Herzegovina and southern Montenegro by motorhome
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Dubrovnik, Blagaj, Kravica and the Neretva valley, Lake Skadar, Bay of Kotor and Lovćen, back to Dubrovnik
Strengths: Three countries in six days, Kravica falls at peak flow, wild Lake Skadar, the Bay of Kotor without cruise ships at the end of March
Weaknesses: Flight with a stop, hire with permission for Bosnia and Montenegro to be checked, three borders, Neretva campsites open from April
Children and safety: Waterfalls and springs, boats on the lake, quiet villages, possible waits at borders
Weather: Mild spring, days 15-18 °C, nights around 5 °C inland, frequent rain
Book ahead: 3-4 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: April to June, September and October
- Flight from Milan: about 4 hours
- Rain days in August: 11
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, identity card is enough in all three countries for EU citizens
- International licence: Category B licence, motorhome papers with authorisation to go abroad
- Currency: Euro in Croatia and Montenegro, convertible mark (BAM) in Bosnia
- Language: Croatian, Bosnian, Montenegrin, English widely spoken
- Roads: Paved, coastal roads with traffic, hairpins above Kotor, three borders
- Vaccinations: None
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 3
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 4
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 3