Perast, Montenegro

Perast

A tiny Baroque village on the Bay of Kotor, facing two island churches.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Perast

Day 1

  1. MorningTake a small boat to the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks, built on an artificial reef.
  2. AfternoonClimb the bell tower of St. Nicholas church for the view over the bay.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the waterfront as the sun sets behind the mountains.

Day 2

Visit Kotor's old town, or the beaches of Budva.

What to eat

Fresh fish from the bay and a glass of Montenegrin Vranac red wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Perast

Beat the crowds

Perast is tiny and calm in the morning and evening. Tour buses come through around midday in summer.

Best photo spot

The two islands, Our Lady of the Rocks and St. George, seen from the waterfront promenade. Climb the bell tower of St. Nicholas for the view from above.

Getting there

Perast is 20 minutes from Kotor. Cars are not allowed into the village itself; park at the entrance and walk in.

Don't miss nearby

Small boats take you over to Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial island with a beautiful church and small museum.

Good to know

It's a lovely place to stay instead of Kotor: same bay views, much quieter evenings.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Perast

Getting there

  • Tivat Airport (TIV)9 km away
  • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)35 km away
  • Dubrovnik55 km away
  • Sarajevo155 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypePopular town
Good forCoast, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryMontenegro

Questions

Perast: good to know

Is Perast worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and historic old towns. A tiny Baroque village on the Bay of Kotor, facing two island churches.

How many days do you need in Perast?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Perast?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Perast is tiny and calm in the morning and evening. Tour buses come through around midday in summer.

How do you get to Perast?

The nearest airport is Tivat Airport (TIV), about 9 km away. Perast is 20 minutes from Kotor. Cars are not allowed into the village itself; park at the entrance and walk in.

What is there to see near Perast?

Nearby hidden places include Kotor (9.1 km), Sveti Stefan (30 km) and Lake Skadar (42 km).

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