Coastal Loop: Boka Bay & Riviera
This is the classic Montenegro summer route. Pick up the car at Podgorica Airport, cut west through the Sozina tunnel and spend a few days hopping between beaches, UNESCO walls and quiet coastal villages.
days recommended
4–5 days
km total
310 km
hours driving
5 h 20
Day by day
Day 1
Budva
Montenegro's liveliest resort town with a walled Old Town, 35 km of beaches and plenty of restaurants.
Insider tip: Park outside the Old Town walls — the narrow streets are pedestrian-only.
Day 2
Kotor
A UNESCO-protected bay town with medieval walls, hidden squares and the steep climb up to San Giovanni fortress.
Insider tip: Start the fortress climb before 8 am to beat the heat and the cruise crowds.
Day 3
Perast
A tiny baroque village facing two islet churches, best explored by a short boat trip.
Insider tip: Visit Our Lady of the Rocks early in the morning for the calmest water.
Day 4
Herceg Novi
A laid-back town at the bay's entrance, famous for its stairways, oleanders and seafront promenade.
Insider tip: Drive up to Forte Mare for a panorama over the Bay of Kotor at sunset.