Kotor, the fairytale city in Montenegro
Russet red rooftops and coffee-coloured brickwork define the looks of the harbour town of Kotor, which, like much of Montenegro, looks as though it’s been spirited into life from the pages of a storybook.
Up in the hills that lead to the hinterlands, the streets curl up past the grand old fortress that once kept Kotor safe from pirates and other brigands in centuries past. While, down towards the harbour, the cobbled lanes slope into a marina full of shimmering white yachts and other leisure boats. On a hot day you can see countless sails standing tall on the glistening, rich blue water of the bay.
This natural harbour is cupped by a dramatic mountain range that further backs up Kotor’s fantastical beauty. The authenticity of Kotor’s people speaks to tradition and family values as much as welcoming the new friends the city is making through its growing tourism appeal.