Littoral monténégrin, Montenegro
Bay of Kotor
The notebook of Bay of Kotor
Collect reflections and horizons.
Spectacular Adriatic bay between Mediterranean fjord, fortified old town, stone villages, islets and slopes of Lovćen.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Mountain · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Bay of Kotor
Spectacular Adriatic bay between Mediterranean fjord, fortified old town, stone villages, islets and slopes of Lovćen.
The discovery of Bouches de Kotor revolves around Kotor, Perast and Notre-Dame-du-Rocher. The stay thus alternates between the coast, heritage, mountain reliefs and natural areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: a tributary of cruises and narrow roads around the bay. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kotor
- Perast
- Notre-Dame-du-Rocher
- Herceg Novi
- Kotor yaw road
Before you choose
- Affluence of cruises
- Difficult parking in season
- Close roads around the bay
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Heritage
Vieille ville de Kotor
The old town of Kotor condenses stone lanes, Venetian squares, churches and ramparts at the bottom of the bay. The climb towards the fortifications immediately places the site in its decor, between dark water, mountains and road laces.
Îlot and heritage
Notre-Dame-du-Rocher
Notre-Dame-du-Rocher Gives the bay one of its most sharp images, with its church placed opposite Perast. The short crossing allows you to read the bay from the water and vary the visit beyond the walls of Kotor.
Coastal village
Perast
Perast Aline palaces, wharves and bell towers in a quieter version of Kotor Bay. The village slowly runs by the water, especially early or late in the day when the excursions go back.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
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