Montenegro by Drone

Three-time Drone Video of the Week Finalist antonchayka brings us this fantastic aerial video from the Southeast European country of Montenegro. The video features footage from two of the main tourist regions of the country.  The first is the area around Kotor Bay, a major inlet of the Adriatic Sea which lies near the northern end of the Montenegran coastline.  The second area is called the Budva Riviera, a stretch of beach towns around the town of Budva which has become an increasingly popular competitor to Croatia's Dalmatian Coast.  

Top content creator and Drone Video of the Week winner HikeTheWorld spent a month in the Balkan country of Montenegro with a drone.  He was able to capture aerial footage of the country's most scenic spots, including Lake Piva, Durmitor National Park, Tara River Canyon, Prokletije National Park, Lake Skadar, Rijeka Crnojevica, Budva, and the Bay of Kotor.  Watching it, you will see why this country, which was part of Serbia until 2006, has become a top tourist destination in southeastern Europe. 

The Southeast European country of Montenegro has seen fairly dramatic growth in tourism in recent years. The rugged mountains, medieval villages and beaches along the Adriatic Sea make it an obvious choice for travelers looking to take in all coastal Europe has to offer. Contributor and DVOW winner HikeTheWorld, shows us the Top 10 destinations in Montenegro by drone in this stunning video. Locations featured in the video include the Bay of Kotor, Tara Canyon, and Budva’s walled Old Town, and more.

Contributor Beautiful Montenegro shows us a VERY beautiful Montenegro from the perspective of a drone, filmed over the course of a year.  The Drone Video of the Week nominated video captures some of the beautiful sights of this gorgeous country on the Balkan Peninsula, which was joined with Serbia for over a decade but became a fully independent country following a referendum in 2005.  Treat yourself to these marvelous bird's eye views of this treasure trove of natural and cultural scenery.

Top AirVuz contributor and drone pilot Beautiful Montenegro put together this excellent highlight reel of their best 2019 footage from across this beautiful Southeast European land.  The video opens with some epic footage from the Bay of Kotor and the Adriatic Sea coastline before heading into the country's mountainous interior.  Then it's back to the coast for some amazing aerials of a moored super-yacht at 2:10, the iconic town of Budva at 2:30 followed by tiny Sveti Stefan Island, the Millennium Bridge in Podgorica, and more.  

Here's a stunning aerial mini-tour of the nation of Montenegro in Southeastern Europe, compliments of Nakul sharma. The video features footage from some of the most beautiful spots on the country's Adriatic Sea coastline as well as in its mountainous interior.  Some of the highlights include the fortifications around the medieval city of Kotor, the tiny island of Sveti Stefan, the well-preserved port town of Budva, Durmitor National Park, the Đurđevića Bridge over the Tara River, and more.

If you have 60 seconds, this drone video from contributor and pilot Bucko may just convince you to make the Balkan country of Montenegro be your dream vacation.  In short but spectacular snippets he shows what this country really looks like - snow capped mountain peaks, among the most rugged in Europe; yachts owned by Europe's superrich; stunning medieval villages on the Bay of Kotor; and sparking Adriatic beaches.  Montenegro emerged as an independent country in 2006, separating itself from Serbia.  

Check out some of the top sights of Montenegro in this stunning captioned aerial tour of the Southeast European country by contributor and pilot smakozawr.  The video features the following locations, in order of appearance: Piva Lake, Black Lake, Tara Canyon (including Dzhurdzhevich's Bridge), Lovcen National Park, Budva, Beach Hawaii, Sveti Stefan, Kotor Bay, the Ladder of Kotor Fortress, Lake Biograd, the Old Town of Kotor, St. George Islands, Perast, Durmitor National Park, and Lake Skadar.  

Former Drone Video of the Week winner dronesantana007 brings us this beautiful aerial tour of the Southeast European country of Montenegro.  Most of the video covers spots along the country's Adriatic Sea coastline, in order of appearance: Sveta Nedelia, Petrovac, Sveti Stefan, Plaza Jaz, Budva, Sveti Nikola, Kotor, the Church of Our Lady of Remedy, and San Govanni Church.  The last part of the video features some outstanding footage of Lake Skadar, the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula, which lies on Montenegro's southern border with Albania.

Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, also known as Boka Bay, is one of the largest inlets of the Adriatic Sea.  It's actually a system of connected bays, the mouth of which is at the country's northern boundary with Croatia.  With its protected waters, and ringed by towns and other cultural landmarks, the bay has become one of the top sailing destinations in the Mediterranean region.  Check out the Bay of Kotor sailing scene from above in this DVOW nominated film from top contributor Beautiful Montenegro. 

For his first upload to AirVuz, contributor Theo Silkstone created this beautiful drone tour of the Southeast European nation of Montenegro.  Watch it to see aerial views of the following locations: Durmitor National Park in the country's mountainous northwest; the fortified port of Kotor on the eponymously named bay; the Adriatic islands of Ada Bojana and tiny Sveti Stefan; and Lake Skadar, the regions largest lake, across which lies the fellow Balkan country of Albania. This video was a DVOW finalist in August, 2019.

One of the treasures of Kotor Bay in the Balkan nation of Montenegro is the town of Perast.  It lies on the northern side of the inner part of the bay, which is an inlet of the Adriatic Sea.  Initially settled during the Neolithic period, the town of Perast was founded by Ilyrians during the Antiquity.  Perast was heavily fortified during the centuries when most of the Adratic Sea was controlled by Venice.  You can see the magnificently well preserved town from above in this DVOW Finalist video by Beautiful Montenegro.

Kotor is a spectacularly well preserved town in the former Yugoslav nation of Montenegro along the Adriatic coast.  Located on the Bay of Kotor, the city was fortified many centuries ago due to its strategic importance to the entire Adriatic Sea region.  Contributor and pilot Alex Avsharov used a DJI Mavic Pro drone to create a stunnig aerial tour of this city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.   Prepare to be amazed by the stunning beauty of this ancient city in the heart of the Balkans region of southeastern Europe.  

Here's a fantastic drone video of the Southeast European country of Montenegro, compliments of AirVuz contributor robbie08.  The video opens with great shots of the two tiny islands which lie in the Bay of Kotor near the town of Perast.  Starting at the :25 mark, you'll see the seaside town of Petrovac, which lies on Montegro's southern Adriatic Sea coastline.  Another highlight shot starts at the 1:10 mark, in which you'll fly over the great castle of Bar, which is situated in the middle of the coastline. 

Sveti Stefan is a tiny island off coast of the Balkan nation of Montenegro in the eastern Adriatic Sea.  Dating to the 15th century, the island is now connected to the mainland by a tiny isthmus.  Sveti Stefan has a long history and was the summer home of the Queen of Montenegro in the 1930's.  It was recently converted to a five star luxury resort operated by Aman Resorts.  Top contributor  and pilot Minglam used a drone to film this tiny island with its distinctive red roofs amidst a bright blue sea.  

Skadar Lake is the largest freshwater body in southeastern Europe.  The lake lies on the border between Montenegro and Albania in the Balkans.  It covers a surface area of about 500 square km (about 200 square mi.).  The lake is connected to the nearby Adriatic Sea by the Bojana River and is also connected by another river to Lake Ohrid, another important lake in the region.  Contributor Fox Creativity flew a DJI drone over this lovely Balkan lake one fine morning, creating this memorable bird's eye view.  

Bar is a coastal town and seaport in southern Montenegro. Sitting on the Adriatic Sea, it is one of the country's emerging tourist destinations.  The town lies approximately 53 km (33 mi) from Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro.  In 1904, the city  was the site of one of the world's first radio transmissions, by the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi.  Contributor and drone pilot Alex Avsharov used a drone to fly over the town and its magnificent castle, giving us this epic bird's eye view of this well preserved Adriatic treasure.  

Check out this fantastic video of the seaside town of Ulcinj in Montenegro, compliments of AirVuz contributor and drone pilot gazimmavic.  One of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea, it's located on the southern end of the Montenegran coastline, just north of the border with Albania.  Founded in the 5th century BC, Ulcinj has been influenced by Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Venetian cultures (among others); at various times in its long history, it's been controlled by these empires and more.    

VanSleepers created this epic aerial of Montenegro's Tara Canyon, the deepest river gorge in Europe.  Cut by the eponymous river, it's situated in the northern part of this Balkan country, in parts forming the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.  The maximum depth of the canyon is an incredible 1.3k meters (about 4.3k ft.), making it the deepest canyon in Europe and one of the deepest in the world.  The Montenegrin part of the canyon is within a national park and is one of the country's biggest tourist destinations.  

In this drone video, Habazaje treats us to a bird's eye view of the spectacular Montenegran village of Perast, which lies on the Bay of Kotor north of the better known city bearing its name.  The village is visually blessed with a series of tiny islands lying offshore on the bay, which empties into the Adriatic Sea.  Shot with a DJI Inspire, it offers sublime views of this cultural treasure which had been part of the Venetian, French, and Austro-Hungarian Empire and later the Yugoslav Federation.  

Check out this spectacular drone video of a fog-covered Podgorica, Montenegro, compliments of contributor Beautiful Montenegro.  Podgorica is the largest city and capital of this country, which was part of Serbia from 1991-2006 and before that part of the Yugoslav Federation.  The city is located in a valley in the interior of the country, where the rivers Ribnica and Morača become one.  During the days of the Yugoslav Federation, the city was named Titograd in honor of the country's president.

Durmitor National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled in northern Montenegro on the Balkan Peninsula, it was formed by glaciers thousands of years ago and is now the largest protected space in Montenegro. Drone pilot Beautiful Montenegro takes us on a snowy flight through the majestic landscape of the limestone masstif in the Dinaric Alps.  The Dinaric Alps is a chain extending southwest from the Julian Alps in Slovenia and runs parallel to the Adriatic Sea coastline of the Balkan Peninsula.    

Saint Nikola Island (Sveti Nikola) is a small island off the coast of Montenegro in Southeastern Europe.  It's located just a kilometer (.6 mi.) off the coastal town of Budva in the eastern Adriatic Sea.  This small isle, just 2 km (1.2 mi.) long, is known for its beautiful white sand beaches.  The island is an easy day trip for visitors to Budva, a popular destination in this former Yugoslavian country.  You can see this beautiful island from a bird's eye perspective in this drone video from Beautiful Montenegro.

Dronesanata007 created this awesome drone's eye view of Petrovac, a beach village located midway down the Adriatic coast of the Southeast European nation of Montenegro in the municipality of Budva.  The video opens with a flyover to two tiny islets off the city's coast, Katic and Sveta Neđelja, one of which has a tiny iconic-looking building situated at the top of the rock.  Then he swings over to the village itself, an increasingly popular beach resort destination which sparkles against the deep blue waters.  

Contributor AlexAvsharov created this beautiful drone video of Budva, a small city on the Adriatic Sea coast of Montenegro in Southeastern Europe.  Budva is the center of a stretch of beach known as the Budva Riviera, which has become one of Europe's top go-to beach destinations.  It's also something of a cultural treasure, home to some of the oldest human settlements on the Adriatic Sea.  The historic town center of Budva, located on a peninsula, dates to the middle of the First Milennium BC.  

Contributor Soliteras created this beautiful aerial video of the Komovi Mountain area in the interior of Montenegro, on the Balkan Peninsula.  Montenegro, which broke off to become independent from Serbia in 2006 following a popular referendum, is a mostly mountainous country once one travels any distance inland from its Adriatic Sea coastline.  These spectacular mountains run a bit to the west of the country's highest peaks, which are along the country's eastern border with Serbia.  

Top contributor Beautiful Montenegro created this stunning drone video of Lovćen Mountain in southwestern Montenegro.  Most of the area around the mountain is part of a national park.  It sits in a part of the country where the coastal plain transitions to mountains.  Lovćen Mountain is of considerable cultural significance in this Southeastern European country and former Yugoslav Confederation member.  Among other things, the name "Montenegro" derives from the appearance of the mountain covered in dark forests.  

Check out this amazing drone video of a modern-era fortress in Montenegro, compliments of contributor FoxCreative.  Fort Gorazda is situated near the town of Kotor, the principal city of Kotor Bay.  The fortress was built in the late 19th century by Austria-Hungary as a means to protect their naval base in the Bay of Kotor.  The fort saw some action during World War I as Austria-Hungary battled Allied-aligned forces, and was used by the Yugoslav Army until the country dissolved in the early 1990's.  

Top contributor Beautiful Montenegro used a drone to track the path of a bus tour around the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.  Considered an inlet of the Adriatic Sea, Kotor Bay is home to some of the best-preserved medieval towns in Southeastern Europe.  The bay consists of a number of sub-bays connected together by narrow inlets, and backdropped by mountains.  It's become one of the top tourist destinations in Montenegro, which was part of Serbia before becoming independent in 2006 following a plebiscite.  

Check out this aerial video of a beautiful town on Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, compliments of contributor and drone pilot Bocini.  Tivat is an ancient town located on the western side of the Luštica Peninsula, which extends into the bay from the south.  The town features prominently in numerous local legends and works of literature from the area during the Middle Ages.  It was also used as a naval base by Austria Hungary and later by Italy during its occupation of the area during World War II.  

An exclusive marina and yachting paradise in the Mediterranean, Porto Montenegro can be seen all of its glory in this stunning drone video by Beautiful Montenegro. Located in the Bay of Kotor, see the world-renowned marina from above, with its stunning waterfront residences, luxury shops, million-dollar yachts, epic swimming pools, and more.  The marina is located in Tivat, one of the principal towns on the Bay of Kotor.  It's the first comprehensive deep water marina on the Adriatic Sea.  

Contributor and pilot Beautiful Montenegro created this stunning drone video of the mountains of northern Montenegro on the Balkan Peninsula.  The Prokletije Mountains span portions of Montenegro as well as its neighbors Albania and the semi-autonomous republic of Kosovo.  They form a part of the Dinaric Alps range which runs through the heart of the Balkans. The Prokletije are home to the highest peak in the country - Zla Kolata, which has a peak altitude of just over 2.5k meters (about 8.3k ft.).  

Ostrog Monastery is one of the most well-known cultural landmarks of Montenegro, the Southeast European country which achieved independence from Serbia in the early 2000's.  Built into the side of a giant rock above the Plain of Bjelopavlići near the geographic center of the country, the Serbian Orthodox monastery was founded in the 17th century and underwent substantial renovation in the 1920's.   Seen here in this drone video by top AirVuz contributor Beautiful Montenegro, it's dedicated to St. Basil of Ostrog (1610-1671).  

Bukumirski Lake is located in beautiful Podgorica, Montenegro. A short distance (50 kilometers or 31 miles) from the capital city Padgorica, the picturesque lake is a popular location for picnics and relaxation for locals. Like much of the country, the lake is in the mountains; it has an altitude of about 1.4k meters (around 4.5k ft.) above sea level.  Leave it to cinematographers and aerial pilots Beautiful Montenegro to capture the lake in the most breathtaking way - from their drone in 4K video quality.

Check out this beautiful drone video of a well known church in the Southeast European country of Montenegro, compliments of contributor and pilot Beautiful Montenegro.  The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ is located in Podgorica, the country's capital city.  The Eastern Orthodox church was completed in 2013, following a (war-interrupted) construction period which took 20 years.  The church is situated in the newer part of Padgorica, across the Morača River from the city's old town.  

Here's an amazing drone video of a beautiful spot on the coast of Montenegro, compliments of top content creator and pilot Beautiful Montenegro.  Bečići is a town in the municipality of Budva, which lies about midway down the country's Adriatic Sea coastline.  The beach here is considered one of the finest in Europe.  It's home to a five star lodging property called Hotel Splendid, where luminaries such as the Rolling Stones and Brad Pitt have stayed on travels to this Southeast European country.  

Contributor and pilot Fox Creative created this excellent aerial view of a well-known Orthodox Monastery in the Balkan nation of Montenegro.  Savina Monastery is located near the city of Herceg Novi on the Bay of Kotor, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea. The monastery dates to the 15th century.  The complex consists of three churches: the Church of the Assumption, the Great Temple of the Assumption, and the Church of St. Sava.  Savina also houses a number of important relics from a medieval Serb dynasty.  

Check out this amazing drone video of a beautiful beach in the Balkan nation of Montenegro, compliments of contributor and pilot soliteras.  Kamenovo Beach is located near the town of Budva, in a bay of the Adriatic Sea.  It's considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, which is known in part for its beaches.  It's part of the area around Budva which is sometimes known as the Budva Riviera and is becoming extremely popular as a beach destination for travelers from Europe and beyond. 

Check out this beautiful drone video of the small seaside village of Pržno, Montenegro, compliments of top AirVuz contributor and drone pilot Beautiful Montenegro.  The small village of Pržno lies on the Budva Riviera, as the 35 km (around 20 mi.) stretch of Montenegro's western (Adriatic Sea) coastline around the larger town of Budva has come to be known.   Pržno lies just a short walk from the iconic island of Sveti Stefan, which is situated immediately to its south.

Beautiful Montenegro created this fantastic drone video of Skadar Lake, one of the natural wonders of Southeastern Europe.  The oval-shaped body of water forms the border between the nations of Montenegro (formerly part of the Yugoslav Federation) and Albania.  This shallow lake (its maximum depth is only a bit over 8 meters or about 27 ft.) is fed in part by underground streams and varies in size, but is as large as 530 square km (around 200 square mi) making it one of Europe's largest lakes.  

Contributor AlexAvsharov created this beautiful drone video of a church in the town of Prčanj, Montenegro.  The town is situated on the west side of the inner section of the bay,north of the town of Kotor.  The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the town's main landmarks.  Built in the Baroque style, construction of the church started in the late 18th century but it wasn't completed until the 20th.  It's a popular tourist stop on the Bay of Kotor, one of the main destination regions of Montenegro.  

Montenegro's Mt. Rumija is one of the natural and cultural treasures of this Southeast European country.  Part of the Dinaric Alps range which runs along the western side of the Balkan Peninsula, the mountain's peak is about 1.6k meters above sea level (just over 5.2k ft.).  Located in the southern part of the country, the mountain plays a key role during an important summer religious festival, when the Cross of Vladimir is carried to its peak.  See the beautiful peak in this drone video by top contributor Beautiful Montenegro.

Check out this drone video of a beautiful spot on the Adriatic Sea coast of Montenegro, compliments of top AirVuz contributor Beautiful Montenegro.  Perazica Do Beach is situated roughly in the middle of the country's western coast, a bit north of Petrovac and well to the south of Budva.  Once all but unknown, the area has become increasingly popular in recent years, as resorts have sprung up below the hills which line the coast here.  Shot in winter, the video brings out the beauty of the area and its crystal-clear waters.   

Kotor is one of the cultural gems of the Southeast European country of Montenegro.  It is situated in the southeastern corner of its namesake bay, a major inlet of the Adriatic Sea near the northern end of the country's coastline.  Kotor became one of the world's most heavily-fortified cities during the centuries when the Adriatic Sea was controlled by the Venetian Empire.   Now a major cruise ship port of call as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site, you can check out Kotor from above in this drone video by XG121.

Check out this fantastic drone video from the mountains of Montenegro, compliments of andrey_stepanov.  Formerly part of Serbia and prior to the the Yugoslav Federation, the eastern part of Montenegro is covered by the Dinaric Alps, which run down much of the western part of the Balkan Peninsula.  The video features footage from both the Durmitor and Prokletije Mountains; the former lie in the northern part of the country, near the border with Bosnia, while the latter lie in the southern part of the country, near the Albanian border.

The city of Kotor, Montenegro sits at the southern end of the inner section of the Bay of Kotor, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea.  During the long centuries when the great city-state of Venice dominated the eastern Mediterranean, Kotor became one of the most important fortified strongholds, withstanding seiges by the Ottomans in 1538 and 1657.  In this marvelous drone video by AirVuz contributor The Hobby Traveler, you'll get an aerial tour of San Giovanni (St. John's Fortress), one of the key components of this giant defensive system.

Portonovi is a luxury resort under construction in Montenegro in Southeastern Europe.  It's situated on Boka Bay, an inlet leading to Kotor Bay in the northwestern part of the country.  With 238 berths in its marina for visiting boats, it is expected to become one of the prime destinations for the rapidly growing Adriatic Sea yachting community.  In this drone video by jasa.jovicevic, you'll get a bird's eye view of this five star property as it is taking shape.  The resort is expected to open in the Spring of 2020.    

The views of the incredibly scenic islet of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro have long been best seen from above, however, drones now make these views easier to appreciate more than ever.  FPV Pilot se_fpv flew over both the island resort and the surrounding mountains and beaches, as well as all the way to the beautiful setting of the St. Sava orthodox monastery, high above the shoreline.  His travel video impressed us all, and for that, we put se_fpv on our February 2020 Pilots to Watch List.

Take an aerial tour of the beautiful Southeast European country of Montenegro in this stunning drone video by contributor Bucko.  The video will take you over some of the best known sites of this Balkan country, which was part of the Yugoslav Federation for most of the 20th century and for over a decade after that was part of Serbia.  Some of the highlights you'll see in the video are shots the country's Adriatic Sea coastline around the town of Budva as well as Kotor Bay, which lies just to the north of Budva.

Drone pilot and contributor gezimmavric is one lucky guy to be able to call Ulcinj, Montenegro his "home base." Resting near the southern tip of Montenegro's coastline on the Adriatic Sea, Ulcinj is a destination for those who enjoy soaking in the sun while swimming or surfing in the pristine waters of this extension of the Mediterranean.  Ulcinj is also known as a historical treasure; the city was founded in the 5th century BC and is believed to be one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic's eastern shores.   

The Monastery of Ostrog is one of the cultural treasures of the Southeast European nation of Montenegro.  Established in the 17th century, it's built into a a cliff called Ostroška Greda in the municipality of Danilovgrad Municipality, near the geographic center of the country.  Dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog, it's one of the most popular pilgrimage sites of the Serbian Orthodox church, a branch of Eastern Orthodoxy.  Check out the famous monastery from above in this drone video by FoxCreative.  

AirVuz's own AirVuz Jenny created this awesome video from a family trip to Montenegro in the summer of 2018.  The film was primarily shot with a DJI Mavic Pro drone, supplemented with ground camera footage.  Watch it and you'll get a beautifully captioned aerial tour of this spectacular country in Southeastern Europe.  Highlights include epic shots around the Bay of Kotor, Plava Spilja, Dobreč Beach, Mamula Fortress, and in their home city of Herceg Novi, you'll see Stari Grad, Skver, and more.

Contributor and drone pilot DanDrone created this beautiful mini-tour of the Southeast European nation of Montenegro.  The video will take you over some of the most well-known sights in the country, which was formerly part of Serbia and before that the Yugoslav Federation.  You will get aerial views of the country's interior mountains and hilltop fortresses as well as some of the famed spots on its Adriatic Sea coastline, including the town of Budva and its iconic Sveti Stefan island, the Bay of Kotor, and more.  

Contributor And911 created this brilliant drone video of Montenegro in connection with a travel documentary film.  The videos provides a breathtaking aerial views of this magnificent mountainous land on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, and includes breathtaking footage of the coast, the interior mountain range known as the Dinaric Alps, and the town of Kotor, va ery old yet spectacularly well-preserved town on the Bay of Kotor which is one of the top tourist attraction in the entire Balkan region.