This is the Montenegro chapter from Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guidebook.

Montenegro: the name itself conjures romance and drama. There are plenty of both on offer as you explore this perfumed land, bathed in the scent of wild herbs, conifers and Mediterranean blossoms. Yes, it's really as magical as it sounds.

• marvelling at the majesty and exploring the historic towns hemmed in by the limestone cliffs of the Bay of Kotor
• maps
• driving the vertiginous route from Kotor to the Njegoš Mausoleum at the top of Lovćen National Park
• transport
• enjoying the iconic island views while lazing on the sands of Sveti Stefan
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Bay of Kotor, Herceg Novi, Perast, Kotor, Tivat, Adriatic Coast, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Bar, Ulcinj, Central Montenegro, Lovćen National Park, Cetinje, Lake Skadar National Park, Podgorica, Northern Mountains, Kolašin, Biogradska Gora National Park, Durmitor National Park, Understand Montenegro, History, the People of Montenegro, Visual Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide, Directory, Getting There & Away, and Getting Around.