{"id":242459,"date":"2026-06-12T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=242459"},"modified":"2026-06-14T14:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T12:59:28","slug":"perast-kotor-montenegro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay of Kotor &#038; Perast: 12 Things to See and Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bay of Kotor in Montenegro is one of those places that absolutely disarms you in photos, yet in reality is even more majestic than you could ever imagine. Picture steep limestone peaks plunging straight into the deep blue waters of the sea, with tiny stone towns of flawless Venetian architecture nestled between them. Although this bay is fondly nicknamed the <strong>southernmost fjord in Europe<\/strong>, geologically it&#8217;s actually a flooded river canyon, or ria. That takes nothing away from its dramatic beauty, though, and you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;ve stepped onto the set of a romantic period film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shining pearl of the entire bay is undoubtedly Perast, a <strong>miniature Baroque town<\/strong> that has preserved its ancient maritime atmosphere and the charm of bygone days to this very day. In this article I&#8217;ll walk you through the bay, its little islands and the legendary Our Lady of the Rocks, so you can make the most of your holiday in Montenegro. I&#8217;ll show you where to catch the best view, <strong>how to dodge the summer crowds<\/strong>, and where to find that genuine local atmosphere without the tourist gloss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the sights and day trips, we&#8217;ll also cover purely practical matters like transport and accommodation, because <strong>parking in Perast<\/strong> can be quite a headache in high season. Pack a comfortable pair of shoes for exploring the old donkey trails and don&#8217;t forget your swimwear, though I&#8217;ll be honest with you up front: <strong>don&#8217;t expect classic sandy beaches here<\/strong>. The Bay of Kotor is simply its own thing, utterly unique, and guaranteed to stay etched in your memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px.jpg\" alt=\"Summary\" class=\"wp-image-233721\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-shrnuti-px-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Julien Goettelmann \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#When_to_visit_the_Bay_of_Kotor_and_Perast\" >When to visit the Bay of Kotor and Perast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#Where_to_stay_in_Perast_and_around\" >Where to stay in Perast and around<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#12_things_to_see_and_do_in_the_Bay_of_Kotor\" >12 things to see and do in the Bay of Kotor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#1_Perast_a_car-free_town_and_Baroque_palaces\" >1. Perast: a car-free town and Baroque palaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#2_St_Nicholas_bell_tower_the_best_view\" >2. St Nicholas&#8217; bell tower: the best view<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#3_Our_Lady_of_the_Rocks_a_man-made_island_with_a_legend\" >3. Our Lady of the Rocks: a man-made island with a legend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#4_Boat_trip_to_the_island_tickets_and_prices\" >4. Boat trip to the island: tickets and prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#5_Sveti_Dorde_the_natural_island_of_the_dead\" >5. Sveti \u0110or\u0111e: the natural island of the dead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#6_A_boat_tour_of_the_whole_bay_and_the_Blue_Cave\" >6. A boat tour of the whole bay and the Blue Cave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#7_Risan_the_oldest_settlement_and_Roman_mosaics\" >7. Risan: the oldest settlement and Roman mosaics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#8_Morinj_Little_Venice_and_cold_springs\" >8. Morinj: Little Venice and cold springs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#9_Gornji_Stoliv_a_trek_to_an_abandoned_village\" >9. Gornji Stoliv: a trek to an abandoned village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#10_The_Verige_Strait_the_narrowest_point_of_the_bay\" >10. The Verige Strait: the narrowest point of the bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#11_The_P1_serpentines_to_Lovcen_epic_views\" >11. The P1 serpentines to Lov\u0107en: epic views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#12_Swimming_in_the_bay_concrete_jetties_and_pebbles\" >12. Swimming in the bay: concrete jetties and pebbles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#Where_to_go_next_from_the_Bay_of_Kotor\" >Where to go next from the Bay of Kotor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#How_much_does_a_boat_to_Gospa_od_Skrpjela_cost_and_where_to_buy_it\" >How much does a boat to Gospa od \u0160krpjela cost and where to buy it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#Can_you_also_visit_the_second_island_Sveti_Dorde\" >Can you also visit the second island, Sveti \u0110or\u0111e?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#Where_and_how_much_does_parking_cost_in_Perast\" >Where and how much does parking cost in Perast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#4_Is_Boka_Kotorska_Really_a_Fjord\" >4. Is Boka Kotorsk\u00e1 Really a Fjord?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#5_When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Perast_and_Boka\" >5. When is the best time to visit Perast and Boka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#6_What_is_Fasinada_and_when_does_it_take_place\" >6. What is Fa\u0161inada and when does it take place?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/perast-kotor-montenegro\/#7_Is_a_boat_tour_around_the_entire_Bay_of_Kotor_worth_it\" >7. Is a boat tour around the entire Bay of Kotor worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  The <strong>man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks<\/strong> is the area&#8217;s main draw; a boat ride from Perast costs around \u20ac5 return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Parking in Perast is paid in season<\/strong> (around \u20ac8 to \u20ac15) and spaces vanish fast, so aim to arrive before 8 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  The <strong>best view of the town and the bay<\/strong> is from the bell tower of St Nicholas&#8217; Church, which you can climb for a symbolic \u20ac2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Swimming in the Bay of Kotor<\/strong> happens mostly off concrete jetties and small pebbles, and the water tends to be cooler thanks to underwater springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  The <strong>historic town of Risan<\/strong> hides unique ancient Roman mosaics that the cruise-ship crowds rarely stumble upon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Adrenaline and the most spectacular panoramas<\/strong> await on the old serpentine P1 road that climbs from Kotor up to Lov\u0107en.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole.jpg\" alt=\"Coastal road along the Bay of Kotor\" class=\"wp-image-234264\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-na-kole-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_the_Bay_of_Kotor_and_Perast\"><\/span>When to visit the Bay of Kotor and Perast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to experience the bay at its very best, <strong>come in June or mid-September<\/strong>, when the sea has warmed beautifully to 22 to 25 degrees. In these months you&#8217;ll enjoy gorgeous summer weather while still dodging the worst price spikes and the unmanageable crowds. May and October, meanwhile, I&#8217;d recommend to anyone coming mainly for photography and hiking, because <strong>pleasant temperatures without the scorching heat<\/strong> are absolutely ideal for climbing into the hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the peak season in July and August, expect the Bay of Kotor to be bursting at the seams under the influx of <strong>passengers from giant cruise ships<\/strong>, which mostly dock in nearby Kotor. This is when long tailbacks form on the coastal road and accommodation prices climb to their annual highs. One intriguing exception worth a summer visit is the <strong>traditional Fa\u0161inada festival<\/strong>, held every year on 22 July, which offers a truly unique glimpse of local culture in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perast itself is at its most magical early in the morning or <strong>in the early evening after 5 p.m.<\/strong>, when the day-trippers have left and the town sinks into calm. A morning visit also has one huge advantage: <strong>the availability of parking near the entrances to town<\/strong>, because after nine you often won&#8217;t find a single free space. Out of season from November to April the parking barriers are usually open and parking is free, but plenty of businesses are closed during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px.jpg\" alt=\"Where to stay in Perast and the surrounding area\" class=\"wp-image-233727\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kde-se-ubytovat-v-perastu-a-okoli-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Took A Snap \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Perast_and_around\"><\/span>Where to stay in Perast and around<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Accommodation and experiences tip: We love searching for places to stay on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Bay%20of%20Kotor&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the best cancellation terms. For tickets, tours and activities, it pays to compare and book through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Bay%20of%20Kotor&#038;partner_id=MKZ64IS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perast really is a tiny town, so the choice of quality accommodation is limited, but all the more boutique and romantic for it. The absolute top of the range is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=boka-kotorska-perast&#038;hotelname=Heritage%20Grand%20Perast&#038;address=Perast%2C%20%C4%8Cern%C3%A1%20Hora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Heritage Grand Perast<\/a><\/strong>, a sprawling five-star hotel set in the carefully restored 18th-century Smekja Palace right on the water. If you&#8217;re after perfect romance with a view of the islands and top-class spa facilities, this historic gem is the best possible choice you can book through Booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another excellent option right in the heart of town is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=boka-kotorska-perast&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Conte&#038;address=Perast%2C%20%C4%8Cern%C3%A1%20Hora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Conte<\/a><\/strong>, which has racked up hundreds of glowing reviews and offers apartments scattered across historic buildings throughout Perast. This four-star hotel has its own restaurant right on the water, where you can enjoy superb pasta or vegetable salads with an unforgettable view. A touch more affordable but still beautifully stylish is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=boka-kotorska-perast&#038;hotelname=Vila%20Perast%20Boutique%20Hotel&#038;address=Perast%2C%20%C4%8Cern%C3%A1%20Hora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Vila Perast Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong>, located close to the Orthodox church and offering excellent value for money and a great location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather have more peace and quiet and don&#8217;t mind a five-to-fifteen-minute drive, look for accommodation in the wider Dobrota area near Kotor. The luxurious boutique <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=boka-kotorska-perast&#038;hotelname=Forza%20Mare&#038;address=Dobrota%2C%20%C4%8Cern%C3%A1%20Hora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Forza Mare<\/a><\/strong> is gorgeous, with a private beach and an intimate atmosphere away from the busiest hustle. History buffs will surely appreciate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=boka-kotorska-perast&#038;hotelname=Palazzo%20Radomiri%20Heritage%20Boutique%20Hotel&#038;address=Dobrota%2C%20%C4%8Cern%C3%A1%20Hora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Palazzo Radomiri Heritage Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong>, a Baroque palace with its own jetty, or the stunning stone-built <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=boka-kotorska-perast&#038;hotelname=Casa%20del%20Mare%20Pietra&#038;address=Dobrota%2C%20%C4%8Cern%C3%A1%20Hora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Casa del Mare Pietra<\/a><\/strong>, known for its very personal approach to guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px.jpg\" alt=\"12 things to see and do in the Bay of Kotor\" class=\"wp-image-233729\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-boce-k-px-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Julien Goettelmann \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_things_to_see_and_do_in_the_Bay_of_Kotor\"><\/span>12 things to see and do in the Bay of Kotor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bay of Kotor offers a huge range of experiences, from exploring old palaces to demanding mountain treks. I&#8217;ve put together <strong>twelve specific tips<\/strong> to help you plan the perfect itinerary and discover even those spots the average cruise-ship tourist usually never reaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px.jpg\" alt=\"Perast: a car-free town and Baroque palaces\" class=\"wp-image-233731\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-perast-mestecko-bez-aut-a-barokni-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Maria Marselle \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Perast_a_car-free_town_and_Baroque_palaces\"><\/span>1. Perast: a car-free town and Baroque palaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perast was once a significant maritime power, and legend has it that even Russian Tsar Peter the Great sent his cadets here to train at the local naval academy. Crammed onto just four hundred metres of seafront promenade are <strong>16 churches and 17 grand palaces<\/strong>, which make the whole place feel like a scaled-down version of famous Venice. A key advantage is that <strong>the main road doesn&#8217;t run through the centre<\/strong> \u2013 cars stay in the car parks at the edge, so the core keeps its wonderfully calm, pedestrian feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you stroll around, you can&#8217;t miss the majestic Smekja Palace, built from white stone from the Croatian island of Kor\u010dula, or the Zmajevi\u0107 Palace with its rare octagonal bell tower beside a private chapel. Sadly, most of these buildings can&#8217;t be entered, but one exception is the beautiful Bujovi\u0107 Palace, which today houses the <strong>Perast Museum<\/strong>, with admission around \u20ac2 to \u20ac3. Inside you&#8217;ll find fascinating collections recalling the rich maritime history of this unassuming Montenegrin gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: When you get hungry while exploring the lanes, stop in at one of the waterfront restaurants. Although the local konobas are famous mainly for their fish specialities, <strong>vegetarians will happily tuck into<\/strong> excellent pizza margherita, cheesy pasta or fresh grilled vegetables with local cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px.jpg\" alt=\"Bell tower of St Nicholas&#039; Church: the best view\" class=\"wp-image-233732\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-zvonice-kostela-sv-mikulase-nejle-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Onur Burak Ak\u0131n \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_St_Nicholas_bell_tower_the_best_view\"><\/span>2. St Nicholas&#8217; bell tower: the best view<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Perast&#8217;s main square stands St Nicholas&#8217; Church, which was historically never completed but boasts a magnificent <strong>55-metre-high bell tower<\/strong>. While the crowds of tourists parade along the promenade below, you can climb the narrow spiral stairs all the way to the very top of this landmark for a symbolic \u20ac2. The way up is a little cramped, but the view that opens out at the top is absolutely worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the tower&#8217;s gallery a <strong>perfect 360-degree panorama<\/strong> unfolds before you, taking in the whole inner Bay of Kotor, the Verige Strait and the forested slopes of the surrounding mountains. Most importantly, you&#8217;ll get the best bird&#8217;s-eye view of both of Perast&#8217;s famous islands \u2013 something the people on the cruise-ship deck never see. The vivid blue dome of the church on Our Lady of the Rocks, set against the dark surface of the sea, looks utterly fantastic from this height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px.jpg\" alt=\"Our Lady of the Rocks: a man-made island with a legend\" class=\"wp-image-233733\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gospa-od-skrpjela-umely-ostrov-s-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Onur Burak Ak\u0131n \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Our_Lady_of_the_Rocks_a_man-made_island_with_a_legend\"><\/span>3. Our Lady of the Rocks: a man-made island with a legend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od \u0160krpjela) is a genuine global rarity, because it&#8217;s the <strong>only artificially created island<\/strong> in the entire Adriatic Sea. According to an old legend, local sailors found an icon of the Virgin Mary on a lonely reef here on 22 July 1452, and after one of them was miraculously healed they began, out of gratitude, to throw stones onto <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>. Building the island took centuries, and over the years the locals sank not only stones but old retired ships filled with gravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s Baroque church with its iconic blue dome hides an enormously rich interior, dominated by nearly seventy canvases by the painter Tripo Kokolja. Absolutely breathtaking is the <strong>collection of more than 2,500 silver votive plaques<\/strong>, which sailors brought here in thanks for being saved from storms and pirates. Entry to the church and the small adjoining museum costs around \u20ac2 to \u20ac3, and it&#8217;s usually open daily from nine in the morning until six in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: In the museum, don&#8217;t miss the <strong>famous embroidered icon<\/strong>, which one local woman, according to legend, worked on for a full 25 years while waiting for her husband to return from the sea, gradually weaving in her own greying hair as she went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px.jpg\" alt=\"Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks: tickets and prices\" class=\"wp-image-233736\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-plavba-na-gospu-jak-na-listky-a-c-px-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Julien Goettelmann \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Boat_trip_to_the_island_tickets_and_prices\"><\/span>4. Boat trip to the island: tickets and prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to Our Lady of the Rocks is very easy, and from Perast it costs far less than the overpriced trips organised out of Kotor. Right by the main promenade, <strong>small taxi boats<\/strong> shuttle back and forth constantly, taking you there and back for an indicative price of \u20ac5 per person. The ride itself takes about five minutes, and you simply buy tickets in cash from the boatmen on the jetty, so there&#8217;s no need to bother with any complicated online bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasoned travellers recommend not being lured into all-in packages and instead <strong>using these local ferrymen<\/strong>, as they&#8217;ll happily wait while you explore the whole island at your own pace. With some operators the price can creep up to around \u20ac10 at the height of summer, but it&#8217;s still a very affordable experience. Don&#8217;t forget to bring plenty of small coins, as card payment usually isn&#8217;t possible on these little boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px.jpg\" alt=\"Sveti \u0110or\u0111e: the natural island of the dead\" class=\"wp-image-233738\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-sveti-or-e-prirodni-ostrov-mrtvyc-px-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Julien Goettelmann \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sveti_Dorde_the_natural_island_of_the_dead\"><\/span>5. Sveti \u0110or\u0111e: the natural island of the dead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Right next to the artificial Our Lady of the Rocks lies its natural counterpart, the mysterious island of Sveti \u0110or\u0111e (St George), recognisable at a glance by its tall cypress trees. On the island stands an <strong>old Benedictine monastery<\/strong> whose origins reach back to the early Middle Ages, along with an ancient cemetery where Perast&#8217;s nobility were buried for centuries. It&#8217;s tied to a melancholy tale of a French soldier named Anto and a local girl called Katica from the harsh days of the Napoleonic Wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike its neighbour, Sveti \u0110or\u0111e is <strong>strictly off-limits to the general public<\/strong>, as it&#8217;s a working monastery complex and a place of remembrance. You can therefore only admire it from the outside \u2013 from the deck of a passing boat or from the height of Perast&#8217;s bell tower. The contrast between the dark green, silent island of the dead and the bright blue island of Our Lady, lively with tourists, makes for an utterly fascinating visual and emotional experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1186\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px.jpg\" alt=\"Boat tour of the whole bay and the Blue Cave\" class=\"wp-image-233743\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-700x519.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-1536x1139.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-696x516.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-lodni-okruh-celou-bokou-a-modra-j-px-1392x1032.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Boris Hamer \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_A_boat_tour_of_the_whole_bay_and_the_Blue_Cave\"><\/span>6. A boat tour of the whole bay and the Blue Cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to grasp the sheer scale and beauty of the entire bay, <strong>the best way is to take a boat tour<\/strong> around the whole Bay of Kotor. Group trips start at around \u20ac25 to \u20ac30 per person, while a private speedboat for a smaller group can be hired from roughly \u20ac80 to \u20ac90 per boat. These cruises usually last two to three hours, and most depart conveniently from the large marina in Kotor, though you can find shorter versions in Perast too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a classic tour you&#8217;ll see Our Lady of the Rocks, pass the old submarine tunnels from Yugoslav times and view the island fortress of Mamula, now a luxury hotel. The highlight of the programme is usually a <strong>visit to the gorgeous Blue Cave (Plava \u0161pilja)<\/strong> on the Lu\u0161tica peninsula, where sunbeams underwater create an incredibly luminous blue glow, and where there&#8217;s often time set aside for a short and very refreshing swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo.jpg\" alt=\"Risan: the oldest settlement and Roman mosaics\" class=\"wp-image-233748\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-risan-nejstarsi-osada-a-rimske-mo-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Diego Delso \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-stays-module\">\n<style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 RESET PRO GUTENBERG \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.lk-stays-module * { box-sizing: border-box; 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Located near Kotor, approximately 5-15 minutes by car from Perast.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Risan_the_oldest_settlement_and_Roman_mosaics\"><\/span>7. Risan: the oldest settlement and Roman mosaics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a five-minute drive from Perast lies the unassuming town of Risan, demonstrably the <strong>oldest settlement in the entire Bay of Kotor<\/strong>. The famous Illyrian Queen Teuta once resided here, but the main reason to come today is the fantastically preserved floor mosaics from the ancient Roman Villa Urbana, dating to the 2nd century AD. It&#8217;s the only surviving Roman monument of its kind in all of Montenegro, and the crowds of tourists often have no idea it exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest treasure of the whole site is a unique <strong>colourful mosaic of Hypnos, the god of sleep<\/strong>, one of the world&#8217;s true rarities, as only a tiny handful of similar depictions have survived. Admission to the grounds is a very pleasant \u20ac5 for adults, while children under twelve get in completely free. Bear in mind, though, that the site is usually open from around April to October, and watch out for the fact that <strong>it&#8217;s closed on Mondays and throughout January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px.jpg\" alt=\"Morinj: Little Venice and cold springs\" class=\"wp-image-233754\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-morinj-mala-benatka-a-studene-pra-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Onur Burak Ak\u0131n \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Morinj_Little_Venice_and_cold_springs\"><\/span>8. Morinj: Little Venice and cold springs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Halfway between Kotor and Herceg Novi hides the picturesque village of Morinj, famous for its dense network of karst springs, streams and historic water mills. This green, shady area is often nicknamed <strong>Mala Venecija, or Little Venice<\/strong>, and thanks to its tall chestnut woods it offers a perfect refuge from the summer heat. It&#8217;s an oasis of calm in the midst of an otherwise quite busy and hot tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local pebble beach in the Donji Morinj area is partly shaded by mature chestnut trees, but be aware that <strong>the water here is unusually cold even in the height of August<\/strong>, precisely because of all the underwater freshwater springs. If you come in spring or after heavier rains, you can also admire the cascading Sopot waterfall above the village, though it often dries up completely after a hot, dry summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Morinj is home to the famous \u0106atovi\u0107a Mlini restaurant, set in an old olive mill. The place is renowned above all for its fish specialities, but the setting itself, with its little ponds and old architecture, is worth a short stroll even if you&#8217;re not planning to go in for a lavish lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px.jpg\" alt=\"Gornji Stoliv: a trek to an abandoned village\" class=\"wp-image-233759\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-gornji-stoliv-treking-do-opustene-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Boris Hamer \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Gornji_Stoliv_a_trek_to_an_abandoned_village\"><\/span>9. Gornji Stoliv: a trek to an abandoned village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While coastal Donji Stoliv with its Baroque church sits right by the water, the real adventure begins with the climb up to the old abandoned village of Gornji Stoliv, perched high in the hills above the bay. The way up takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes along an <strong>old stone donkey trail<\/strong> that winds through terraced gardens and ancient chestnut forest. The route is technically easy and well marked, but be prepared for a steady, steep climb the whole way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you reach an altitude of 260 metres, you&#8217;re greeted by the stone ruins of abandoned houses and the beautiful, still-maintained Church of St Elijah, whose origins reach back to the 14th century. Locals say it&#8217;s one of the loveliest churches in the bay, and on top of that an <strong>absolutely breathtaking panoramic view<\/strong> of the whole bay opens up from here. Don&#8217;t forget to bring plenty of drinking water and sturdy footwear, as the trail can get quite slippery after rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px.jpg\" alt=\"Verige Strait: the narrowest point of the bay\" class=\"wp-image-233770\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-uzina-verige-nejuzsi-misto-zalivu-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Lensloji \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Verige_Strait_the_narrowest_point_of_the_bay\"><\/span>10. The Verige Strait: the narrowest point of the bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you travel around the bay you&#8217;ll surely notice <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a> where it dramatically narrows and the shores draw together to just around 350 metres apart. This strait is called Verige, an old word for the <strong>massive iron chains<\/strong> that were once stretched from shore to shore here in times of greatest danger. Their main purpose was to seal off the rich inner bay at night and protect towns like Kotor and Perast from sudden raids by feared pirates and enemy fleets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically this spot also served as a tense border between the Christian towns of the inner bay and Ottoman territory around Herceg Novi. Today it&#8217;s above all a <strong>fantastic photo spot<\/strong> that beautifully explains why the bay so strongly resembles a Nordic fjord \u2013 it&#8217;s right here that the body of water pinches in and then opens out wide again into another hidden cove. The best views of the strait are right from the main road connecting Kotor and Risan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px.jpg\" alt=\"The P1 serpentine road to Lov\u0107en: epic views\" class=\"wp-image-233779\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-serpentiny-p1-na-lovcen-epicke-vy-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Boris Hamer \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_The_P1_serpentines_to_Lovcen_epic_views\"><\/span>11. The P1 serpentines to Lov\u0107en: epic views<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got nerves of steel and don&#8217;t suffer from vertigo, head up from Kotor along the old historic P1 road, which climbs the steep slopes towards Lov\u0107en National Park. This engineering oddity overcomes a huge elevation gain in under eight kilometres and consists of <strong>25 sharply angled, numbered hairpin bends<\/strong>. Driving here demands great care, as the road is narrow and you frequently have to squeeze past oncoming tour buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that little dose of adrenaline at the wheel pays off a hundredfold, because <strong>the best viewpoints begin roughly above the twentieth bend<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll also find official observation spots. From this bird&#8217;s-eye perspective you&#8217;ll see the whole inner Bay of Kotor laid out before you, make out both of Perast&#8217;s islands, and glimpse the glittering open Adriatic in the distance. I&#8217;d recommend coming early in the morning or in the early evening, when the light is at its loveliest and traffic on the narrow road is far more bearable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming jetties along the coastal road of the Bay of Kotor\" class=\"wp-image-234263\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/boka-kotorska-koupaci-mola-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Swimming_in_the_bay_concrete_jetties_and_pebbles\"><\/span>12. Swimming in the bay: concrete jetties and pebbles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning a holiday in the Bay of Kotor, you need realistic expectations about swimming here. <strong>You simply won&#8217;t find the classic endless sandy beaches<\/strong> \u2013 the bay is lined with steep mountains, and access to the water is mostly via purpose-built concrete jetties you jump from, or narrow strips of coarser pebbles. What&#8217;s more, the water in the inner parts of the bay doesn&#8217;t circulate as much and, thanks to those underwater springs, tends to be noticeably cooler than out on the open sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enjoy a really lovely swim in natural surroundings, head to shady Morinj or go all the way to the very mouth of the bay, where the more open pebble beaches of <strong>\u017danjice and Miri\u0161te<\/strong> lie. For anyone craving fine sand and long beach promenades with sun loungers, the best bet is to leave the Bay of Kotor entirely and head, for example, to the Lu\u0161tica peninsula, south towards Budva, or as far as the famous Velika Pla\u017ea near Ulcinj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go next from the Bay of Kotor\" class=\"wp-image-233789\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-kam-dal-z-boky-kotorske-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Falk2 \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next_from_the_Bay_of_Kotor\"><\/span>Where to go next from the Bay of Kotor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bay of Kotor has an absolutely ideal location for exploring more of Montenegro, sitting as it does on the border between high mountains and the open Adriatic Sea. If you have a car, definitely keep climbing into the hills after the serpentine drive and discover the old mountain village of Njegu\u0161i, or pop over to see the breathtaking mausoleum in Lov\u0107en National Park. If you&#8217;re more drawn to swimming and nightlife, head south to nearby Budva, considered the hub of summer fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed inspiration on what else to see in this beautiful country, be sure to check out our big article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/montenegro-best-places-holiday\/\">Holiday in Montenegro: 15 tips for the coast and the mountains<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll find plenty of tried-and-tested practical advice for more wonderful trips. You can use the bay as a great base for day trips out to national parks, canyons and other coastal gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-casto-kladene-otazky-px.jpg\" alt=\"Frequently asked questions\" class=\"wp-image-233790\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-casto-kladene-otazky-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-casto-kladene-otazky-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-casto-kladene-otazky-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-casto-kladene-otazky-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bay-of-kotor-casto-kladene-otazky-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, 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Tickets are purchased exclusively in cash directly from the boatmen at the pier, which is much more advantageous than paying for large online tours. Entrance to the church and museum on the island is paid separately and costs around \u20ac2 to \u20ac3.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781079610001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_also_visit_the_second_island_Sveti_Dorde\"><\/span>Can you also visit the second island, Sveti \u0110or\u0111e?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, the island of Sveti \u0110or\u0111e is <strong>completely closed to the general public<\/strong>, as it&#8217;s a functioning Benedictine monastery with an ancient and protected cemetery of Perast&#8217;s nobility. You can only admire its ancient walls and characteristic tall cypresses from the outside\u2014from a passing boat or from above at St. Nicholas&#8217; bell tower. Only the neighboring artificial island of Gospa od \u0160krpjela can be visited.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781079610002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_and_how_much_does_parking_cost_in_Perast\"><\/span>Where and how much does parking cost in Perast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>During the main summer season, the center is closed to passing cars and you park at <strong>two paid parking lots at both entrances to the town<\/strong>, for which you&#8217;ll pay approximately \u20ac8 per day or \u20ac15 for a full 24 hours, cash only. Outside the season these zones are usually free, but in summer I strongly recommend arriving before 8:00 AM, otherwise you almost certainly won&#8217;t find a free spot.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781079610003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Is_Boka_Kotorska_Really_a_Fjord\"><\/span>4. Is Boka Kotorsk\u00e1 Really a Fjord?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Although the bay is fondly nicknamed &#8220;Europe&#8217;s southernmost fjord&#8221;, <strong>from a geological perspective it&#8217;s not a fjord at all<\/strong>. A classic fjord is always carved out by a massive moving glacier, whereas the Bay of Kotor is what&#8217;s called a ria\u2014a submerged mouth of an ancient river canyon that was flooded by the rising sea. Visually, though, it really does strongly resemble a Nordic fjord thanks to the steep mountains plunging straight into the water.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781079610004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Perast_and_Boka\"><\/span>5. When is the best time to visit Perast and Boka?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best value for experiences is offered in the months of <strong>June and late September<\/strong>, when the sea is beautifully warm and summer weather prevails, but without extreme price peaks and tourist crowds. During July and August you need to prepare for the onslaught of cruise ships and frequent traffic jams, while May and October are absolutely ideal for photography and mountain hiking treks without the scorching heat.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781079610005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_Fasinada_and_when_does_it_take_place\"><\/span>6. What is Fa\u0161inada and when does it take place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Fa\u0161inada is a beautiful traditional celebration that takes place every year on <strong>July 22nd in the evening hours<\/strong>, usually around half past six. Local men on festively decorated boats collectively throw stones into the sea around the island of Gospa od \u0160krpjela, symbolically continuing the construction of the island exactly as it has been done for centuries since 1452.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781079610006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_a_boat_tour_around_the_entire_Bay_of_Kotor_worth_it\"><\/span>7. Is a boat tour around the entire Bay of Kotor worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Definitely yes, if you want to see the bay from a completely different perspective and understand its enormous scale. Group tours start from approximately <strong>25 to 30 \u20ac per person<\/strong>, last two to three hours and include Gospa, Perast, the old submarine tunnels and the popular Blue Cave. Most of these cruises conveniently depart from the large marina in nearby Kotor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the charm of miniature Baroque Perast, the man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks and breathtaking views over the most beautiful bay on the whole Adriatic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":233721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Perast & Kotor, Montenegro: 12 Things to See","rank_math_description":"Planning a trip to Perast and Kotor in Montenegro? 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