The UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor, known locally as Boka Bay, winds into Montenegro’s coastline on the Adriatic Sea, where views of striking mountains meet calm fjord-like waters.
Now, one of its secluded islets is home to Banyan Tree’s first resort in Europe. Called Mamula Island by Banyan Tree, the resort is tucked away in a restored 19th-century fortress at the entrance to the bay.
The resort is the result of a seven-year restoration that carefully preserves the site’s historic character while blending it with a contemporary luxury flair.
Originally built in the 1850s, Fort Mamula was once a coastal defence fortification. The arch, a feature of the original fortress, was reimagined throughout the resort, including bespoke furniture created specially for the property.
The design in its entirety draws on mid-century influences, featuring natural stone, aged brass and solid oak, as well as highlighting local artisanal traditions of pottery and joinery to reflect the location’s heritage.
