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Montenegro sits on the Adriatic between much larger and neighbors, which is partly why it stayed off most Mediterranean itineraries for so long. The country combines a short but unique coastline with a steep, mountainous interior, where medieval towns like Kotor rise directly from the sea and alpine landscapes begin less than an hour inland. Its scale allows travelers to move quickly between fortified coastal cities, lakes, quiet bays, and national parks without committing to long transfers. Unlike more developed Mediterranean destinations, Montenegro still feels defined by small towns, seasonal rhythms, and a small tourism footprint that hasn’t yet flattened local character.
