If summer has passed all too quickly, then Porto Montenegro is the perfect destination to escape to this winter. With its idyllic Adriatic location in the UNESCO protected Bay of Kotor, proximity to three international airports, 450 marina berths and 295km of coastline, it is a true haven for the yachting community and other travellers looking to chase the sun.
With average high temperatures of 21° in October – which only drops to an average of 13° in December – and more than 280 days of sunshine each year, it is the ideal place to enjoy Europe’s most impressive natural areas of outstanding beauty all year round.
Porto Montenegro sailing opportunities
As the world’s first platinum-status marina, Porto Montenegro welcomes and caters to the needs of the yachting community, offering a host of berthing benefits throughout the winter. The award-winning marina gives access to some of the best cruising grounds in the Mediterranean, such as the Croatian archipelago, Greece and of course, in and around its very own historic destinations, such as ‘Kotor’ – a UNESCO protected town, famed for its labyrinthine streets and historic churches – and the picturesque ‘Our Lady of the Rock’, a Roman Catholic Church set on an islet off the coast of Perast, are perhaps Montenegro’s most famous landmarks.
Yacht owners can enjoy a suite of special discounts on tailor-made Premium and Platinum berthing packages, meanwhile the village appeals to yachting professionals as a base to remain on shore during the winter months, due to the benefits of joining the Porto Montenegro Crew Club which offers a range of winter sports activities and parties for members.
Crew Club members are even given the opportunity to enjoy weekends at Porto Montenegro’s ski chalet in Kolasin, where they can relax in the mountains and have some time off their boats. The Crew Club hosts the Superyacht Winter Games every February, where for two weekends, members can tour from the north to the south of Montenegro testing their sporting and teambuilding skills in the picturesque outdoor terrain. Within a three hours’ drive from Boka Bay is Tara Canyon, as well as the largest lake in Southern Europe and the mountains of Kolasin and Zabljak – perfect for skiing away from Europe’s more crowded resorts.
Scene in the medieval town of Kotor, Montenegro at twilight, featuring the Square of Arm and the clock tower near the Maritime entrance gate.
At the heart of Porto Montenegro’s sailing scene is the Porto Montenegro Yacht Club (PMYC) where members can enjoy state-of-the-art facilities commensurate with a world-class destination all year round and as a recent recipient of the ‘Best Superyacht Marina’ award at the ACREW’s Superyacht Business Awards, a plethora of benefits to yacht owners and crew
For further information on Porto Montenegro see portomontenegro.com
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