Kotor - Montenegro
Kotor dropped its anchors between the gray mountains and the sea, and covered its life behind the thick and high walls, as if their fortresses were growing forever, quarry rocks along the hill, and even the old castle overlooking the city.
It is a dramatic city in which the present lives in the maze of medieval churches, cathedrals, palaces, and Venetian columns. It consists of contrasts - ancient squares with modern cafes, voices of singing and live music, and echoes below the narrow cobbled alleys and lazy cat screams under balconies with wrought iron railings, decorated with petunias.
In the evening, Kotor walls are bright like torches from pagan rituals. When the time for carnivals and celebrations comes, the streets become crowded, the torches become uniform with fireworks, and each Couture turns into one big flame.
Kotor was ruled by the Illyrians, Romans, Byzantines, Austro-Austrians and Venetians. These invaders left many fortunes behind, such as Renaissance Palaces, Baroque constellations, and many archaeological evidence, such as St. Tribune's Cathedral dating back more than three centuries from the discovery of America.
Abundance of cultural and artistic landmarks Kotor placed on the UNESCO list of protected cultural heritage.
Kotor fortifications grew on John Hill Road from the ninth century until the nineteenth century. There are 1,350 steps to St. John's Castle on top for those who are eager for stunning views of the city and the bay.
There are three gates in the old town that lead to the neighboring towns scattered around Kotor Bay. Kotor also owns the Fairy Gate - the arched rock over the city.
The fictional legend says: Only the descendants of the sailors and the founders of the ancient city, they can see them sitting on the rock and waiting for the golden ship that will sail from them to the far world only to return and confirm that Kotor is the most beautiful city in the world.
There are numerous fantasies and legends in Kotor and around it. Visit Kotor and experience every one of them yourself!
Perast:
Perast is one of the strangest and most beautiful places of Kotor Bay throughout the ages.
Today, the quietest city in Boka is often called the "border area of Kotor" and its narrow streets witness many deserted places and baroque palaces that suggest the former richness of the Bay of Kotor, and about the days when its inhabitants enjoyed a luxurious and comfortable life.
Perast used to be a town of mariners, and it was know by that even outside of Montenegro. We can see even today that well known stone housed and skipper's royal residences sticking out. There are 16 safeguarded royal residences in Perast, among them is the extravagant castle Bujovic at the very passageway in Perast. Different royal residences are: Bronza, Sestokrilovic, Mazarovic, Balovic, Viskovic, Pavlovicini, Martinovic, Zmajevic and others.
Perast is one of the most delightful and serene towns on Montenegro coast. In case you're searching for a peaceful and loosening up excursion, you'll love it.
They all represent 12 fraternal groups (clans). In the past you used to hear the sound of the steps in Perast day and night, and in the past and on all roads you could see the rich ladies of the sailors and the beautiful girls, and you could see in the trenches of Perast hundreds of sailing boats used for docking on his lap.
Today, Perast is mostly a deserted town, barely home to 360 citizens. Although the situation is this way, one must pass through Perast, and fill himself with the spirit of the Renaissance and the Baroque. During winter, Perast has more sunny hours than the most popular tourist destinations on the Azur coast.
Although it does not offer many events, it is an interesting town especially during the summer.
During the months of July and August, there are various celebrations such as the traditional Fasinada - a ritual procession of boats and boats, which take stones with them to be then placed on the island of Our Lady of the Rocks in the middle of the bay, this happens in July. In August, Perast hosts appearances - meetings of cheerleaders - in which competitors compete - singers in the traditional singing of the Mediterranean part that moves from Dalamatia to Montenegro.
Due to the absence of a beach area, the coast of Perast is not suitable for beach tourism.
Kotor Beaches:
Kotor has no long sea shores, however charming and close ones spread around the bay. Barges with pleasant air and safe house like character give an extraordinary appeal and character to the scene. A large number of these are in private properties, so in the event that you book settlement in any of the lovely places along the Boka Straight, you will have your very own barge.
Morinj : is a sandy-pebbly sea shore on a little headland took care of the shade of encompassing mountains and trees. The old plants changed over into selective cafés give an uncommon appeal.
Bajova kula : While in transit to Perast, there is a little, pebbly sea shore developed in thick greenery of shrub trees available from both land and ocean. Sunbeds, umbrellas, greenery and music make this sea shore exceptionally alluring and mainstream.
Orahovac : is a pebbly, completely clear, throughout the day radiant sea shore, with agreeable environmental factors of thick Mediterranean vegetation.
Trsteno : is a 200m long sea shore, with fine sand, clear water, sandy ocean floor, and immaculate nature.
Bigova : sea shore used to be an angling port. It is well known for its mending sand.
Plavi Horizonti : is a pleasant sandy sea shore with perfectly clear water and tranquil and isolated spots to appreciate.