Svetlana’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Small town 15-20 minutes by car from Kotor with such a rich history. Wonderful old buildings and the best view from the man-made island with the famous church Our Lady of the Rocks. You can find small boats along the coast to take you there for 3-5€ per person.
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Perast
Small town 15-20 minutes by car from Kotor with such a rich history. Wonderful old buildings and the best view from the man-made island with the famous church Our Lady of the Rocks. You can find small boats along the coast to take you there for 3-5€ per person.
The best view of Kotor you'll ever find. You can only get there by car (or possibly on an organized tour) and the drive is a tiny bit dangerous since the road is narrow. The best photo stops are somewhere between the 9th and 10th curve (you'll see some rocks on the left-hand side and a place to pull over on the right) and then after the last, 25th one, where there's a cafe overlooking the entire bay ( not open during the winter). After that, you can go to Njeguši village to try/buy some prosciutto and cheese and possibly continue to Cetinje or come back down the same way. *It's not advisable to drive on this road in the summer season as it's immensely crowded with other cars and tourist buses so you can get stuck for hours.
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Kotor Serpentine
P1The best view of Kotor you'll ever find. You can only get there by car (or possibly on an organized tour) and the drive is a tiny bit dangerous since the road is narrow. The best photo stops are somewhere between the 9th and 10th curve (you'll see some rocks on the left-hand side and a place to pull over on the right) and then after the last, 25th one, where there's a cafe overlooking the entire bay ( not open during the winter). After that, you can go to Njeguši village to try/buy some prosciutto and cheese and possibly continue to Cetinje or come back down the same way. *It's not advisable to drive on this road in the summer season as it's immensely crowded with other cars and tourist buses so you can get stuck for hours.
Kotor old town is just minutes away from the apartment. It's a UNESCO protected heritage site and rightfully so. With wonderful stone buildings and cobbled streets, whatever alley you wander into, you won't be wrong :).
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Kotor
Kotor old town is just minutes away from the apartment. It's a UNESCO protected heritage site and rightfully so. With wonderful stone buildings and cobbled streets, whatever alley you wander into, you won't be wrong :).
Remnants of the Roman villa floors from the II century B.C.E., the oldest historic site in Montenegro. Risan was also one of the first towns to be founded in this area, dating from the III century B.C.E..
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Roman Mosaics
Remnants of the Roman villa floors from the II century B.C.E., the oldest historic site in Montenegro. Risan was also one of the first towns to be founded in this area, dating from the III century B.C.E..
The museum holds not only artifacts from the naval history of Montenegro but also paintings and other items pertaining to the traditions and customs of the coastal region.
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Maritime Musuem
The museum holds not only artifacts from the naval history of Montenegro but also paintings and other items pertaining to the traditions and customs of the coastal region.
A small museum for cat lovers. With sooo many cats roaming the streets and Kotor being called the "cat city", it has its rightful place here.
Cats Museum
A small museum for cat lovers. With sooo many cats roaming the streets and Kotor being called the "cat city", it has its rightful place here.
Skadar lake is divided between Montenegro and Albania and is the largest lake in southern Europe. It's also one of the largest Europe's bird reserves.
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Nationalpark Skutarisee
Skadar lake is divided between Montenegro and Albania and is the largest lake in southern Europe. It's also one of the largest Europe's bird reserves.
Lipa cave (Lipska pećina) is located near Cetinje and is one of the largest caves in Montenegro. Tours are organized daily, just note that the air temperature is much lower inside so be sure to bring a sweatshirt or a light jacket.
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Lipa-Höhle
Lipa cave (Lipska pećina) is located near Cetinje and is one of the largest caves in Montenegro. Tours are organized daily, just note that the air temperature is much lower inside so be sure to bring a sweatshirt or a light jacket.
An aquarium showcasing the sea life of the Adriatic. A small place but a nice way to learn a few things about our part of the sea.
Aquarium Boka
Put Bokeljskih BrigadaAn aquarium showcasing the sea life of the Adriatic. A small place but a nice way to learn a few things about our part of the sea.
One of the musts when in Montenegro. A hikers' paradise and just a lovely place to visit all year round (albeit slightly problematic to drive to/through in the winter if you don't have a taller car with winter equipment). Be sure to do the Durmitor ring tour if you'll go by car. I highly recommend going in late September and October if possible, the colours are just wonderful.
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Durmitor
One of the musts when in Montenegro. A hikers' paradise and just a lovely place to visit all year round (albeit slightly problematic to drive to/through in the winter if you don't have a taller car with winter equipment). Be sure to do the Durmitor ring tour if you'll go by car. I highly recommend going in late September and October if possible, the colours are just wonderful.
The most recent addition to Kotor's sightseeing attractions, you can find their website with all the information when you Google "Kotor cable car". A few things to have in mind: it operates from April 1st till October 31st and they suspend services when it's very windy due to safety concerns. It's a good alternative to driving through the serpentines, which until now was the only way to get the best view of the bay.
Kotor Cable Car
The most recent addition to Kotor's sightseeing attractions, you can find their website with all the information when you Google "Kotor cable car". A few things to have in mind: it operates from April 1st till October 31st and they suspend services when it's very windy due to safety concerns. It's a good alternative to driving through the serpentines, which until now was the only way to get the best view of the bay.
Neighborhoods
Muo, Prčanj and Stoliv are 3 small fishermen villages in Kotor bay (Prčanj being the prettiest of them). Very picturesque, with old Venetian style houses that really take you back. Nothing better than taking a walk between the sea on one side and lovely stone houses on the other.
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Prčanj
Muo, Prčanj and Stoliv are 3 small fishermen villages in Kotor bay (Prčanj being the prettiest of them). Very picturesque, with old Venetian style houses that really take you back. Nothing better than taking a walk between the sea on one side and lovely stone houses on the other.
The area that stretches 5-6km from Kamelija shopping center to the end of Kotor. There's the main road that goes through Kotor, that we call the upper road, and there's the road by the sea we call the lower road. It begins opposite the Kamelija shopping center and goes along the sea until it meets the upper road again. It's one of the best walks you can take in the bay and it takes around an hour from one end to the other.
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Dobrota
The area that stretches 5-6km from Kamelija shopping center to the end of Kotor. There's the main road that goes through Kotor, that we call the upper road, and there's the road by the sea we call the lower road. It begins opposite the Kamelija shopping center and goes along the sea until it meets the upper road again. It's one of the best walks you can take in the bay and it takes around an hour from one end to the other.
A nice little village that's 9-10km away from Kotor. If you feel up to it and it's not too hot, you can even walk to it. During the summer season, there's the Grota bar/restaurant with huge trees right by the water. They have a deck with tables and chairs and sunbeds just below the deck. There's also Casa del Mare Amfora hotel & restaurant that has a deck with great views and is open from April to October.
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Orahovac
A nice little village that's 9-10km away from Kotor. If you feel up to it and it's not too hot, you can even walk to it. During the summer season, there's the Grota bar/restaurant with huge trees right by the water. They have a deck with tables and chairs and sunbeds just below the deck. There's also Casa del Mare Amfora hotel & restaurant that has a deck with great views and is open from April to October.
Food scene
Best barbeque in town and a meat lover's paradise :). At the roundabout opposite IDEA supermarket and close to the old town's south gate.
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Tanjga Family Restaurant
E65Best barbeque in town and a meat lover's paradise :). At the roundabout opposite IDEA supermarket and close to the old town's south gate.
Astoria has some of the best desserts and, of course, other food as well. It's a bit more expensive but it's in the middle of old town, located in a XIV century historic building and great if you want to feel the bustle of Kotor.
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Boutique Hotel Astoria
Trg od pošteAstoria has some of the best desserts and, of course, other food as well. It's a bit more expensive but it's in the middle of old town, located in a XIV century historic building and great if you want to feel the bustle of Kotor.
One of the best restaurants in Perast. On the seafront, with views over the bay and Our lady of the Rocks.
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Conte Hotel & Restaurant
bb Ul. Marka MartinovićaOne of the best restaurants in Perast. On the seafront, with views over the bay and Our lady of the Rocks.
Armonia
Good food and nice setting with two outdoor areas, one of them at the water's edge.
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Moše PijadeOne of the best ice cream and cake shops in the bay, located in Tivat center.
Beautiful views and great food and service. On the main road between Kotor and Herceg Novi.
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VERIGE 65
19 E65Beautiful views and great food and service. On the main road between Kotor and Herceg Novi.
Cattarissimo
Tiny dessert place with delicious ice cream :).
The types of restaurants we call "konoba" are traditional places that offer seafood. Mostly located in old stone houses with a rustic vibe featuring stone walls and wooden accents.
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Cesarica
The types of restaurants we call "konoba" are traditional places that offer seafood. Mostly located in old stone houses with a rustic vibe featuring stone walls and wooden accents.
Good place for seafood, with an outdoor terrace right by the sea.
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Konoba Portun
Good place for seafood, with an outdoor terrace right by the sea.
Bonita 99
Good food, nice outdoor area near the water.
A place with good seafood in the old town, nestled in one of our tiny squares near the cathedral.
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Konoba Scala Santa
85330 Trg od SalateA place with good seafood in the old town, nestled in one of our tiny squares near the cathedral.
Tasty food and an interesting menu with vegetarian and vegan options. By the river and close to the North old town's gate.
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Resto Bar Taraca
Tasty food and an interesting menu with vegetarian and vegan options. By the river and close to the North old town's gate.
A traditional sea food restaurant in Prcanj, with tasty dishes and a nice terrace right by the water.
Konoba Boka Bay
A traditional sea food restaurant in Prcanj, with tasty dishes and a nice terrace right by the water.
Great pizza and other food as well, right by the sea, not too far from the old town.
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Mondo
Put I Bokeljske BrigadeGreat pizza and other food as well, right by the sea, not too far from the old town.
Traditional Balkan cuisine with a bit of seafood. They've been open for many years and are one of the local favourites for family meals. There's a spacious terrace, although only usable when the weather is not too cold. The inside area is a bit dark.
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Dobrotski Dvori
E65Traditional Balkan cuisine with a bit of seafood. They've been open for many years and are one of the local favourites for family meals. There's a spacious terrace, although only usable when the weather is not too cold. The inside area is a bit dark.
Nestled in an old stone house in Dobrota, on the waterfront but not really by the water's edge. Mostly Italian food, with a selection of better quality steaks (Cobe, etc.). Pricier than most restaurants in the bay but they have amazing reviews so it should be worth a trip if you want to treat yourself.
La Ricetta
Nestled in an old stone house in Dobrota, on the waterfront but not really by the water's edge. Mostly Italian food, with a selection of better quality steaks (Cobe, etc.). Pricier than most restaurants in the bay but they have amazing reviews so it should be worth a trip if you want to treat yourself.
Good pizza place in the Old Town. You can get a slice to go or sit for a regular-sized pizza just next door to the right.
Primo Pizza Kotor
Good pizza place in the Old Town. You can get a slice to go or sit for a regular-sized pizza just next door to the right.
Cafe/restaurant close to the sea, ok food and desserts. Nothing too special, a decent place to go if you want to go for a short walk by the sea from the apartment (around 20 minutes one way).
Platanus
Cafe/restaurant close to the sea, ok food and desserts. Nothing too special, a decent place to go if you want to go for a short walk by the sea from the apartment (around 20 minutes one way).
JET SKI
Good food, especially the breakfast options; nice terrace by the sea.
Supermarket
A smaller supermarket opposite the Kamelija shopping center, has basic stuff (no fresh meat and fish).
VOLI
A smaller supermarket opposite the Kamelija shopping center, has basic stuff (no fresh meat and fish).
A midsized supermarket close to the roundabout and the old town's South gate. Apart from the usual products, we usually go there for the meat because they have the best quality.
Idea
A midsized supermarket close to the roundabout and the old town's South gate. Apart from the usual products, we usually go there for the meat because they have the best quality.
Specialized store
A small store with the best fruit and vegetables in town. They also have great cheese, olives and prosciutto, and apart from that, products you can find in any other store or supermarket but it's a smaller selection.
Piper
A small store with the best fruit and vegetables in town. They also have great cheese, olives and prosciutto, and apart from that, products you can find in any other store or supermarket but it's a smaller selection.
A wonderful store specialized in fresh and frozen seafood, with a variety of imported cheese, wine, and other delicacies. They also have a selling point at the farmers' market in front of the old town.
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COGImar d.o.o.
A wonderful store specialized in fresh and frozen seafood, with a variety of imported cheese, wine, and other delicacies. They also have a selling point at the farmers' market in front of the old town.
Farmers' market
A farmers' market along the walls of Kotor old town. You can find fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil, prosciutto, fresh fish, etc. Open every day until maybe 14h or 15h but the busiest day is Saturday.
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Маркат
A farmers' market along the walls of Kotor old town. You can find fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil, prosciutto, fresh fish, etc. Open every day until maybe 14h or 15h but the busiest day is Saturday.
Beach bar/restaurant/lounge
Bajova Kula
Beach club/restaurant with a lot of greenery around.
Bar/restaurant by the water in Orahovac. They have a deck with tables and chairs and sundbeds just below. Open only during the summer season.
Grota Beach Bar & Restaurant
Bar/restaurant by the water in Orahovac. They have a deck with tables and chairs and sundbeds just below. Open only during the summer season.