The Manchester Airport destination dubbed the ‘new Greece’ - but cheaper

Famous for its picturesque islands dotted with pristine white buildings, perfect beaches and crystal-clear waters, Greece is one of Europe’s most sought-after holiday destinations. Every year it attracts visitors from across the world, hoping to live out the Mamma Mia dream.

But holidays in Greece can be expensive and popular resorts are often overrun with tourists. If you’re looking for scenic views that could rival those in Greece but don’t want to break the bank and want to avoid the crowds, then Montenegro could be the answer.

Located on the Adriatic Sea opposite Italy, this Balkan country is actually only separated from Greece by Albania, yet remains relatively undiscovered by tourists. Thanks to its gorgeous beaches and unspoilt towns and villages, it’s drawn comparisons with Greece and offers a similar holiday experience.

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Visitors to the country have shared videos of Montenegro on social media site TikTok. One user, @bellastraveldiary posted a gorgeous clip of a crystal-clear blue ocean which has amassed more than 200,000 views and 10,000 likes. The caption read: “This isn’t Greece or Italy…it’s Montenegro. It’s one of my favourite places I’ve visited on this trip!”

Another video, shared by @emsbudgettravel, mentions how undiscovered Montenegro is. In her video, which has nearly 600,000 views and 21,000 likes, she said: “I travelled to 12 different countries in 2023 and this was my favourite.” Em shared details of her stay in Budva, a popular coastal resort in Montenegro and their visit to Mogren beach where they hired a pedalo, posting clips of incredible blue sea.

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