Prcanj 103, 85335 Prcanj, Kotor Municipality, Montenegro
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ABOUT PRCANJ
Coastal settlement of Prcanj, Bay of Kotor. Montenegro
Prcanj is located at the foot of Vrmac hill and due to the mixture of sea and mountain air it has been renowned as a health resort for a long time. The settlement is well-known for its unique fresh air suitable for people with lung diseases and allergies, which was recognized at the congress of Yugoslavian pulmonologists in 1920s. The sanatorium for non-specific pulmonary diseases was situated in the area of Lekovina, which has special microclimatic benefits, until the 1979 earthquake.Today Prcanj is well-known as a health resort, and it attracts many visitors seeking for health improvement, sports training and family holiday in the peaceful scenery along the coast. It has a population of around 1,100. It is located 5 km from the medieval town of Kotor, which is under double UNESCO protection. Kotor is a city of exceptional harmony, narrow streets and beautiful squares and throughout the summer is visited by tourists from all over the world who have recognized the quality of the numerous cultural events in the city. Kotor is famous for its gastronomy, whose culinary specialities are unique because they are born with influences from the East and the West.