Affordable, unforgettable Kotor Bay boat trips on a beautiful sailing yacht
Most days we see speedboats blasting past us, noisily crashing up and down, driven by disinterested young men staring at their mobiles and packed full of tourists who have been wooed by the glamorous idea of a speedboat tour in … Continued
September has arrived at last and the promised drop in temperatures is creeping ever closer, though not as dramatically as some of us may wish. This week’s temperatures are still in the 30s, with Real Feels around 34 degrees and … Continued
There’s a storm heading our way today (Sunday 28th July). Definitely not the day for a boat trip! There is a strong southerly wind blowing, which will increase as the storm hits late afternoon/early evening then decrease later in the … Continued
Weather apps may be forecasting wall to wall thunderstorms this week, but the only day with potential to upset beach and boat trip afficionados is Wednesday. There is a cold front passing sometime on Wednesday which will bring strong thunderstorms … Continued
We keep hearing tales of visitors being ripped off by taxi drivers in Kotor and Tivat which makes us really angry and disappointed as it gives a terrible impression of Montenegro. But there is an easy way of avoiding this … Continued
There’s a heatwave forecast for much of Europe this week and it is going to be hot hot hot from Wednesday onwards. Monday and Tuesday will be pleasantly warm and sunny, with temps in the low 30s and the potential … Continued
Proving why you shouldn’t trust your weather apps here……see my previous posts on the subject………thunderstorms every day huh? We are yet to see one here in Tivat bay and the weather has been stunning all week. The clouds tend to … Continued
Get the sunscreen and hats out folks – it is going to be a hot and sunny week. All forecasts are in agreement that we have wall to wall sunshine in Kotor Bay and Tivat bay, with temperatures around 32 … Continued
Proving that even on a day that was forecasting wall to wall rain, Kotor Bay can still look so beautiful. Today, Monday 3 June, will be mainly cloudy and showery in Kotor Bay, particularly in the afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday … Continued
After a fairly grim few days of rain, yesterday afternoon and today showed just how beautiful Tivat and Kotor bay can look in the glorious spring sunshine, all washed and green. The next few days (Friday and Saturday and Sunday … Continued
It’s not good news this week I’m afraid folks. This relentless cycle of low pressure systems is set to continue with Monday and Tuesday looking really wet for the whole bay area, and Montenegro in general. Strong winds from the … Continued
It’s a difficult week to predict the weather for Kotor & Tivat bay and most forecasts are hedging their bets for a sunny/showery affair, which is not unusual for May. This was this morning’s view, the clouds make for a … Continued
The weather in the Boka Kotorska (Kotor and Tivat bay) is something of a microclimate – to say the least. All of that water and those steep mountain slopes can produce some tricky weather conditions, though mainly outside of the … Continued
If you are thinking of exploring Kotor Town Walls, instead of hoiking up all those steps to Sveti Ivan (St John’s Hill) Fort, particularly on those blisteringly hot Balkan summer mornings (unless you start at 6am, which is entirely possible), … Continued
I wrote this post in 2013 and discovered it on my old blog the other day. Pleased to say all of this still stands in my Top 10! Google will give you pages of Top 10 Things to do … Continued
Happy New Year 2019! We are happily snuggled up by the fireplace but I am still dreaming of getting out on that deep blue water of Tivat bay on our lovely Yacht Monty B. Come and join us! Our diary … Continued
We’ve just been looking back at some of our guest’s photos from our 2016 season and it brings a huge smile to our faces. Everyone is having such a great time, the sea and the sky is blue and all … Continued
Can’t face the thought of all those steps up to Sveti Ivan’s Fortress in Kotor? Or just want an alternative route away from the crowds? Then find the old track up to the eerie ruined village of Spiglari with its … Continued
Trip Advisor has awarded us Certificates of Excellence from 2011 to 2018 for our consistent 5-star rating by Trip Advisor travellers. We were also enormously proud to be to included in Lonely Planet Montenegro (2013 and 2016 editions) as this … Continued
We know this area like the back of our hands and happily talk to our guests about the best things to do in Montenegro. I’ve started a list so here are a few ideas to get you started.
If you are on holiday in Dubrovnik or Southern Croatia, take a break from the crowds and visit one of the most unique and stunning bays in Europe – the Boka Kotorska (Kotor Bay) in Montenegro. Less than two hours … Continued