About Orahovac near Kotor in Montenegro

Our Lady of the Rock, and behind, the Benedictine Monastery of St George

About Montenegro

Montenegro is one of the world’s newest countries, but certainly not the youngest. Travellers have been exploring the Balkans for centuries, and since gaining independence from Serbia in 2006, Montenegro is once again welcoming visitors. Enjoy while it is unspoilt!

Montenegro, or Crna Gora as it is known locally, translates as Black Mountain. But which one? This is a stunning country of massive mountains and silent lakes, with a superb coastline of beaches and bays. And perhaps the most beautiful area is the Boka Kotorska, Europe’s largest inland fiord, fringed by historic villages of old stone houses, and flanked by soaring mountains.

Take a walk on the wild side - up Kotor's fortifications for superb views of the town and around

Kotor - a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dominating the innermost bay of the Boka is Kotor, the buzzing centre of this World Heritage Site. Explore the narrow medieval streets, free from cars, and admire the architecture while sipping a coffee at a cafe.

If you’re feeling energetic, climb the ring of Kotor, the fortifications that straddle the mountain behind, which when lit up at night, complete a circle with their reflection in the water of the Boka.

Safe - and scenic - bathing on the beach at Orahovac

Take a boat from Perast to the exquisite island churches

One of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic - near Budva

"Orahovac is one of the most beautiful villages along the Kotor fjord, perfectly placed between the world heritage sites of Perast and Kotor. The apartment is new, very clean, spacious, well equipped and has fantastic views of the bay. "
Richard, London

Orahovac - with All Day Sun

At the head of our bay on the Boka Kotorska is Orahovac, where the Adriatic, Caspian, Coral, and Barents apartments are situated. Unlike some of the Boka villages which are in deep shade from the mountains by mid afternoon, Orahovac’s position ensures that the apartments catch the sun all day.

Also unusually, Orahovac has its own, white-pebbled beach, fringed by trees, ideal for family swimming parties, and just three minutes’ walk from the apartment.

Lie on your back in the warm water and gaze at the mountains all round – or take a hike up through the village to the chapel of St George, perched on its own rock, for amazing views over the Boka.

If you’ve worked up an appetite, try the café in Orahovac which serves traditional Balkan food, or treat yourself to freshly caught fish at the Stari Mlini (Old Mill) restaurant, one of Montenegro’s top venues, in the neighbouring village of Ljuta.

Or you may prefer to do nothing more than just sit on the balcony, and drink in the view!

Dobrota – close to Kotor

A lively and stylish waterfront village of stone houses right next to Kotor. Our apartment is on the ground floor of a modern villa set in a quiet residential area above the village. It’s a great base for exploring the Boka, being within easy reach of the walled medieval town of Kotor, and the Bay villages.

There are lots of good restaurants on the waterfront, a daily produce market, and a range of shops including an excellent delicatessen. If you’re feeling energetic, the mountains behind beckon!

Stone Houses and Palaces

Down the road is Perast, another beautiful medieval village of stone houses and palaces. Take a boat trip to the two churches on their own islands, guarding the entrance to the bay (Our Lady of the Rock, and the Benedictine Monastery of St George). Explore the fascinating museum on Our Lady, or in Perast itself. Have a go on a segway!

Boat Trips

Our very friendly and handsome boat operator, who speaks English and Serbo-Croat, is based in Orahovac in July and August. He can whisk you away in his motor boat for a trip round the bays, lasting a few hours or all day. He also offers banana boats, and water skiing, from the jetty in Orahovac. Please use the enquiry form if you are interested in the boat trips. Once you have booked accommodation, details of boat trips will be sent to you.

How to get to the apartment

By air:

Daily flights direct to Dubrovnik (in Croatia) from most European cities including London, Luton, Manchester, Southampton and elsewhere, with connecting flights to London from Dublin. Tivat airport in Montenegro has flights from Russia, and it is possible to connect from Belgrade (in Serbia) or Podgorica (Montenegro's capital).

Car hire and airport transfers:

We have linked up with a local car hire operator, who can provide a competitively priced car for the duration of your stay, or transfer you to and from the airport. This service includes Dubrovnik, Podgorica and Tivat airports. Allow 90 minutes for driving from Dubrovnik airport to the apartment (including two customs controls). Very scenic, and very straightforward.

Drivers speak good English, and can answer all your questions while you admire the scenery! They can cater for any group size, and any number of days or weeks.

Please include your requirements in our enquiry form.

Bus:

There is a very regular bus service between Herceg Novi and Kotor, which runs past the door - and a not so regular bus from Dubrovnik airport into Dubrovnik.

We can supply more information on these options, and also the ferry from Bari in Italy, to Bar in Montenegro.

map showing orahovac nr kotor in montenegro and dubrovnik airport

"We had a lovely week in your Montenegro apartment. We loved the setting and enjoyed pottering around Kotor, Perast etc. Our children were delighted to swim every day and we really enjoyed the food and wine! We particularly appreciated the help and advice of your housekeeper and car hire operator, who made the whole holiday even more pleasureable. Thanks again, I am sure we will go back to Montenegro at some point in the future. "
Rosalind, Wiltshire

Contact Information

For more information, or to make a booking, please use our contact form,
or contact Cathy Shelbourne at:

Mail: 31 Cecil Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3NW, UK
Phone: +44 (0)7764 212451
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