13 Amazing Things to Do in Kotor, Montenegro, Kotor, Montenegro

Stunning Kotor, Montenegro, holds treasures behind its storied walls. Here's 13 awe-inspiring things to do in Kotor when you visit!

Kotor, Montenegro. Just writing the place name made me sigh with contentment. What an awe-inspiring beauty. If you’re lucky enough to visit when the cruise ships aren’t in port, you’ll find a medieval warren of twisty streets with so many charming buildings that you just won’t be able to stand it (and even if they are in port, you’ll love it). No wonder UNESCO recognizes Kotor specifically in its designation of the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) as a World Heritage Site. I cannot recommend this beautiful place enough, especially since it’s so easy to get there from Dubrovnik, and this post covers things to do in Kotor from my three weeks in this wonderful place. Just make sure that you take time to relax here. Montenegro is a wonderful place to just chill out.

I stayed for three weeks in nearby Dobrota, walking to Old Town Kotor frequently. I’d just quit my job two months prior to explore a life of travel and writing, and this was the first stop on my three-month journey in the Balkans. I couldn’t have picked a better starting point to transition into a new life, for the Bay of Kotor is a place to chill out, surrounded by mountains and the sparkling bay. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).