Kotor Municipality district, Montenegro

Places to visit near Risan

Risan is a town in Kotor Municipality district, Montenegro, home to about 2,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 36 beaches & coast, 22 churches, 33 caves and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Banja (2 km), Our Lady of the Rocks (4 km) and St. Nicholas Church (4 km).

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Risan, Montenegro
Risan, Kotor Municipality district, Montenegro. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Risan at a glance

Location
Kotor Municipality district, Montenegro
Population
about 2,083
Coordinates
42.5150° N, 18.6956° E
Places within 50 km
154 (56 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Risan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Risan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Risan

  • Vučji Zub · viewpoint · Kotor Municipality · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Zubački Kabao · viewpoint · Kotor Municipality · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Fort Gorazda · fort · Kotor Municipality · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kanli Kula · fort · Herceg Novi Municipality · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Žalo · beach · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Velika Jastrebica · viewpoint · Nikšić Municipality · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Štirovnik · viewpoint · Old Royal Capital Cetinje · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Fort Arza · fort · Herceg Novi Municipality · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Waterfall (Bridge, Canyon) · waterfall · Kotor Municipality · ~1 km
  • Spila · cave · Kotor Municipality · ~1 km
  • Sopot · waterfall · Kotor Municipality · ~1 km
  • Mausoleum of Njegoš · fort · Old Royal Capital Cetinje · ~22 km · Must-see

Things to see near Risan, by type

Beaches & coast near Risan

57 beaches & coast within 100 km of Risan. The closest is Rt Banja (2 km); the best-known is Žalo (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Risan

42 churches within 100 km of Risan. The closest is Banja (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Risan

37 caves within 100 km of Risan. The closest is Spila (1 km); the best-known is Simova Pecina (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Risan

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Risan. The closest is Ušanik (4 km); the best-known is Vučji Zub (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vučji Zub · viewpoint · Kotor Municipality · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Zubački Kabao · viewpoint · Kotor Municipality · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Velika Jastrebica · viewpoint · Nikšić Municipality · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Štirovnik · viewpoint · Old Royal Capital Cetinje · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ušanik · viewpoint · Kotor Municipality · ~4 km
  • Vranovo Brdo · viewpoint · Kotor Municipality · ~4 km

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Forts & heritage near Risan

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Risan. The closest is Bujović Palace (4 km); the best-known is Tvrđava Kom (9 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Tvrđava Kom · fort · Kotor Municipality · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Fort Vrmac · fort · Kotor Municipality · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Fort Gorazda · fort · Kotor Municipality · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kanli Kula · fort · Herceg Novi Municipality · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Fort Arza · fort · Herceg Novi Municipality · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Mausoleum of Njegoš · fort · Old Royal Capital Cetinje · ~22 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Risan

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Risan. The closest is Sultan Ahmedova Džamija (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Risan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Risan
  2. 2 km Banja · church, Kotor Municipality
  3. 2 km Our Lady of the Rocks · river spot
  4. 1 km Saint George · river spot
  5. 4 km Crkva Svete Nedjelje · church, Herceg Novi Municipality
  6. 4 km St. Nicholas Church · church, Kotor Municipality
  7. 4 km Back to Risan

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From travellers near Risan

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How to reach Risan

    All places near Risan by distance

    Within 15 km of Risan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Risan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3657Rt Banja (2 km)
    Churches2242Banja (2 km)
    Caves3337Spila (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2237Ušanik (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2036Bujović Palace (4 km)
    Other attractions59Bajova Kula (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Sultan Ahmedova Džamija (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Our Lady of the Rocks (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Aquarium Boka (13 km)
    Museums23Naval Heritage Collection Museum (11 km)
    Waterfalls22Waterfall (Bridge, Canyon) (1 km)
    Buddhist sites22Cetinje Monastery (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Krupačko Jezero (44 km)

    Risan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Risan?

    Banja (church, about 2 km), Our Lady of the Rocks (river spot, about 4 km), St. Nicholas Church (church, about 4 km), Saint George (river spot, about 4 km), Crkva Svete Nedjelje (church, about 8 km), Tvrđava Kom (heritage site, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Risan?

    154 places on Spotwander: 36 beaches & coast, 22 churches, 33 caves, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Risan?

    Rt Banja, about 2 km by road; Risanski Zaliv (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Risan?

    Banja, about 2 km by road; Our Lady of the Rosaries (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Risan?

    Spila, about 1 km by road; Vrulja (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Risan?

    Start in Risan, visit Banja, then Our Lady of the Rocks, then Saint George, then Crkva Svete Nedjelje, then St. Nicholas Church, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Risan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Risan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Risan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Risan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.