Health & Therapy
Did you know that nature has a solution for almost everything? You might just find that staying in Montenegro is its own kind of medicine. From hippotherapy to medicinal mud to donkey milk, Montenegro has numerous alternative self-care techniques for you to try.
Health & Therapy
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Facts:
Mud beach is located in the municipality of Herceg Novi.
Igalo coast length:
1,500 m
Mud beach area:
9,000 m
Healing and spa treatments on Igalo's Mud Beach
Curious to know why health aficionados regard Herceg Novi as one of the best health resorts in the region? Because of the Mud Beach, to be precise. You can enjoy spa and healing mud treatments on this healing beach for free. According to studies, the beneficial properties of mud have been shown to alleviate symptoms of rheumatism and other degenerative diseases.
Horseback riding and good health
If you want to experience spectacular natural beauty, untarnished air, and an adventure to remember in the Montenegrin mountains, horseback riding is the way to go. Whether you start from Budva, Ulcinj, Ada Bojana, or another coastal city, or perhaps from Podgorica, or even further north from Pavino polje, health research suggests this relaxing pastime may have a special therapeutic effect on you.
Medicinal donkey milk from an organic donkey farm
Ever heard about the healing properties of donkey's milk? Believe it or not, donkey's milk has a slew of properties that promote health and fight disease, especially lung diseases, coughs, bronchitis, and asthma. It has been shown to be very effective against whooping cough, or pertussis.
Near Danilovgrad, you'll find the donkey farm “Martinići” mentioned in Lonely Planet. It not only welcomes visitors but also provides accommodation. Enjoy this little paradise, and remember to bring your ticket - at least one carrot!
Take care of your health and try:
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Digital detox
Do you ever feel like your mobile phone's calendar has complete control over your life? If so, pack your bags and head to Montenegro to clear your mind, eat organic food, bathe in clean seawater, breathe mountain air - and re-discover yourself.
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Wellness vacation
Have you heard of thalassotherapy, which is the therapeutic use of sea water and air? Then you should know that Montenegro, with its 117 beaches, provides 117 reasons to begin your wellness journey right here. Perhaps a spa with over 70-year-long tradition or a luxury 5-star hotel would be a good place to start your relaxation journey. It is up to you to choose.
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Bushcraft
The purpose of bushcraft is to learn how we can overcome the challenges of survival in nature and see the wild as a friend rather than a threat. Think this is enough adventure for you? Then maybe it’s time to organize a quest to the woods, where you will forage for mushrooms and medicinal herbs, light fires for warmth, and get to chat with local shepherds while something delicious simmers under the open sky.
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Yoga
There are numerous asanas and a lot of energy that has yet to flow freely through your chakras, and Montenegro has even more hidden areas where your body, mind, and spirit can unite and find harmony and peace.
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Herbalism
Want to learn about herbalism in Montenegro? Would it entice you to know that Montenegro is home to approximately 2,800 plant species and subspecies because of its numerous, diverse ecosystems?
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