In the Kotor area there are over 23,000 people, the majority of whom are native Montenegrins, but the population also consists of Serbs and Croats, with several Croatian creative luminaries in residence. Other smaller ethnicities represented in this town include Muslims, Macedonians, Yugoslavs, Albanians, Russians, Romas, Slovenes, Hungarians, Bosniaks, Italians, Egyptians and Germans. Along with the different ethnicities there are various religions represented, the minority one being Roman Catholics who have their Bishopric of Kotor here as well as the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon which was built in 1166 AD and serves as a major tourist attraction. Orthodox Christians, most associated with the Montenegro Orthodox Church make up the dominant religious group in this area.

Visitors to Kotor often cover a fairly wide area during their stay, heading to the islets of Gospa od Škrpijela and Sveti Dorde to enjoy some nautical fun in the Adriatic Sea. While the beaches are not particularly suited to those looking to catch some sunshine, Kotor is not far from the Budva Riveiera where many tourist go for more beach oriented activities. The town itself is considered to be one of the best preserved in all of the Balkans which was established during the medieval era. Many different restaurants, pubs and cafes fill Kotor and create an inviting atmosphere for visitors, along with nightclubs that serve up plenty of entertainment. During the summer months, tourists come from around the world to attend Bokeljska Noc, the Summer Carnival. During this time as many as 30,000 people gather to party and enjoy rollicking good times in Kotor.

Those wishing to head inland from Kotor can use the Adriatic Motorway to do so, traveling through the Vrmac Tunnel or towards Sutomore via the Sozina Tunnel. Budva is also a short distance away for those who wish to drive or rent a car. A scenic route is able to give visitors a magnificent view of the Bay of Kotor if they wish to head to Cetinje. A short 5 kilometers away, one can reach the Tivat Airport which offers international service to cities like Belgrade, Serbia and Zurich, Switzerland. A farther drive away is the Podgorica Airport which flies to many European destinations all year around.

To get an idea of just how popular Budva is for tourists, consider the fact that during the summer months of 2007 alone there were more than 330,000 visitors who came to enjoy what the city has to offer. Not only do people come here to enjoy 11 kilometers of sandy, picturesque beaches, the will visit other smaller villages in the area, too. The most popular beaches along the rivijiera are Mogren, Richard’s Head, Slovenian Beach and Guvance. Resort towns such as Milocer and Sveti Stefan also draw in the rich and famous from time to time due to their paradisiacal conditions. However, it is probably the night life of Budva that is most alluring to most visitors and in particular, young adults. While food and drink is quite rich here, there are a huge number of open air clubs and closed nightclubs which offer the chance to party until the wee hours of the night. Since the city is sunny 230 days out of the year, there is a huge incentive to get out and enjoy the sunshine that is incredibly attractive to visitors in both the warm summer and mild winter months. The fact that both the Rolling Stones and Madonna have given concerts here also adds to the draw of Budva as a major entertainment capital of the Balkan region, drawing in many from neighboring nations who want to join in on Montenegrin fun.

Transportation to and from Budva can be accomplished by driving or making use of a rented vehicle. There are two lane highways that feed into the city and offer two routes to Podgorica, the main city of Montenegro, which is 60 kilometers away. One may travel through the Sozina tunnel or pass through the city of Cetinje. Other cities can be visited by way of the Adriatic Highway which reaches all the way into Croatia. Tivat Airport is the closest, being only 20 kilometers away, but another airport is also available in Podgorica.