Kotor Travel Guides

Driving routes, insider tips, and hidden stops around the Bay of Kotor — written by people who live here.

Climbing the Kotor Fortress Walls

Climbing the Kotor Fortress Walls

A step-by-step guide to the 1,350 steps above the Old Town — when to go, what to bring, and why the view from San Giovanni is worth every bead of sweat.

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Car Rental Meets Boat Trip on the Bay

Car Rental Meets Boat Trip on the Bay

Drive to Perast, hop on a water taxi to Our Lady of the Rocks, and explore the bay's quieter corners that no tour bus reaches.

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Kotor to Lovćen: 25 Hairpin Bends

Kotor to Lovćen: 25 Hairpin Bends

The serpentine road from sea level to the Njegoš Mausoleum at 1,657 metres. One of Europe's most dramatic mountain drives.

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Shore Excursion by Rental Car

Shore Excursion by Rental Car

Your cruise ship docks at Kotor for 4–8 hours. Here's how to see Perast, the bay road, and the Old Town without joining a group tour.

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The Cats of Kotor Old Town

The Cats of Kotor Old Town

Kotor's famous feline residents have their own museum, dedicated shops, and favourite napping spots. A self-guided walking trail through their territory.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Kotor

Where to Eat and Drink in Kotor

Old Town konobas, waterfront seafood, Dobrota wine bars, and late-night spots along the bay. A local's guide to Kotor after dark.

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Kotor in the Off-Season

Kotor in the Off-Season

Fewer crowds, lower prices, and the bay at its most atmospheric. Why November to March might be the best time to visit.

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The Roman Mosaics of Risan

The Roman Mosaics of Risan

A 20-minute drive from Kotor to one of the most overlooked archaeological sites on the Adriatic — second-century floor mosaics in a sleepy bay town.

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9 Photography Spots Around the Bay

9 Photography Spots Around the Bay

From the fortress summit to the Verige strait, these are the shots that make photographers return to Kotor year after year.

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