A Guide to Kotor Bay: Must Do’s and Must Visits, Kotor, Montenegro
The Bay of Kotor is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Montenegro and therefore it’s also one of the most popular places to visit. The bay is very photogenic, as it looks like a fiord thanks to the rough cliffs. Around the bay, you can find many lively towns and lots of nature. In this post I provide you several places to visit and things to do when traveling to the Bay of Kotor. Below you can find a map of the places I’ll discuss.
The town of Kotor probably is to most well-known place around Kotor Bay. As there are many cruise ships arriving in Kotor daily, it’s recommended to visit the town when it’s less crowded (for example in the late afternoon). The old town of Kotor is a must visit. It’s nice to wander around these small streets, go into boutique stores and have lunch or dinner in one of the cosy eateries. The Kotor Cathedral is one of the highlights of old town, which you can also view from the inside.
A trail which is worth the hike is the one to the castle of San Giovanni. The castle of San Giovanni is located behind Kotor old town and the hike towards the castle is quite intensive, but once on the top you’ll get some amazing views over Kotor and the Bay of Kotor. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The town of Kotor probably is to most well-known place around Kotor Bay. As there are many cruise ships arriving in Kotor daily, it’s recommended to visit the town when it’s less crowded (for example in the late afternoon). The old town of Kotor is a must visit. It’s nice to wander around these small streets, go into boutique stores and have lunch or dinner in one of the cosy eateries. The Kotor Cathedral is one of the highlights of old town, which you can also view from the inside.
A trail which is worth the hike is the one to the castle of San Giovanni. The castle of San Giovanni is located behind Kotor old town and the hike towards the castle is quite intensive, but once on the top you’ll get some amazing views over Kotor and the Bay of Kotor. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Guide to Kotor Bay: Must Do’s and Must Visits
Guide Location: Montenegro » Kotor
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
Read it on Author's Website: https://girlswanderlust.com/a-guide-to-kotor-bay-things-to-do-and-places-to-visit/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Montenegro » Kotor
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
Read it on Author's Website: https://girlswanderlust.com/a-guide-to-kotor-bay-things-to-do-and-places-to-visit/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Kotor Cathedral
- castle of San Giovanni
- St. Nicholas’ Church
- St George Island
- Our Lady of the Rocks Island
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