Europe on a shoestring - Montenegro & Kosovo (Chapter)

This is the Montenegro & Kosovo chapter from Lonely Planet's Europe on a Shoestring 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.

What the rebuilt country lacks in style, Kosovo makes up for with its mountain-backed towns, hiking opportunities and 13th-century Serbian monasteries, all no more than a couple of hours' drive from its capital.

• 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 Lovćen National Park
• transport
• enjoying the iconic island views while lazing on the sands of Sveti Stefan
• restaurants & accommodation
• see the sights in Pristina's Ottoman-styled bazaar area
• buy local wine and cheese at the serene 14th century Decani monastery

Coverage includes: Coastal Montenegro, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Lovćen National Park, Bar, Ulcinj, Central Montenegro, Cetinje, Ostrog Monastery, Durmitor National Park, Understand Montenegro, History, People, Environment, Survival Guide, Directory, Getting There & Away, and Getting Around, Pristina, Around Pristina, Peja (Peć), Prizren, Gračanica Monastery, Decani Monastery, Understand Kosovo, History, People & Religion, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide, Directory, Getting There & Away, and Getting Around.