Montenegro: Europe’s first coronavirus-free country opens to travelers on June 1
ON MAY 24, MONTENEGRO BECAME THE FIRST CORONAVIRUS-FREE COUNTRY IN EUROPE. 7 DAYS OF CORONA-FREE STATUS, AND 27 DAYS SINCE THE LAST ACTIVE CASE, MONTENEGRO OPENS THE BORDERS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS From 131 countries.
Montenegro is home to 5 national parks. Prokletije National Park,is the youngest National Park in Montenegro.
Montenegro is a country of more than a thousand year history, constantly in wars but never fully conquered. It is "unconquerable land, glorious as Sparta", as written by an eminent university professor from Paris, Gaston Rupnel.
The last active coronavirus case was reported on May 4th. After 27 days of last discovered coronavirus case, we have won the battle against COVID-19.
Can you imagine yourself here? St. Stephen island is one of the most famous spots in Montenegro. In order to get the best view, climb high above it.
Who can travel to Montenegro?
Montenegrin Government announced that traveling to Montenegro will be permitted from today, June 1 2020, for tourists from countries with low rates of COVID-19 infection. The countries with fewer than 25 active coronaviruses cases per 100,000 residents are granted the permission to enter Montenegro.
There are 131 countries on the list and there will be no mandatory testing or quarantine. The list will be regularly updated as the pandemic ceases in other countries.
From June 1st, 2020. date forward, visitors from 131 countries will be welcome to travel to Montenegro (alphabetically):
Albania Algeria Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belize Benin Botswana Bosnia and Hercegovina Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Bhutan Cambodia Cameroon Chad China Central African Republic Croatia Comoro islands Congo Costarika Cuba Czechia Danmark Democratic Republic of Congo Dominican Republic East Timor Egipt El Salvador Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Fiji Finland Gambia Ghana Greece Grenada Grenland Georgia Guyana Guatemala Guinea Haiti Hungary India Indonesia Iraq Island Israel Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jemen Jordan Kenia Kirgistan Kosovo Laos Lesotho Letonija Liban Liberia Libya Lituania Luxemburg Madagascar Malawi Malesia Mali Maroko Mauritius Mauritania Meksiko Myanmar Monako Mongolia Mozambique Namibia Nepal Niger Nigeria Nicaragua Njemačka Norway New Zealand Pakistan Palestina Papua New Guinea Paraguay Philippines Rwanda Seychelles Slovakia Senegal Sierra Leone Syria Slovenija Somalia Sri Lanka South Africa South Korea South Sudan Sudan Suriname Switzerland Santa Lucia St.Christofer and Nevis St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tajikistan Thailand Tanzania Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Uganda Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe
When in Montenegro, make surenyou visit Budva old town.
How Montenegro handled coronavirus situation
Montenegro was the last corona-free country in Europe, and it is the first to win the battle against it in Europe. Montenegro implemented a timely response to the outbreak of COVID-19, even before the first registered case. The data of coronavirus cases confirms that the whole system, and with it the entire country, effectively implemented the strategy in order to end the pandemic.
Montenegro was praised for its testing, with more than 12,000 people tested for the virus as of today, which is also the highest number of Covid-19 tests per million of inhabitants in the region. Read more here.
Untouched Montenegrin nature.
TOTAL OF 324 cases were REGISTERED OF WHICH 315 RECOVERED AND 9 UNFORTUNATELY PASSED AWAY. 7th day in a row, THERE ARE NO ACTIVE CASES IN MONTENEGRO.
Since the beginning of May, the measures for coronavirus prevention are being lessened. Currently, national parks and archaeological sites, beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and all the businesses are up and running, making life in Montenegro a lot more like before coronavirus. The beaches reopened on May 18 and many locals are taking a much deserved swim after more than 2 months of lockdown.
Cijevna Canyon is the perfect spot to visit if you are staying in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro.
Update on coronavirus measures in Montenegro
The last easing measures are now being implemented. The Institute of Public Health decided that from Monday, June 1, all types of gatherings, outdoors and indoors, in public places, including wedding festivities, funerals, as well as sports competitions can be attended by up to 200 people. Clubs, bars and nightclubs as well as children playrooms are allowed.
Still, "It is obligatory to respect the measures of physical distance of at least two meters. At sports competitions, it is obligatory to disinfect props for training, competitions and tournaments and objects that athletes use together ", it is stated in the announcement of the National Coordination Body.
Montenegrin citizens and foreigners with permanent or temporary residence entering Montenegro from countries in which the confirmed rate of active cases of coronavirus is higher than 25 per 100,000 inhabitants are ordered to be placed in self-isolation or quarantine for 14 days.
Montenegro welcomes travelers with low coronavirus infection rate. Lustica Bay has some of the best beaches in Montenegro.
Tourism in Montenegro
Allow us to assume that what brought you to our website is your particular interest in potential vacation in Montenegro. Be sure that you are not alone in this endeavvor, having in mind that just last year Montenegro has been visited by more than 2.6 million people last year.
Forecasts for the coming summer in early 2020 had been indicating another record year. We are yet to see how this summer season will come to pass.
Among many things to see in Montenegro are striking mountains, the biggest lake in Balkans, Kotor Bay overlooking the Adriatic Sea, crystal clear waters, Venetian villages, and medieval cities.
Montenegro`s biggest advantage is its striking nature. With 5 national parks in a relatively small area, each as diverse as it can be, this is one of the most unique countries in the world.
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Safest travel activities in Montenegro
While Montenegro is a corona-free country, many countries can only dream of having this situation. Even though the borders are opening, there is still a risk from the people entering and possibly spreading the virus. Montenegro will ensure that all the precautionary measures are implemented and that the travel remains safe.
According to the health experts, the more time you spend and the closer in space you are to any infected people, the higher your risk of getting infected. Interacting with more people raises your risk, and indoor places are riskier than outdoors. This is exactly why you should always choose outdoors over indoor, always choose masking over not masking, and always choose more space for fewer people over a smaller space.
When in doubt, always consult nature. Being coronavirus-free is important. We recommend outdoor activities for summer 2020.
What to do in Montenegro in the summer of 2020
COVID-19 is certainly not gone in the world, but it won’t stop summer. This summer, visit the great outdoors for fun, it is the safest place to be.
Nature is the new luxury – there is better circulation, ventilation, and there is another factor, too - sunlight. Numerous studies have proved that direct exposure to sunshine boosts the immune system and possibly slows down the coronavirus spread.
With breathtaking sceneries and plenty of room for exploring, there are many advantages of traveling to Montenegro this summer. Whatever type of holiday you enjoy, whether it be a beach, trekking, adventuring, or a countryside retreat off the beaten track, Montenegro has it all.
This summer, visit the first coronavirus-free country in Europe, Montenegro.
Top 8 activities to do in Montenegro in summer 2020
Hiking, trekking, glamping, adventuring in Montenegro… are you ready for summer 2020 coronavirus-safe activities?
Head to the Montenegro seaside. We suggest staying in or near Budva (Przno or St. Stephen), making it your starting point and going off to explore the rest of the coast. Exploring Kotor Bay is a must, as well as Old town Bar and Ada Bojana in Ulcinj day trip.
Stay inside Kotor Bay and admire the views. Book an accommodation overlooking the sea and spend the mornings drinking coffee on your balcony and observing the magnificence of nature. Even better than visiting the fjords in Norway – you can actually swim here.
Go hiking in one of 5 national parks in Montenegro. From breathtaking Bobotov Kuk peak (2523m) in Durmitor National Park to Popadija (2057m), Talijanka (2056m) and Volušnica (1876m) in Prokletije National Park, to eco villages on top of Biogradska Gora, the adventure awaits!
Did you ever do a trekking holiday? Every day, reach yet another mountain peak and see how diverse Montenegro really is.
Explore the biggest lake in Balkans, Skadar Lake. With its flora and fauna and amazing cultural heritage, it will leave you breathless.
Go glamping in Montenegro. Nature + Comfort – ideal combination!
Do a canyoning adventure in Montenegro. Montenegro has several canyons ready for exploring dependable on your fitness level. Nevidio canyon is maybe the most famous, but also one of the most difficult ones.
Enjoy rafting on Tara river, UNESCO heritage site.
The deepest canyon in Europe, Tara Canyon, also a UNESCO natural heritage site.
Take advantage of the best part of staying in Montenegro, its territory size, and fit everything into your holiday, from rugged mountains in the North, crystal clear Adriatic waters, to discovering Skadar Lake National Park with its islands, endangered bird species, secluded beaches. We are here to help you plan your holiday. Feel free to contact us.