Resort Dobra-Voda (Good Water, Good Water, Dobra Voda) - perfect place for those who are looking for silence, solitude, enjoying the beauty of nature and not crowded. Here you will not see luxurious restaurants, luxury hotels or noisy discos, but you can perfectly relax your body and soul, enjoying the healing local air and sunbathing.

Location

On the map, the village of Dobra Voda in Montenegro occupies southern part coast of the country and is located in the municipality of Bar, between the resorts and, on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Other settlements closest to the resort are, and.


From the history of the village

Just a few decades ago, no one knew about the Dobra Voda resort in Montenegro. Here were summer cottages local residents who grazed domestic animals along the coast and on the slopes of the mountains and led a modest household. With the beginning of the 21st century, the tourism business began to develop rapidly throughout Montenegro. Crowds of tourists flowed into the country, who wanted to enjoy the untouched natural beauties And the cleanest sea and air. Demand for plots, villas and cottages immediately increased, construction was carried out by leaps and bounds. Today, the village of Dobrye Vody in Montenegro is one of the most environmentally friendly places in Europe.


What is interesting about rest in Dobra Voda?

Let's talk about the benefits of staying at this resort:


What to do on vacation in Dobra Voda?

This resort is designed primarily for beach holiday and ecotourism, and lovers of activities, discos and nightclubs should look towards the surroundings of Good Water. You can go on an excursion to the nearest cities:

  • Bar - it has a lot of ancient monuments and entertainment;
  • Ulcinj - conquers with beaches and restaurants;
  • Budva - here are the best discos, bars and clubs;
  • Podgorica - presents to your attention a magnificent cultural and historical heritage.

All these cities have excellent transport links. Several companies will offer you, the cost of rental per day will average 30-40 euros. The second option is an unforgettable boat trip along the shores of the village with the opportunity to go fishing on the high seas.


Accommodation and meals

For tourists, the resort provides great amount accommodation options. You can stay in hotels, mini-hotels, apartments or luxury villas, as well as in apartments and cottages rented by local residents. You can choose hotels and apartments in the Dobra Voda resort in Montenegro on the first coastline or a little further from the sea. In general, this place is great option for those, who

prefers life in a tent or camping to a luxurious holiday.



There are several cafes and restaurants in the village. The most popular restaurant is "XXL", offering its guests unsurpassed fish dishes and traditional local wine "Vranac".

How to get there?

Quite a lot of direct flights fly to Montenegro from Russia. In the cities of Podgorica, Tivat and Herceg Novi there are international airports, therefore, it is more convenient to get to Dobra-Voda from these cities. You will need to cover a distance of 50-70 km, the travel time will be 1.5-2 hours. You can go by bus or call a taxi. If you are traveling by car, then the road from the city of Bar leads to the village of Dobra Voda (only 15 minutes drive).

Dobra Voda (Montenegro) is a small resort village between Bar and Ulcinj. Up to 1,000 people permanently live here, and all of them are employed in the tourism industry in high season. There are few vacationers in Dobra Voda even in July-August, and they come here just for solitude. IN last years Montenegrin authorities are actively building up the resort, so in a few years the situation may change.

Dobra Voda beach

If you don’t want to go pretty, but you want to relax by the sea, then pay attention to the small neighboring resort. I advise you to go personally, then you yourself will answer the question “Good Water or Bar?”. If you don’t like it, then come back, between cities it’s a 15-minute drive. It takes an hour to drive to the main center of the entire coast of Montenegro - Budva.

Dobra Voda - from the middle of the 20th century to the present day

The first mention of locality Dobra Voda dates back to 1948. Yes, the village is not even a hundred years old, while some of its neighbors appeared before our era. According to the census of the middle of the 20th century, 600 people lived in the village of Dobra Voda (Montenegro). Up to early XXI century there was not even a resort here. In the village there were dachas of the Serbian middle class, on the coast and in the vicinity, local residents grazed their cattle.

During Yugoslav times, state tourism began to develop here. The Montenegrin resort of Dobra Voda has become famous for its healing air and clean water. Therefore, local authorities, with the support of the USSR, built sanatoriums here. They did not have time to open them for everyone - the war broke out in Yugoslavia, and then the country fell apart. So the sanatoriums did not even really start to work.

With the development of the tourism business, all places suitable for resorts began to be actively built up. This fate did not pass and Dobra Voda. The old buildings of the sanatoriums were demolished, some were converted into hotels. So far, Dobra Voda (Montenegro) remains in the category of quiet resorts. Tourists often stay in Budva or Bar, and sometimes go to the beach here.

So, if you want to have time to relax in silence - hurry up. From October to April, new hotels are constantly being built here, and projects are stopped only in the summer so as not to scare away tourists. But a start has been made, and soon Montenegrin Dobra Voda will also attract crowds of tourists.

Weather in Dobra Voda

The climate of the resort is the same as in the neighboring Bar or Ulcinj. This is mediterranean type with roast long summer and mild rainy winters. In July-August, the air warms up to 35 degrees, water - up to 25 degrees. June is a little cooler, but not by much. May and September - best months not only for swimming, but also for walking. Not as hot as in summer, but the water is warm enough.


Reviews about Dobra Voda show that in low season there is absolutely nothing to do here. Most hotels, shops and cafes are closed. Only 1,000 people of the local population remain in the city. There are no tourists either. In December-January, the air temperature in the resort drops to 6 degrees at night and 12 degrees during the day. The only reason to stay here in winter - you can find accommodation much cheaper than in Bar or Budva.

Dobra Voda beaches

Barskaya Dobra Voda, due to its small size, offers small beaches. The two main ones are Veliki Pesak and Mala Pesak. Respectively, Big Sand and Small Sand. The names are deceiving, because the beaches in Dobra Voda are pebbly, there is very little sand on them. The pebbles are small and medium, without sunbeds it is not very convenient to sunbathe. Umbrellas and sun loungers on the beaches are rented, on the waterfront you can eat in a cafe. At the height of the season, city beaches can be dirty. Beaches at hotels are cleaned every day.

Briefly about the main features of the resort's beaches:

  • Great Pesak. Located in the center of the resort, occupies 600 meters. The cover is mostly small pebbles with sand. Partially surrounded by oaks and olive trees. Water attractions only in season. The entrance to the water is gentle.
  • Small Pesak. Located in the northern part of Dobra Voda. Partially wild, no entertainment. But there are much fewer tourists here than on the main beach.
  • David Beach. Continues Veliki Pesak beach in the north. In terms of cleanliness, entertainment, infrastructure, it is identical to the main Dobra Voda beach.
  • Wild beach. Located in the far north of the village. Completely wild, narrow, pebbly. There are practically no tourists.


On all the beaches of Dobra Voda in Montenegro, you can relax with children, as the reviews say. The entrance to the sea is gentle everywhere, large stones no, just a medium pebble. In summer there are attractions for children. If you get bored, you can go to Bar, Budva or Ulcinj.

All the beaches of the resort village are marked on the map, which you will find below.

Attractions Dobra Voda

There are no attractions at all, except for the villa of Roman Abramovich. Local residents are happy to show it from the sea during boat trips. This is the main entertainment here along with sea fishing.

Recently, in the resort of Dobra Voda (Montenegro), in the bay near Veliki Pesak beach, the ruins of a church were found. According to preliminary dating with the help of coins found there, the oldest parts of the church date back to the 4th century. But it will be a long time before the ruins become a tourist attraction.

Therefore, I advise another entertainment - a trip to the observation deck. It is located a couple of kilometers from the northern edge of the village. Playground with an area of ​​200 square meters opened in 2016. There is parking, but you can also walk from Dobra Voda.

What to see in the surroundings?

  • - the historical part of the bar, turned into an open-air museum.
  • - once a pirate stronghold, conquered later different nations from the Ottomans to the Venetians.
  • Skadar Lake is the main freshwater body of Montenegro. Just driving along it is already a pleasure. One of them leads to a magical place that I recommend to everyone to visit.
  • - an abandoned city 500 years ago, which was once larger than Kotor. From there, magnificent views of the glacial Lake Shass open.


Bar or Dobra Voda?

The answer to the question "Dobra Voda or Bar?" depends on the purpose of your trip. If you want shops, restaurants, attractions and people around, then choose Bar. There are two whole cities there - a new port on the coast and an old one with ancient buildings a little higher in the mountains. There are many beaches, although the central one is quite dirty due to its proximity to the port.

If the infrastructure and attractions are not as important as a quiet rest and swimming, then Dobra Voda will the best choice. From here you can always go to neighboring cities to look at historical monuments or visit a museum. The distance along the route "Dobra Voda - Bar" or "Dobra Voda - Ulcinj" allows you to meet half a day.

Resort Reviews

Dobra Voda (Montenegro) in summer and Dobra Voda in the rest of the year are two different resorts. Residents come here during the high season former Yugoslavia, tourists from the CIS are increasingly coming. Because of this main beach often crowded and dirty. But locals do everything to make tourists feel comfortable. If you do not want to live in a crowded Budva, then Dobra Voda is a good option.

In winter, Dobra Voda, reviews of which I also wrote, seems to die out. Only local residents remain here, who rent housing for a penny. If you are not afraid to get bored, then come in the winter. But be prepared that until the beginning of the swimming season, new hotels are being actively built in Dobra Voda. You can't live in complete silence. Yes, and you always have the option to go to the Bar if you don’t like something.

Where to eat in Dobra Voda

So far, there is only one place on my list, but it will be replenished. I highly recommend dining at least once in the restaurant of the Kalamper Hotel & Spa. It is located on the first floor. There is a lounge bar on the rooftop of the hotel with a cool view, but the menu of the bar is different from the restaurant, so my review is about the restaurant.


The prices are slightly above average, but the service and cuisine are beyond praise. For three, lunch cost 35 euros, but we didn’t take almost meat / fish dishes, so such a small price tag. I took tomato potage and risotto with vegetables. Both dishes are beyond praise. My friend ordered salmon in cream sauce and he was also very commendable. If you come to Dobra Voda for at least half a day, then dine here - you won't regret it.


Where to live in Dobra Voda

The small village has more than 150 accommodation options from budget guesthouses to luxury four-star hotels. One of them was mentioned in the previous section. Kalamper Hotel & Spa opened in 2017 and features a spa center and a restaurant with a lounge bar. Everyone can use the bar, but only hotel guests can use the rooftop pool. All rooms are equipped with a TV satellite TV Guests will be provided with bathrobes and slippers. Guests particularly note the courtesy and friendliness of the staff.

Apartments near the main beach

Apartments Sidro - Excellent rating. The apartments are located just 10 meters from Veliki Pesak beach. All rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, fridge and stovetop. There is a restaurant on site and a sun terrace. You can choose apartments with sea or mountain views. In both cases, the maximum number of guests is 4 people.

Apartments Deus - rating "Excellent". The apartment complex, standing almost on the beach, the road to it will take less than a minute. The rooftop terrace is equipped with sun loungers and parasols. All rooms and studios have sea views from their balconies, air conditioning and LCD TVs inside.

Apartments Atlantic S - Excellent rating. Another complex one minute walk from the main beach. The apartments offer free private parking and rooms have a TV, a dining area and/or a balcony (not all). A stovetop and an electric kettle are also included. Previous guests note the novelty of the apart-hotel, the cleanliness and compliance of the presented photos (for viewing, follow the link above) to reality.

Apartments D&D - rating "Excellent". The apartments are located 40 meters from Veliki Pesak Beach. Free private parking is available on site and the apartments have a kitchenette with a stovetop, fridge and kettle.


Hotels with private pool

Adriatic Dreams Apartments - Excellent rating. The road to the beach takes two minutes, the aparthotel has its own swimming pool with sun loungers, has its own parking. Each apartment has a terrace with sea views, an equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests praise the thoughtfulness of the interior in the rooms and comfort.

Apartments Atlantis - rated "Fabulous". The nearest beach is 10 steps away. In addition to the swimming pool, the aparthotel has a bar, a restaurant and a spacious rooftop terrace overlooking the sea. All air-conditioned studios come with a mini fridge, kitchenette, safety deposit box and large balcony. There is a service for ordering food in the room.

Apartment Sea Space - "Excellent" rating. The apartments feature a seating area, a kitchen and a flat-screen TV. A seasonal outdoor pool is available on site at Sea Space Apartments.

Car rental is available on site. The area is popular for snorkeling and fishing. Podgorica Airport is 37 km away.

Review of the apartments, vacation time: July 2017:

The apartment is very clean, extra sets of linen and towels. The kitchen has everything, and even more: a kettle, a mixer, a toaster, a coffee maker, a Turk, plates, napkins, various glasses, even aroma candles. I will not enumerate. Felt very comfortable here.

Village map

On the map, I marked the beaches of the village of Dobra Voda, as well as the places of accommodation, which I talked about in the article. So it will be easier to understand and decide on the place of residence.

How to get to Dobra Voda

As in any village south of Bar. All tourists arriving in Montenegro have two airports to choose from, from which they will need to get to the resort:

  1. Podgorica Airport – 60 kilometers to Dobra Voda. Regular and charter flights fly, in the summer there are most of them. Can be reached from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tyumen, Nizhny Novgorod, Ufa.
  2. – 71 kilometers to Good Water. The same airlines fly from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod. If you have a choice, then fly to Podgorica, it's closer to go from there.

To Dobra Voda by public transport

Buses and taxis run from Tivat airport to the resorts of Dobra Voda, Bar, Ulcinj. Buses do not run from the terminal itself, so taxi drivers will insistently offer to take you at least to the bus station in the city.

If you are interested in how to get there public transport to Dobra Voda from Podgorica Airport, then read the article "" - this issue is discussed in detail, only you will need to leave earlier.

At the bus station in Podgorica or Tivat, since you are already there, always check the current schedule. It changes every season. A direct bus trip from Podgorica to Dobra Voda takes 1 hour 10 minutes, from Tivat 1 hour 40 minutes. All buses to Ulcinj are also suitable for you - it is located south of Dobra Voda.

There are no trains to the resort, but you can take a high-speed train from Podgorica to Bar. There are 10 trains per day. Further along the route "Dobra Voda - Bar" you can easily overcome the distance by any minibus.

I know that a lot of people think that Montenegro is all mountains. Nothing like this! Here, by the way, there are 73 kilometers of the cleanest, you can even say pristine beaches with amazingly clean sea ​​water and the Dobra Voda resort is no exception.

I just want to warn you that this is small village in which there are no modern five-star hotels and related paraphernalia. Housing here is rented from local residents, but in general, ideally, this is a place for those who like to live in a tent on the shores of the gentle sea. There are two magnificent beaches Great Piesak and Small Piesak. Their special difference is clear water with a turquoise hue.

If you suddenly want to taste the fruits of civilization, then nearby, literally 7 km. the city of Bar is located (Bar is the name of the city and not what you thought).

There are not many restaurants and other entertainment venues on the territory of the resort, and from those that are, I would like to highlight the XXL restaurant, which offers mouth-watering fish dishes and wonderful local wine.

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Monthly weather in Dobraya Voda:

Month Temperature Cloudiness Rainy days /
Precipitation		 Water temperature
in the sea		 Number of solar
hours per day
Happy At night
January 9.5°C 5.8°C 40.9% 7 days (180.4 mm.) 14.2°C 9 a.m. 31m.
February 11.2°C 7.0°C 43.6% 8 days (178.6 mm.) 13.5°C 10 a.m. 35m.
March 14.2°C 8.8°C 36.0% 7 days (161.2 mm.) 13.8°C 11h. 57m.
April 17.8°C 11.4°C 29.1% 5 days (85.1 mm.) 15.7°C 13h. 22m.
May 21.6°C 14.2°C 26.5% 6 days (89.3 mm.) 19.2°C 14h. 35m.
June 27.2°C 18.1°C 12.9% 2 days (34.2 mm.) 23.3°C 15h. 12m.
July 30.3°C 20.6°C 7.9% 1 day (20.6 mm.) 25.4°C 14h. 53m.
August 31.1°C 21.3°C 6.8% 1 day (14.1 mm.) 26.0°C 13h. 50m.
September 26.1°C 18.2°C 16.2% 4 days (79.8 mm.) 24.3°C 12h. 28m.
October 21.1°C 14.7°C 23.0% 6 days (128.9 mm.) 21.5°C 11h. 4m.
November 16.2°C 11.6°C 35.4% 8 days (221.7 mm.) 19.4°C 9 a.m. 49m.
December 11.2°C 7.1°C 32.1% 7 days (178.2 mm.) 16.6°C 9 a.m. 10m.

* This table shows average weather data collected over more than three years

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HOLIDAY PRICES:

How much does a vacation in Good Water cost? August 2016.

tour cost

Arrived in Montenegro from Moscow. We were on holiday for a whole month. For citizens of the Russian Federation, a visa is not required, in the territory of Montenegro it is allowed to stay up to 90 days. We were staying with friends, so we didn't have to pay rent. Plane tickets were booked through the aviasales website, for two people it was 46,000 rubles (round trip). Arriving at the airport in Tivat, we decided to get to the place of rest by bus, because in this way it turns out much more profitable than using a taxi. It is about 60 km from Tivat airport to Dobra Voda, so a bus ride for two came out 19 euros, while a taxi would have cost 50 euros.

Prices for excursions are not high. Sightseeing tour of all the monasteries of Montenegro, incl. visiting the most holy places, such as Ostrog Monastery, Tsetinsky Monastery, etc. costs 40 euros per person. A boat trip from Dobra Voda to Budva costs 10 euros per person. However, after reviewing the price list, we decided that it would be much more profitable to use the services of Rentacar. A car rental day costs 35 euros. The car was rented for 2 days in Bar. On the first day we visited the southern part of the coast of Montenegro, namely the city of Ulcinj, Old city Ulcinj, city beach, Great sand beach, Ada-Boyana river, after which we went to the coast of Skadar Lake. This path lay through mountain peaks and beautiful mountain villages. The next day we visited the Ostrog Monastery, the city of Cetinje, Mount Lovcen, on which the mausoleum of Negush is located, then the city of Budva. Thus, the price for the car and gasoline was only 90 euros for two days.

Food and products

Prices in cafes have become more expensive compared to previous years. Soft drinks cost 1-1.5 euros, a glass of beer-1.5 euros, coffee-2 euros, national soup Chorba 2.5 euros, Meshano Meso dish, which includes 400 grams of meat and a portion of french fries - 7 euros. The portions are very large, so Meshano Meso took one for two. A check for two people comes out on average 14 euros. Prices in stores are about the same as in Moscow. Example: a huge loaf of bread - 0.6 euros, milk - 1.6 euros, tomatoes - 0.6 euros, peaches - 0.8 euros, meat - 2.5 euros per kg, a bottle of Vanac wine 2.5-5 euros. It is cheaper to eat on your own than to visit restaurants and cafes every day. These products were purchased at the Voli supermarket. Basically, the prices in the markets are the same.

Souvenirs and other goods

Prices for clothes again please. Branded clothes from Italy can be bought much cheaper than in Moscow, especially during the discount period that takes place in Montenegro in the fall. T-shirts and shirts cost an average of 10-15 euros. A leather jacket from Italy during the discount period can be bought for 25-30 euros. Souvenirs cost 1-3 euros.

Cost of services and entertainment

Car rental - 35 euros a day, taxi fare - 1 euro - 1 km, you can negotiate cheaper with private individuals, even at the price of a bus. The bus from Bar to Budva costs 4 euros per person.

Total money spent on vacation

As you know, Montenegro is a small but very beautiful country on the Balkan Peninsula, with gorgeous sandy beaches located along the azure coast of the Adriatic Sea and beautiful mountain peaks.

Climate and season in Montenegro

Mediterranean mild climate in Montenegro has a positive effect on the human body. And so the hot summer is easily tolerated here. Winter in the country is cool with heavy rainfall. The country has three climatic zones: coastal, continental and mountainous. In the north of the country there is a temperate continental climate, on the Mediterranean coast.

The Dzhurdzhevich Bridge is one of the highest in Europe, where tourists bungee jump.

Along the Montenegrin coast, the summer is hot and the temperature reaches +28°С…+30°С. In winter, the temperature drops to -4°C ... -5°C. Drops in summer minimal amount cages from 75 to 150 mm, and in winter from 170 to 260 mm per month. The water in the Adriatic Sea warms up to +20°C ... +25°C. bathing season in Montenegro lasts five months - from May to October.

Montenegro in summer

June weather. Nice summer month when it's not hot yet, but already warm enough. The air temperature is quite comfortable +25°С…+27°С. beach season has already begun, and the resorts are filled with numerous tourists.

The water temperature in the Adriatic Sea is +23°С…+24°С and both adults and children can swim. The price for tours for two people will be from 80,000 rubles to 130,000 rubles per week.

Weather in July. The middle of summer gets very hot. Air temperature from +30°С to +35°С.

The water temperature in the sea warms up to a maximum of +24°С ... +26°С. Precipitation is almost non-existent and there is no wind either.

The price of tours is quite reasonable and a ticket for a week will cost about 60,000-100,000 rubles, depending on the class of the hotel.

Weather in August. This summer hot month the weather duplicates July, but by the end of the month the heat begins to subside. The air temperature averages +32°С, at night it is several degrees cooler.

Maximum water temperature +25°С…+26°С.

The price for tours for two people will be from 80,000 to 125,000 rubles per week, depending on the level of the hotel.

Montenegro in autumn

Weather in September. In early autumn, it will noticeably get colder in Montenegro, it opens the Velvet season. The air temperature during the day will be +29°С…+30°С, at night it will drop by 5°С. The water temperature is very pleasant +23°С.

The price of tours is getting a little higher. A week of rest for two will cost you an average of about 100,000 rubles in a good hotel with excellent service.

October weather At this time, the sun heats much less. Tourists are starting to go home. The air temperature will not rise above +22°C, at night it drops to +16°C.

The water temperature in the sea will be +21°С.

The price of tours at this time drops sharply and a ticket for two will cost from 50,000 to 80,000 rubles a week.

November weather. Last month autumn still holds warm weather, but does not allow you to stay at sea for a long time. The air temperature during the day is +18°С, and at night +12°С.

The water temperature is +16°C, and it begins to snow in the mountains.

The price for tours will be very reasonable and will range from 50,000 to 80,000 rubles for two.

Weather and prices in Montenegro by months for 2018

MonthDaytime °CNight °CWater °CTours for two
January+10 +8 +14 from 40000 rub.
February+13 +10 +12 from 45000 rub.
March+14 +11 +12 from 55000 rub.
April+18 +15 +16 from 75000 rub.
May+21 +17 +18 from 80000 rub.
June+26 +21 +23 from 80000 rub.
July+31 +26 +26 from 80000 rub.
August+32 +29 +26 from 80000 rub.
September+29 +24 +23 from 85000 rub.
October+22 +16 +21 from 80000 rub.
November+18 +12 +16 from 50000 rub.
December+12 +6 +14 from 40000 rub.