The Bay of Kotor, also known as Boka Kotorska, is one of the Mediterranean's most distinctive and striking landscapes. The Bay of Kotor, located on the south side of the Adriatic Sea, actually consists of 4 small bays, which are all surrounded by mountains of 1000-1700 m rising directly from the water. The area is also known to have one of the most romantic landscapes to see in all of Montenegro.
The bay is composed of several smaller broad bays, united by narrower channels, forming one of the finest natural harbours in Europe.
The Bay of Kotor area also has some of the most amazing natural landscape in Europe, with its natural fiord; the only one in the Mediterranean, also famous for its beautiful beaches, resorts and historical sites..
Situated in one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Kotor, the town of traders and famous seamen, has a lot to tell. The old town of Kotor is the best preserved urban centre from the Middle Ages, typical for the towns that were created in the 12 th and 14 th centuries. The medieval architecture and numerous monuments of this cultural heritage have put Kotor on the UNESCO list of the "World Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites". Throughout the city there are structures, interwoven by streets and squares. The old narrow streets, romantic bars and restaurants, small shops, antique monuments, churches and picturesque buildings, carnivals and feasts organised each year give an additional charm to the most beautiful city on the Montenegrin coast.
While in Kotor, you can also visit numerous nearby beaches on the open sea, such as Jaz (20km), Trsteno(22km, Plavi horizont(10km), Ploče (25km)...