Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Branko's Music Days (featuring international artists performing classical music in Ko-
tor's squares and churches from mid-July to mid-August), Perast's Klapa Festival, and
assorted workshops, lectures and touring productions.
FASHION
International Fashion Show
( late Jul)
Some seriously big names (including Romeo Gigli in 2008) send their collec-
tions down a catwalk set up in front of the cathedral.
Summer Carnival
(
CARNIVAL
Aug)
A condensed version of the main carnival staged at a more tourist-friendly time.
Boka Night
(
CULTURE
mid-Aug)
Decorated boats take to the bay.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
VRMAC RIDGE
'We use the Vrmac ridge as part of our Coastal Challenge but you don't need to be particularly fit to hike it. The
route starts at Trojica, the old Austrian fort above Kotor, and heads to Gornja Lastva, an old village where the
residents have made a pact not to sell to developers. You can mountain bike along the top as well on what's quite
a wide trail.'
Jack Delf, Adventure Race Montenegro
Sleeping
Although the Stari Grad is a charming place to stay, you'd better pack earplugs. In sum-
mer the bars blast music onto the streets until 1am every night, rubbish collectors clank
around at 6am and the chattering starts at the cafes by 8am. Enquire about private accom-
modation at the tourist information booth.
Old Town Hostel
MAP
HOSTEL
€
GOOGLE MAP
( 032-325 317;
www.hostel-kotor.me
; near Trg od Salata; dm € 12-14, r without bathroom €30, apt €40)
If the
ghosts of the Bisanti family had any concerns when their 13th-century palazzo was con-
verted into a hostel, they must be overjoyed now. Sympathetic renovations have brought
the place to life, and the ancient stone walls now echo with the cheerful chatter of happy
