CROATIA & THE BALKANS MONTENEGRO DESTINATIONS


is to be an ancient walled city. Steeped in rich history, it’s a labyrinth of narrow streets and medieval houses, dotted with grand churches and quaint squares where the famed local cats laze in the shadows, out of the beating sunshine. While it is growing in popularity as a Mediterranean getaway, Kotor is still relatively


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or many, the old town of Kotor epitomises what it


undiscovered and certainly doesn’t feel nearly as busy as its larger Croatian counterpart, Dubrovnik, just 55 miles north along the Adriatic coast. But the city is small enough to


explore in a day or so, making it the perfect base for touring the beautiful nearby bays and attractions. Nearly 9,000 British tourists


visited Kotor in 2018, not counting those arriving by


cruise ship, and the number is increasing thanks to growth in infrastructure and direct flights from London or Manchester with easyJet and Montenegro Airlines to Tivat, which is just 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Kotor. Chris Rand, sales and


marketing manager for Balkan Holidays, says: “Montenegro is deservedly becoming one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in Europe, as


ongoing investment in the tourism infrastructure has led to new hotels opening, quality restaurants and shops.”


 WHAT TO SEE On arrival in Kotor’s old town, it’s hard to miss the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, which overlooks one of the majestic squares. Originally built in the 12th century, it’s easily one of Kotor’s most impressive buildings. For


Bay of Kotor


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