Perast in Montenegro: attractions, where to go and how to get there?

If you are planning a vacation, and you have a question about choosing where to go on vacation in the near future, we suggest that you consider such a wonderful option in Montenegro as the city of Perast. And what sights, hotels, restaurants and cafes are there, we will consider further in our article. In addition, we will tell you what are the features of local beaches, where it is better for tourists to stay, as well as what excursions to visit, what to see in order to spend time with benefit.

The beautiful city of Perast is located on the banks of the Boka Kotor Bay in Montenegro. Despite its small size - there are only a few streets in Perast - this city will surprise you with its extraordinary beauty. Almost all of the city’s buildings are architectural masterpieces. That is why Perast is one of the most popular cities in Montenegro among tourists.

Perast is often called the "city of millionaires." He received this nickname for a reason: almost every single building of architecture here is a historical heritage and costs at least one million euros.

However, in the distant past, this city was originally a village, and only then they could develop it and make it what it is now. The village of Perast was founded in ancient times by a group of Indo-European peoples - the Illyrians.

In the Middle Ages, the city began to flourish. In the 16th century, the Ottoman forces attacked the settlement, but this invasion was unsuccessful. In the confrontation with the Ottomans, the fort of the Holy Cross played a significant role. The dilapidated remains of the fortress to this day remind of a difficult time.

Since 1580, Perast has become a port city. It develops, grows and thrives: beautiful palaces, temples and other elements of rich architecture appear in it.

Perast is located in the middle latitudes, so the climate here is quite warm, even in the cold season the temperature here does not reach minus marks.

By far, the best visiting season for those who like to bask in the warm sunshine is summer: June, July and August. At this time, the temperature during the day reaches an average of + 26.28 ° C.

A good option to visit is also the end of spring and the beginning of autumn - May or September. The average temperature in this period ranges from + 19 ° C to + 23 ° C.

The lowest temperature marks can be witnessed, of course, in winter - up to + 7 ° C.

As for the rains Perast has the least rainfall in July, August and September. The most slushy can be called February, May and April.

Along with the unique landscape and picturesque landscapes, Perast is rich in many attractions that are worth it to take time and visit them. One of the many attractive places for tourists is catholic church of St. Nicholaslocated near the promenade.

Here on the promenade, true connoisseurs of the Baroque style will be able to enjoy the unsurpassed belvedere and a relief facade Bronze Palace. Not far away monuments to sailors and St. Mark's Temple - a landmark inherited by Perast since the prosperity of Venetian painting.

Further, for a small fee, visitors to the city prefer to climb to a height of 55 m to visit the famous bell tower and enjoy the stunning views of Perast.

The city is magnificent maritime museum. At the moment, he is in the Bujovici palace, built in the XVII century. In the building you can see images of the most prominent sailors, ancient maps and manuscripts, weapons and other valuables of those times.

The main and amazing attraction of the area is island of Gospa od кkrpjela, whose name translates as "Mother of God on the Rock." One very unbelievable, exciting legend is associated with this island, according to which once some sailors who fell into a strong storm without hope of salvation survived by some kind of happy coincidence. They were thrown onto a reef located not far from Perast. Waking up, they saw the icon of the Mother of God.

In gratitude for such a miracle, people decided to erect temple on this reef. Naturally, it would be practically impossible to do this on one reef, for the church the territory was needed more extensively, so the inhabitants threw stones and other rocks to the bottom of the sea for two hundred years. Thus, by 1667, the Church of the Virgin appeared on a man-made island.

It is interesting to note that in Perast there is even a custom associated with this island: on July 22, local residents throw stones at the base of the island. This helps to overcome the threat of erosion of the edges of the island. The interior of the church is extremely impressive: a huge altar made of marble, as well as walls dotted with plates of real silver, will make an indelible impression on everyone.

In addition to the temple, the island operates amazing museum. And he is astonished by the fact that it contains weapons, utensils and the icon of the Mother of God, hand-embroidered by a woman, the wife of a sailor, who has been waiting for her husband for 25 years.And, of course, another attraction of the man-made island - a symbol of seafaring and navigation - a towering lighthouse.

Throughout your stay in this picturesque place you will not have any problems with leisure, since there are many places that are not only possible, but also must be visited.

• It is definitely main attractionsthat we reviewed earlier in this article. You can visit them either on your own, or as part of certain excursions, during which a professional guide will devote you in detail to the details of the historical heritage of the city.

• Good fun can be hike to the beach. However, it is worth mentioning that in Perast there are no sandy beaches familiar to all, people here are forced to sunbathe on stone slabs. However, tourists do not consider this as some significant drawback, the beaches are equipped, have good infrastructure. Moreover, this drawback is leveled by crystal clear waters in the Bay of Kotor.

• Tours - This is what always attracts tourists to the resorts. One of the most famous options that are recommended for visiting is the tour "Boka Kotor Bay", during which you will have the opportunity to see one of the ancient cities - Kotor. You can explore the rich history and culture of this city. Another tour that does not upset your expectations is “Heart of Montenegro”. Its purpose is to explore the key attractions of Montenegro.

• And finally, you can spend the evening at a sumptuous dinner in the city’s great restaurants. Restaurants and cafes in Perast mainly offer a fish menu, Italian cuisine and, of course, pizza adored by all. The restaurant “Armonia” is popular. Delicious dishes of national and Italian cuisines, as well as the opportunity to sit not only in the restaurant hall, but also on the pier, attract many visitors.

If you have aroused your appetite during the day, for example, walking along the promenade or visiting one of the main attractions of the city - catholic church of St. Nicholasbe sure to visit Cafe Bocalibre. Here you will taste the best dishes of Mediterranean cuisine and the most delicious pizza in Montenegro. And those who have already visited this place strongly recommend drinking delicious coffee and ordering amazing ice cream.

Another recommended restaurant is Seki nautilus. Visitors celebrate a decent menu of seafood and fish, as well as delicious desserts.

There are many hotels in Perast that will take you to their walls with great pleasure and hospitality. One of the hotels recommended by tourists is considered Conte Hotel & Restaurant. This is a 4-star hotel, which is located in the very center of the city, just a few minutes walk from the beach.

The apartments will meet the expectations of any, even the most demanding visitors. The hotel offers a variety of rooms from luxury options to the usual standard. At the same time, both the suite and the standard are equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. If necessary, free internet access is available in the lobby.

The word Restaurant in the name is not accidental: the hotel has its own restaurant, famous for its fish masterpieces. If you arrived at the hotel by car, you will definitely be provided with a separate parking space.

And also receives good reviews Hotel Monte Bay Retreat. This hotel also has 4 stars. For its hospitality, this hotel is in no way inferior to the previous option. It also has all the amenities needed by a modern person. However, there is one very pleasant addition here - it is an outdoor pool, in which any guest of the hotel can swim.

If you are looking for apartments a little cheaper than the above options, then we offer you Hotel Vila Perast Boutique Hotel. This 3-star hotel is an absolute value for money. For a moderate fee, you can relax comfortably and with dignity.

In addition, the hotel offers a separate veranda where you can not only relax well, but also sunbathe. Air conditioning, television - this is what the hospitable Vila Perast Boutique Hotel will not leave you without. Nearby, you can try out canoeing.

Flights to Montenegro are carried out from the airports of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Arrival airport - Tivat. It is closer to the rest of the city. The flight takes on average about three hours. When the plane arrives, you can get to Perast by bus, taxi or rented car. This road will take about another 30 minutes.

If you prefer a bus, then there is an Adriatic highway near the airport, where buses stop. Each of them is equipped with signs indicating the routes. Before you travel, be sure to check if you have chosen the correct route. In addition to this option, it is possible to leave by bus from the bus station. It is located about 1 km from the airport.

Of course, it will be more convenient to get by taxi, but in this case you need to take care of this in advance and book yourself a transfer directly with the booking of airline tickets. Of course, this option will be much more expensive than the first, but it's worth it: the ordered car will be waiting for you, and upon arrival you can immediately go to your hotel.

If your trip to Montenegro involves visiting not only Perast, but also many movements, then it would be wiser to use car sharing services and rent a car.

Video story about the sights of the town of Perast, see below.