Flights to Kotor

From the airport

Taxis from Tivat Airport reach Kotor's Old Town in about 20 minutes through the tunnel under Vrmac hill. Local buses stop on the main road outside the airport and run to Kotor and Budva. Most hotels can also arrange transfers, which is useful if you land late or have heavy bags, as the Old Town is closed to traffic.

Inside the Old Town

Kotor's Old Town is UNESCO-listed and entered through the Sea Gate. Its lanes and squares lead to the Romanesque Cathedral of St Tryphon, consecrated in 1166, and the Maritime Museum, which tells the story of the bay's seafaring families. Cats are everywhere and have become the town's mascot. In summer, cruise ships can make mornings busy, so early evening is a calmer time to explore.

Walls, fortress and viewpoints

Steps climb the city walls past the Church of Our Lady of Remedy to the San Giovanni fortress, with views over the bay's rooftops and water. The old Ladder of Kotor path continues higher up the mountain. A road with 25 hairpin bends leads to Njeguši, known for smoked ham and cheese, and on to Lovćen National Park.

Around the bay

Perast is a short drive along the shore, with boats to the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks. Boat trips also visit the Blue Cave on the Luštica peninsula. Summers are hot, with warm sea in July and August, while winters are mild but wet. May, June and September are a good balance of sunshine and space in the Old Town, and many visitors split their stay between Kotor and a beach base in Budva or Herceg Novi.

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