[2025 Kotor Attraction] Travel Guide for River Gate (North Gate) (Updated Oct)

#hellohalloween Mornings here begin with the ringing of bells and the smell of salt. Waves whisper beneath the fortress walls, seagulls circle above the rooftops, and the narrow streets are still full of shadow. This is Kotor, a city on the shores of the Adriatic Gulf, where time seems to slow down. Stone houses, tiled roofs, lions on coats of arms, and windows with lavender hanging from them. Every turn leads to a small square where someone is already sipping espresso. And if you climb up to the Fortress of St. John, the entire bay is beneath your feet, sparkling in the morning light. 📍 Location: Montenegro, Boka Kotorska Bay. 🕐 When to go: Spring or September – the sea is warm, there are fewer tourists, and the city breathes calmly. ⸻ How to get to Kotor ✈️ From Tivat Airport: The closest airport to the city is Tivat Airport (TIV), just 10 km away. A taxi will cost €15-20, and the journey takes about 15 minutes. There are occasional buses, but it's easier to book a transfer or taxi. 🚗 From Budva: About 40-60 minutes along the scenic coastal road. Traffic jams are possible in summer, especially before the Vrmac Tunnel. 🚌 From Dubrovnik (Croatia): Buses run daily, and the journey takes 2.5-3.5 hours, including border control. Tickets cost €18-22 and arrive at the Kotor bus station, just a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. ✈️ From Podgorica: If there's no flight to Tivat, another option is via Podgorica Airport, about 90 km away and a 2-hour journey. ⸻ ☕ Tip: Climb to St. John's Fortress early in the morning—the city is still asleep, and a pink mist hangs over the bay. Then you can descend to the Old Town and have a coffee by the water, listening to the sea wake up.

Once a strategic fortress town, Kotor now feels more like a designer medieval dream. Stone walls? ✔️ Winding alleys? ✔️ Bay views that make you question reality? ✔️✔️ Originally built to keep invaders out, now it pulls travelers in — with gelato stands, cats lounging like royalty, and Venetian charm in every detail. I climbed the San Giovanni Fortress for the view (and leg day), wandered the Old Town for hours, and didn’t even notice how sunburned I was until I stopped taking photos. ➡️From the dramatic hike to San Giovanni Fortress, to the calm strolls along the coastline, to cats napping under baroque balconies — Kotor is both rugged and romantic in the best possible way. 📍Tip: Get lost on purpose. Kotor’s magic is in the detours. #europeantravel #montenegroviews #kotor #kotorbay #montenegro #europeansummer #summerspritz #summervacation #dreamdestination #tripmoments #eurotrip #oldtown #fortress

The streets of the old town spread out within the walls of Kotor, and it is very charming. Inside, there are restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, hotels, and other tourist attractions. I think it's a bit of a shame that there are so many tourists. If you get tired, there is a beach on the lake, so you can take a break by swimming in the lake. It is also lively at night after the evening, and the old town is beautiful when lit up. The security is also good. There is no entrance fee. 📍Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3cpMaaAnc5LxTjB39 #0yentripFebruary2025#KotorOldTown #Montenegro

#OverseasTravelRecordLine Do you know Kotor in Montenegro? ✨I didn't know about it until I went there😂I found out that it's easily accessible from Dubrovnik so I decided to go there on short notice! So I went to Kotor, a World Heritage Site! Kotor Old Town is a cute and compact town where cars are not allowed to enter🙅♀️You can explore on foot✨️This city, called the pearl of the Adriatic, was even cuter and more wonderful than I imagined🥰The old town lined with orange-roofed houses is like a fairy tale world😌The laid-back atmosphere was the best! There are cats everywhere in the city🐈🐈⬛🐈🐾It costs money to climb the city walls, but you can look down on the whole city🫶If you're energetic, give it a try! Spot information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Kotor 🚗Access: From Japan, 15-6 hours one way with transfers. About 15 minutes by car from Tivat Airport. Day trip possible from Dubrovnik, Croatia #Montenegro #World Heritage Site