Bus from BITOLA to TIVAT

Bitola is a city in the southwestern part of North Macedonia. It is located in the southern part of the Pelagonia valley, surrounded by the Baba, Nidže and Kajmakčalan mountain ranges, 14 kilometres north of the Medžitlija-Níki border crossing with Greece. The city stands at an important junction connecting the south of the Adriatic Sea region with the Aegean Sea and Central Europe, and is an administrative, cultural, industrial, commercial, and educational centre. It has been known since the Ottoman period as "The City of The Consuls", since many European countries had consulates in Bitola.

Bitola, known during the Ottoman Empire as Manastir/Monastir, is one of the oldest cities in North Macedonia. It was founded as Heraclea Lyncestis in the middle of the 4th century BC by Philip II of Macedon. The city was the last capital of Ottoman Rumelia, from 1836 to 1867. According to the 2002 census, Bitola is the second-largest city in the country.

Bitola is the economic and industrial center of southwestern North Macedonia. Many of the largest companies in the country are based in the city. The Pelagonia agricultural combine is the largest producer of food in the country. The Streževo water system is the largest in North Macedonia and has the best technological facilities. The three thermoelectric power stations of REK Bitola produce nearly 80% of electricity in the state. The Frinko refrigerate factory was a leading electrical and metal company. Bitola also has significant capacity in the textile and food industries.

Bitola has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network since December 2015.

Tivat is a coastal town in southwest Montenegro, located in the Bay of Kotor. Tivat is the centre of Tivat Municipality, which is the smallest municipality by area in Montenegro.

Tivat is located in the central part of the Bay of Kotor, south of mount Vrmac. The municipality lies mostly south of the town, and has an exit to open sea at the tourist location Pržno inlet near Radovići village to the south. Its central part, where Tivat Airport is located, lies in fertile Grbalj valley. The airport is located near the isthmus of Luštica peninsula, which belongs to the municipality of Herceg Novi for the most part.

Tivat has about 14,000 inhabitants. It is 19 kilometres away from Herceg Novi, 10 km away from Kotor, 23 km away from Budva, 80 km from Dubrovnik and 90 km (56 mi) from Podgorica.

Already a popular tourist resort, Tivat is set to become a nautical tourism centre for the southern Adriatic. Canadian businessman Peter Munk bought a naval shipyard in Tivat, intending to transform it into a luxury vacation resort and a marina for luxury yachts called Porto Montenegro. 

Nightlife

"Salon Prive", "La Roche" Beach Club, "Blue room", "Win" night club, "Night Club House 5"

Restaurants

"MILA Restaurant Montenegro", "Punto Crudo", "Bokka Modern", "Restoran Big Ben", "Al Posto Giusto", "360 Rooftop" Cocktail Bar and restaurant

Taverns

"Tavern Bahaus", "Mala Barka", "Bakina kuhinja

Most important events

Traditional Lastovo Carnival, March Ball - March 8, Magnolia Days and "Tourist Flower", Žućenica Fest, International Carnival in Tivat, Tivat Cultural Summer - PURGATORIJE, Carob Festival, In Art - International Festival of Street Performers, Bocce Olympics, Summer of Good Taste, Souvenir and Old Crafts Fairs, Wine and Traditional Products Fair, Boca Olive, Tivat World Music Festival, Boca Half Marathon, Winter Fairy Tale

Accommodation

Popular hotels and motels

"Montenegro Beach resort", "Palma", "Hostel Anton", hotel "Pine", "Magnolia place", "Kamelija", "Kosher Franca", "Sea Point Apart Hotel", "Montenegrino"

Shopping

Porto Montenegro, HDL "Laković", "Voli", "Butiko shopping center"

Important phone numbers

Security department

122

Fire department

123; +382 32 671 318

Ambulance

124; +382 32 671 144

Tivat Airport

Information +382 32 671 337

Marinas

Kalimanj Port (Public Utility) +382 32 671 039

Porto Montenegro +382 32 674 660

Bus Station

+ 382 78 118 738

Roadside Assistance and Information

AMSCG 19807 +382 20 234 999

AMD Tivat +382 32 671 284

Culture:

Tivat Cultural Center

+ 382 674 590

Buća Summer House

Culture Square

+ 382 674 591

Public Utilities Issues

tivat@sistem48.me +382 (0) 32 661 361 and +382 (0) 69 382 000