The 15 best things to do in kotor 2020 with photos. Welcome to montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. Loved your write up of kotor and those gorgeous photos. The ancient town of kotor lies tucked away in a corner of a spectacularly blue adriatic bay, squeezed between massive limestone cliffs and dark azure waters. Save your favourite travel ideas and see them on a map. For comprehensive tourist information, please visit the kotor travel guide. In front of the church, young hunks clad in swim trunks jockey to take tourists out on dinghies to the island in the middle of the bay. Kotor in montenegro is sometimes called the capital of the bay of kotor for a number of reasons. If you want to day trip to nearby towns, buses are the main mean of transportation in montenegro. Squares and palaces we continue the story about kotor that is an endless inspiration to us. The bus tour departs from central kotor, just 100m from kotor old town and kotor port. Mar 27, 2020 partially hidden from the wide, blue adriatic by towering limestone cliffs, kotor, montenegro is a treat for the eyes. Bay of kotor the bay of kotor is a region of montenegro.
Find any address on the map of kotor or calculate your itinerary to and from kotor, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in kotor. Bursting at the seams with majestic mountains, breathtaking beaches and largerthanlife locals, minuscule montenegro proves once and for all that good things do indeed come in small packages. The license no 9 is given by the ministry of tourism of montenegro. The most popular things to do in kotor with kids according to. Driving along the fjordlike bay of kotor, the humble town of perast catches my attention. The bay is composed of 4 smaller gulfs gulf of herceg novi, gulf of tivat, gulf of risan and gulf of kotor. We recommend booking kotor old city tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Kotor, a coastal town in montenegro is located in the secluded part of the gulf of kochar, and is a main part of the world heritage site called as the natural and culturalhistorical region of kotor. An hours drive south of dubrovnik, i cross into the tiny and new country of montenegro. In front of the church, young hunks clad in swim trunks. Kotor montenegro cruise port a guide for cruise passengers. Edit this map kotor bay tourist map near kotor, montenegro.
Its one of the most beautiful places in montenegro, with impressive medieval architecture and numerous cultural monuments. Foreign travel and foreigners entering montenegro prohibited, catering establishments closed temporary measures against the spread of the coronavirus. Kotor old city walking tour self guided, kotor surrounded by fortress walls, the old city area of kotor was the cultural and trade center of kotor bay throughout the centuries. Bay of kotor and the montenegro coast with marked beaches. Independent since june 2006, it is one of the most physically stunning countries in the balkans, with high mountains, a coast along the adriatic, and the bay of kotor where nestles one of its most popular towns.
Jun 04, 2008 tourist map of bay of kotor, montenegro. The 10 best things to do in kotor 2020 with photos. Popular tourist attractions in kotor including churches, parks, historic buildings and the gates to the walled city. Located on a beautiful bay on the coast of montenegro, kotor is a city steeped in tradition and history, with remarkable scenic views. Kayaking see p155 is a fun option for exploring the bay of kotor and lake skadar. If you dont get off the bus at any of the optional stops, the round trip. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. It is a dramatic town where the present lives in the maze of medieval churches, cathedrals. Buses travel frequently to towns around the bay of kotor, to the coast, as. We found kotor, and montenegro as a whole, to be extremely affordable on our backpacking budget especially after a month in croatia the sweeping vista views of kotor bay never ever failed to amaze, the locals were welcoming and generous, and a warm august sun tanned us a. The guide tells you about the local history and sights of both the bay and montenegro in general. Were certainly enjoying living here, the food, the weather, the lifestyle are all great.
Kotor holiday rentals kotor holiday packages kotor flights kotor restaurants kotor attractions kotor travel forum kotor photos kotor map kotor guide all kotor hotels. Tourist map of the bay of boka kotorska and old town herceg novi. It is a dramatic town where the present lives in the maze of medieval. Explore montenegro holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Finally, kotor is a great place to visit for solo travellers. The city of kotor is the most interesting and beautiful city of the boka kotor bay. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. Aug 21, 2018 the kotor city walls are more than 4km in length and reach a. If you are looking for kotor walking tour, kotor bay tours or private montenegro tours, then visit us or book online. Today kotor is the biggest old urban settlement in montenegro. I highly recommend you download this 22page pdf file and read it before you visit old town budva. Kotor old city walking tour self guided, kotor, montenegro. If you have ever wondered what to do in kotor in montenegro for a day, we will share our experiences with you. Montenegro tourist map montenegro map, tourist map, world thinking day. What are the most popular things to do in kotor with kids. Tourist sites outside the city of kotor, montenegro.
Touristlink also has a map of all the tourist attractions in montenegro. It takes you from kotor to risan and back again and you can hop on and hop off at any of the stops along the way. This map shows churches, museums, tourist information centers, public toilets, points of interest, tourist attractions and sightseeings in kotor. There are many restaurants and cafes on our map that will make your visit even more enjoyable. Its bulwarks seem to have been eternally growing rock tendrils along the hill, up to the old fortress that overlooks the town. Toms kotor montenegro cruise port guide part 2 of 2. The bay, the city of kotor and the surrounding territory are a protected unesco world heritage site. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Kotor, in montenegro, is known as the bride of adriatic and is ethereally beautiful from the moment you enter boka kotorska.
Actually, its one of the most beautiful places on the mediterranean, and the best way to approach its shores is through its ancient bay. Kotor forum, travel discussion for kotor, montenegro. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Montenegro is a stunning place and theres so much to see and do in a small area. Kotor montenegro tourist information and vacation guide. Kotor has dropped an anchor between the gray mountains and the sea, and veiled its life behind the high and wide ramparts. If youre an experienced sea kayaker you can tackle the entire coast this way. Kotor s bus station is located about 400 metres south of the old town, along the main road. Panoramic map of the coast of montenegro on the adriatic sea.
Current information on corona virus covid19 for tourists in montenegro enjoy the wild beauty of montenegro from home new provisional measures to protect citizens against coronavirus adopted. The community is situated on the beautiful bay of kotor boka kotorska which is a fjord that runs from the adriatic sea. If you like sweeping vista views and enjoy a healthy dose of history you will find plenty of things to do in kotor. Make sure to take a look at old kotor through a 3d satellite view. Kotor enjoys a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and cool winters. Map of tourist attractions in kotor, montenegro touristlink. Located on a beautiful bay on the coast of montenegro, kotor is a city steeped in tradition and history, with remarkable. On the bay of kotor, young men motor travelers out to our lady of the rocks church. The 15 best things to do in kotor updated 2020 must. Churches, cathedrals and palaces what kotor is most famous for is the old town cathedral of sveti tripun st. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in kotor, montenegro on tripadvisor. Group walking tours of kotor start from 10 per person and a kotor and perast excursion sold on cruise ships is priced at around 59 per person. Located along one of montenegros most beautiful bays is kotor, a city of traders and famous sailors, with many. When youre done, you can download your kotor travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf.
We were lucky enough to spend two highly enjoyable weeks living in an apartment situated right on the bay of kotor. You will find compact information about the most beautiful and popular beaches, captivating lakes and canyons, monasteries carved into mountain sides and atthemountaintop monuments that deserve to be on your bucket list. The town of kotor is situated in the kotor municipality of montenegro. The 15 best things to do in kotor updated 2020 must see. Toms kotor montenegro cruise port guide part 2 of 2 tourist sites outside kotor city 1 sveti stefan 2 old town budva stari grad walking tour 3 perast 4 our lady of the rocks church and museum, 5 ferry boat ride tourist sites outside the city of kotor, montenegro. Visit montenegro brochure brochure provides condensed facts about montenegro. First, buy a guide around old kotor and spend a few unforgettable hours here.
Kotor, montenegro located on a beautiful bay on the coast of montenegro, kotor is a city steeped in tradition and history, with remarkable scenic views. Montenegro travel the official website for montenegro. During the last few years, montenegro has begun creating a businessfriendly investment climate. At 20 per person, its a great value tour option in kotor. Toms kotor montenegro cruise port guide, part 1 of 2. Map of kotor hotels and attractions on a kotor map. A unesco world heritage site, the old city was built between the 12th and 14th centuries and is filled with medieval architecture and historic monuments. Map of kotor detailed map of kotor are you looking for the map of kotor. With a full day exploring the montenegro coaststopping at medieval islands, walled seaside towns, and kotor you visit some of the countrys most charming sites without feeling rushed.
Youll need transportation to visit sites outside of the city of kotor. Kotor travel guide how to travel slowly, sustainably, experientially, and like a local in kotor. Important information for passengers arriving in kotor montenegro on small and large cruise ships. Toms kotor montenegro cruise port guide part 1 of 2 tourist sites in kotor city. Map of our private tour to sveti stefan, old town budva, our lady of the rocks. It is a city with a bustling harbor and an absolute example of folklore and history with impressive scenic views that let the tourist enjoy and. There are many interesting buildings and it is beautiful. The medieval town kotor is situated on the very end of the bay of boka kotorska. A mini travel guide to kotor, montenegro big travel nut. Go back to see more maps of montenegro maps of montenegro. This map shows main roads, secondary roads, railroads, airports, points of interest, tourist attractions and sightseeings in montenegro. Kotor travel guide the grantourismo travel guide to kotor.