Montenegro Travel
With steep mountains rising sharply from cobalt blue crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic forming awe-inspiring fjords, and medieval walled towns standing still in time adorned by rocky pathways smelling of wild conifers and Mediterranean blossoms, the tiny 300 km Balkan nation of Montenegro or ‘Black Mountain’ formed out of the meltdown of the former Yugoslavia is undoubtedly a spectacle of creation.
Through this series of articles, I intend to share our stories and experiences of traveling across Montenegro with our fellow photography and travel enthusiasts. I hope they help you plan your travels across this beautiful country!
The Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) in Montenegro carves a deep gorge into the southern Adriatic coast of former Yugoslavia, forming four magnificent bays surrounded by mountains, often referred to as Europe’s southernmost fjords - the ‘Mediterranean fjords.’ Situated amidst these fjords, the towns of Perast and Kotor are a crossroads of land and sea, a natural contrast of stone and water, a dialogue of island and wave, sometimes in peace, but more often in conflict, and a melting pot of tradition and history. Today I’m going to take you along with me on a ride across the 11 best things to see and do in the Bay of Kotor. Let the journey begin!