Summer may be over as far as our calendars are concerned, but the truth is that summer has not yet left the beautiful seaside destinations, our nation’s capital (Podgorica) and many other great places to visit in Montenegro. In contrast to the buzzing, busy streets and beaches of August, September is a tranquil time. School has started, the majority of travelers have returned home and there are considerably less concerts and social events on the calendar. This makes September the perfect time to have your “summer” holiday in Montenegro and a number of in-the-know tourists and savvy locals would agree.
Our waters are still perfectly warm enough to swim any time of day and the temperatures still accommodate excellent beach days. For example, this week we’re enjoying temperatures ranging in the 30° C to high 20’s range.
Sightseeing in Boka and Beyond
If you’ve never visited Kotor before or even if you have and still have places to see, September is the ideal time to see all of your desired destinations. You’ll enjoy more intimate settings with smaller to no crowds at such places as the Roman Mosaics in nearby Risan, Our Lady of the Rocks in Perast in the middle of the bay, the 1,000-step hike to Castle of San Giovanni above Kotor’s Old Town and the famous Blue Cave at Luštica Peninsula. Tell us your wishes and we can make all of the arrangements. In fact, we offer a special speedboat tour including a few of the previously mentioned destinations.
Since it’s so fast to get around the roads in September, it’s also a great time to set up a base here in Kotor and then go out for day trips to other places to explore. Boka Bay is spectacular but it’s not the only exciting place to see while you’re here. Stay within our medieval walls and head out to a new destination each day. The beautiful capital of Podgorica has exciting restaurants, cafes, art galleries and museums to explore, as well as the Plantaže Vineyard (book your wine tour today), waterfalls, rivers and the nature-filled Gorica Park.
For seeing more of the sea, follow our country’s coastline to discover one stunning beach after another, each unique in its own way. There’s Budva with a younger Old Town of its own, St. Stefan with crystal clear waters, fine sand beaches and the iconic islet of the same name. There’s also Bar with historic destinations, a marina, great nightlife and one of the world’s oldest olive trees, Stara Maslina (over 2,000 years old). You can continue on to Ada Bojana for kitesurfing, horseback riding on the beach, windsurfing and spectacular seafood in a bohemian atmosphere or visit the other side of the coast to walk Herceg Novi’s stone streets and climb the Forte Mare Fortress, enjoy the beaches, take in a cultural event and more.
Your Stay at Cattaro Hotel
If you plan to make Cattaro Hotel the base for your stay, you’ll be enjoying the pleasure of staying in a piece of history. We’re proud to be a member of Historic Hotels of Europe, a highly-regarded association of hotels in castles, monasteries, palaces and more. You’ll be surrounded by history while receiving all of the comforts of any modern hotel experience, including Wi-Fi, use of our high-tech gym, multiple dining options. We have an in-house chef and culinary team and offer specific buffets, a restaurant on the Old Town’s citadel, a pub next door and even afternoon tea.
You have the recommendations- now it’s time to experience Kotor for yourself. Let us host you within the UNESCO-protected walls of our historic boutique hotel.