Bay of Kotor
A fjord-like inlet carved into limestone mountains, ringed by medieval walled towns, Venetian palazzos, and tiny island churches.
Quick Stats
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Kotor
A walled medieval maze wedged between mountains and a shimmering bay
Perast
A one-street Baroque jewel facing twin island churches
Herceg Novi
The garden city at the mouth of the bay with fortresses from four empires
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Climb the Fortress Walls to San Giovanni
Ascend 1,350 steps along medieval ramparts to a ruined fortress with jaw-dropping bay views.
Sail to Our Lady of the Rocks
Take a boat to the tiny man-made island with a church built on sunken ships and stones.
Get Lost in Kotor's Old Town Labyrinth
Wander the car-free medieval maze where every alley ends at a church, a cat, or a piazza.
Sample Njeguski Steak and Smoked Ham
Taste the legendary dry-cured ham and stuffed meat from the village above the bay.
Feast on Black Risotto by the Bay
Taste the ink-dark squid risotto that defines Adriatic coastal cooking.
Walk the Baroque Waterfront of Perast
Stroll the single-street town lined with 16 Venetian palazzos and 17 churches.
Kayak Across the Bay of Kotor
Paddle through Europe's southernmost fjord between mountain walls and medieval villages.
Savor Fresh Seafood on Perast's Waterfront
Dine inches from the bay on oysters, octopus, and grilled fish from the local catch.
Visit the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Step inside the twin-towered Romanesque cathedral that has anchored Kotor since 1166.
Climb Through Herceg Novi's Fortress Trail
Walk from Ottoman Kanli Kula to Spanish Forte Mare through a garden city of stairs.
Swim at the Blue Grotto of Lustica
Boat to a sea cave where sunlight turns the water electric blue.
Try Octopus Under the Bell
Eat the slow-cooked octopus dish baked under a cast-iron dome with potatoes and herbs.
Stroll the Seaside Promenade to Igalo
Walk the 7-kilometer waterfront path connecting Herceg Novi to its spa-town neighbor.
Dance Until Dawn at a Bay-Side Club
Experience Kotor's after-dark scene where DJs spin under fortress walls.