DESCRIPTION OF THE HOME WE ARE OFFERING FOR EXCHANGEHomeLinkers since 2006 Risan is the oldest settlement of the Boka Kotorska (Kotor Bay) in Montenegro, dating from around 400 BC. This area is known as a beautiful Adriatic coast, with several natural beaches. It also offers the opportunity to explore fascinating mountains and national parks. On the slopes surrounding herds of goats, flocks of sheep and cows also graze and roam free, bells tied around their necks so you can hear them coming. Risan is a small town with a square and market, restaurants and bars. There are also many nearby villages as well as the small walled medieval town of Kotor, within easy reach or accessible by car or local bus. Around the area where we live there are cave paintings dating from the eighth century BC; The archaeological sites of the time of Iliria and later Roman mosaics. This is economically speaking, a third world country that has just recently, (May 2006) become an independent republic. However, there are local restaurants that are internationally renowned, the President of Montenegro's favorite is just a short drive from Risan. The wild beauty of this country is fantastic and must be seen to believe. In winter and spring skiing is popular in the mountains and in late spring / summer and early fall the warm warm waters of the Adriatic are a must for bathers and sun lovers. Montenegro is a good hub for visiting other countries of the former Yugoslavia, as well as countries like Albania and Italy, either by car or bus tours organized locally, or by ferry from Bar in Montenegro.