Place to visit
Tabija (fortress in Sutomore), Montenegro: what it is and when to go
Tabija (fortress in Sutomore) is a castle in Montenegro (Korita – Sjenokosi). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Montenegro: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle · History
- Where
- Montenegro
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- TGD Podgorica, 30 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.13712, 19.04373
What it is and where
Tabija (fortress in Sutomore) is a castle in Montenegro (Korita – Sjenokosi). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Montenegro: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Korita – Sjenokosi, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 9.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.13712, 19.04373; the nearest main airport is Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD, Podgorica), 30 km as the crow flies. How to get around Montenegro (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Montenegro. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tabija (fortress in Sutomore) is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:15
- FebBetter not10:21
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:04
- JulPossible14:47
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecBetter not8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Montenegro in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Montenegro
To enter Montenegro there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The coast in July and August is packed: book ahead and get up early”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Montenegro checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR), although it isn't in the EU; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Haj-NehajCastle ruin in Montenegro1.8 km
- Ratac AbbeyHistory · Temples2.2 km
- Mala VrsutaMountain in Montenegro3.1 km
- VrsutaMountain in Montenegro3.9 km
- Plaža ŠušanjBeach4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Montenegro guide.
More in Montenegro: History
- Durmitor National Park: national park in Montenegro
- Cetinje Monastery: Monastery
- Doclea: archaeological site in Montenegro
- Piva Monastery: Monastery
- Đurđevi Stupovi, Montenegro: orthodox monastery
- Savina Monastery: Monastery
Every Montenegro place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tabija (fortress in Sutomore)?
It is a castle in Montenegro. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Montenegro: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tabija (fortress in Sutomore)?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Tabija (fortress in Sutomore)?
The nearest main airport is Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD), 30 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Montenegro is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Montenegro map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Haj-Nehaj, Ratac Abbey, Mala Vrsuta. The rest is in the Montenegro guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Tabija (fortress in Sutomore) on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.