Translated literally, the name Montenegro means "black mountain". It is the newest of the newly created Balkan states. Its small territory is packed with a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Montenegro's natural beauty runs the gamut, from the beaches on the coast of the Adriatic to Tara Gorge, the deepest canyon in Europe. One of the first primeval forests in Europe also awaits your discovery, as do the largest lake in the Balkans and one of Europe's oldest winemaking regions. In many places, a walk between postcard-perfect beaches and rugged mountains can be done within the space of an afternoon. Tiny as it is, the country encompasses a paradise that nature lovers will enjoy.
