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📍  Saint George

✈️  Tivat Airport (TIV)

🚗  21.0 KM

⏱️  41 minutes

Saint George (Sveti Đorđe) in Perast, Montenegro, is a picturesque natural island housing a Benedictine monastery and cemetery, forming an iconic part of the Bay of Kotor landscape. Crucially, tourists are generally not permitted to land or explore the island itself, as it is privately owned and houses a functioning monastery; its beauty is best appreciated from the water. Accessibility is solely by boat, typically as part of a guided tour from Perast or Kotor, which offers views of the island from a distance and often includes a stop at the nearby Our Lady of the Rocks island. Solo viewing from the mainland or passing boats is also common. Boat tours operate primarily from April to October due to better weather conditions, with costs ranging from €5-€30+ as part of a longer Bay of Kotor excursion. The typical visit duration is focused on viewing the island from a boat for a few minutes, as part of a broader 1-3 hour tour. It serves as a stunning photo opportunity and a landmark rich in local history rather than a destination for physical exploration.