Croatia or Montenegro: Where to Go on Holiday

Croatia or Montenegro: the Adriatic coast

Where to go on vacation?

Beaches

Both countries lie on the Adriatic, with clean, clear water. In Croatia the coastline is open to the public by law, so you only pay for sun loungers and umbrellas. In Montenegro some beaches are leased to beach bars where loungers are charged for, but there are also free stretches. The Croatian coast is mostly pebbly and rocky, while Montenegro also has sandy beaches, including Velika Plaža in Ulcinj, about 13 km long.

Croatia

Montenegro

Attractions

Croatia is a fairly large country, and all its treasures are evenly "scattered" throughout the territory: rivers, waterfalls, canyons, ancient cities, mountains, palaces and caves, national parks and many picturesque islands. To explore all the incredible natural beauty of Croatia, as well as its small towns, you will need more than one vacation.

Montenegro can win due to its compactness. The country is small, and it is much more convenient and faster to travel and get to know all its main beauties. Montenegro also has a large stock of natural attractions: mountain canyons, picturesque bays, rivers, waterfalls, lakes.

Croatia

Montenegro

Since 2023 Croatia has been part of the Schengen Area and the eurozone. It suits those looking for a relaxed holiday with well-developed infrastructure, islands, sailing and national parks, although prices are usually higher.

Montenegro is not in the EU, but it also uses the euro. The country is more compact, so it is easier to combine the beach with trips to the mountains and the Bay of Kotor, and a holiday usually costs less. Ukrainian citizens can travel to both countries visa-free with a biometric passport.

And you will have more than enough sights and impressions in each country.