More from Montenegro....

As I promised, in a recent blog, here's another post about our sailing holiday in Montenegro.

Our last night on the boat ended in a place called Herceg-Novi. From here we intended to go back to Cavtat in Croatia the next day.

However, when we pulled up to the marina and docked in the very late afternoon we were met with the sight of lots of smaller fishing vessels bringing in their catches in a large fishing competition. Docked near to us was a boat that caught this beauty.

I had never seen a swordfish before and it was interesting to touch the sword part. Literally what it said on the can - it was so hard and sword like.

We asked the competition organisers which restaurant the swordfish was destined for and they said "Konoba Skver" which was about 200 meters away on the other side of the marina.

Ciaran and I had actually eaten here about 7 nights previously as Herceg-Novi was where we spent our first night on holiday before we set off to meet our crew in Tivat. 

We had asked a lady in a shop for a restaurant recommendation and this was the one that she said was the best. So we took her word and went there for dinner. We were not disappointed and ate tuna and swordfish on that visit.

Konoba Skver: Herceg-Novi

On our second visit we both had the swordfish - we would have been mad not to as you aren't going to get fresher than they were serving, given that it had just been caught that day!

While other dishes that were ordered included seafood pasta.  

The bread also needs a mention. It is baked in the restaurant and served with garlic oil. Quite divine.

Hemingway Cafe: Budva

Nestled in to the Majestic Hotel was a little bar/restaurant with a Hemingway theme. Of course being such Hemingway fans we had to stop off here.

We had a nice relaxing coffee at breakfast time and enjoyed people watching. All was perfect until a bird came along and pooped on my head and shoulder!!!  Seemingly good luck.....but it didn't feel lucky to me!

After cleaning myself off in the bathroom, it was back out on the terrace, steps away from the old town, to have another coffee with Ciaran.

Budva and Kotor were two of the places in Montenegro that we visited that had walled cities. We did guided walking tours in both of these places with a private guide and I highly recommend both places if you are visiting Montengro.