Especially the bay of Kotor, which leads inland like a fjord, is suitable for a multi-day sailing trip with a guarantee of good weather and protection from the wind. But this small Balkan country can offer much more: the eponymous dark or black mountains and the mysterious karstified landscape make this small state be considered as the pearl of the Adriatic.
If you are sailing in Montenegro, you can not miss the world-famous Kotor bay, one of the largest natural marinas in the Adriatic.
This winding fjord-like bay is almost 30 kilometers long, surrounded by high and sometimes very steep mountain slopes. The water is clear, clean and dark blue. The large bay consists of four individual basins, where the transition is usually narrow. The basins are named Herceg Novi, Tivat, Risan and Kotor. The inner two bays with the historic, impressively well-preserved harbor town of Kotor, belong to the UNESCO World Heritage. A visit to the fortress of St. Ivan and in the cathedral of St. Tryfona, where you can find world-famous icons, is a must do! You can also enjoy strong coffee in one of the many bars in the old town.
At the exit of Kotor Bay, between Prevlaka and the Lustica peninsula, lies the famous, rounded rocky island of Mamula. The conspicuous fort was built in the 19th century from k.u.k. general Lazarus of Mamula during the reign of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Then the island served as a prison during the Italian/German invasion in WW2. Today it is a popular tourist attraction. People who do not have their own boat can reach the island by ferry from the nearby harbour of Herceg Novi.
Whoever leaves the Bay of Kotor can safely moor a boat along the coast in Bigov, Budva and Bar. Especially because of the long sandy beaches, these places are very popular among tourists. The beach sections of Jaz beach, Sveti Stefan and Becici beach are increasingly frequented by tourists and very famous.
