Overview
Bar is Montenegro's main port city, offering something rare on the Adriatic coast: a functioning city that doesn't shut down outside summer. While Budva and Kotor cater primarily to tourists May-September, Bar's restaurants, bars, and shops stay open year-round for locals.
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Before you go
Connectivity
4G coverage available from all Montenegro carriers as of Sept 2021. 5G not yet available in the country.
Money
Euro (€) is the local currency. ATMs available at banks near the port and city centre. Cash only at the bus station.
Season
Tourist facilities operate mainly May-September, but city restaurants and shops remain open year-round unlike purely resort towns.
Transport
Bar is Montenegro's main port with ferries to Italy (Bari from €56), a train station with connections to Podgorica (€2.40), and a bus station 2km from the centre.
