Bar Municipality district, Montenegro

Places to visit near Bar

Bar is a town in Bar Municipality district, Montenegro, home to about 17,727 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 beaches & coast, 22 forts & heritage and 22 churches. The must-see places are Co-cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle (1 km), Hram Svetog Jovana Vladimira (1 km) and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (3 km).

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Bar, Montenegro
Bar, Bar Municipality district, Montenegro. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bar at a glance

Location
Bar Municipality district, Montenegro
Population
about 17,727
Coordinates
42.0937° N, 19.0984° E
Places within 50 km
169 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bar

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bar. The closest is Velji Vrh (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Bar

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bar. The closest is Gradska Plaža (1 km); the best-known is Valdanos (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Bar

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bar. The closest is Ulica Maršala Tita (1 km); the best-known is Bar Aqueduct (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bar

36 churches within 100 km of Bar. The closest is Co-cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bar

13 caves within 100 km of Bar. The closest is Vučija Kuća (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bar

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bar. The closest is Old Ulcinj (15 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Old Ulcinj · river spot · Ulcinj Municipality · ~15 km
  • Beška · river spot · Bar Municipality · ~17 km
  • Moračnik · river spot · Bar Municipality · ~18 km
  • Grmožur · river spot · Bar Municipality · ~20 km
  • Katič · river spot · ~22 km
  • Sveta Neđelja · river spot · ~22 km

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A one-day trip from Bar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bar
  2. 1 km Co-cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle · church, Bar Municipality
  3. 1 km Hram Svetog Jovana Vladimira · church, Bar Municipality
  4. 19 km Manastir Gradište · church, Budva Municipality
  5. 23 km Bar Aqueduct · heritage site, Bar Municipality
  6. 1 km Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary · church, Bar Municipality
  7. 3 km Back to Bar

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How to reach Bar

    All places near Bar by distance

    Within 15 km of Bar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4372Velji Vrh (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3843Gradska Plaža (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2238Ulica Maršala Tita (1 km)
    Churches2236Co-cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle (1 km)
    Caves1213Vučija Kuća (6 km)
    Other attractions1011Sun Clock (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves69Old Ulcinj (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs67Džamija Selimija (3 km)
    Buddhist sites45Beška Monastery (17 km)
    Waterfalls24Skak (6 km)
    Museums23Museum Stari Bar (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Lake Skadar National Park (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Komani Lake (87 km)

    Bar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bar?

    Co-cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle (church, about 1 km), Hram Svetog Jovana Vladimira (church, about 1 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 3 km), Bar Aqueduct (heritage site, about 4 km), Manastir Gradište (church, about 20 km), Ulica Maršala Tita (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bar?

    169 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 beaches & coast, 22 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bar?

    Velji Vrh, about 2 km by road; Volujica-Crvena Stijena-Uvala Bigovica (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bar?

    Gradska Plaža, about 1 km by road; Plaža Šušanj (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bar?

    Ulica Maršala Tita, about 1 km by road; Knez Vladimir (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bar?

    Start in Bar, visit Co-cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle, then Hram Svetog Jovana Vladimira, then Manastir Gradište, then Bar Aqueduct, then Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.