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Memorial plaque in Stari Bar (Montenegro)📷 Palaeontolawgist, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Stari Bar

Bar, Montenegro

History

The ruined old town of Bar, abandoned after an explosion in 1912, with churches, a hammam and an aqueduct under the mountains. Olive trees below are said to be among the oldest in Europe.

Nearest town
Bar, Montenegro
Category
History & culture
GPS
42.0930, 19.1370
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Montenegro: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping & Hostel NamasteCampsite
    4 km from Stari Bar · 5 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Auto Kamp UtjehaMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Stari Bar
    TentsMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Restella CampCampsite
    16 km from Stari Bar
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Autokamp BuljaricaCampsite
    18 km from Stari Bar
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kamp PodkrajCampsite
    18 km from Stari Bar
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping TropicanaCampsite
    24 km from Stari Bar
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Montenegro · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Stari Bar?

Stari Bar is in Bar, Montenegro, at GPS 42.0930, 19.1370. It is about 17 km from Virpazar.

Can you camp near Stari Bar?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kamp Bartula, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Stari Bar?

Stari Bar is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Montenegro’s south coast, Lake Skadar and Lovćen.

What is there to see near Stari Bar?

Places worth a stop nearby: Virpazar and Lake Skadar (17 km), Ulcinj Old Town (20 km), Sveti Stefan (27 km) and Rijeka Crnojevića Bridge (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Stari Bar?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)