Shopping · Kotor · Montenegro
Shopping in Kotor
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Kotor is not a shopping destination, but the old town's small shops and the green market are good for local food, wine, olive oil and handmade items. Best souvenirs: Njeguši prosciutto and cheese, Vranac wine and Olive oil and honey.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 2
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Njeguši prosciutto and cheese
Where to shop
Old town lanes
Small shops selling cat-themed souvenirs, local art, jewellery and lavender products.
Porto Montenegro, Tivat
The marina's boutiques and international brands, about 15 minutes by car.
Markets
Kotor green market
Covered market just outside the Sea Gate for fruit, cheese, ham, honey and olive oil.
What to buy
Njeguši prosciutto and cheese
Vacuum-packed ham and cheese from the market or Njeguši smokehouses; check your home country's import rules.
Vranac wine
Bottles of Montenegro's signature red from wine shops in the old town.
Olive oil and honey
Local olive oil and herb honey from the bay and the mountains.
Cat-themed souvenirs
Prints, magnets and ceramics celebrating Kotor's famous street cats.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Market · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Kotor green market
Just outside the Sea Gate, the covered market sells local fruit, vegetables, fish, honey, olive oil, Njeguši cheese and prosciutto.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Perast cake, Vranac wine and Rakija. Cafés and restaurants in Perast and some pastry shops in Kotor. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Muo and Prčanj | $$ | Fishing villages on the quieter western shore, facing Kotor's walls |
| Škaljari | $ | Residential district just south of the walls, near the bus station |
| Perast | $$$ | Baroque captains' town facing two island churches, 12 km from Kotor |
| Tivat | $$$ | Modern marina town with Porto Montenegro, beaches and the airport |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Tipping is not obligatory but appreciated. Rounding up or leaving about 10% in restaurants is common; round up for taxis.
- Swimwear is for the water; put on a top in the old town and shops.
- Greet shopkeepers with 'Dobar dan' (good day).
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in November–February; the busiest months are July–August.
- July: Summer carnival and festivals in the old town (usually July–August)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Kotor?
Njeguši prosciutto and cheese, Vranac wine, Olive oil and honey and Cat-themed souvenirs.
+Where is the best shopping in Kotor?
Old town lanes: Small shops selling cat-themed souvenirs, local art, jewellery and lavender products.
+What are the best markets in Kotor?
Kotor green market.