1 mission of Montenegro in Cyprus: Consulate of Montenegro in Limassol, Cyprus. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Christos Mavrellis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Montenegro is an appealing destination for some travelers from Cyprus, thanks to its beautiful Adriatic coastline and picturesque mountains. With around 500,000 Cypriots traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Montenegro an attractive option for their vacations, contributing to its robust tourism sector.
Montenegro is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Cyprus. It ranks 10th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, closely following Cyprus, which ranks 11th. According to the Global Peace Index, Montenegro is ranked 35th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety, especially compared to Cyprus, which is ranked 86th. In terms of crime statistics, Montenegro has a murder rate of 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to Cyprus's lower rate of 1.3. However, female murder rates are lower in Montenegro at 0.6 compared to Cyprus's 1.1. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Cyprus generally has better scores than Montenegro across various crime categories, indicating lower levels of organized crime and state crime. For example, Cyprus scores 3.5 for mafia groups, while Montenegro scores 7.5. Overall, while Montenegro is safe for tourists, travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard safety precautions, as they would in any destination.