Binoculars above Kotor

Looking down on the coastal town of Kotor in Montenegro, located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor - surrounded by fortifications and walls.

Rocky characteristic mountains above Perast

The breath-taking scenery seen in the Bay of Kotor – surrounded by grey rugged mountains & rich green vegetation.

Majestic Princess leaves the Bay of Kotor

The Majestic Princess departs Kotor navigating the peacock coloured waters of the Bay of Kotor as she goes.

Panorama of Perast on the Bay of Kotor

A multiple image panorama captured on the quay in historic town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, late one Spring afternoon.

Kotor skyline panorama

The coastal town of Kotor in Montenegro tucked away at a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor under broody mountains.

The quayside in Perast

Perast is an old town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometres northwest of Kotor and is noted for its proximity to the islets of St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks

Kotor surrounded by fortifications

The Church of Our Lady of Health seen part way up the upper town walls above Kotor.

The lopsided Kotor Cathedral

Kotor Cathedral pictured against the east side of Kotor - backing into a cliff face with a meandering defensive upper town wall climbing the mountainside. The building was damaged & had to be rebuilt following the 1667 Dubrovnik earthquake however they ran out of money meaning one tower is shorter than the other.

Cruise ship moored in Kotor

Thanks to the natural beauty of the fjords in the Bay of Kotor & the old town of Kotor, tourism has increased recently & it’s not uncommon to see multiple cruise ships on the promenade or anchored just off the mainland.

Pretty Perast in the Bay of Kotor

The old town of Perast seen at the foot of St Ilija along the picturesque coast of Montenegro.

Steps leading to the Fort overlooking Kotor

Climbing up the meandering upper town walls above Kotor (a short version of the Great Wall) via 1350 steps.