Kotor Holidays

Stunning Adriatic Bay
Kotor holidays, situated in the Republic of Montenegro, is known for its' stunning bay on the Adriatic Sea and well-preserved medieval streets, making it one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country. Of huge historical and cultural importance, Kotor has been listed by UNESCO as a 'World Natural and Historical Heritage Site', and the picturesque city holds a special fascination for visitors to Montenegro.

Impressive World Heritage site
Known as one of the best natural harbours in Europe, Kotor sits in the bay of Boka Kotorska, the most southerly fjord in Europe. The fortified old town of Kotor is pedestrianised and retains its' Venetian influence, with winding cobbled streets and cosy squares perfect for strolling around and exploring. Holidays in Kotor are not complete without visiting the famous Byzantine city walls, which still stand today, and wind up the steep mountainside to the top of the St Ivan fortress, which overlooks the town and rewards the visitor with fantastic panoramic views. Holidays in Kotor are ideal for the culture and history-lover, with a vast number of ancient churches and cathedrals dating as far back as the 12th century adding to the citys' charm, and plenty of maritime museums explaining about Kotors' past.

Full of history and culture
Holidays in Kotor offer a great historical and cultural insight into the area, and the city is a great day-trip whilst visiting the sandy beaches of the nearby Budva Riviera. Kotor boasts an impressive city scene, including a large selection of bars and outdoor cafes in the town and on the front, with many restaurants specialising in fish and seafood, and traditional Mediterranean cuisine. With a choice of souvenir shops, bookshops, antique shops and boutiques, together with the local market, shopping in Kotor has lots to offer the visitor. Many of the hotels in Kotor offer modern facilities, and accommodation ranges in size and price throughout the city. Resorts close to Kotor include Tivot, Herceg Novi, Budva and Petrovac.

Weather in Kotor
Thanks to the fantastic weather in Kotor this area of Montenegro is fast becoming the latest holiday hotspot. Kotor enjoys high summer temperatures that can head over the 30C mark during July and August. Winters are still warm with temperatures fluctuating between 10C and 12C. The sun will be shining down for 12 hours during the hottest months and the summer season in Kotor lasts from April until October. The sunshine quota in this area of Montenegro is high at around 240 days per year with infrequent rainfall mainly staying to the winter months.