The Solila Nature Reserve is one of the rare wetlands on the Adriatic Flyway, a bird migratory corridor between Northern Europe and West Africa. The 150 hectares of marshlands are listed as a ‘Wetland of International Importance’ under the Ramsar…
National Park Guide Lake Skadar: The Liquid Soul of Montenegro If the Bay of Kotor is Montenegro’s crown, Lake Skadar is its soul. Covering up to 530 square kilometers during the winter rains, it is the largest lake in the…
If you genuinely want to get away from it all, visit the Savina Monastery which finds itself surrounded by forest and vineyards not too far from Herceg Novi. Perched atop a hill, overlooking the Bay of Kotor, this monastery estate…
Best For UNESCO Heritage & Gastronomy Scenery Fjord-like Peaks & Stone Palazzos Atmosphere Cultural, Scenic & Historic Coastline 105km of Winding Seafront The majesty of Montenegro’s coastal inlet is what shapes its northern stretch of Adriatic seashore, blessing visitors with…
Best For Divers, Bohemians & History Coastline Stone Pontoons & Wild Coves Atmosphere Sleepy, Serene & Timeless Proximity 20 min by Boat from Herceg Novi The Bay of Kotor is scattered with alluring, traditional fishing villages, but you’d be hard-pressed…
Risan is a quiet coastal sanctuary of just 2,000 people, nestled at the foot of the Orjen mountain range between Perast and Herceg Novi. While the rest of the bay has modernized, Risan retains its original soul: a landscape of…
While the rest of the Montenegrin coast is defined by limestone cliffs and pebble coves, Ulcinj tells a different story. This is the southernmost tip of the country, where the Adriatic meets the vast, volcanic sands of the Great Beach…
Dividing the inner from the outer Bay of Kotor, the Verige Strait is the narrowest choke point and measures a mere 340 meters. Surprisingly still wide enough for huge cruise ships to pass on their way to Kotor, its exceptional…
Listed by Forbes as a top jet-set destination and one of Montenegro’s UNESCO Sites, Kotor is more than just a cruise stop; it’s a living, breathing Romanesque and Baroque time capsule. While the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ attracts visitors from…
A visit to Kotor’s charming Old Town is always deeply recommended. Known in Montenegrin simply as ‘Stari Grad Kotor’, it is where most of the tourist attractions are located, such as the 12th-century Kotor Cathedral, the Kampana Tower, and of…
