Dubrovnik is one of the most popular day trip locations from Kotor, and definitely for a good reason. Not that it’s only easy to get there, but also for the famous old town and the city walls. The trip will give you ample freedom on your day trip. A scenic drive of only 2 .5 hours will bring you there from Kotor. Definitely, a must if you are in Kotor.
1st Stop at Perast, Montenegro
On my way to Dubrovnik, I made an early morning stop at Perast, a beautiful small old town on the Kotor Bay, only 10 miles (16 km) from Kotor. Many tourists prefer to stay here for its natural beauty. I saw a few great restaurants, hotels, guest houses, and medieval churches surrounding one main road along the Bay. Two beautiful islets make the area more attractive to tourists. Our Lady of the Rock and the other one is Sveti Dorde (St. George), which houses a Benedictine monastery.
Next Stop Herceg Novi, Montenegro
From Perast, I started heading to my next destination, Herceg Novi. Driving the scenic highway along Kotor Bay was a great experience; on the way, I passed a few beautiful little towns, such as Risan, Lipci, and Zelenika.
We made a quick stop in Herceg Novi, a coastal town located at the foot of Mount Orne and the entrance of the Bay of Kotor. It is a historic town that blends diverse and beautiful ancient buildings from different ancestral origins. I wish I had spent more time here as this place deserves an extended stay to explore all it offers.
Border Crossing Debeli Brijeg, Montenegro
From Kotor to the Border Crossing on the Adriatic Highway that connects Croatia is only 33 miles (54 km) and should not take more than 1.5 hours. My story is different as I made multiple stops, so it took me way longer. It was May 31 early morning, and it took me less than 15 minutes at the border, definitely not as long as you hear stories about it taking hours. On the Croatian side of the border control is Karasovići, about 3 miles ( 5 km) from Montenegro border control. From the Croatian side of the border to Dubrovnik is only 24 miles (38 km), and it takes about an hour to get there by car.
Things to do in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is one of the most popular day trip locations from Kotor, and definitely for a good reason. Not that it’s easy to get there, but also for the famous old town and the city walls. Its popularity has skyrocketed since the airing of the Game of Thrones series. The architecture inside the old town is fabulous. In real-time, you can see ‘King’s Landing,’ ‘Qarth,’ and the ‘Red Keep’ gardens.
I walked along the top of the city’s walls and narrow alleys to see some of the many architectural masterpieces. Not to mention clock tower, Franciscan Monastery, Dubrovnik Cathedral, and Church of St. Blaise are among the many.
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