Weekend Guide · Montenegro
Weekend in Perast
Perast — a tiny, perfectly preserved Baroque village on the Bay of Kotor, once home to a fleet of sea captains and now the gateway to the Bay's most photographed island..
2 days recommended Perast, Montenegro
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Perast
Our Lady of the Rocks
A man-made islet with a beautiful Baroque church, built up over centuries by sailors dropping stones and sunken ships at the site
St. Nicholas Church & Bell Tower
Perast's tallest landmark, with a bell tower offering sweeping views over the bay and the town's Baroque palaces
Perast Waterfront Promenade
A row of grand 17th-century captains' palaces along the water, best seen by boat or from a waterfront café
Local Tips
- 1Montenegro remains one of the more affordable spots on the Adriatic.
- 2Montenegro is rated Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) by the US State Department and is one of the safer countries in the Balkans, with very low rates of violent crime against visitors.