Kotor
Country: Montenegro · Region: Adriatic · Currency: Euro
Kotor is a coastal town of 22,000 in Montenegro's secluded Bay of Kotor, featuring a UNESCO-listed walled old town (Stari Grad) with stunning natural scenery and Venetian architecture. The deepest Mediterranean fjord setting offers beautiful views of steep mountains and water access for day-trippers from cruise ships.
Top sights
Stari Grad (Old Town), St Tryphon's Cathedral, Castle of San Giovanni (St John's Fortress), Maritime Museum, Sveti Djordje and Gospa od Skrpijela islands, Church of Our Lady of Remedy
Things to do
- St Tryphon's Cathedral
- 11th-century Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in the Old Town that holds the remains of St. Tryphon, patron saint of Kotor, and was reconstructed after earthquakes.
- Castle of San Giovanni (St John's Fortress)
- Ruins of a castle at the highest point of the fortification trail offering panoramic views of the walled town and Bay of Kotor.
- Maritime Museum
- Three-floor museum in the Old Town displaying photographs, uniforms, weapons, paintings, and model ships related to Kotor's maritime history.
- Aquarium Boka
- Small aquarium featuring entirely local marine species with panel descriptions in Montenegrin and English.
Beaches
- Jaz Beach
- Beautiful beach on the Budva Riviera approximately 20 km from Kotor.
- Trsteno Beach
- Beautiful beach on the Budva Riviera approximately 20 km from Kotor.
Where to eat
- Bastion Restaurant
- Restaurant near St. Mary's church serving great fish with main courses ranging from €6-30.
- Cesarica
- Restaurant close to Hotel Marja in the Old Town serving excellent Dalmatian food including cuttlefish risotto with mains from €5-15.
Bars and nightlife
- Maximus
- Nightclub located in the old town that closes at 05:00 and is described as the best club in Kotor.
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Getting around
Kotor is small and walkable on foot; taxis are available but negotiate fares in advance, or use local white and blue Line buses to nearby villages and towns.
What to eat
Sample local smoked ham (njeguški pršut) and cheese (njeguški sir) from Njeguši village at the market; restaurants along the bay-side promenade offer fresh seafood and national cuisine.
Tips
Enter the old town via any of the four gates and use landmarks like the clock tower for navigation, as there are no standard road names in Stari Grad.
Best for
Medieval architecture, scenic fjord views, hiking