OVERSEAS

Why Montenegro’s Kotor Bay is the underrated jewel of the Mediterranean

With its yachts, luxury resorts and homes for all budgets, Kotor Bay is the underrated jewel of the Med

Kotor Bay in Montenegro, a country with four Unesco World Heritage Sites
Kotor Bay in Montenegro, a country with four Unesco World Heritage Sites
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The Sunday Times

The Bay of Kotor, immediately south of Croatia in Montenegro, is one of the most spectacular stretches of European coastline. It’s a sheltered fjord of outrageous natural beauty where steep mountains plunge down to the Adriatic and narrow ribbons of charming stone villages line the waterfront.

A perfect spot for boating whatever the size of your vessel, with modern facilities that knock the socks off most Mediterranean marinas plus tax-free fuel — it’s easy to see the appeal for superyacht owners.

Every morning Anthony Bonnett walks to a café on the Tivat waterfront of Kotor Bay, orders a coffee and practises his Montenegrin conversational skills with the ever-encouraging staff. Last week, from his table overlooking the stunning marina at Porto Montenegro, he counted 15 superyachts