Family travel to Tivat

Pine is the town's waterfront promenade, with palms, benches and cafe terraces. The walk follows the sea and continues along the Porto Montenegro marina, where sailing boat and yacht berths, shops and places to eat line the shore.

You can combine the walk with a visit to the Naval Heritage Collection at the northern end of the marina. More about walking along Tivat's waterfront. Pine on Google Maps · Porto Montenegro on Google Maps.

Stone and gravel paths pass among tall pines, eucalyptus trees, magnolias and palms in Veliki gradski park, Tivat's City Park. Benches line the paths, and a walk through the greenery leads to the monument to naval officers Spasic and Masera. The park is close to the waterfront, so you can include it in a walk from Pine towards the marina. More about Veliki gradski park · On Google Maps.

On Bokeljska Street in Seljanovo, behind the SIZ buildings, a playground and a fenced multipurpose sports court form one park. The playground has swings and slides, with benches and paved paths around the play area. On Google Maps.

The Naval Heritage Collection occupies a former 19th-century sawmill at the northern end of Porto Montenegro. Its more than 300 exhibits include Austro-Hungarian naval equipment and machinery. Submarines are displayed on land in front of the collection, including Heroj, which is 50 metres long.

Check with the museum whether tours inside Heroj are available and what conditions apply to children. Naval Heritage Collection programme and contact details · On Google Maps.

The Buca-Lukovic Museum and Gallery occupy a historic complex in central Tivat. Exhibitions on local heritage explore traditional dress, crafts and life in the area, while the gallery programme features art exhibitions.

What you see depends on the current exhibition, so check the Tivat Museum and Gallery programme before visiting. More about the Buca-Lukovic complex. On Google Maps.

Cine Grand Epic at Boka Place has three cinema auditoriums with sofa-style seating. The programme includes animated and family films, with age restrictions for individual titles.

When choosing a film, check the current listings, the screening language and age rating. On Google Maps.

Kalardovo is a sandy beach south of central Tivat, near the airport and Ostrvo cvijeca. The sand and shallow water along the shore suit paddling and play in the shallows. Part of the beach has seating, with a bar and restaurant alongside. More about Kalardovo Beach · On Google Maps.

For swimming and playing on the sand, you can travel from Tivat to Plavi horizonti in Przna cove on Lustica. Pines and other greenery surround the curved sandy shore. More about Tivat's beaches · On Google Maps.

Tivatska Solila is a wetland habitat on the site of former salt pans. From the paths and two observation towers, you can watch birds in the shallow water, including cormorants and grebes. The species and numbers you see depend on the season and birds moving through the area.

Before visiting, check the conditions with Morsko dobro, the reserve's manager. Its rules require approval for tourism and educational visits. Stay on the designated paths and avoid disturbing wildlife. More about birdwatching at Solila. On Google Maps.

Porto Montenegro Yacht Club's children's sailing programme is for ages 8-16. Participants prepare the sailing boat, go out on the water and help with the work after returning, including rinsing and putting away equipment.

Schedules vary with the season, so contact PMYC Sailing Squadron to confirm the date, session length, requirements for taking part and exact meeting point. On Google Maps.

Akvarijum Boka in Dobrota near Kotor displays marine life in 18 exhibition tanks. Four exhibition sections range from seas around the world and tropical waters to the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Bay of Kotor. In the illuminated tanks, fish and other marine organisms can be seen up close through the glass.

From Tivat, this is a separate trip to the Institute of Marine Biology at I bokeljske brigade 68. Check Akvarijum Boka's opening days and hours. Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult, and feeding the animals and tapping on the tanks are prohibited. On Google Maps.

Pony Art Garden in the village of Tici on Lustica combines time with ponies and viewing sculptures and art installations in a garden among olive trees. A visit organised by Montenegro Adventures lasts an hour and a half and is a separate trip from Tivat. The tour is in English.

The tour is for groups of at least four people and must be booked at least three days ahead. Transport to the starting point is not included, so give the children's ages when booking and confirm the animal visit and exact arrival location. Pony Art Garden programme and booking · On Google Maps.