Bay of Kotor
Close your eyes. Take a breath.
Now, imagine yourself on the Italian Riviera. You’re leaning back in a recliner, with a glass of wine. The sun is beaming down. You hear the sound of waves lapping gently at the pebbles beneath your feet. The faint smell of grilled fish over charcoal comes floating through the soft patter of sandals on the busy promenade behind. Pretty great huh? Well, what if I told you this isn’t the Riviera? This isn’t even Italy.
Just across the Adriatic, you’ll find the opening to an ancient treasure trove of culture, food, history and natural beauty that will have you pinching yourself, just to make sure!
Welcome, to Boka Bay!
Why Boka Bay?
Now, I’m sure you’re thinking.
“That sounds great!” But, can it really be that special?”
Well … Yes! And here’s why.
Culture
Boka Bay presents a unique opportunity for travellers to experience the confluence of multiple different cultures and civilizations. From it’s architecture to the food and even the language, Montenegro is a vibrant book of stories, filled with the influence of Italy, Spain, The Ottomans, The Greeks, Romans and so many more! This rich cultural collage has made Montenegro one of the most interesting European destinations in 2023, with Boka Bay at it’s centre.
Food
Did someone say Italian? Greek? Turkish? How about all 3! With such a vibrant cultural history is it any wonder that Montenegrin kitchens produce some of the best food in Europe. But the real secret? Ingredients. Montenegro is a small country with the topography of a continent. At roughly half the size of Belgium, the nation boasts a Mediterranean coastline, a vast mountain range, flat plains and thick forest. This unique landscape allows for the growth of a wide range of fresh ingredients, ranging from wild boar, to fragrant herbs, lush vine tomatoes and freshly caught fish. And it’s the quality of these ingredients that really brings Montenegrin cuisine to life!
Nature
It’s not only the food that benefits from Montenegro’s unique landscape. This small nation has managed to fit 5 national parks, and 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within it’s borders, including Europe’s deepest river canyon, the Tara, and Boka Bay itself. It is an area of incredible natural beauty that has inspired poets, authors, kings and clergy and featured in many famous pieces of work.
Boka Bay offers visitors a thoroughly Mediterranean experience, with warm sunshine, crystal clear water and the ever-present hum of cicadas from within the olive and citrus groves. But, as you head north, the bright coastal vistas are replaced by rugged mountains and pine forests, populated by wild boar and brown bear. With such stark natural contrast, Montenegro presents you with the opportunity for unrivalled variety in your trip. Where else can you swim in the ocean at 10 and be strapping on your ski boots at 2!
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