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European country named one of the most underrated in the world has cheap easyJet flights and its own Niagara Falls
Plus, the beautiful campsite in the middle of a vineyard is near in one of Europe’s most underrated cities
MONTENEGRO has been named one of the most under-the-radar countries in the world.
According to , Montenegro is often forgotten about, especially when compared to Croatia.
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Yet, the small Balkan country bordering the Adriatic Sea features tranquil beaches, medieval villages and dramatic mountains.
One particularly great activity is rafting though the Tata River Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in Europe.
Travellers can also relax on Sveti Stefan Beach or hike in Durmitor National Park.
There are historic towns to explore too, like Kotor and Perast on the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor.
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In fact, Kotor is known for having one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Europe.
The town boasts picturesque cobbled streets, a Venetian Republic palazzi, ancient town walls and a fortress.
Specifically, inside the town's walls there are four churches including the pink, 12th-century Romanesque St. Tryphon’s Cathedral.
The town even has a square - Pjaca od Drva - where many cats can be seen roaming around.
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Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro and boasts so much history.
One historical site is Ribnica Bridge - which originally started as an outpost before gradually becoming a settlement in its own right.
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The city is also home to the Old Town (Stara Varoš) which was built under Ottoman rule.
Today, the Old Town has shopping districts with jewellery shops, restaurants and boutiques.
Montenegro also has its very own Niagara Falls, called the Cijevna waterfall.
The natural waterfall is just a short drive from Podgorica and visitors will be able to see the falls all around them.
It sits over one of the world's natural deep-water harbours, at the end of an inland bay.
EasyJet operates flights to Tivat in Montenegro from Bristol, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester.
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One-way flights can be found for as low as £29.99 and it takes just under three hours to reach Tivat.
The hottest months to visit are July and August, where the temperature hits 28C.
However, June and September are also warm with temperatures reaching 24C.
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Also in Montenegro is an ‘unsung’ coastal town with pristine beaches and cheap UK flights.
Plus, the beautiful campsite in the middle of a vineyard is near in one of Europe’s most underrated cities.
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