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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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