The resort town is located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea and attracts tourists at all not excellent beach holidays, but with its medieval architecture that perfectly fits into the pacifying atmosphere of the city. Most of the travelers come to admire the Old Town, which is a good preserved ancient settlement with squares and streets, churches and residential buildings. It was because of this amazing integrity that the historical district of the city was recognized as a worldwide property and entered into a list of protected UNESCO facilities.
However, familiarity with historical sights and beautiful architectural monuments is far from the only reason for traveling to Kotor. In the resort town, of course, there are several beaches. And let them not be so comfortable as in the nearby fashion budget, but to plunge into the water and sunbathe in the sun. Tourists will be able to them. From the existing set of coastal recreation areas, travelers should pay attention to a picturesque corner with clean water - kindness, and a pebble beach of Baeva Kula, gicked by laurel groves. And one of the festivals, carnivals, theatrical processions and international modes of the mod can be an excuse for visiting the cator. Young tourists may be interested in the program of the children's theater festival, and the creative travelers - the Festival of Kotorart. Nevertheless, the most lively Kotor becomes during the International Summer Carnival.
For three days, the city turns into a center of noisy guides and colorful representations. All sorts of entertainment are arranged in the squares and streets of the resort, and the most crazy event falls on the final day of the carnival. This is a costume procession that is quitting until the dawn.
Climate Kotor.
In this small, but quite colorful town is a very mild climate. In the summer, there is no exhausting heat, which contributes to long and comfortable walking along narrow streets and winding paths of the old city. In the bright time of the day, the air temperature is held within + 25-27⁰c, and at night it drops to the mark + 16-19⁰c. Rain from June to September is rarely happening, and the water by the middle of the summer warms up to +25 degrees.
The beginning and end of the tourist season - May and October, may be slightly "stripped" by short-term rains and overshadowed by cool weather. In the afternoon, the air warms up to + 21⁰c, and at night it becomes cool enough - just + 12⁰c.
Starting from November of the month, the weather in which is spoiled. Moros and cloudy days are delayed until the end of December. And only in January in January, as a rule, a soft short winter comes to the resort town.
Language
Despite the fact that the official language of the country has been Chernogorsk for eight years old, the locals of the Kotor are well understood by English and even Russian. Taxi drivers, staff of hotels and restaurants easily express themselves at a universal international language. Otherwise, in which it is not difficult to find a professional guide, ready to hold a sightseeing tour of the city in Russian. And on average, an interesting acquaintance tour of the town will cost a maximum of 10 euros.
Money and tips
Complete for the services rendered and purchases in which tourists will be able exclusively in euros or with the help card of the Maestro, Visa or MasterCard system. On a trip to this resort, travelers can take without mandatory declaration any amount in European currency, but leaving the country, freely take out only 500 euros. So, many tourists make mistakenly think that a plastic card is a more convenient option for transporting money through the Montenegrin border. In fact, in which there are not so many ATMs capable of cash out, and the locals for their services most often prefer to take cash. Thus, one of Erst Bank ATMs is located near the Church of St. Luke in the shopping center on the square of Mata Petrovich. Another place where tourists will be able to make money from the card, is a city bus station. There is an ATM "Tszrnogorsk Commercial Bank", operating from 7 am to 10 pm. In total, just over a dozen different ATMs are scattered around the city. The problem is that many of them do not work periodically. And then tourists have to go to the bank branch. In which financial institutions work on weekdays from 8:00 to 19:00 with a three-hour lunch break from 13:00 to 16:00.
As for Tipping, then in some cafes and restaurants of the old city they are automatically included in the account. In other cases, tourists may at wish to thank for good service, adding 10% from above to the amount of check. But taxi drivers and guides are taken to give tips in the amount of 1-2 euros or rounded the cost of their services when paying in the most side - within reasonable limits.
Internet and communication in which
Being on vacation in which, contact the house, tourists can contact their domestic operator providing roaming services. Otherwise, in the city you can purchase a SIM card of one of the local operators: T-Mobile, M-Tel or Telenor, and the account on it is replenished with grocery stores or express payment card selling in any newspaper kiosk. Alternatively, tourists can take advantage of automatic telephones installed on the squares of the resort. Some of them work on Monte Card cards that are sold in the post office or in the press kiosks. The rest take credit cards to pay. And yet, I would advise you to use the machine operating on the phone map. In this case, the call will cost cheaper than when paying by the credit card.
As for the Internet, many hotels in Kota offer their guests free Wi-Fi access. In addition, some restaurants in the city have free online zones.
Safety
Kotor is a pretty safe place to rest. In the city you can safely walk even in the dark.
The main thing is not to lose vigilance and follow your personal things, especially during the massive festivals and festivals. The most likely crime with which tourists may face - pocket theft. Atrocities, threatening the lives of vacationers, in the city happen extremely rarely.