By HAYLEY MINN

Published: 13:22 BST, 21 May 2025 | Updated: 13:22 BST, 21 May 2025

The best underrated countries in the world have been named – and one of them is Montenegro.

According to US News, the Balkan country flies under most travellers’ radars, especially in comparison to its neighbour Croatia.

But the small country, bordering the Adriatic Sea, is home to tranquil beaches, medieval villages and rugged mountain terrain.

Highlights in Montenegro include rafting through the Tara River Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in Europe, lounging on pebbly Sveti Stefan Beach or hiking in Durmitor National Park.

Meanwhile, the historic towns of Kotor and Perast on the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor boast exquisite Baroque architecture.

And tycoons can often be found sunbathing off the coast on gigantic superyachts, the result of billions spent on gleaming marinas and the five-star hotels from some of the world’s most exclusive chains that have sprung up along the beaches.

Montenegro also has its very own Niagara Falls, called the Cijevna waterfall.

The natural waterfall is just a 10-minute drive from Podgorica and, the falls are at their dramatic best in the summer, and Lonely Planet says you’ll find locals taking a dip in their somewhat depleted depths in early summer.

The best underrated countries in the world have been named – and one of them is Montenegro

The best underrated countries in the world have been named – and one of them is Montenegro

Montenegro also has its very own Niagara Falls, called the Cijevna waterfall

Montenegro also has its very own Niagara Falls, called the Cijevna waterfall 

Highlights in Montenegro include rafting through the Tara River Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in Europe

Highlights in Montenegro include rafting through the Tara River Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in Europe

The hottest months to visit Montenegro are July and August, when the temperature hits 28C.

But June and September are also warm with temperatures reaching 24C.

MailOnline found Ryanair flights from London Stansted to Podgorica in June for as low as £31 one way.

Meanwhile, Jet2 has flights for £71 from Birmingham to Tivat, and easyJet flies from Manchester to Tivat for just £74.

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European country named one of the most underrated in the world has £31 flights and its own Niagara Falls

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