Rest in Montenegro – the fairytale town of Risan
Rest in Montenegro – what attracts tourists to the ancient city of Risan.
Rest in Montenegro, where you can buy your dream apartment, on the shores of the Bay of Kotor. Country with a mild and comfortable climate, in the heart of Risan, is the tourist complex Risan Bay.
The earliest mention of the town is found in ancient chronicles from the 4th century BC. At that time it was a fortress where Queen Teuta took refuge from Roman soldiers. According to legends, the patron of the town is the warrior Medaurus. His image can still be seen on mosaics in Risan. By the way, be sure to capture these mosaics in a photo, as some of them were created in I-II A.D. You can get in touch with frozen time in stone at the Villa Urbana. More than 300 years ago in the building was discovered a unique find depicting an ancient Greek god. There is no other of its kind in the world.
Perhaps both the mosaics and the ancient buildings have been preserved in the town thanks to the mild, pleasant climate. Since from mid-spring to October the beach season in Montenegro reigns here, with water temperatures of up to +26 ° C. Remarkably, the summer here is moderately warm with an average temperature of +25 … + 27 ° C. Such a climate in Montenegro is ideal for children and the elderly. Many of them purposely come here for recovery and gain strength. The most popular months for recreation are July and August. Locals and tourists love the shallow, gently sloping beaches of Risan, which are particularly good for children, as shallow bays and coves are well heated by the sun and protected from waves.
Tourists are attracted to Risan by its natural attractions.
The view over the town is really nice if you walk from the city centre along the abandoned Ledenice road, towards the village of Ledenice. Driving along it, we will see the ruins of old towers and fortifications. By the way, those who are interested in archaeology should visit the Spilja cave. This little-known place has been a shelter for ancient people since 5000 B.C. But even in our time, archaeologists continue to find shards of pottery, jewellery, ancient fragments of fishing hooks and animal bones.
And in the neighbouring village of Risan, called Lipci, tourists can admire ancient petroglyphs, which date back to the Bronze Age. All this is a UNESCO heritage site.
These days Risan is a quiet, peaceful and leisurely town. Despite its popularity, this Montenegrin resort retains its seclusion and relaxed pace of life even during the tourist season, which is why buying a property in Risan Bay is an opportunity to live and enjoy the beauty steeped in turbulent history. After which your life will undoubtedly turn into a holiday in Montenegro.
Our company Risan Bay DOO Kotor will provide you with comfortable living conditions in your apartment and the city of Risan.
