The Monastery is placed against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroska Greda, in Montenegro. It was built in the 17th century by Bishop St. Vasilije. He was one of the four Montenegrin saints and his relics are kept in the Monastery. One of the most sanctuary places for Orthodox Christians on the Balkans, it attracted by believers from all around the world – people of all religions and nations. According to the stories of pilgrims, the enshrined body of St. Vasilije have healing power and makes miracles work – many have been cured and helped in lessening the difficulties in their lives.

The monastery features two small churches. The Upper Church, built in a cave, was constructed and decorated by wall paintings in 1665, and dedicated to Holy Cross. Other, Lower Church dates from the 18th century and is dedicated to Vavedenje of Holy Mary.

Budva is known for its large number of sandy beaches – around of 72 km, categorized as the top quality. These soft sandy beaches, with blue crystal-pure sea, make Budva a unique natural and tourist attraction. Because of its vast cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, vibrant nightlife, and with over 330,000 guests in the summer, Budva is the most attractive tourist destination in Montenegro.

As one of the Adriatic Sea’s oldest cities, Budva’s 2500 year history reaches back from the past to offer you a drink on a warm sandy beach, a casual walk along lamp-lit streets. In Budva the number of millionaires per capita is higher than any other city in Europe, rivaling Monaco, St. Trope and other luxury hot spots! Budva offers a little something for everyone and accommodates many budgets from student to sinful millionaire. Budva is truly the ultimate vacation getaway.

The wild, turquoise blue waters of the Tara River pass out a soft limestone surface, forming one of incredible gorges in Montenegro. The 82 km long Tara Canyon is the second longest canyon in the globe, coming just after the Colorado canyon. Known also as “Tear of Europe” it’s a world heritage site designates by UNESCO.

The best way to discover this breathtaking natural beauty is a take a part in rafting or kayaking adventure. You can choose between one day, two days or three days rafting trip. The most commonly done is the one day trip, continued about 2 – 3 hours and run over 18km. The tours start off from rafting camps. The best know of which are Splaviste, Scepan Polje, Radovan Luka and Brstanovica, where the group can enjoy going over 21 out of 50 rapids on the entire Tara River. The nice warm weather in June, July and August is welcome when you are taking a plunge from the side of your raft.

 
Rafting at the Tara River is an incredible experience for adventurers and nature lovers. It gives you unforgettable moments and completely confusing feeling during rafting-from euphoric hysteria to state of nirvana. Every new kilometer, even so a meter, all along the way, gives another hue, another sight-seeing, and another challenge.
 

Aside from rafting there are sandy beaches, high cliffs, and more than 80 large caves along the canyon. You can enjoy an overnight camping on the river side, make sure to carry the essentials along with you.

Between 1945 and 2003, Montenegro was a Republic of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia respectively. Till the May 2006 used to be two constituent states of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro. In 2006, Montenegro gained independence in the referendum. So union with Serbia was terminated.

Montenegro’s tourism had suffered greatly from unrests and wars in surrounding countries in the 1990s, as Balkans had been considered generally unsafe by tourists from the west. In recent years, along with the stabilized situation in the region, tourism in Montenegro began to recover, and Montenegro is being re-discovered by tourists from around the globe.