A Montenegro Road Trip: Top Stops from Bar and Podgorica
From the Adriatic coast to mountain national parks — a flexible road-trip route through the best of Montenegro by car.
The coast: Bar to Kotor
Start on the Adriatic in Bar, then follow the coast through Budva and Sveti Stefan before reaching the dramatic Bay of Kotor.
It is under two hours of driving, but the photo stops and old towns will easily fill a full day.
The mountains: Lovćen and Cetinje
From Kotor, climb the famous serpentine road to Lovćen National Park for sweeping views over the bay and the old royal capital, Cetinje.
The roads are steep but rewarding — a car gives you the freedom to stop wherever the view is best.
Nature: Skadar Lake and back
Loop back via Skadar Lake, the largest lake in the Balkans, with boat trips, vineyards and birdwatching close to Podgorica.
With your own car you can set the pace, skip the crowds and reach quiet spots most tours never visit.