markleaver.com: Montenegro

A selection of photographs from montenegro taken during 2010. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the photographs in this album and see the full descriptions.

The sun sets on the Adriatic

The setting sun silhouettes the islands of Katic and Sveta Nedelja off the coast of Petrovac.

Misty views

Looking south east across the bay of Petrovac behind the islands of Katic and Sveta Nedelja.

Concrete maze

The foot tunnel to the north of Petrovac opens up to a small bay that resembles more of a building site than a beach. Rows of concrete defences are placed on the sand to protect the shore from erosion.

Building a view

The foot tunnel to the north of Petrovac opens up to a small bay that resembles more of a building site than a beach. A massive hotel has been under construction for many years. It will offer fantastic views out to sea but for now is a blight on the cliffside.

Rusting claw

The foot tunnel to the north of Petrovac opens up to a small bay that resembles more of a building site than a beach. A massive lifting claw rusts in the sand having not seen use for many years.

The bells of Holy Trinity church

Completed in 1804, the Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity stands in the middle of Budva old town. Behind, the tower of the church of St Ivan can be seen.

Sveti Nicola

The island of Sveti Nicola lies approximately 1km from the coast of Budva. Its sandy beaches are a popular tourist attraction.

Budva citadel

The 9th century citadel on the southern side of Budva old town dominates the skyline. From its raised position above the town, views of the modern side of Budva can be seen.

Budva and beyond

Looking toward the far end of Budva beach beyond the prominent tower of the church of St Ivan.

Looking down on St Mary

A view down to the ancient remains of the church of St Mary standing above the clear water in the old town of Budva.

Clear water

The Adriatic sea is perfectly clear as it laps at the base of the walls of Budva old town.

Budva citadel

The 9th century citadel on the southern side of Budva old town dominated the skyline. From its raised position above the town, views of the modern side of Budva can be seen.

The missing bells

The church of St Maria lies on the western edge of Budva old town above the sea. The church is Budvas's oldest, with its fragile bell tower now standing empty.

Lighting the way

A street lamp on the corner of a building in Budva old town.

Shopping street

One of many shop-lined streets in the old town of Budva.

Shutters

Shutters cover the windows of a building in Budva old town.

Umbrella on Queen's beach

Two sun loungers sit on the peaceful san under an umbrella on Queen's beach. The beach is part of the former summer home of King Alexander Karadjordjevic and is named after his wife, Queen Marija.