Kotor's medieval walls climb a mountain above a fjord-like bay, with Perast, Budva beaches and Durmitor National Park within a few hours. It is cheaper than neighboring Croatia, with mountains behind the sea.
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Best: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Worth avoiding: January, February.
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 10.5h from the US East Coast, 3h from Europe, 11h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Climb Kotor's fortress early to avoid heat and cruise passengers.
- The euro is the currency though Montenegro isn't in the EU.
- Rent a car to see Lovcen, Durmitor and the coast.
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