Windfest

📍 Gornja Lastva, TIVAT | May 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM

A Conversation on a Landscape Between Protection and Pressure

Sailing Club Delfin, in cooperation with the Cultural and Heritage Association Napredak Gornja Lastva, is organizing a public discussion titled “Defending Vrmac and the Final Days,” to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7 PM, at the Josip Marković Cultural Centre in Gornja Lastva.

The discussion will be moderated by journalist and civic activist Brano Mandić. The panel will feature experts who have spent years researching and advocating for the protection of the Vrmac area:

• Željko Starčević, mountaineer, archaeologist, and speleologist (Agency for the Protection and Development of Orjen)
• Aleksandra Kapetanović, conservation architect (Centre for Sustainable Spatial Development Expeditio Kotor)
• Dr. Miloš Petričević, archaeologist (Public Institution “Museums” Kotor)

Vrmac is an area of exceptional natural and cultural value, administratively divided between the municipalities of Kotor and Tivat. A Protection Study has already been prepared as the basis for declaring a Nature Park, and a public consultation has been conducted. Yet formal protection is still pending — despite the fact that, as experts point out, what is missing most of all is political will.

In the meantime, pressures are growing stronger, particularly those related to construction. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the Kotor side of Vrmac lies within the UNESCO-protected area of Kotor, while the Tivat side falls within its buffer zone. The discussion will also address recent amendments to the Law on the Kotor Area, which more precisely define obligations related to spatial protection.

This is an opportunity to remind the public of Vrmac’s values — its rich natural heritage, archaeological sites, fortification legacy, and landscape integrity — while opening an honest conversation about the challenges and responsibilities of institutions and the community. Free shuttle van transport will be provided for all interested visitors, from Tivat town centre to Gornja Lastva. After the discussion, participants and guests will be welcomed to a special gastro experience “Heritage in the Pot,” along with a fitting music program in the spirit of Gornja Lastva’s atmosphere and tradition.

📍 Pine Waterfront, TIVAT | May 15, 2026 | 08:00

Tivat’s Pine waterfront will once again, for the third year in a row, become a vibrant meeting point with the sea and everything it represents. As part of the Wind Festival, on Friday, May 15, the Sea Skills & Maritime Crafts Fair will take place — a full-day event celebrating tradition, knowledge, and contemporary ways of living by the sea.

The Maritime Crafts Fair brings together sailors, fishermen, divers, artists, and craftsmen, as well as everyone whose work, inspiration, or daily life is connected to the sea. Through an open fair and a dynamic accompanying program, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of sea-related professions — from nets, ropes, and boat engines, to both modern and traditional crafts that shape Tivat’s identity as a town deeply oriented toward the sea.

The fair segment begins in the morning and runs throughout the day, featuring exhibitors with sales, educational, and promotional content. In cooperation with the Tivat Business Info Center, special attention is given to the development of the craft sector and strengthening the local economy, through the presentation of small and medium-sized enterprises and their products and services.

Alongside the fair, a rich program for all generations will take place. The day begins with authentic demonstrations of fishing activities, such as net hauling and pier fishing competitions. The youngest visitors can enjoy performances, creative workshops, and entertainment, while all guests can take part in “Sea Games,” artistic activities, and musical content throughout the day.

In the afternoon and evening, the program is further enriched with a gastro segment and the educational program “Sea Topics Without Dilemma,” which also carries a humanitarian aspect, along with live music performances and a DJ program.

The event is organized by the Tivat Business Info Center, in partnership with the Tivat Tourist Organization, while the concept and execution are led by Tamara Krstović. The Maritime Crafts Fair represents a blend of tradition, knowledge, and community spirit, affirming the sea as an endless source of identity, inspiration, and development for the local community.