Top Things to do in Kotor, Montenegro

Driving back up from Albania, I decided to make my final stop on my solo Balkans road trip in Kotor, Montenegro! Kotor is another fortified medieval village on the Adriatic Coast.

When to Visit

A lot of cruise ships will stop in Kotor during the summer months and can become quite crowded. I highly recommend going during one of the shoulder seasons while the weather is still fantastic but there’s less people! I went in early October, and it was the perfect time.

Explore the Old Town of Kotor

Wander the maze of tiny passageways of this medieval city. My favorite time to explore of course is early morning after sunrise, so you can snap photos without a lot of people around! Since I travel solo and take photos with my tripod and timer, it’s much easier when there’s no one around and I don’t have to worry about someone snatching my camera.

Hike the Kotor Fortress

This was my favorite view of the city! My top recommendation is to go at sunrise to avoid the crowds, and if you go before the guard gets there at around 7:30 AM you might even avoid having to pay an entry ticket :)

Our Lady of the Rocks

This is a great little boat tour you can do! Our Lady of the Rocks is a tiny islet just off the coast of Perast, but you can also drive about twenty minutes from Kotor to see it from the shore.

Top Things to do in Budva, Montenegro

On my solo road trip around the Balkans, one of the towns I wanted to stop at along the Adriatic Coast was Budva in Montenegro, known for its nightlife and city walls. Here are a few of my favorite things to do in Budva!

Wander the Old Town

Nothing beats spending the early morning wandering the tiny nooks and crannies of medieval European towns, and Budva is no different! Grab a coffee and pastry from a local bakery and walk around and take photos before the crowds arrive. Wandering in the evenings are amazing as well! There’s little pizza windows where you can grab a bite as you explore.

Relax on the Budva Riviera

The shoreline is similar to the French Riviera, and is a great place to sit in the sand and enjoy the water and sun. Unfortunately it does get very crowded in the summer; when I visited in early October it was the perfect time; there weren’t too many people and you could still wear shorts and a tank top.

Sventi Stefan

A small islet that’s home to Montenegro’s most famous and exclusive hotel. You don’t have to stay there, but there’s a great view from above that’s picture-worthy!