How safe is Montenegro for travelers?

Roads

• This is the real hazard in Montenegro. Mountain roads are narrow, unguarded and shared with buses that use the whole width.
• The Tara canyon and Durmitor roads are spectacular and unforgiving.
• Do not drive them tired or at night.
• Coastal traffic in August is dense and overtaking on the bay road is how accidents happen.

The sea

• The Adriatic is calm but the beaches shelve steeply in places.
• Rocky coves have sea urchins - swim shoes are worth having.

Crime

• Violent crime against visitors is rare.
• Pickpocketing in Kotor and Budva in season is the usual level.
• Organised crime exists and is well publicised - it does not touch visitors.

Mountains

• Durmitor is serious walking country with fast weather.
• Rescue is coordinated through 112.