hotspot. It is mainly for this reason that the country is often compared to that other revered European yachting epicentre, Monaco. Dukley Marina is ideally located as the first marina upon entering the Ionian. The marina is flanked by Budva Old Town and Slovenska beach and has an existing capacity of 300 berths, and accommodation for yachts up to 70m. Last autumn saw the Dukley Marina partner with yachting specialists Camper and Nicholsons. As such, Dukley Marina became a member of their 1782 yacht club network, which provides its members with VIP yacht club membership and special berth rates. The marina is scheduled to undergo an exciting redevelopment and expansion thanks to Camper & Nicholsons’ brand heritage and services. This transformation will also welcome the addition of a substantial breakwater and a significant increase in berth numbers. These changes will no doubt position Dukley Marina as one of the most sophisticated marinas in the Mediterranean, with round-the-clock dock-staff promising unfaltering service. The marina can be found just 2 km from Dukley Gardens and operated with the exceptional service that’s synonymous with the brand. Homage, of course, is owed to the surrounding natural beauty of this evergreen country, from which Dukley Gardens and Budva Old Town both benefit. From the Durmitor National Park, which shares an uncanny resemblance to the Canadian Rockies, to the turquoise rapids of Tara River Canyon, Montenegro is a place of wild beauty. Despite the infancy of this blossoming region, the heritage of the
land has far more ancient roots, with plenty of stories waiting to be told and churches and fortresses dating back to the 9th century. Our Lady of the Rocks and the Palace of the Three Sisters, for example, are just two of Montenegro’s most notable, cultural triumphs. Within this rich pool of opportunities, Dukley Gardens is at the epicentre of an intensely exciting time for this young country. As one of the most admired developments, Dukley Gardens offers a true sanctuary of impeccable service, design and quality to international buyers who are keen to adopt the laid-back and close-to-nature lifestyle, which can be found at Montenegro’s most thriving and colourful enclave.
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