Mrčevac: Sandy Beach and Village Church

Mrčevac brings together the coast and village history: Kukoljina has a natural sandy beach, while the Church of St. Agatha stands in the village cemetery. A seasonal mooring with berths offers another connection to the water. The wider destination of Tivat adds further nature, cultural and leisure activities.

Kukoljina, the Church and the Mooring

Kukoljina is a natural sandy beach with both public and private areas. Facilities include a beach bar and beach equipment. You can reach the beach by car or by boat; access and facilities may vary by season. If you are planning your stay around a beach visit, take these seasonal conditions into account.

Another local landmark is the Church of St. Agatha in the village cemetery. It is traditionally associated with the noble Verona family from Prčanj as their family chapel. This tradition gives the site a historical connection, without making the church itself synonymous with the beach or the mooring.

A notice published in November 2023 also mentions a seasonal mooring with berths in Mrčevac-Kukoljina, managed for the needs of Tivat Airport. Before making plans involving the facility, check its operation and current hours locally.

Nature in the Wider Destination of Tivat

In the wider destination of Tivat, the City Park and Solila represent different aspects of nature. The City Park has been a nature reserve since 1968 and was declared a natural monument in 2015. Visitors can stroll in the shade of mature trees, some of them exotic. Some trees are up to 130 years old and reach a height of 25 metres.

Solila is a coastal wetland of about 150 hectares, opposite the centre of Tivat in the Bay of Krtole. Since 2013, it has been listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention and designated as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). Solila is also a candidate for Emerald Network status under the Bern Convention. Together, the City Park and Solila offer different ways to experience nature in the wider destination of Tivat: a shady park with mature trees and a coastal wetland with several conservation designations.

Maritime History and Culture in Tivat

In the wider destination of Tivat, the Maritime Heritage Collection presents Tivat's maritime traditions and the Adriatic's nautical past. The Submarine Museum in Porto Montenegro features the P-821 Hero submarine, described as a former flagship of the Yugoslav Navy. Both attractions focus on maritime history, but in different ways: the collection on traditions and the past, and the museum on a specific submarine.

The medieval Buća complex in Tivat also offers a range of cultural themes. The “Ethnographic Heritage of Tivat” collection presents exhibitions on art, ethnology, archaeology and documentary subjects in the complex's museum and gallery spaces. Buća Luković dates from the 14th century and is considered the most monumental and best-preserved historic summer house of its kind in Tivat. The fortified 15-metre-high tower of Buća Luković dates from 1548 and is now used as an art gallery.

Events and Activities in the Wider Destination of Tivat

The PURGATORY Festival takes place in the wider destination of Tivat in summer, from mid-June to the end of August. Most performances are held on the summer stage at the Buća summer house. Dates and venues may change in future editions, so check the details for the relevant edition if you want to plan your trip around a performance. Another summer event is the Tivat Bowling Olympics. It usually takes place in July or August and follows old folk rules of play. Participants from other towns in Montenegro and from abroad also compete.

Leisure activities in the wider destination of Tivat include kayaking in the calm waters of the Bay of Tivat. The “Neptun-Mimoza” Diving Club in Tivat offers diving courses, organised dives and rental of complete diving equipment; the club was founded in 1993. Alongside Mrčevac's beach and village church, the wider destination of Tivat also offers water activities and cultural attractions as distinct options for planning your trip.

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