2025 Kotor Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

This gem in Montenegro's fjord, Kotor Old Town is absolutely worth a visit! It's like a little maze, with stone houses packed tightly together and winding alleyways that'll have you getting lost (but happily so!). Three must-do activities: Climb the city walls! Yes, that "long dragon" on the mountain behind the city. Exhausting but worth it! Huff and puff your way up, then turn around—wow! The entire fjord and the red-roofed old town lie beneath your feet, unbelievably beautiful. Go early to avoid the scorching sun. Wander aimlessly in the old town! In this tiny area, you'll find church squares, cozy cafés, souvenir shops... just stroll around. Look up at those historic buildings—full of character. There's even a "Cat Museum" that cat lovers shouldn't miss, plus the town is full of feline residents! Explore the fjord! Take a boat ride out on the water. Seeing Kotor and the surrounding mountains from the sea offers another kind of awe. The water is crystal clear, the mountains lush green—it feels like you're inside a painting. Tips: Wear comfortable shoes! The old town's cobblestones and mountain climb are tough on feet. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (Important things said three times) Bring some cash, as some small shops may only accept cash. Don't rush—sit down for a coffee and soak in the slow-paced Southern European rhythm. In summary: Kotor may be small, but it's stunningly beautiful and rich in history, perfect for a one- or two-day visit. The combination of fjord + old town + mountain climbing will definitely win you over!

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#tripoverseastravel I went to Perast in Montenegro, a little minor, but a treasure trove of breathtaking views that you will never forget once you go there😊 It's a small town floating in Kotor Bay, known as the jewel of the Adriatic, and its beauty is indescribable✨ If you take a boat from the town of Perast to the island, you can easily access Our Lady of the Rocks🥰It's a compact town, so you can get around on foot💓 When it comes to Montenegro, I think many people go to the neighboring World Heritage site of Kotor! If you're there, why not stretch your legs and go to Perast🫶 Perast is a hidden gem with few Japanese tourists yet👀If you're planning a trip to Montenegro, be sure to visit Perast as well🥺❤️ Spot information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Perast 🚗Access: About 30 minutes by bus or taxi from KotorI went there on a day trip from Dubrovnik! 👀 Places to see: Our Lady of the Rocks, Old Town of Perast, Bay of Kotor #Montenegro #Perast #Overseas travel

Kotor, situated on the south coast of Montenegro is a fortified mediaeval town and it’s truly captivating. It’s located on the southern tip of a massive beautiful bay. At the centre of Kotor is the mediaeval old town and is wonderful to wander around the old narrow streets and being immersed in the historical environment. If you visit Montenegro in 2025 make sure Kotor is on your list of places to visit! #getgoing2025 #kotor #montenegro

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🏰Kotor, one of the 30 most recommended towns in Europe, is located in southern Montenegro and is the deepest seaport in southern Europe; 🏰The old town with city walls here is deeply influenced by Venetian culture and inherits the style characteristics of Venice, with the most beautiful scenery in Montenegro. . 🌈Main attractions 🔸Kotor City Walls ◾The city walls are a highlight of Kotor, surrounding the entire old town, and were built during the Republic of Venice. ◾Tickets: Generally, adult tickets are EUR 3 (prices may change over time, so it is recommended to check in advance). ◾Opening hours: Usually from 8:00 to 20:00 (specific times may vary depending on the season and weather). ◾Travel tips: You can choose to walk along the city walls and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bay of Kotor. . 🔸Kotor Fortress ◾This is an ancient fortress standing on Mount St. Giovanni at an altitude of 260 meters, overlooking the old town of Kotor and the Bay of Kotor. ◾Tickets: Starting from the River Gate (North Gate) of Kotor, you need to buy a ticket for EUR 8 (prices may change over time, so it is recommended to check in advance). ◾Travel route: Paid route: round trip 2.5 km, estimated time 1.5–2 hours Free route: one way 6.4 km, round trip 12.8 km, need to cross the mountain at an altitude of 940 meters ◾Travel tips: Enjoy the sunset over the Bay of Kotor at the fortress. . 🔸Perast Old Town ◾Perast Old Town is an ancient fishing village near Kotor, with well-preserved medieval buildings and a tranquil bay that is unforgettable. ◾Travel tips: You can take a speedboat to Perast Old Town and stroll around the old town for photos. . 🔸Blue Cave ◾The Blue Cave is near Kotor and you need to take a boat to get there. The cave and water are a magical blue color. ◾Travel tips: You can take a speedboat to the Blue Cave and enjoy a 3-hour sea trip. . 🌈Reference itinerary D1 Departure - Belgrade (arrive the next day) D2 Zlatibor (cable car) - SARGAN8 train - Wooden Village - House on the Drina D3 Sarajevo - Sarajevo Tunnel - Latin Bridge - Old Town Tour D4 Vrelo Bosne - Mostar - Mostar Bridge - Mostar - Cross - Neretva River Cruise D5 Kotor Old Town - Blue Cave - Kotor Old Town - Hiking Tour D6 Budva Old Town - Tara Bridge - Durmitor National Park D7 Zlatibor - Belgrade - Free time D8 Belgrade - Departure

Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Visa-free Mobile: Serbia and Montenegro have relatively developed mobile networks, with major operators such as Telenor, MTS, and T-Mobile providing good network coverage. Adapter: European standard, C and F type sockets. Currency: Euros are generally accepted, and you can also exchange for local currency. Some experiences: Check in at the Latin Bridge in Sarajevo, the starting point of the First World War. · Serbia: Grilled meat (Ćevapi), cheese, potatoes, and peppers. · Montenegro: The seafood, grilled meat, and Montenegrin beef stew are all delicious. Montenegrin wine: Try the local wine, especially the red wine from the Lovcen region. Feel the music: Sarajevo has a great music atmosphere! Experience a combination of traditional folk music and modern music. Kotor Old Town City Walk: Kotor's Old Town has many interesting bars and restaurants. Serbian brandy is very good, if you can, try it. Notes: Avoid drinking tap water and other water sources, it is recommended to drink bottled mineral water. This is a multi-ethnic country, so try not to talk about political issues here. Do not wear shorts when visiting churches. Serbian restaurants have large portions, so try ordering less first. If you want to check in several Eastern European countries at once, it is recommended to allow enough time to pass through customs. Itinerary reference: Serbia D1: Belgrade Airport Pickup Airport - Wine Town - Novi Sad Freedom Square - Petrovaradin Fortress - Zemun Town D2: Belgrade - Sarajevo (4.5h drive, 300km) Drina River House - Sargan 8 Train - Wooden City D3: Sarajevo - Mostar (2.5h, 130km) Sarajevo Latin Bridge - Coppersmith Street - City Cable Car - Mostar Old Town D4: Mostar - Kotor (3h, 187km) Blagaj Monastery - Perast - Kotor Old Town D5: Kotor - Podgorica (1.5h, 90km) Budva Old Town - Sveti Stefan Island - Petrovac - Skadar Lake Cruise D6: Podgorica - Zlatibor (3.5h, 230km) Durmitor National Park - Tara River Bridge D7: Zlatibor - Belgrade (2.5h, 220km) Chinese Embassy - St. Sava Cathedral - Kalemegdan Fortress - Knez Mihailova Street D8: Belgrade Airport Drop-off

This time, I visited the town of Kotor in Montenegro and joined a local water tour to explore unique attractions! These include the Former Submarine Tunnel, Mamula Island, the Blue Cave, and more! These attractions are very unique and require a boat to visit. The Former Submarine Tunnel is an underwater tunnel used to hide submarines during the Second World War. It's very interesting and unique! The second attraction is Mamula Island, which was a prison during the Second World War and has now been transformed into a luxurious hotel. A night at this hotel costs up to HKD 5000. If you're not a guest, you can't go onto the island, but it's still worth visiting nearby! The third attraction is the Blue Cave, which has incredibly blue water. The sunlight reflecting inside the cave creates a unique color! The entire water tour was booked through Get Your Guide in Europe. It's very convenient and fast! The price is 27 euros, about HKD 240. I flew to Kotor by booking a flight to Podgorica Airport, the capital of Montenegro, through Trip.com. Departing from the UK, you can also enjoy airport lounges. As a diamond member, you can enjoy two free lounge services! Download it now!

Amazing 2 days in Kotor, Montenegro. The skyline and landscape is unbelievable and incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend staying here and doing the boat tours and get swimming . The blue sea is breathtaking. The sea is warm and clear. Good for food lovers and coffee lovers. Also a great place for an early morning run!. Spectacular views and good weather . Recommend 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities:🏖️Ambiance/Facilities:

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#familytrips2024 Our family trip to Kotor was a magical blend of history, nature, and togetherness. We wandered through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the old town, marveling at the medieval architecture and charming squares. The kids were fascinated by the ancient walls and towers, while we enjoyed the stunning views of the Bay of Kotor. A highlight was our hike up to the fortress, where we were rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. We savored local delicacies at quaint cafes and bonded over shared adventures, making memories to cherish forever. Next on our list is Japan. We're excited to explore its vibrant cities, serene temples, and picturesque landscapes. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the tranquil gardens of Kyoto, Japan offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The kids can't wait to see cherry blossoms, try authentic sushi, and maybe even spot a sumo wrestler. With its rich culture and family-friendly attractions, Japan promises to be an unforgettable destination for our next family adventure.

Kotor, a World Heritage Site in Montenegro 3.5 hours by bus from Dubrovnik 🚌 We arrived by ferry ⛴️ After a short walk from the port, we arrived at the entrance to the walled city. It's a very compact city, so you can easily get around in an hour, even if you stop by St. Tryphon Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, or stroll through the alleys 🚶‍♀️ It seems that you can walk up the city walls, but we didn't have enough time to stay, so we gave up... (The course seems to be on the right side of the 5th photo) #Montenegro #kotop #Montenegro #Kotor

Kotor is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period. It is located on the Bay of Kotor, one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. Some have called it the southernmost fjord in Europe, but it is a ria, a submerged river canyon. Together with the nearly overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen, Kotor and its surrounding area form an impressive landscape. The translation of Montenegro in Chinese is Black Mountain. Indeed the city was build around the bottom part of mountains in black colour. There are a lot of small beaches alone the coast & usually have a resort, bar or restaurant next to the beach. It's an perfect place for tourist to spend their holiday in bathing under the sun. Dip into the pleasant temperature water. Except the beaches there are a lots of places & historic sites are worth to visit.

St. Tryphon's Cathedral (Katedrala sv. Tripuna) is a popular place in Kotor. It is a Catholic Church built in 1166. Its interior design is simple but very nice! You can enjoy the old town walk from here and you can go for a hike nearby, the start point is from the church. I enjoy old town so much! There are lots of cats there, so cosy and chill! Most of the places accept credit card payment or Euros.

Montenegro Attractions - Kotor Fortress This is the fortress at the top of Kotor There are two routes to You can choose to climb the stairs from the castle in front (8 euros) You can also climb up from the back mountain (free) Here you can have a panoramic view of the entire ancient town. Well worth a trip It takes about 20-30 minutes to get to the fortress. Montenegro Attractions - Kotor Fortress This is the top fortress There are two routes to go You can choose to climb the stairs from the front castle (8 euros) You can also climb up from the back mountain (free of charge) Here you can see the whole old town well worth the trip About 20-30 minutes to the fort

Montenegro Attractions - Kotor Old Town This is from the Croatian border. An ancient town about 2 hours drive away It has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Strolling through this ancient town You can slowly enjoy the atmosphere of the castle Looks like an ancient town on the Croatian coast But compared to the tourist crowds It's really quiet to walk here. Traveling is a very comfortable attraction There are also many cat museums here. If you like cats You can also find many cute kittens here💕 Montenegro Attractions - Kotor Old Town this is from the croatian border An ancient town about 2 hours away by car Has been listed as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations Stroll through this ancient town You can slowly enjoy the atmosphere of the castle Looks exactly like an old town off the coast of Croatia But compared to tourist crowds Walking here is really much quieter Travel is a very comfortable attraction In addition, there are many cat museums here. if you like cats You can also find a lot of cute kittens here💕

Milky Kotor is one of the best pancake restaurants in Kotor.The pancake were awesome,ready tastyand big portion.can’t finish it and need to take away.The ice cream is also a must.highly recommended

Sapori cafe,Kotor serves delicious burger (mixed beef and pork),big portion with very reasonable price.The staffs are super nice.Comfort environment with air conditioner.

Lav gastro bar,Kotor is a grea place to have a cup of coffee with delicious wrap .Stop here for relaxing before walk to old town Kotor.Friendly staffs ,comfort restaurant and price is reasonable.Worth trying

Palata Pima or Gallery of Solidarity is a art museum in Kotor.It’s located inside the old town of Kotor.Lots of modern art.

Definitely you will go to visit cathedral of St Tryphon which is located inside the old town Kotor.Ticket only 3 euro is worth it.Beautiful view from the top of cathedral on Old Town.

very cosy place in a very beautiful square.The staffs are friendly and attentive.We order beer and pizza.Tasty,quick and nice service.Price also reasonable.will visit again

The Fortress of St John Kotor covers the city from the eastern side,and right behind it begins the lovcen mountain range.The climb is steep but the views are well worth it.Totsl 1350 steps to the top of fortress.Entrance ticket is 8 euro for adult

Kotor, Montenegro-- located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor. It was characterized by winding streets and squares, its medieval old town had several Romanesque churches, including Cathedral. Home to the Maritime museum, which explores local seafaring history. #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #europetravel #beachlife #bucketlistreboot #mediterranean #travelpictures #travelling #travelgoals #traveladdict #kotor #montenegro

#Overseas Travel It's time to test your leg strength again😁In Kotor, Montenegro, I climbed up the city wall and admired the charming Bay of Kotor from a high place.... The small town of Kotor itself is also very beautiful, with many well-preserved historical sites, and is also listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites. About half an hour's walk from the city center, you will reach the Church of Our Lady of Remedy. There is a viewing point in front of the door where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Kotor. It just so happened that there was a large cruise ship docked at the port that day~ The blue harbor, the scenery is so beautiful👀 #Montenegro #Overseas Travel

The Old Town of Kotor is one of the few ancient towns in the Mediterranean that has preserved its complete defense system. Construction of fortifications began in the 9th century on the Hill of St. John, but the basic defensive circle was not completed until the 14th century. 📍 The landmark buildings of Kotor Old Town are the Cathdral of St. Tryphon and another larger church, St. Nichola’s Church 💡💡 It is recommended to enter through the entrances on both sides of the city wall, walk around the ancient city along the city wall, and explore the surrounding attractions. If the attraction is Kotor Bay, it is recommended to stay at least one night so that you can enjoy the old town of Kotor and its surroundings more leisurely😆😆 #Montenegro #kotor #Kotor #I miss you so much#A good place to go in the hot summer

Coming to Kotor, Montenegro, on the Balkan Peninsula, this is a coastal city that is a world cultural heritage site. In addition to sightseeing in the old town, many people also choose to climb the city wall to see the Kotor Bay from a high place. The 4.5-kilometer-long Kotor city wall surrounds the old town of Kotor. The city wall is a bit like the European version of the Great Wall. #Travel Cool Experience#Travel Beautiful Photos Beautiful Girl#Scenic Spots Photo Guide

Kotor, another spot on the Balkans that many people want to visit. It is an old city with Venetian architecture nowadays part of the Republic of Montenegro. The place is also famous with the Bay of Kotor which is very beautiful especially during dawn and dusk. The best view of the bay probably could be seen from the town of Skajari, just 2km away from Kotor. #happynewyear