The Boko-Kotorska Riviera in Montenegro is rightfully the most beautiful region of Montenegro. It is officially included in the TOP-10 most beautiful bays in the world and occupies almost the first place among the most beautiful bays in Europe. Let's say, the guidebooks don't lie, the bay is actually very beautiful and its views are simply enchanting. Boko-Kotorska Bay will be able to surprise everyone with its elegance and picturesqueness.
Boko-Kotorska Bay is rich in both natural and historical-architectural sights. In this region, you can very well combine a beach holiday with an excursion.
The resorts of Boko - Bay of Kotorska include:
However, the most popular resorts of Boko-Kotor bay are: Tivat, Kotor, Dobrota, Perast and Rysan.
Distance from Tivat Airport to Boko Kotor Riviera resorts:
When choosing a vacation in the Bay of Kotor, you need to take into account the specifics of each resort. The main resort of the Boko-Kotor Bay is the city of Kotor, an amazingly beautiful town that is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is believed that about 70% of all cultural and historical monuments of Montenegro are located here.
Kotor is a port city - and there are no beaches as such at all, the nearest well-equipped beaches are at the Dobrota resort, a suburb of Kotor.
From Budva to Kotor - 25 km, from Tivat airport - only 11 km.
Dobrota is an excellent option for a beach holiday in the Bay of Kotor. The place is quite quiet, but at the same time the entertainment of Kotor is within reach, it is 4 km from Kotor.
Orahovac is a small fishing village about 9 km from Kotor, a cute little medieval corner of Montenegro. The resort is considered the greenest in the Bay of Kotor, the beaches have natural shade. Orahovac is suitable for lovers of quiet, secluded rest in the bosom of nature.
Perast is a tiny resort village on the shores of Boko Kotor Bay, 12 km from Kotor and 37 km from Budva. It takes about an hour from Budva to Perast by public transport. The whole of Perast is essentially one street along the embankment, which can be walked literally in 30 minutes. But even with such a tiny scale, the resort will be able to surprise you. Perast is very picturesque and has its own special charm. Romance blows here, the city is protected by UNESCO.
The resort is suitable for a quiet, peaceful, secluded vacation away from the hustle and bustle, for romantic couples.
Rysan is another cozy resort on the shores of Boko-Kotorska Bay, about 6 km from Perast (if you wish, you can even walk along the highway). From Kotor to Rysan - 18 km, to Herceg Novi - 27 km, and to Budva - 40 km.
The drawing is very tiny in size, but it is no less interesting. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure (many restaurants with local food and seafood,
market where you can buy souvenirs, grocery stores, disco and bars).
The resort will also appeal to those interested in history and archeology, as the city has an interesting ancient history and many ancient monuments (marble castle, Roman courtyards, Roman ruins, Roman mosaics).
Prčanj is a small old town 5 km from Kotor at the foot of the Vrmac mountain. The town is quiet, romantic and cozy. The city has a beautiful architecture of buildings (medieval palaces, the Church of the Holy Virgin with chic photogenic stairs), there are several beaches (the most famous are the Tre Sollere and Verona beaches), and the famous Vrmac medical center (specializing in rehabilitation) is also located nearby. The resort is suitable for a quiet beach holiday near Kotor with a claim to aesthetics, as well as for those who want to improve their health.
Tivat is a resort town located near the international airport, where charter flights arrive in the summer. Located 53 km from Herceg Novi and 20 km from Budva. Tivat is undeservedly not considered as a base for recreation, but go straight to Budva or Kotor, but, nevertheless, there are many opportunities for recreation. It is believed that there are more than 20 beaches and various bays in the vicinity of Tivat. And for rest at the resort there is a good selection of hotels for every taste.
The beaches of Montenegro are very different. The main difference between the Boko Kotor Bay and the Budva Riviera is the nature of the beaches. It is very difficult to find wide long beaches in the area of the Boko-Kotorska Bay, and the sandy beaches of Montenegro are a rarity here. Beaches with concrete platforms predominate here, there are also areas of pebbly beaches. In general, it is believed that the best beaches in Montenegro are located on the Budva Riviera.
For example, the beaches in Dobrota are a combination of sandy and concrete areas. The place is full of various cafes, bars and restaurants. The lack of spacious sandy beaches is fully compensated by the wonderful views of Boca. Unlike the beaches of many major tourist centers, the coast of Dobrota is extremely rarely seen crowded with vacationers.
Orahovac is located in the settlement of the same name in the Bay of Kotor between Kotor and Perast. The sandy beach is illuminated by the bright sun throughout the day, and the sea water impresses with its crystal purity. The coastline is a harmony of the sea, stone buildings and lush Mediterranean vegetation. In the coastal waters, delicacy molluscs are grown. Orahovac is one of the favorite vacation spots of local residents.
Beaches in Perast are a combination of concrete and pebble areas. Maybe not the best place for swimming, but for a peaceful vacation - an excellent choice. The beaches offer a wonderful panorama of two picturesque islands and the Verige Strait. In the summer, several fashionable cafes are open on the shore.
Risan Beach - pebble beach is located near the Teuta Hotel, part of it belongs directly to it, but on both sides there are several independent equipped beaches.There is parking, restaurants and cafes near the beaches.
The beach in Prčane is a city beach, partly belonging to the hotel "Splendido".Located in the Bay of Kotor.The shore is concreted, with sand in places.A convenient place for mooring boats and yachts.From the shore there is a wonderful view of the bay and the Old Town of Kotor.
The resort coast of Tivat is dominated by municipal concrete and mixed beaches - lined with special platforms, with a stepped descent into the water.Pebble and partially sandy beaches in Tivat are also available, located both near the center and on the outskirts. Among the most popular beaches of Tivat, the following can be distinguished:
Almar.The most fashionable beach with a well-developed infrastructure.Guests will be offered sunbeds, umbrellas, delicious drinks from the nearest cafe and a variety of water attractions on the territory decorated according to the latest fashion.The beach has the "Blue Flag" award for the cleanliness of the coastal area and safety.
Floating horizon.One of the best beaches on the Montenegrin coast.It is located on soft sand surrounded by pine and olive groves.It is valued for its healing air and shallow warm sea.It is especially popular among guests with children.
At the end of spring, the sea temperature reaches only + 18-19 ° C: In the second half of June, the water temperature in the Bay of Kotor is + 23 ° C: children can safely open the bathing season. In July and August, the sea warms up even more, up to + 24-25 ° C. This temperature lasts almost all of September, and only at the beginning of October does the water cool down to + 20-21 ° C.
There is a small bus station in Kotor, it is open from early morning to late evening (from 06:00 to 22:00). The bus station is located a 5-minute walk from the old town. From the Kotor bus station, you can go to neighboring cities (Herceg Novi, Budva, Pidhirtsi) and to neighboring countries (Serbia, Croatia).
The routes of regular shuttle buses include travel through all the resorts of the Boko-Kotorska Bay.The fare from Kotor to Constanta is 2.5 euros.The routes are served by the Blue Line transport company.
The price of a taxi ride within the city or to the nearest suburbs is about 5-7 euros.
The Boko-Kotorska Riviera is definitely worth considering for vacation, the region is ideal in terms of price / quality ratio, plus its picturesqueness will not leave anyone indifferent!
