"The jewel of Montenegro" Kotor by TheWanderingCamel

Kotor Travel Guide: 625 reviews and 1,164 photos

If the Croatian city of Dubrovnik is the Pearl of the Adriatic, then The Gulf of Kotor, which opens into the Adriatic just to the south of Dubrovnik but across the border in Montenegro ,with its assymetric shape set deep in the rugged stone of the surrounding mountains and ever-changing shades of blue and green in the waters of its bays, must surely be likened to a beautiful opal. And just as the best opals display flashes of fiery reds and golds throughout their greeny-blue depths, so the terracotta roofs and honeyed stones of small towns and villages add bright specks of colour to this jewel of a place, with the intact mediaeval city of Kotor, set right at its heart, the brightest of all.

leyle

Last visit to Kotor: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Dec 11, 2007
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Reviews (19)

Honouring the saint Local Customs (1)

Ever since the arrival, in 809, of Saint Tryphon's relics the saint has a very special place in the hearts of the people... more travel advice

A sensory delight Favorites (2)

Spectacular as the the walls and enchanting as the old town are, another abiding memory of Kotor for me is the heady... more travel advice

Maritime Museum in the Grgurina Palace - Kotor

How to recycle a palace Things to Do (13)

The days of Kotor's aristocratic families occupying grand palaces are long gone but the palaces remain. The problem of... more travel advice

Across the bay Transportation (3)

The protected waters of the Gulf of Kotor have always provided the city with access to a wider world beyond its... more travel advice

Comments (14)

dplesko Feb 2, 2012 at 4:46 AM Report Abuse

I like your reviews!
deecat Jan 31, 2010 at 9:34 AM Report Abuse

This seems to be a unique location. I really enjoyed the information about Saint Tryphon. The churches are marvelous. Your tips, photos, and insights are inspirational.
iandsmith Dec 2, 2009 at 12:33 AM Report Abuse

Saw some of this on the telly last week. Excellent stuff as usual. Sardinia is ready now. Cheers.
JLBG Sep 7, 2009 at 2:14 PM Report Abuse

I fully agree with you about Kotor and Perast. Same as you we were short of time for Gospa od Skrpjela! And also, it was too hot to climb Kotor's wall! Next time! Your page remind me of our visit.
tiabunna Nov 5, 2008 at 2:52 AM Report Abuse

What a marvellous looking place, I can never get over the antiquity of towns around that area. Not yet, it seems, on the main 'tourist trail' either. Imagine sailing a yacht into the harbour (dreams ....).
HORSCHECK Nov 1, 2008 at 6:00 AM Report Abuse

Leyle, brilliant photos and very helpful info about Kotor. When we were in Dubrovnik we thought about going to Montenegro for one day, but finally cancelled the idea. So it is still on my list. Have a lovely weekend.
cold_dead_bunny May 15, 2008 at 12:28 PM Report Abuse

Damn your pics are just awesome! mmm I have to go there this summer!
Trekki Feb 28, 2008 at 10:12 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely city, Leyle :-)) Not only the setting in the bay but also this wall is amazing (and not only China mastered in building these). I like these tiny streets and the island churches and.. Maritime Museums seem to be closed on Sundays..
ATXtraveler Dec 24, 2007 at 3:40 PM Report Abuse

Great as usual... Merry Christmas!
Kuznetsov_Sergey Dec 18, 2007 at 8:31 AM Report Abuse

States of former Yugoslavia represent a wide white spot on my travel map. I'm thinking over what country will be the first Croatia or Montenegro? This your page may help me to make a decision... Thanks Leyle for sharing!