Montenegro is not a large country; in fact, it is not much greater
in size than Northern Island, but this does not stop it from
offering some of the best potential holiday destinations in Europe.
Aside from the coastal resorts, which undoubtedly boast some
incredible scenery and the fantastic ski resorts that are still very
much in their infancy, there are other wonderful areas of Montenegro
which should not be overlooked.
For example, Boka Kotorska has been dubbed by many the ‘most
beautiful bay in Europe’. The whole area is really starting to
attract visitors looking for a total escape from modern living.
Similarly, those who enjoy their water sports will be pleased to
learn that they can raft down the Tara River which runs through the
Tara Canyon.
This canyon is, in fact, the second deepest in the world, with the
Grand Canyon taking the ultimate title. The opportunity to raft down
this canyon is not currently common knowledge. However, as the
tourist industry in this country begins to grow, visiting the canyon
in order to complete the rafting course is likely to become
increasingly popular and with it, the need for suitable
accommodation.
Buying Property in
Montenegro
Montenegro also boasts some absolutely stunning medieval towns which
have a magnetic charm and offer wonderful potential for a budding
property investor. Padogorica is actually in the centre of
Montenegro and is situated in the Zeta River Valley and, therefore,
has the added bonus of access to unrivalled water views. It also
close to Montenegro’s main airport, which is situated approximately
12 kilometres to the south and has regular flights to Belgrade,
Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, Vienna and Rome.
Similarly Tivat, another of the larger cities in Montenegro, has its
own airport and access to the glorious coastline which currently
attracts so many visitors. This city offers a wonderful mix of
modern facilities and rustic charm. For the property investor, Tivat
has a lot to offer including easy access, closeness to the sea and
plenty of property ripe for renovation.
The market here is practically untouched, which means that investors
can hope to make windfall gains of over 100 percent, if they are
prepared to take the risk of investing in such an infant property
industry.
Niksic is the second largest city in Montenegro and is located in
the central region, on the Zeta plain and has easy access to the
beautiful Zeta River. Although this city is relatively large, it
does not have its own airport and development is, therefore, slower
here than in Tivat and Padogorica. This of course, offers longer
term opportunities for the property investor as, in time, this
historic city is likely to attract its own fair share of tourists
and professionals.
Transport is likely to be the key issue for property investors in
this country, over the coming years. With no specific major highway,
travelling around Montenegro can be a slow process and this is
likely to have a substantial impact on the rate that smaller, less
populated regions of Montenegro develop.
Mountainous regions, in particular, are likely to find that lack of
adequate transport links will effect their growth. Investing in
these regions, therefore, should be viewed as a medium to long-term
prospect, with prices set to rise sharply once transportation links
become better developed.
Look around – Montenegro has so much to offer
the modern day property investor!