Dobra Voda in Montenegro: climate, attractions and leisure

Dobra Voda is ideal for a quiet and comfortable stay. There is a lot of vegetation, a wide coastline and a lot to do at any time of the year.

Romantic sunsets, clear sea water and amazing cuisine - all this is Dobra Voda in Montenegro. Numerous tourists come here every year to enjoy their beach holidays. Great Sand is one of the most sought after locations off the coast. The beach belongs to the municipality of Bar, its length is 300 meters, and the total area is 8046 sq. m.

There are not only expensive restaurants around, but also budget coastal cafes with attractive dishes.

Compared to other cultural centers of Montenegro, Dobra Voda is a small village where you can relax in silence, away from the noisy nightlife. The settlement is located in the southern part of the country, it can be crossed if you go to Ulcinj - another resort in Montenegro.

The main means of transportation here is considered to be public transport, which makes regular routes to the nearest cities. There are several car rental outlets, but certain requirements are imposed on the future driver: you must be over 21 years old and have at least three years of driving experience.

If we talk about the proximity to the country's major resorts, Dobra Voda is located 69 kilometers from Kotor, 59 kilometers from Podgorica, and it will take 1.5 hours from the airport to get to the place.

It takes only ten minutes from any point in a small village to the beach. It should be said that this place is not one of the most visited, so the water and the beach are cleaner here.

The beach in the village is mostly pebbly, but sandy areas can also be found. There is an opportunity to use a sun lounger and an umbrella. Showers and toilets are installed along the entire length to make the guests comfortable.

Yachts are often moored near the coast, they offer to go on a boat trip or fishing. With the onset of the evening, bars open their entertainment programs, live music plays.

If you walk north along the beach area, you can walk to a wild beach. This protected area is covered with pebbles and large boulders, the descent to the water is convenient, the water is very clean.

Nearby there is an olive grove, which attracts with an amazing aroma of fragrant trees, as well as the Utjeha beach, a distinctive feature of which is considered to be a large number of springs flowing into the sea.

What is remarkable about Dobra Voda: there is a lot of vegetation around it and this is not only an olive grove, but also century-old oaks, exotic flowers... The air here is very healthy, as it is saturated with essential oils. This is the main reason why tourists from all over the world come here with lung problems. Indeed, the resort is ideal for those wishing to improve their own health.

The weather in Dobra Voda depends on the season. Most of the year - which is 272 days - you can enjoy the sun here. Summers are dry, and precipitation is extremely rare, rains are mainly characteristic of the winter period.

The Mediterranean climate allows the air temperature to warm up at the peak of the season to +35 C, while the water temperature in the sea is +25 C. Despite the fact that vacationers begin to come to Montenegro from the beginning of April, it is cold to swim until the end of May, since the sun is not so active, and the water reaches +17 C.

It should be noted that it is difficult to find sights in the village itself, and if they are, they do not attract much attention from tourists. The most valuable here are air and water, which has a rich turquoise color due to its purity.

When Yugoslavia still existed, a recreation center for asthma patients began to be built nearby, but the construction was never completed. Today it is an excellent place for a beach holiday; the most popular beaches are Velikiy and Maly Piesak, which are actually not sandy at all, but pebbled ones. Both of these places are considered a protected area, therefore, the cleanliness of their territory is strictly monitored.

It is difficult to say whether Abramovich's villa is considered a tourist attraction, but tourists come to see it too, although you cannot get too close to the building.

Fishing is considered one of the most popular entertainment in Dobra Voda.

Not so long ago, the ruins of an old church were found, which are located near the Veliki Pjesak beach in the bay. Coins were also found there, according to which it was possible to establish that the structure was erected in the distant IV century. Until the place was ennobled, so the find is not included in the list of modern attractions.

To the north of the village, you should definitely visit the observation deck, which was opened in 2016, and its area is 200 square meters. m.

All significant sights are located in the vicinity of Dobra Voda, among them the following can be distinguished.

• Ulcinj - a city that was once a pirate citadel.
• Skadar lake - fresh water body, one of the main in the country.This is a magical place with amazing nature, where it is just good to walk and breathe fresh air.
• Swach - a city that was abandoned 500 years ago, today it is considered dead. From its territory you can see the Shasskoe Lake.

Tourists do not have any problems with renting apartments on the territory of Dobra Voda, since not only hotels and numerous guest houses, but also private traders offer comfortable rooms here.

There are rooms with air conditioning and TV, self-catering apartments are popular, since most tourists prefer to cook their own food at home, especially since products in Montenegro are grown without the use of fertilizers.

The most expensive villas overlook the sea, in the evening they offer an amazing view, during the day you can plunge into your own pool.

Despite the small area of ​​the village, there are up to 150 options for accommodation, including even super-budget hostels.

If you want to spend your vacation in super-luxurious conditions, then we can recommend the Kalamper Hotel & Spa, opened in 2017, which is characterized by its own spa center and a chic restaurant. The bar is available for anyone who comes, but the pool is only for hotel guests.

All rooms have Internet, satellite TV, and guests are always offered slippers and a bathrobe.

It is possible to live directly by the beach in Apartments Sidro. Here the rooms are located just 10 meters from the sea. All apartments are equipped with TVs and air conditioning, there is a kitchen where you can prepare your desired meals. For those who do not want to go down to the water, there is a private terrace where you can sunbathe.

For numerous tourists, they tried to equip the beaches with the highest quality. They are distinguished not only by their cleanliness, but also by a convenient descent to the sea, the presence of umbrellas and sun loungers. The coastal area is wide enough to accommodate everyone, there is a wild beach a little north of the village.

If exploring local attractions takes place by car, then you should definitely go up to the observation deck located between the two tunnels. For convenience, the organizers have made a large parking lot nearby. From here, an amazing view of the coastal area and the village as a whole opens up.

During the day, when it is too hot on the beach, you can stroll through the market or shops, where there is something to choose from not only from souvenirs. Inexpensive clothes are brought here from Italy, but they are famous for their high quality.

In the evening there is an opportunity to stroll along the embankment, enjoy the view and coolness, buy a souvenir in one of the shops or just drink coffee. Small nightclubs open up for young people at nightfall, but they do not spoil the atmosphere of peace for those who come here to relax with children.

You should definitely try the local wines, as they have a rich bouquet.... In the fall, ripe fruits begin to appear on the markets. Fish is cooked very tasty here, it is always fresh and is sold right along the coast. If you wish, you can also engage yourself in fishing on your own.

After arriving at the airport, you will have to get to the village. The one that is located in Podgorica is located 60 kilometers from Dobra Voda. Most often charter flights arrive here, which depart from Moscow, Ufa, Tyumen and some other large cities of the country. A little further, at a distance of 71 kilometers, is the Tivat airport - planes of the same airlines arrive here.

Directly from the airport itself, you can take a taxi or take public transport, but you have to get to the bus station, so taxi drivers are very persistent. Once at the bus station, you always need to check the relevance of the schedule of these flights, since changes are made every season.

From Podgorica to Dobra Voda the road takes more than an hour, longer from Tivat - almost two hours without twenty minutes. You can take a bus to Ulcinj, as they are passing.

There is no railway branch here, only a high-speed train from Bar to Podgorica. From Bar you can get to the village by minibus.

If you decide to take a taxi, then it is better to make an order in advance, since taxi drivers at the airport are expensive.

It should be understood that the resort in summer and the rest of the year are two completely different places. At the peak of the beach, there is no place to find it, it becomes very dirty, although the locals try to clean it often. Dobra-Voda is a good option for early spring or even autumn, when the flow of tourists decreases, but the temperature still allows you to relax for your own benefit.

In winter, everything here dies out, almost all excursion programs are closed, as are numerous hotels. This is exactly the time when the active construction of new residential complexes begins, so it will not work to be completely in silence.

You can watch the rest in Dobra Voda in the video below.