Montenegro is becoming a magnet for luxury property - and Lustica Bay shows off what it's all about By Lee Boyce Updated: 02:00 EDT, 21 September 2024 e-mail View comments Dipping my head in the cool, clear waters of the Adriatic to ease the 30 degree-plus Montenegrin heat while taking in the beautiful green hilly terrain in the distance, I realised the Eastern European country had gotten under my skin. The term 'up-and-coming' is overused and bandied about for all sorts of places that have already gone way past that. But Lustica Bay, a former Yugoslavian military base, is the first destination I've been to in an age that I feel deserves the tag.
Located 20 minutes from Tivat airport - which is served by EasyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and Wizzair from Britain - and just shy of three hours from London , it's easy to see why it's becoming a popular luxury property spot and top-brand hotels are moving in. Lustica Bay: A former Yugoslav military base turned luxury destination Add to the mix a Gary Player designed golf course, which when finished, will be in the 10 per cent club – that's those boasting sea views from every hole – the future looks exciting for the young country. Montenegro became an independent state in 2006 and visitor numbers are now at more than 2.
5million a year compared to under 1million in that first year – but that is dwarfed by its more popular neighbour, Croatia. Indeed, Dubrovnik is a couple of hours away by car, or speedboat, depending on your preferred me.