BarFor your planned trip, compare cars by passenger capacity, luggage space, mileage allowance and pickup location in Bar.
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About BarBar travel guideExplore Bar's neighbourhoods, places to visit, food, parking and day trips that fit naturally into your stay.
Open guideAbout the cityWhy Bar has a coastal centre and a separate Old Bar, with the story of its growth as a port.Things to doActivities along Bar's coast and reasons to head to Stari Bar or the lake.SightsWhat the palace collection in Topolica and the remains of Old Bar reveal about the city's past.Lesser-known placesCity churches and an old locomotive, the Dzidzarin olive grove and lesser-known places in Bar's hinterland.With childrenSwimming at Zukotrlica, play and basketball, the palace, a film or children's play, Stari Bar, the Old Olive Tree and a boat trip to the beach near Canj.FoodHow olive growing and dishes made with sea and lake fish meet in Bar's cooking.Where to eatWhere to eat in coastal Bar or Old Bar, with suggestions on what to order.Where to stayStays on Bar's waterfront or in Old Bar, what the recommended properties offer.AirportsGetting to Bar from Podgorica or Tivat Airport, including where buses and trains arrive.ParkingWhere to park for coastal Bar or Old Bar, with published prices.Practical informationUsing city transport in Bar and continuing your journey by bus or train.SafetyVisiting Bar and its coast safely, with contacts for help when needed.Explore the cityEveryday Bar through coffee, market day, shopping, walks, outdoor training and evening gatherings, with seafarers’ family life and remote working.Stay plansBar itineraries for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 days: Stari Bar, the palace, beaches and Montenegro journeys, with visits and overnight stops in longer plans.
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Cetinje
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Podgorica
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Kotor
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Tivat
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Herceg Novi
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Igalo
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