Kotor Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.3/10
- Best time to visit
- May, June, and September offer warm weather without the cruise-ship crush of peak July and August.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Cradled at the head of a dramatic fjord-like bay, Kotor's walled medieval old town is a UNESCO maze of churches, palaces, and squares beneath sheer limestone cliffs. The climb to its fortress rewards with breathtaking views over the Bay of Kotor.
Getting around
The car-free old town is walkable, and boats and buses reach Perast, Budva, and other bay towns.
Local etiquette
Dress modestly inside churches, and be patient with narrow lanes that fill quickly when cruise passengers arrive.
Safety
Kotor is very safe for tourists, with crime limited to occasional petty theft in summer crowds. The fortress steps are steep and slippery, so wear proper shoes.