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  • SWH100
    Cardiff, United Kingdom1,725 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely stunning bay
    Loved the bay of Kotor. It was absolutely beautiful. We drove in on a bus which took a while and then jumped on a boat to our lady of the rocks and then onto Kotor. Loved the boat trip. Got to enjoy some time at the front of the boat to really take it in. The water and the views are stunning. Proper special place. Definitely get the best view from the water.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 12, 2023
  • Ben F
    Bloomington, Indiana1,817 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Balkans’ Greatest Gem
    No matter how you experience it, the mountains looming over the pristine Bay of Kotor define why Montenegro is one of the hottest up-and-coming travel destinations in the world. I wish I could’ve taken a ferry along the water, but I just didn’t have time with the other things I wished to accomplish. For all you readers, though: Don’t make the choice I made to skip a boat ride; definitely go out and feel the sea breeze on your trip.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 27, 2024
  • Jo R
    Wirral, United Kingdom269 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Bay of Kotor
    The Bay of Kotor is a beautiful pace to stay or visit with spectacular views and plenty of boat trips. The walks and fantastic places to eat and drink in the local bars along the coastal walkway from the old town, are pretty special. Its a very special up and coming place to visit and the locals are so lovely and friendly. Highly recommend the area
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 14, 2024
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California17,767 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Significant Feature of Adriatic Coast
    We were lucky to see this whole Bay from our cruise ship during the daytime. You need to find a place to see it, whether from a view point up the mountain, or from a bus driving around. It is a huge bay and a significant geographic feature of the Adriatic coast.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 30, 2024
  • Emre
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good for visit
    First of all, let me tell you that if you want to come here by car from a different country, you do not need to buy green insurance when you rent a car, it is enough to tell you there when you rent the car. I wanted to share this because all my friends asked me about it. It is great to walk around the castle especially in the evening.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 24, 2024
  • Amanda W
    1,149 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful
    Absolutely magnificent sail through the Bay of Kotor on a cruise ship. You need to get up early to see the magnificent light and still waters and the sun starting to shine on all the little towns. Was better than sailing the Norwegian fjords.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 8, 2024
  • astonvillan
    London, United Kingdom489 contributions
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    Truly stunning scenery
    The best way to experience the stunning scenery of the bay of Kotor is from the water. This was the highlight of our Adriatic cruise as we sailed into port early in the morning (the views were just as magnificent when we left in the evening). The early morning mist gives a surreal feel to the mountainous landscapes. You will also get a view of the islands including Our Lady of the Rocks and the towns and villages built into the mountains. A truly magnificent visual experience not to be missed.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 28, 2024
  • Marta Kārkliņa
    Ventspils, Latvia306 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing!
    Amazing, breathtaking! We went on the cable car, we went into the old town, we drove through and above it in a car and I still could not even comprehend the beauty of this place and how lucky we are to experience something like this! Yes, it was unbelievably hot, crowded and touristy and we got stuck in many traffic jams but in my eyes it's all worth it!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 31, 2024
  • Happy-wanderes
    Terrigal, Australia332 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Take a walk, give back to the local cafes and bars.
    Do your self a favour if you’re visiting kotor when the cruise ships are in port, stay out of the old city as you won’t be able to move and head for a walk instead. If you have your back to the water and looking at the old city head left, a pleasant walk will lead you to a flat path right along the edge of the bay, lined with cafes and restaurants, bike hire little supermarkets and a look at Montenegros houses and amazing little swim spots. Amazing views of all the mountains.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 3, 2024
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Stewart C
Chatham, UK1,110 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
We sailed into and out of the bay of Kotor whilst on a one day stop to the city on a Thursday in June. The passengers of the ship had been advised to assemble on deck to view the inward journey along the bay as it was particularly scenic. The bay was described as the southernmost fjord in Europe and although having never visited one of these in Norway, the scenery did resemble how I would imagine a fjord to be, (I was later informed that the bay is not a fjord but a Ria).
The trip up the bay gave us a panorama of steep sided hills with dense forestation and small hamlets and villages on the waterline. Small churches were perched just above some of the larger groups of dwellings and a small island contained what looked like a monastery. The sides of the bay and uniformity of the trees gives the impression of the land ‘folding’ on itself.
The stillness of the water gives the opportunity to take some lovely waterline photos with the scenery mirrored in the water.
Written July 21, 2022
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WillieMacfan
Healdsburg, CA892 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Fantastic views await you as your cruise ship enters the Bay of Kotor. Natural beauty all around. Most cruise ships arrive early into Kotor and leave early evening. Strongly suggest on your day visiting Kotor you rise early and enjoy the vision as your ship enters the Bay
Written August 12, 2023
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Temer2
Horley, UK1,015 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited the Bay of Kotor as a day trip in a cruise and I think it's of the most beautiful harbours I have ever visited. Travelling in, the scenery was stunning and reminiscent of the Norwegian fjords, and for me the trip to Montenegro was the highlight of a 2 week holiday. We took a tender from our ship to the land side and no matter where you looked, the views were beautiful. Viewing out to a simply stunning bay of turquoise water or looking inland to a pretty walled city. From the one day trip, I would love to visit this fabulous country again.
Written January 24, 2021
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Tom B
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
The scenery is beyond description, it’s incredible, and the waters are lovely to take a swim in. Felt very safe throughout, overall the people are lovely. The prices are extortionate…hyper inflated to beyond UK city prices due to being a tourist trap. Do not believe what you read online that a decent meal will cost you €10 and a taxi can take you to nearby towns for 5. A semi decent meal (the food in Kotor we found very bland and lacking personality) will cost you €20 in Kotor, and a taxi to Perast or Tivat, anywhere between €15 and €25, the Kotor traffic is terrible even at Monday lunchtime. Would I advocate visiting…yes…but really for the architecture and the views, don’t waste your money on food here if you can avoid it…and the waiters generally ask for tips, despite often giving very poor service, I think they have a lot to learn to match the expectations of the inflated prices they charge.
Written June 18, 2024
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Abovetheclouds
2,243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Solo
This really is stunning. It was so beautiful. The setting and calm waters away from the tourists. Walk along the promenade, take in the views from the city walls of the old town, do a boat tour and a tuk tuk tour around the bay to fully appreciate the scenery. I did all four! Loved it.
Written August 27, 2021
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Traveller
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Let's be clear, this place is tourist hyper-rip-off central like I have never seen, & the males virtually all seem aggressive and want to solve everything with fighting.
They say this is the laziest place, and I guess it reflects.

Climbing the fort walls has gone from 4E to 8E to 15 E in 3 years. They just keep increasing the price to see what the limit is. When we were there, we saw hoards of tourists just being shocked at prices and turning away - really ruins travelling when people are this greedy.

When we challenged the (ridiculous) price to simple walk up some steps to see what is really just an average view (with cruise ships ruining it anyway), 2 very large [like 150kg] aggressive guys, storm out and seriously really want to fight me. Unbelievable !! My wife & children scared as heck, other tourists appalled and ran - they surrounded us and we had to just pay quickly to avoid trouble. OMG what a mistake, there were only about 5 other people on the track - it was RUBBISH, seriously - it is clear why they are so few people now and the gate keepers so aggressive for money - there's nothing to see, and it is closed off halfway as they can't be bothered maintaining it.

Seems people think this is a small imitation of Dubrovnik - photos are deceptive, it's rubbish and certainly not worth the effort of the journey. We will NEVER be back.
Written July 23, 2024
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thatwatson@hotmail.com
19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Beautifully preserved ancient town. Lots of restaurants and bars within the Walls. Gets very crowded once the Cruise Ships pull in (right next to the Old town). When going for dinner, try to make it after 7pm, the boats have generally gone by then.
HILL CLIMB.....
Be prepared to pay 8€ each. If you get up and back before 8am, the ticket turnstiles are unmanned.
Go as early as possible. The walk is shielded from the sun by rock walls beside the trail, but once the sun is up, the heat rises rapidly. The views at the top are spectacular, we'll worth the effort.
There's a free trail too. Take the long straight road next to the Shopping Centre 'Kamelia' which parallels the river. At the end, behind a disused power station,you'll notice a zigzag trail. Take this. You'll pass a cheese shop etc on the way up. To get into the fortress, just climb through an archway.
Written July 9, 2023
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Ulyana
Almaty, Kazakhstan3,736 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
There is an old stone ladder with 1500 steps. Rather difficult but the view worth it. I recommend you don’t forget to take bottle of water with you - it helps you to go upstairs more comfortable :) sometimes stairs are broken that’s why you should be in proper shoes.
Written November 30, 2020
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Debi E
Florida43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
Lovely place with lots to do in addition to the old town. But it gets very busy during prime tourist season (summers). The best time to visit is late spring or early fall, as most of the activities are still running and are a lot less crowded.
Written April 15, 2020
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db7477
Carlsbad, CA3,462 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
The stunning scenery along the Bay of Kotor is well worth the drive from Dubrovnik and the two hour wait at the Montenegro border. The drive on E65 beside the bay is lovely. If driving it’s a struggle to watch the road. I highly recommend stopping at Perast and taking a boat to the Lady of the Rock and driving through Kotor toward Lovcen just for the view of the bay from higher elevation.
Written June 3, 2022
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