Kotor's medieval walls climb a mountain above a fjord-like bay, with Perast, Budva beaches and Durmitor National Park within a few hours. It is cheaper than neighboring Croatia, with mountains behind the sea.
Good to know
- Climb Kotor's fortress early to avoid heat and cruise passengers.
- The euro is the currency though Montenegro isn't in the EU.
- Rent a car to see Lovcen, Durmitor and the coast.
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UNESCO walled maze of squares, churches and cats.
1,350 steps up the town walls for a view over the bay.
Small-boat cruise around the fjord-like bay, stopping at Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast and hidden sea caves.
Tiny, quirky museum celebrating the city's famous cats, followed by coffee in a sun-dappled old-town square.
Grilled sea bream, black risotto and local wine on a terrace over the water as the bay lights come on.
Baroque Grgurina palace filled with ship models, uniforms and charts from Kotor's centuries as a seafaring republic.
Baroque village and an island church reached by boat.
Serpentine road up a mountain to a mausoleum with a bay view.
Walled seaside town with a lively beach scene.
Island hotel-village connected to the shore by a causeway.
Europe's deepest canyon and rafting, 3 hours away.