Tivat
Porto Montenegro, waterfront dining and quick Bay of Kotor trips.
About Tivat
Quick overview and handy details
Tivat centers on Porto Montenegro’s promenade with boutiques and restaurants. The airport sits just minutes from town and nearby resorts.
Use it as an arrival hub for Kotor, Perast and bay boat tours.
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Attractions, routes and directions
Attractions
Must-see places and landmarks worth visiting
Porto Montenegro
A modern marina and upscale district on the site of the former naval arsenal.
Naval Heritage Collection Museum
A museum of Boka’s shipbuilding and naval history featuring submarine "Heroj".
Buća-Luković Summer House
A Renaissance noble residence retaining details from the 16th century.
Nearest airports
Easy transfers to and from the airport
Tivat
Podgorica
Getting around
Car hire, transfers, bikes and boats
Where to stay
Hand-picked stays in Tivat
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most popular travel questions
Tivat is a yacht-and-marina hotspot of Boka Bay, centered around Porto Montenegro. Don’t miss Naval Heritage Collection Museum, Buća-Luković Summer House, and the nature of Tivat Saline.
For beach time and boat days, aim for May–October; for a calmer vibe, choose May–June or September. For late-season planning, check Montenegro in November – weather, sea and is it worth going? and Montenegro in December: Weather, Holidays and Ski Resorts.
1–2 days is usually enough for Tivat’s promenade, sights, and relaxed pace. Add 3–5 days if you want boat trips, beach hopping, and nearby towns.
The closest gateway is Tivat Airport, with Podgorica Airport as a common alternative. For transfers, taxis, and car rentals, use Transport in Montenegro and see How to Get from Tivat or Podgorica Airport to Your Resort?.
Central Tivat is walkable, and taxis cover short hops quickly. For buses and intercity travel, use Taxis in Montenegro: How to Avoid Overpaying and What You Need to Know and How to Use Buses in Montenegro: Routes, Tickets, and Timetables.
For dining and evening strolls, stay near the waterfront and Porto Montenegro; for quieter nights, look a bit outside the center. Compare options on Accommodation in Montenegro.
Tivat is more “bay-style” swimming with smaller beaches and calmer water. For wide open-coast beaches, many people head to Budva or Becici, including Becici Beach.
Top picks include a Boka Bay boat day via Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks, or scenic spots like Blue Cave. Browse activities on Tours in Montenegro.
You can easily do Tivat without a car, but it helps for beach days and exploring the coast. Summer parking near the promenade and Porto Montenegro can be tight—see Parking in Montenegro: Where You Can Leave Your Car and How Much It Costs and Car Rental in Montenegro: Everything Tourists Need to Know.
Tivat can feel pricier around the marina lifestyle, especially near Porto Montenegro. Save by booking apartments early and traveling in shoulder season—ideas: 10 Most Charming Apartments in Montenegro.
An eSIM is a simple way to stay online—options are on eSIM Montenegro. If you need secure access on public Wi-Fi, check VPN for Montenegro and What Is a VPN and Why Do You Need One?.
Easy day trips include Kotor for Kotor Old Town and Perast for Our Lady of the Rocks. For nature, go to Virpazar and Lake Skadar, or take a sea trip to Blue Cave near Herceg Novi.