Tivat is a modern city located on the southwest coast of the Balkan country of Montenegro.. Embraced by the dark blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, Tivat is built on a small peninsula stretching towards the Bay of Kotor.. Its unique geography, beautiful beaches, luxurious marina and glamorous nature make Tivat one of the attractive places of Montenegro.
Tivat, a peaceful and quiet Mediterranean city, is also very cool.. With its beach anchored by luxury yachts, streets adorned with palm trees, modern buildings and stylishly dressed people, it is a candidate to become the ‘New Monte Carlo’.
Tivat is a strategic location where the entrance and exit to the Bay of Kotor can be easily controlled. located at the point. 19. The port of Tivat, where there was an important shipyard for the region in the 19th century, is a natural harbor.
With its different sheltered geography dividing the Boka Bay into two, it was a safe shelter for warships in the Yugoslavian period.. The port, where defense, trade and social life were active in every period of history, enabled the city life to be knitted in this environment.. The port, which has a small center, and its surroundings are now the most lively and dynamic point of Tivat.
The places to visit in the center of Tivat are around the port called “Porto Montenegro”.. It has an atmosphere that makes you feel special with a long, clean coastal road, luxury boats shining in the daylight, shops selling world-famous houte coture clothes, stylish restaurants.. The cafes and bistros with a view of the sea, where soft piano sounds are heard, are very decent.. Sitting and drinking a cup of coffee at the cafes along the coast raises all your energy.. Despite the dozens of yachts and boats that fill the port, there is neither a diesel smell nor a bad view.. The sea is clear and clean, it is astonishing how it could stay like this despite the heavy yacht traffic.. It is quiet and peaceful as it is closed to traffic.
Wander along the coastline in the harbor during the day, but if you have time, be sure to stop by here in the evening.. The surroundings are bright, the streets are even more lively. It’s like everyone is in a fashion race. If you are going to spend a day in Tivat, I recommend you to choose one of the restaurants on the beach for dinner.. Let me remind you that the prices are slightly higher than the cities of Montenegro.
The city has a rich and ancient history in terms of culture.. Tivat was the summer resort of medieval nobles living in the Bay of Kotor.. In order to spend the summer months, they built magnificent summer houses in accordance with their social status, on the shores of Tivat.
Over time, most of these buildings were destroyed for different reasons, only a few of them managed to survive.. These structures, which defy the years, have also been restored and restored to their old appearance.. Nowadays, some of these historical buildings are used as hotels, museums and restaurants.. While the other touristic cities of the Gulf attract visitors with their historical sites with the spirit of the Middle Ages, Tivat offers a more modern and innovative atmosphere to its visitors.
Tivat Places to Visit
Tivat Just a few kilometers from Kotor, the most touristic city in Montenegro. Those who come to visit Kotor come to see Tivat, even for a short time.. I visited Tivat and Perast on the same day.. If you have time, take a full day to tour the center and coastline of Tivat.
The city’s sightseeing spots are around the marina.. You can visit the whole center in a couple of hours.. Outside the city, there are beautiful villages along the coast and wonderful beaches.. If you want to visit Tivat completely, one day is enough.
Although Tivat is a touristic city, it is generally quiet and not crowded.. Nor are there large crowds of tourists surrounding it.. Porto Montenegro is the best place to start your tour.
1. Porto Montenegro
Porto Montenegro is one of the new marinas in the Mediterranean, home to over five hundred yachts, funded by Canadian Billionaire Peter Munk. It is also the most attractive point of the city with its yachts anchored on the deep blue sea, modern architecture painted in light tones, long palm trees decorating the pavements and sparkling streets. It gained a contemporary look with ‘Porto Monetenegro’. It has started to become a brand as one of the most prestigious ports of the Mediterranean with its high yacht mooring capacity and the opportunities it offers. Tivat is the only marina classified as “Platinum” by the Yacht Harbor Association (TYHA). It makes a great contribution to the development of the city in terms of tourism by attracting fans to the city.
Some of the villa-like buildings you will see on the beach serve as hotels.. Built to meet the accommodation needs of yacht owners, Regent Hotel completes the elegance of Porto Montenegro with its luxurious hotel rooms overlooking the sea, lounges where VIP events are held, and Italian architectural style.
2. Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum (Maritime Map Museum) is located inside Porto Montenegro. The two-floor museum, where items used by sailors, ship models and maps are exhibited, hosts a rich collection of 300.
The two real submarines located just outside the museum are the most important parts of the museum.. The entrance fee to the museum is 2 Euros, and if you want to visit the submarine, you have to pay 5 Euros.
3. Veliki Gradski Park
Veliki Gradski Park is the largest park in Tivat with an area of 5.9 hectares, located in the city centre.. The park was afforested in 1892 by Admiral Maximilian Daublesky Von Sterneck.. The admiral told the captains of the ships under his command to bring saplings from the ports they visited every time they came to Tivat.
Today, there are all kinds of trees and plants from various parts of the world in the park.. Especially the park, where pine trees are concentrated, is very enjoyable with its walking paths and small ornamental pools.
4. Church of St. Sava
Church of St. Sava, (Saint Sava Church) A Orthodox church located in the center of Tivat just near Veliki Gradsi park. The church, which was built using only stone and has a unique architecture, is one of the oldest buildings in Tivat.. The silhouette of the church, whose interior is decorated with photographs of the Saints, is completed by two towers with a round dome.
5. Donja Lastva
Donja Lastva is a small seaside town 2 km from the centre, nestled at the foot of Vrmaj hill. It is one of the most peaceful places in Tivat with its two-storey stone houses, hanging gardens, spacious courtyards and narrow streets.
Lastva festival is held in August every year to promote Montenegrin culture, traditions and cuisine.. The village, which is interesting with its unique architectural texture, also hosts different architectural workshops.. Some of the stone houses lined up along the town’s beach have been converted into hotels, all very cute.. If you plan to stay in Tivat, you can choose your accommodation here.
9. Church of St. Roko
Church of St. Roko (Sveti Roko Church) is a catholic church located in the town of Donja Lastva. St. Roko, a small church by the sea, has a modest architecture. Its tower, which is a few meters higher than the church, is immediately noticed while walking on the beach of Donja Lastva.. Don’t forget to climb the tower of the church dedicated to St. Roko and watch a magnificent view from the balcony.
5. Isle of Flowers
Island of Flowers (Ostrvo Cvijeca), a small island south of Tivat connected to the mainland by a bridge. The island, which was closed to the public during the Yugoslavia period, was used as a holiday center for military personnel. 13 on the island. There is a monastery built by St. Sava dating back to the 16th century.. Add the island, which is very close to Tivat Airport, to your list of places to visit in Tivat.
6. Plavi Horizonti Beach
Plavi Horizonti Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches not only in Tivat but also in the Bay of Kotor. Located in a small bay surrounded by pine trees on both sides, the beach is also very close to Lustica Bay.. The beach is packed in the summer months.
The reason why it is so popular is that the beach is fine sandy and the sea is shallow and warm.. There are accommodation, food and beverage and entertainment facilities right next to the beach, which is especially preferred by families with children.
7. Buca-Lukovic Museum and Art Gallery
Buco-Lokovic Museum is one of the important historical buildings of the city. The summer house of the Buca family, one of the wealthy families of the period, is one of the rare structures that survived for 500 years.. You can add the museum, where collections from the Roman period, tools related to fishing and agriculture, jewelry and local folk costumes are exhibited, to your list of places to visit in Tivat.
8. Solila Botanical Garden
Solila Botanical Garden is a Bird Sanctuary located between Tivat airport and Lustica peninsula. When the area where mineral waters and salt accumulate from underground was not used functionally, the migratory birds park became their home.. In this bird paradise integrated with the sea, there are only 4 bird species living here.. There are walking paths in the park where you can watch birds.. Don’t forget to take a small pair of binoculars with you if you want to make observations.
Where is Tivat
How to get to Tivat
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Tivat Airport, the second largest airport in Montenegro, is located here. Unfortunately, there is no direct flight from our country to Tivat.. If you want to go to Tivat by air, you can go by transferring Belgrade, Paris, Moscow, Prague.. Tivat city center is 4 km from the airport.
The other way to go to Tivat is to fly to Podgorica with Turkish Airlines.. You can reach Tivat by bus ride that takes 3 hours from Podgorica Airport.
It is very easy to get to Tivat from Kotor.. You can go to Tivat by buses departing in front of the sea gate of Kotor Stari Grad.. The distance between Kotor and Tivat is 12 km.. The road is winding in places but full of beautiful views.. The bus fare is between 1 Euro and 2 Euro.
