BRITISH Airways has announced a new route to a country thats Brits often overlook as a holiday destination in Europe.
British Airways will launch flights to Tivat in Montenegro over the summer season.
Starting from May 2026, Montenegro was recently named one of the most under-the-radar countries in the world.
According to US News, the country is often forgotten about, especially when compared to Croatia.
Tivat is a coastal city located in the Bay of Kotor.
If you are heading to Tivat, there is a lot of different places to explore including a marina where you can spot lots of luxury yachts.
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From the marina, visitors can see the mountains, which act as a scenic backdrop.
Close to the marina, tourists can head to the Tivat Submarine as well, which is a decommissioned Heroj P-821 submarine which is part of the Maritime Heritage Museum.
You could also head to the city park, which is one of the largest city parks on the Montenegrin coast dating back to 1892 and it is home to numerous different tree species.
Despite Tivat being a more modern city, there are a number of fascinating historical sites to explore such as the Buca family’s summer house.
The Buca family were one of the most powerful and noble families in Kotor during the late Middle Ages – in fact, for over 500 years the Buca family played a crucial role in evolving the social and political landscape of the region.
Today, visitors can head to their fortified home, with its own Catholic chapel and defence tower, which is a museum and gallery with fishing and farming artefacts, jewellery and folk costumes.
Of course, Tivat is home to pretty beaches as well, such as Plaza Ponta.
One recent visitor said: “Great public beach. Rocky with crystal clear water and a great view to the mountains and sunset.
“No boats parking/marina in sight so you can enjoy a free view.”
There are also a number of boutiques here to explore, as well as restaurants such as One, which serves Adriatic cuisine such as grilled octopus with creamy polenta for €22 (£19.40) or black risotto with seafood and cuttlefish ink for €15 (£13.23).
It is a great spot for a cheap breakfast with a Full English costing just €8 (£7.05)
The restaurant is also home to the country’s widest range of rose.
Whilst out and about in the city, if you fancy a tipple you can expect to spend between €2.20 (£1.94) and €3 (£2.65) on a beer.
Alternatively, a coffee will set you back around €1.88 (£1.66).
For somewhere to stay, you could opt for the five-star Regent Porto Montenegro, which sits right by the marina.
The hotel features breathtaking views as well as a spa, infinity pool and four restaurants and bars.
There are 175 rooms in total, each with an interior inspired by the hotel’s waterfront location.
It costs from £136 per night to stay at the Regent.
In the summer months, the average temperature reaches up to 30C and then between September and October, it starts to cool down a little.
The coldest months to visit Tivat are between November and March, where temperatures usually sit between 10C and 15C.
