Ljuta, Montenegro (see on Montenegro map– is a beautiful fishing village in the heart of Boka Kotorska Bay. Ljuta is located at the mouth of the Ljuta River, which flows into the Bay of Kotor, giving the village its name. Fishing has traditionally been a traditional occupation for the residents of Boka Kotorska Bay, and Ljuta is no exception: its connection with the mountain river has made this section of the Bay particularly clean and favorable for fishing. You can still see real fishermen with their fishing rods here. Ljuta is also home to one of the largest fishing farms in Boka Kotorska Bay, – Mega Fish –, which supplies the freshest seafood to nearby towns in Montenegro. Ljuta itself is home to this farm's retail outlet, the – COGI store.
A walk along the Ljuta embankment offers magnificent views of the Bay of Kotor and the mountains – Ljuta is located directly opposite the meeting point of two rocks that form a narrowing of the bay.
Modern Lyuta is equally interesting for lovers of active and passive recreation, lovers of history and architecture, as well as fishing or diving. Ljuta has a good sandy beach, which is not often found in other settlements on the coast of the Bay of Kotor, mostly reinforced with concrete embankments. The ancient streets of Luta are decorated with solid houses and palaces made of white stone, reminiscent of the times of dominance in the region of the Venetian Republic, which left an indelible mark on the architecture of this region in Montenegro. There are many caves in the limestone reefs on the coast of the Bay of Kotor. Underwater reefs have generously sheltered corals, as well as a variety of flora and fauna. Fans of active marine recreation can also dive in grottoes - just such is available in the vicinity of Lyuta.
In Luta is St. Peter's Church The church was built in the Baroque style (17th century). On the western façade is a plaque listing the patron saint (Saint Peter) and the year of construction, 1780. The Church of St. Peter has three marble altars: the main altar depicts Saint Peter surrounded by angels. The southern altar (the Altar of Saint Luke) depicts a group of saints. The Altar of Saint Luke was built with funds from Captain Luka Radimir, a namesake of the Apostle Luke. The frescoes were painted by the Venetian artist Fonte Basso. The northern altar, built with funds from the Dabinović sailor family, houses an icon of the Virgin Mary with Christ, which is especially revered by the residents of Ljuta: it is believed that it saved local residents during the cholera epidemic of 1855.
In Ljuta there is one of the best restaurants of national cuisine in the Bay of Kotor – “Old Mills” (www.starimlini.com).
