Theme Week Montenegro – Bar

Saturday, 31 October 2015 - 01:00 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination:
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Bar panorama © flickr.com - Raymond Zoller/cc-by-sa-2.0

Bar panorama © flickr.com – Raymond Zoller/cc-by-sa-2.0

Bar is a coastal town and seaport in southern Montenegro. It is the capital of the Bar Municipality and a center for tourism. Bar is located on the coastal western border of Montenegro on the shore of the Adriatic Sea. It is approximately 53 kilometres (33 mi) from Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro.To the east is the largest lake in the Balkans, Lake Skadar. To the west, across the sea, is Italy.

The economy of Bar relies upon the Port of Bar, the Belgrade – Bar railway and the Sozina tunnel. The Port of Bar is the most recognizable feature of the city. The food company, Primorka has been operating in Bar for more than 50 years. It produces olive oil and pomegranate juice. There are 95,000 olive trees, about 80,000 citrus trees (lemon, orange, tangerine and grapefruit) in the municipal area. The centre for subtropical cultures, founded in 1937, is the oldest scientific institution in Montenegro. Tourism is also a major part of Bar’s economy.

Stari Bar © Dudva/cc-by-sa-4.0 Marina © Dr. Avishai Teicher/cc-by-sa-4.0 King Nicolas Palace © Fabizor/cc-by-sa-3.0 Dobra Voda © Joergsam/cc-by-sa-4.0 Stari Bar © Joergsam/cc-by-sa-4.0 Bar panorama © flickr.com - Raymond Zoller/cc-by-sa-2.0
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Bar panorama © flickr.com - Raymond Zoller/cc-by-sa-2.0
Although there are some nice stony beaches in Bar itself, many tourists choose destinations in other small towns in the Bar municipality, notably Sutomore, with its beautiful long sandy beach. The natural area around Bar is mostly untouched and is rich in vegetation. The Bar municipality stretches to the southern shore of Skadar lake and encompasses Krajina region. This entire area is suitable for leisure activities and hiking. Smaller settlements near Bar, such as Dobra Voda, Sutomore and Čanj, are a favourite destination for sunbathing, as they incorporate long sandy beaches. Bar has over fifty sports clubs, and associations including a chess club. There are numerous sports facilities in the Bar hotels and schools. In the centre of town, most of the facilities are in the Sports and Recreation Centre. Water sports such as diving are popular. Sports tourism is promoted because of the proximity to the sea and lake.

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