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Bay of Kotor

Tivat

Home to the superyacht marina of Porto Montenegro and the coast's main airport, Tivat is the bay's most international and most liveable town all year round.

  • Marina
  • Family-friendly
  • Beaches
  • Nightlife
Tivat

Miomir Magdevski · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

In little more than a decade Tivat has changed from a quiet naval town into the most cosmopolitan address in Montenegro. The former shipyard became Porto Montenegro, a marina for superyachts with residences, restaurants and boutiques along its promenade. Around it, a modern town has grown with schools, parks and a long seafront walk shaded by palms and pines.

Why Tivat

Tivat combines things that rarely come together on the Adriatic: an international airport a few minutes from the centre, a world-class marina, and a resident community that stays all year. That makes it as attractive to families relocating to Montenegro as to investors looking for reliable rental demand.

Marina residences and new developments set the benchmark for quality on the coast, while the surrounding villages offer more traditional homes with gardens and sea views. Demand from yacht owners, crew, professionals and long-stay guests keeps the rental market active beyond the summer.

The season

The main season runs from April to November, with the marina and its events extending activity well into autumn. Unlike purely seasonal resorts, Tivat remains lively in winter, which matters for anyone who plans to live here or let long term.

Where to buy

  • Porto Montenegro for the marina lifestyle: serviced residences with hotel amenities, concierge and a berth on request.
  • Seljanovo and the town centre for everyday convenience: newer apartments close to the promenade, shops and schools.
  • Kalimanj and Donja Lastva for waterfront calm: smaller buildings and houses right on the bay.
  • Gornja Lastva and the hills for views and privacy: stone houses and villas looking over the whole bay.

Living here

Tivat is easy. Flights to major European cities leave from an airport about five minutes from the marina, the beaches of Luštica are close by, and Kotor is a ten-minute drive. Restaurants, gyms, an international school and year-round services make it a natural base for families.

Our view

Tivat is the most balanced investment in the bay: liquid, international and pleasant to live in. We help you choose between the polish of the marina and the charm of the villages, and we compare service charges, rental history and title documents so the numbers are clear from the start.

Photography: Miomir Magdevski · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Daniel Nyul · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Finis Coronat Opus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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