Energy Tourism in Montenegro

Energy tourism is a new branch of the modern touristic industry. It becomes popular only now due to the economical and energy crisis in the world and in Europe in particular. There are a lot of European countries that experience a great increase of the cost of energy and heating and it’s forecasted to be a problem for some countries. But it’s said, any crisis is an opportunity to learn and for the growth. So the solution for such situation is truly awesome.

There are also some European countries with soft and warm climate during the winter season and with much lower prices on energy. Montenegro is one of such countries. Even it’s not very southern country, it’s location on the sea, makes Montenegro one of the most appealing options for cheaper, pleasant and inspiring winter. And considering that during pandemic more people moved to the online work format, more people received an opportunity to change location and move easily.

Advantages to Spend Winter in Montenegro

1. The price on electricity is much lower than in most European countries. Most houses have higher and lower tariffs (for day and night times) and the average price on electricity is about 0,1 euro per kW.
2. There is no central heating (except a very few regions) because the winter isn’t really cold, especially on the coast. It allows people to use electric heating according to their needs and pay accordingly to their consuming. And this is really comfortable as there are also a lot of private houses, villas where were used insulation materials while building so it doesn’t need to heat too much.
3. At sunny days the temperature is pretty high so you don’t always need to use heating at all which is very economical.
4. And rainy days are most often pretty warm which is also a big advantage.
5. Living on the coast could be not only very economical but also very inspiring as walking along the beach and breathing fresh sea air is very healthy.
6. On the coast people start using heat most often in the middle or at the end of November because swimming season ends at the end of October or even later! Autumn 2022 is really warm so first days of November bring a lot of warmth and people swim along the coast, isn’t it a dreamy autumn?!
7. In Montenegro you can choose to live in the house with the garden or in the apartment. It depends on your requirements. You can find a very good options in big cities or in small villages and rent prices are not high. You will need to pay for electricity and other expenses separately.
8. Montenegro use euro as the currency which is really convenient for many European tourists. And prices for food, transport and petrol are much lower than in most European countries and than in the region as well.
9. Montenegro has the most beautiful and authentic nature. There are a lot of lakes, national parks, rivers, waterfalls and other natural attractions so you could travel and get inspired in your spare time. As well as there are a lot of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, playgrounds, museums and other entertainment.
10. Montenegro has the most beautiful transparent Adriatic coast as well as gorgeous mountains. So it means that there are also winter resorts that allow people to use all advantages of skiing and snowboarding.
11. If you have a car you can easily reach any place in the country in a pretty short period of time because the country isn’t big. But you can also rent a car in case you don’t have your own.

Disadvantages of Winter in Montenegro

Of course it wouldn’t be fair if I would write only about advantages. But as I always say, if you are aware of those challenges that you might face in a new location, you can transform disadvantages into advantages and enjoy the season even more. The more you’re prepared and open for the new adventures the more joy and happiness you will feel.

1. There are not many flights or bus connections from other countries during winter so you might need to learn all possible options of how you can get from your country to Montenegro. So it might take pretty long time and different connections. But again, if you are ready, you can make from it a great trip!
2. Winter season is very wet season so the humidity in the houses is very high. It’s better to ventilate rooms and drain them to avoid mold appearance.
3. There could be more rains than during other season but this is probably how in other countries so it’s not really a disadvantage.
4. The days are shorter so when you travel, you need to be ready that day time is pretty short and the roads could be slippery. But with the proper equipment and preparation you can get maximum from any trip.

I hope this information was helpful and you can make a beautiful and productive trip and maybe to stay here longer enjoying the winter season, its prices and local hospitality! Welcome to beautiful Montenegro!