Our Lady of the Rocks

I wouldn't give anything different than 5 stars for this location. It's a small picturesque island, easily accessible by boat from Perast (5 EUR per person, two way ticket, the boat is available every 10 minutes). The Church has a fee, 3 EUR per person. It's small but beautiful, has a museum inside and you can learn some history for the area. And the views from the island are more than spectacular. The place is a must visit if you plan to go to Montenegro.

It’s a nice little place. We went kayaking to the place and could leave it there safely. The church is a scam, you have to pay to enter a small church when most are already paying to come to the island by boat?… it’s a cute little place for some pictures, but you’ll have seen everything in about 5-10 minutes.

According to the legend, local seamen found an icon of Madonna and child on a rock sticking out of the sea way back in the 15h century. Thinking it a miracle, they started to slowly bring rocks to create this artificial island upon which a Catholic church was eventually erected. Even today there is an event called фашинада/fašinada whereby locals bring more rocks to drop into the sea and, thus, expand the island further. A fascinated story, and indeed, the church and the island are undeniably beautiful, a true pearl of the sea so to say. However, lamentably, it is precisely this sublime beauty that attracts and uncomfortable amount of people to the island, which renders visiting this place a bit less pleasant than it would be otherwise. Also, to enter the church itself requires paying as well, which is not something I can subscribe to, but if you're willing, make sure to have some cash at the ready if you want to get inside.

Nice little island, €10 for a short boat ride over. It has some great views and a small museum, but don’t visit for too long.

Our Lady of the Rocks is a fascinating blend of natural beauty, religious significance, and historical legend, making it a must-see for visitors to Montenegro.

The Church of Our Lady on the Rocks is literally located on a rock that can be reached by a short water taxi ride. The church is small and could have an authentic feel if not for hoards of people and a souvenir shop. The entrance requires a separate payment (not included in the water taxi ride). The church and the surroundings are beautiful, but overall impression from the experience is mixed.

Such a beautiful church and island accessible by speedboat or water taxi. Stunning panoramic view.

Beautiful boat ride and islands highly recommend