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Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro with a population of 23,500. It is well known for its stunning architecture and an amazing natural setting.
Kotor is situated in a most secluded part ofKotor is a coastal town in Montenegro with a population of 23,500. It is well known for its stunning architecture and an amazing natural setting.
Kotor is situated in a most secluded part ofThere are abundant banks and ATMs throughout the Stari Grad. ATMs will often dispense as few bills as possible. Banks are not open on Sunday or Holidays. Travelers' cheques are generally not accepted, even by banks. Not all restaurants or shops will accept credit cards so it is best to ask beforehand.
Kotor, and the entire Kotor Bay, has long been a vacation and second home destination for many Europeans, including English, Irish, and Scottish.
Kotor itself is a small town, so pretty much everything is within walking distance. Enter the old town via any of the three gates then explore the maze of narrow passages between the stone houses.
Parking space in the city center is very hard to find, so use your car only when you have to. Be careful where you park, sketchy tow operators target tourists around the old city. You can look for a free parking space away from the old city and then walk.
There are no sandy beaches in Kotor, and water is not of premium quality for swimming. The best solution is driving to the Jaz or Trsteno beaches on the Budva riviera, some 20 km from Kotor. Those are very beautiful beaches, and you should make the effort of going there.
There is a wide choice of places to eat in Kotor. In old town you can find almost anything - from classy restaurants offering fresh seafood and national cuisine to fast food offering pizzas, barbecue, etc. There is a large produce market outside the city walls. There are also numerous cafes and restaurants along the bay-side promenade, which stretches north through Dobrota.
Again, the old town is the hotspot for relaxed drinking espresso in the shade of the medieval walls. There are many cafes in the old town, but still, it's hard to find a place to sit in the sunny day. Tipping is not necessary although you may leave your change by simply rounding up. Befriending the waitstaff can get you quite far in Kotor.
You should also try out famous Montenegrin wines, "Vranac", "Pro Corde", "Krstac", "Cabernet", "Chardonnay" and "Nikšićko" beer. Montenegrin brandy, called "rakija" is a good choice to "warm up" before going out in the evening, especially grape brandy "Montenegrin loza", "Prvijenac" or "Kruna".
The old town has many boutiques. There is an open market just outside the old town; there you can buy almost anything from fresh vegetables to sunglasses.
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And we continue walking along the streets of Kotor ... I liked the local embroidery. Ahh... The rain started again!!! Therefore, we ran to another museum in Kotor ! This time, this is the Maritime Museum located in the former Gregorian Palace. You can note the... |
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