The Bay of Kotor is located on the Adriatic Sea in Montenegro. It is created be a few minor fjords cutting firmly into the land. The coastline of the bay stretches for 300 kilometers. There are sandy beaches on the coast, as well as several historic towns surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges. It is a real pearl of the Balkans and one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Due to clean water and high temperature the Montenegrin Riviera is visited by many tourists. The bay is called Boka Kotorska, which refers to its shape: the Italian word "bocca" means mouth.
