I visited Boka Kotorska several times already, two times as a boat trip from Herceg Novi, one time we did a short stop in Kotor during a trip to Cetinje, and last time we went by bus to small towns of Perast and Risan.

Boka Kotorska is one of the finest landscapes of Mediterranean I have ever visited, and the boat trip is probably the best way to enjoy it (PHOTO – a view fro the boat towards Perast). Unfortunately, the rest of Monte Negro coast is already spoiled by expansion of tourist resorts. The core zone of the Kotor Bay and the surrounding buffer zone within the Tivat Bay ensure the protection from the expansive development.

Kotor is obviously the most visited part of the Boka with crowds of tourists. Kotor is full of fine medieval churches and protected from the outside world by Venetian defensive walls and ramparts (another WHS). To avoid crowds, Perast is a good option. It has nicely preserved historical core with number of Venetian palaces, and I enjoyed a tranquil atmosphere of this place. Further, the view towards two nearby small islands is a real joy. I also visited Risan, but it lacks the pristine structure of Kotor and Perast. The most interesting site in Risan is the place with Roman floor mosaics, which are quite interesting but nothing special.