Montenegro
Bay of Kotor & Stari Grad
Spend the day in the old town of Kotor and climb the 'ladder of Kotor' before sunset to get some amazing views over the city.
Explore Kotor Old Town
So small but so beautiful: the old town of Kotor has a lot of narrow alleyways to discover. Enter the old town through the gate of the thick wall and just wander through the many streets. You will meet a lot of cats, orthodox churches and nice bars.
Lunch at Scala Santa
Tradtional restaurants are called 'Konoba' in Montenegro. Konoba Scala Santa is one of those amazing traditional restaurants where you can indulge in a glass of Montenegrin white wine (choose Mola) and amazing fish, creamy risotto and fresh salads. Staff is super friendly and you can always stroke the cats on the square nearby.
Climb the ladder of Kotor
To get the best view over the bay of Kotor, climb the 'ladder of Kotor'. This free alternative to the touristy route (€8) to the San Giovanni Fortress, is easy to access just outside of the walled old town. Cross two bridges and turn right to start the trail of rocks and pebbles. Make sure you wear decent shoes! After 30 minutes, you will already have climbed a significant amount. Make sure you count in enough time before the sun sets, since the road has no lights. 40 minutes in, this is where it gets exciting: climb through the opening of the old fortified wall to access the regular, touristy steps to get to the fortress. There used to be a big opening, but nowadays you have to climb through a window-like opening. No worries, other people built 'stairs' with wood and rocks. Enjoy the beautiful views on the bay of Kotor.
