Gamla stan i Kotor. Turistinformation finns på Trg od Oružja. Kotor nås enkelt från Dubrovnik i Kroatien på två timmar längs Adriatiska motorvägen D8.
Most day-trippers to Kotor come by boat or cruise ship, or by driving or taking a taxi or bus from other Montenegro or Croatia destinations. Those staying in Kotor, meanwhile, often fly into Montenegro’s Tivat Airport, a 10-minute cab ride away, or make the 2-hour road trip to the town from Dubrovnik Airport. Regular public buses run between the two cities, taking about 3.5 hours each way.
Sightseers pack Kotor Old Town during July and August, when most cruise ships arrive, so plan to visit early morning or late afternoon to bypass crowds. Alternatively, spring and fall bring mild weather and pleasantly long days, as well as comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists.
Kotor’s walls mostly date from the 15th to 17th centuries, when the Venetians completed a full loop above the town. Visitors can pay an entry fee to climb the steep, challenging 1,350 steps to St. John’s Fortress at the top, where they’re treated to phenomenal views over the bay. The walls are open daily, with the main entrance near Kotor’s North Gate.
