Herceg Novi has had a turbulent past, despite the fact that it is one of the “young” cities on the Adriatic. Numerous rulers have left their mark on its architectural appearance. The resort will appeal to families with children and those wishing to improve their health.

The Montenegrin resort of Herceg Novi (also Herceg Novi, Herceg Novi) is located near the Croatian border, on a strip of land between the bay and the foot of Mount Orjen. It is rightly called the “Botanical Garden of Montenegro”; tropical trees and exotic shrubs grow here in abundance; mimosas bloom in the spring.

History of Herceg Novi

Herceg Novi was founded by the Bosnian ruler Stjepan Tvrtko I Kotromanić in 1382. In 1482–1687 the city belonged to the Turks, then until 1798 - to the Venetians. Until 1918 it was under the rule of Austria-Hungary, Russia, France, Montenegro, and again Austria-Hungary. Later it became part of Yugoslavia, and since 2006 it belongs to sovereign Montenegro.

How to get from Tivat airport to Herceg Novi

It is convenient to get to Herceg Novi from Tivat airport.

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By bus

Buses from various bus companies run from Tivat Airport to the Herceg Novi resort. See their schedule, route, ticket prices, travel times.

A few meters from Tivat Airport there is the Adriatic Highway (Jadransky Put). If you stop a bus right on the highway going to Herceg Novi or the resort of Igalo, then it will take you to the ferry crossing between Lepetani and Kamenari. You will cross the Verige Strait (Bay of Kotor) by ferry, and then you can take an inexpensive local bus. The crossing will allow you not to go around the Bay of Kotor.

Transfer and taxi

You can take a taxi at the airport, but it is better to use the services of KiwiTaxi. Order a car of the desired class and capacity at a fixed price at.

By rented car

The car rental option is the most attractive. Save on taxis, get there comfortably and see the country. You can drive around the Bay of Kotor or take the Kamenari-Lepetane ferry.

You can order a car for rent.

Hotels in Herceg Novi

The city is dominated by 3-4 star hotels; many apartments and villas have been built. The best hotels are located by the sea, they have swimming pools and separate sections of the beach, and offer rooms with panoramic views of the coast. There are family establishments with their own water park and children's clubs.

In the middle of Djurković Square there is a white faceted clock tower (Sat Kula), by the way, the clock is still running. This is Sat Kula (Sakhat Kula or Torah) - it is also the main gate of the Old City. The tower was built in 1667 by order of Sultan Mahmud, and later it was rebuilt several times. Sat Kula is decorated with a unique bas-relief of the Black Madonna made of burnt wood.

Church of the Archangel Michael

Belavista Square (or Herceg Stefan Square) is the oldest in the city. The Karacha drinking fountain works here, and there is the Church of the Archangel Michael (Crkva Svetog Arhangela Mihaila) (1905), which was built in three styles: Byzantine, Baroque and Gothic.

Museum of Local Lore, photo travelmontenegro.me

The Local History Museum (Zavicajni muzej), established in 1949, houses maritime and archaeological artifacts, an ethnographic collection and a collection of icons. It is located in a historical building of the 18th century. in the late Baroque style.

Next to it is a Botanical Garden with a collection of plants, flower beds and an apothecary garden. The Mimosa Festival is also held here.

Sea fortress (Morska tvrđava) is a fortification structure on the seashore. It was built in 1382 by Tvrtko the First. The fortress acquired its current appearance during the Austro-Hungarian Empire (19th century). Today, the Sea Fortress is a venue for music events and open-air film screenings. Those who wish can climb the fortress walls, from where a wonderful panorama of Boka Kotorska Bay and the city opens.

Kanli-Kula

Bloody Tower, photo osiicks2000

Kanli Kula (XVII century) translated from Turkish means “bloody tower”, in fact it is a fortress. At first it performed protective functions, and during Turkish rule it served as a prison. In 1966 it was reconstructed, turning it into a theater with an amphitheater on the roof. The Kanli Kula observation deck offers views of the bay and the Prevlaka peninsula.

Spaniola Fortress, photo odd-bjerke

The Španjola Fortress (Tvrđava Španjola) is located above the city on a hilltop, opposite the entrance to the bay. There are 1000 steps leading up to it. The fortress was built by the Turks in the 15th-16th centuries. on the site of a destroyed one, which was built by the Spaniards. The fortification looks impressive from the outside, but almost nothing has survived inside.

Savinsky Monastery

Savina Monastery, photo ivans2503

On the outskirts of Herceg Novi stands the Savina Monastery (Manastir Savina), named after the first Serbian archbishop. This is an Orthodox men's monastery founded in the 11th century.

The monastery complex includes: a cell building, two cemeteries and three churches (Bolshaya Uspenskaya, Malaya Uspenskaya and St. Sava). The monastery church of St. Sava was built in 1799.

The main shrine of the monastery is the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Savinskaya. Also kept here are the crystal cross of St. Sava (XIII century), decorated with rubies, and a large icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of the XVIII century; the silvered hand of Queen Jelena; collection of icons; rare manuscripts. In 2005, Emir Kusturica, a famous Serbian film director, was baptized in the monastery.

Island and fortress Mamula

In the Bay of Kotor, opposite the resort, there is the island of Mamula (Ostrvo Mamula) with a round stone fortress-prison (Tvrđava Mamula) of the 19th century, built by the Austrians.

Arza Fortress

The Arza Fortress (Tvrđava Arza) was built in the 19th century, during the era of the Austrian-Bulgarian intervention, on Cape Arza on the Lustica Peninsula. She guarded the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. Now the fortress is closed, it is private property. You can reach it by land.

To this day, the fortresses of Mamula and Arza have not been restored.

A few hundred meters from the Arza fortress, on the small stone island of Žanjice (Ostrvo Žanjice), there is the medieval monastery of Žanjice (Manastir Žanjice), dedicated to the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today this monastery belongs to the Montenegrin-Primorsky Metropolis of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Beaches

The city beaches of Herceg Novi are concrete platforms with rare small pebble areas. The water is clear and turquoise.

Area of ​​the main City beach (Gradska plaža) – 3000 m²; There is all the infrastructure there, cafes are open.

Topla Beach is awarded the Blue Flag; There is a yacht club nearby.

The rocky beach of Savina is located near the Perla Hotel.

Mirista Beach

The best beach areas are outside the city limits. The most popular beaches: pebble Zanica (former private beach of the President of Yugoslavia) and sandy Mirista (on the Lustica peninsula).

The best private beaches on the Herceg Novi coast: Kumbor, Dienovichi, Baosici, Bijela, Kamenari - small and cozy, swimming areas picturesquely framed by olive and citrus groves.

Cuisine and restaurants

The local cuisine is dominated by seafood and Mediterranean dishes. Excellent fish menu at the Konoba Kruso cellar. The Tora cafe on the main square serves pizza, lasagna, and pasta. The Konoba Risan restaurant specializes in Montenegrin cuisine: they serve kajmak, chorba, pljeskavica, and prosciutto.

Entertainment and relaxation

At the Mimosa Festival, photo Slavica Kosić

There are several diving centers open in the city, and sea excursions are organized. There are nightclubs; there is a cultural center that organizes concerts and events - JUK Herceg-Fest.

The Montenegro International Film Festival opens every August. Screenings take place at the Kanli-Kula tower.

At the end of winter, mimosa blooms in Herceg Novi, and the air is filled with its fragrance. At this time, the city hosts the Mimosa Festival.

What to see in the area

A 7-kilometer promenade connects Herceg Novi with the neighboring health resort of Igalo. There is a large beach, the therapeutic mud resort “Igalsko Blato”, the mineral spring “Igalske Slatine” and the Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation named after. Milosevic, known all over the world.

Near the Lustica Peninsula there are picturesque coral reefs and beautiful underwater grottoes - Mermaid Cave, Poseidon City, Blue Cave. You can get there by hiring a boat.

The Blue Cave (Plava špilja) is a large grotto with two entrances in a steep cliff. The height of the vaults is approximately 25 m. The sun's rays penetrate inside and are refracted in the crystal clear sea water. This creates an unusually rich blue glow in the cave.

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The beautiful resort town of Herceg Novi is located ( Herceg-Novi). The city is washed by the waters of the Bay of Kotor and is surrounded by lush greenery with many relict trees. This distinctive feature allowed Herceg Novi to claim the status of a botanical garden in Montenegro. There is an ideal ecology, a relaxing beach holiday and incredibly picturesque landscapes. Travelers with children come here, since it is difficult to find a better place for recovery in Montenegro. For more than six centuries of history, this unique place belonged to Turkey, Spain, Venice, France and even Russia for a whole year (from 1806 to 1807). Moreover, each culture gave the appearance of Herceg Novi its own unique features.

At the beginning of the 19th century, a fortress was founded on the site of the current city, which marked the beginning of the history of Herceg Novi. At that time it was called Sveti Stefan. Soon the city turned into a center of salt trade. Already in the 15th century, the city came under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and remained under their control for more than 200 years.

But even after that the city did not become free, but went to the Venetian Republic, which was replaced in the 18th century by French troops led by Napoleon. The history of Herceg Novi dates back to periods of rule by the Ottomans, French, and Austrians. This continues until the beginning of the 20th century, when Herceg Novi and all of Montenegro became part of Yugoslavia.

Such a rich past could not but affect the appearance of the city. Travelers will enjoy the picturesque landscapes, which unite many cultures on one small coastline.

Herceg Novi is often called the botanical garden of Montenegro, the city of flowers and sun, artists and poets. A huge number of shrubs and relict trees grow here, and thanks to the sailors, flora samples from all over the world were collected. But mimosa is especially popular in Herceg Novi. You can find many species in the city park, and from the end of January, the city hosts the Mimosa Festival for almost a whole month.

Herceg Novi on the map of Montenegro

Best time to go to Herceg Novi

Herceg Novi resort is year-round. The fact is that a beach holiday is not the main thing here. Patients from all over Europe also undergo treatment and recovery at the resort. In addition, a “Mimosa Festival” is organized every winter, which also attracts many visitors.

If we talk about temperatures, the thermometer will show the maximum values ​​after the 10th of July and until the end of August. The sea water warms up to 22-23°C earlier, somewhere in mid-July.

How to get to Herceg Novi from Moscow

The city of Herceg Novi is located geographically closest to Dubrovnik Airport, which is located in neighboring Croatia. But it is worth remembering that a visa is required to visit Croatia, but not to visit Montenegro. So it’s more convenient to choose from Montenegrin airports.

There are non-stop flights to Tivat from Moscow, lasting about three hours, by airlines such as S7, Aeroflot, Montenegro Airlines, RedWings.

Main attractions of Herceg Novi

Herceg Novi has all the conditions for a rich and interesting holiday. The city has a picturesque embankment that stretches for several kilometers. If you want to drink a cup of tea or coffee while walking, you can easily do this in one of the small seaside cafes and restaurants.

The city has a beautiful subtropical park, all yellow when the mimosa is in bloom. For curious travelers, a visit to the local Art Gallery and the Local History Museum is of particular interest.

Right there, not far from Herceg Novi, is one of the main attractions of Montenegro - the Blue Cave. You can get into it on a small yacht and admire the caves that served as their hiding place during the Second World War.

Mamula Island will delight tourists with views of the Austrian fortress. It is located in the Bay of Kotor. It is also interesting to visit such ancient fortifications as Spagnola, Forte Mare and nearby monasteries.

Of course, it would be a sin not to visit the most famous attraction of the Orthodox religion - the Savina Monastery. It was built in Baroque style. The history of this monastery goes back about a thousand years. It is in this monastery that the icon of the Mother of God of Savinskaya is kept.

Beaches of Herceg Novi

This Montenegrin resort is included in the list of beaches with a “blue flag”, which means that when relaxing on the beaches of Herceg Novi you can be sure of the cleanliness of the environment and the quality of the water. Holidays in Herceg Novi will be interesting for both young and older tourists. A wide variety of beaches: pebbly Žanjic, artificial Mirista with fine sand, surrounded by an olive grove, rocky Pink Beach with a deep bottom. There are many opportunities for water sports, several schools.

What is very important to know about Herceg Novi is that the city is beautiful with its history and nature, but the beaches at the resort can hardly be called the best. Many of them have concrete floors. And although the appearance of most beaches is not impressive, you can still have a good rest here. For example, on the central beach of the city. Here the coastline is covered with sand and pebbles, and along the sea line there are numerous cafes. Of course, it is advisable to come here early, since there are many more vacationers than there is free space on the beach.

For the more demanding, a holiday on the beach near the settlement of Zanjic, which is located on the Lustica peninsula, is suitable. Many guests of Herceg Novi vacation there. The indigenous people call the area “presidential beach”, since it was there that the residence of the President of Yugoslavia was previously located.

Igalo Beach

photo: It's quiet and cozy here

One of the most amazing places for walking and swimming is Igalo Beach. It extends along the entire coast from the Sutorina River. Part of the beach is sandy, the rest is filled with concrete, which means everyone can find a place to their liking. Igalo Beach is recommended for those who like to lie on the seashore or soak up the coolness of the hotel. If you want to refresh yourself, you can find many drinking establishments on site: bars, restaurants, cafes.

Private beaches

The coast of Herceg Novi is rich in small but very cozy private beaches. At your service are Baosici, Kamenari, Kumbor, Bijela, Dnenovici. Small coves and groves of olive, orange and tangerine trees give these beaches a special charm. And in comparison with public, private beaches benefit in comfort and appearance. This is where you can feel like a real master of life! The length of private beaches is just over three kilometers, and six thousand people can relax on them at the same time!

City beaches

But don't neglect the city beaches. For example, the beaches in the town of Njivice are 21.6 square meters long. m, which are part of the Herceg Novi Riviera, allow you to have a great rest. Njivice itself, located a few kilometers from Herceg Novi and four from Igalo, in ancient times was just a simple fishing village. Today this village has grown into a famous resort with the cleanest air and beautiful scenery, which is known far beyond the borders of Montenegro.

Popular hotels on Herceg Novi map

Among the wide variety of hotels and apartments, any tourist will find accommodation that suits their budget, and on the long promenade of Herceg Novi there are numerous cafe restaurants for every taste.

Herceg Novi is a popular tourist town in the Bay of Kotor, which is located in the northern part of the coast of Montenegro in the valley Orjen mountains. It is definitely worth a visit for all tourists on holiday in Montenegro. It is the administrative center of the municipality of the same name with a population of about 13,000 inhabitants.​

City `s history.

Archaeological finds indicate that the first Illyrian settlements on the site of modern Herceg Novi appeared during Antiquity. Myself the city was founded in 1382 by the Bosnian king Tvrtko I as a defensive structure, and initially was called Sveti Stefan, now another city in Montenegro bears this name. For medieval Bosnia, this fortress was of great strategic importance and was the most important access to the sea. After the death of the king, power passed to Prince Sandal Hranić from the Kosača dynasty. During his reign, the city experienced a strong economic boom and functioned as a major salt trading center. During the reign of Stefan Vukcic, the city began to be called Herceg Novi. In 1466, the Venetian Republic made an offer to Duke Vukčić to exchange Herceg Novi and the city of Risan for the island of Brac and the palace in Split, but the Duke refused.

The special position of Herceg Novi fueled the interest in it of both the Venetian Republic and the Ottoman Empire. In 1482, the Turks finally managed to conquer the city, and it became a center of piracy and slave trade. The Ottoman period lasted just over 200 years.

In 1687, after a 30-day siege, the Turks were forced to surrender the city to the Venetian Republic, and the city became part of the Venetian Republic as part of the province of "Albania Veneta". Venetian domination continued until 1797, as well as throughout the entire Bay of Kotor. Surprisingly, in 1806-1807. Herceg Novi was under Russian patronage. Until 1918, control of the city passed from France to Austria. During the Napoleonic Wars, power over the city passed to the French, and then the Austrians owned it until 1918, then the city became part of Yugoslavia until its collapse.

Sights of Herceg Novi.

At the very entrance to the city in the Savinskaya Dubrava park, surrounded by oaks, cypresses, chestnuts and pines, there is a monument of early Balkan Christianity - Orthodox, one of the oldest in Montenegro.


Among the beaches awarded the Blue Flag, the beach, or rather its component, stands out.

One of the best beaches in Montenegro, marked with the Blue Flag, is located on Lustica peninsula. The length of this fine sandy beach is 300 m. It is located in a picturesque bay and is surrounded by olive groves. Thanks to the shallow sea, it is perfect for families with children.

How to get to the city?

Getting to Herceg Novi is not difficult. About 30 km from it there are two international airports - (Montenegro) and Dubrovnik (Croatia). Herceg Novi is connected to the cities of Montenegro Adriatic route(Jadranska magistrala) - a two-lane highway of quite a decent level. In general, the quality of Montenegro’s roads, short distances between cities and a large number of rental offices are conducive to traveling around the country by

Restaurants and cafes in Herceg Novi.

The same can be said about and. The cuisine here is predominantly national and European. Keep in mind that portions in restaurants are usually of such a size that this goes against all the advice of nutritionists. That is why we strongly recommend ordering one dish at a time, since they are prepared very quickly.

Lifehack: seafood lovers will appreciate that Herceg Novi is home to private mussel farms (školjke). They cost only 2 euros per kilogram.

That part of the city’s infrastructure that is in demand by lovers of nightlife is well developed: bars, numerous shows, clubs. There is also a promenade in Herceg Novi, from which it is best to admire the sea and panoramic views of the coast. In recent years, the city has hosted the Mimosa Festival every winter. At this time, everything around is permeated with its aroma, and the blooming city is very beautiful.

About a hundred different species of tropical and subtropical plants grow in Herceg Novi, which were brought by sailors from various countries of the world during the 6th centuries. Ancient architectural buildings in the Old Town of Herceg Novi contain a rich history, and a large number of cafes and restaurants serving national and European cuisine along the embankment and on the streets of the city will satisfy any connoisseur of delicious food. And even those who like to listen to music and dance will have something to do in the local nightclubs and bars.

In general, Herceg Novi is ideal for tourists who come to relax, treat their health, and even have fun.

Herceg Novi is a city of slender people, that’s how I remember it. Judge for yourself what the inhabitants of a city can be like, in which there is not a single level street; all the streets are a continuous labyrinth of stairs and ladders. However, “City of a Thousand Steps” is another alternative name.

The city is very green and pedestrian, like all medieval settlements, it has a labyrinth of narrow streets. You can only explore the historical part on foot; transport simply cannot get through here. During the high tourist season, Herceg Novi is flooded with tourists, and the squares and streets can even be crowded.

In fact, it is the Old Part of Herceg Novi that most attracts tourists; there are none at all on the outskirts. Tour groups are quite predictable, they use the same paths and rarely deviate from the beaten path. Knowing this simple life hack, you can explore all the sights almost alone. It’s very easy to get around the tourist crowds; to do this, you should walk along one of the parallel streets; this trick will significantly save your time.

How to get there

Herceg Novi is located practically on the border with Croatia and Bosnia and Herzigovina, and has a sea border with Croatia. The city is the northernmost Montenegrin resort, if you do not take into account the small village of Igalo. About city transport, read the link.

Due to its remote location, not all conventional transport methods will be economically viable; often renting a car is much more profitable than taking intercity buses. It sounds strange, but it's a fact.

By intercity bus- despite its remoteness, Herceg Novi can be reached by public buses. If you live in Budva, you can use direct buses (via the Lepetane-Kamenari ferry crossing), or ride along the entire Boka Kotor Bay (the bus goes to all stops).

As part of a group excursion- Herceg Novi is included in the route of the most popular Montenegrin excursion “Excursion to the Boka Kotor Bay”, which you simply must visit.

In one day you will see the most striking sights of the most beautiful region of Montenegro. During the excursion you will visit several medieval cities (including Herceg Novi), swim in the Blue Cave, visit Zhanitsa beach, etc. How a group excursion around the Bay of Kotor works, read the link.

Why go to Herceg Novi

When you ask a similar question to our compatriots who have lived in this city for a long time, they counter ask their own question in the style of “Why go to Montenegro and settle somewhere else?” As a rule, what follows is praise and all sorts of embellishments of the city and its environs.

If you answer the above question briefly, it will turn out something like this:

  • the city is very green;
  • quiet and relaxing holiday;
  • there is all the necessary infrastructure;
  • there is a famous hospital nearby (in Igalo);
  • excellent sea (or rather bay) and several pebble beaches;
  • beautiful nature and nice townspeople.

There are sometimes too many tourists in the city center, although when compared with Budva and other resort towns, not so many. In general, you can find housing here for all occasions; you can live in a calm and quiet area, next to the Savina Monastery, in the historical center, or in a noisy tourist center (on the embankment towards Igalo).

Herceg Novi stretches along the bay; most tourists prefer to settle a little away from the historical center and the city port. There are good rental options in the upper part of the city (above the highway), but this is for those who are willing to walk a lot.

Here are the most popular accommodation places in Herceg Novi (according to tourists’ reviews):

Museums Herceg Novi

There are not many museums in the city, and I never managed to visit some of them, but I am very persistent.

Museum of Local Lore

The local history museum is located a little away from the historical part of the city, in the Topla area. The museum is a mix of a Botanical Garden outside and an Art Gallery inside. All this luxury is located in an old palace of the 18th century, which once belonged to Mirko Komnenovic.

Maritime Museum in the Old Town

Three flags proudly flutter over one of the city squares of the Old Town: Russian, Montenegrin and St. Andrew's. It was this amazing combination that attracted me to explore this place in more detail. It turned out that the Russian flag was placed over the territory of the Maritime Museum, which is also called the “Museum of 100 Anchors.”

During all my visits to the city, the museum was locked and it was impossible to get into its territory. A little later they explained to me that most of the exhibition is displayed in the open air, and there is no need to try to go inside.

Fortresses of Herceg Novi

Knowing the military history of the city, you should definitely visit its fortresses and defensive structures. Some of the fortifications are located on the territory of the Old Town, one fortress high above the city, and several more far out to sea (fortresses Mamula, Arza, etc.), they belong territorially to Herceg Novi.

Some of the defensive structures look quite good, they are looked after and used in everyday life, others are in ruins or completely destroyed. Let's start from the very bottom of the city, right from the surf line.

Sea fortress

At the very edge of the water we are greeted by the impregnable walls of the Sea Fortress. This stone giant grew up on the shores of the Bay of Kotor in the 14th century; for a long time it protected the townspeople from uninvited guests. Today it houses an open-air cinema.

Citadel

If you walk along the embankment in a southern direction, you can see the once impregnable Citadel, which nevertheless could not withstand the onslaught of the natural elements and collapsed. Now its destroyed walls serve as a free sun lounger for vacationing tourists.

Clock tower

It is unknown how defensive this structure was, but it is believed that the entrance to the city was made through this tower, i.e. it housed one of the city gates.

West Tower

If you go a little higher, you will see the “West Tower”. This building really looks like a serious defensive facility, it’s a pity that you can’t visit it.

Tower of St. Jerome

The location of this watchtower is clearly visible on the map, but I could not find it on the spot. Questions from the local population led to nothing. Materials are published on the Internet with the caption “Tower of St. Jerome”, which depict the tower from Mich Pavlovich Square, but the map says that this is a completely different object.

Bloody Tower or Kanli-Kula

We go up the city staircase streets to the level of the Jadranski Put highway, this is where one of the largest fortresses of Herceg Novi is located - the Bloody Tower.

Spaniola Fortress

Another fortress was built high above the city - Spaniola, which can be translated as a Spanish fortress, but the Spaniards stayed in Herceg Novi for only one year and have no special connection to this fortress. I remember the fortress because my DSLR broke on its territory, which forced me to buy a new camera and come back here again.

Port in the Old Town

Most tourists begin their acquaintance with Herceg Novi from its picturesque port. It is to the city port that numerous tourist ships with tourist landings come. The local port is a great place for a selfie, I would even say that it was simply created for this activity.

Life is always in full swing near the city port; shops and restaurants can be found in the neighborhood, and the multi-kilometer embankment literally invites you to stroll along it.

A huge open-air swimming pool was built right in the port, the structure is grandiose, and in my opinion completely useless. Who would want to swim in chlorinated water when there is a real sea nearby?

In the area of ​​the city port, you can buy one of the sea excursions and go relax on the famous Zhanitsa beach, swim in the Blue Cave and wander around the abandoned fort-prison Mamule.

City embankment

As I said earlier, Herceg Novi has a long promenade, no matter which direction you go along it, you are guaranteed a long walk along the Bay of Kotor. Unlike the Budva embankment, where you have to walk single file during the tourist season, the embankment in Herceg Novi is wide and magnificent. The rest of the tourist infrastructure (cafes, restaurants, shops, etc.) is identical to Budva.

Not many, most of the swimming places are a cozy concrete shore with sun loungers, beach umbrellas and other tourist attractions.

It is worth mentioning the presence of paid beaches, which somehow relate to expensive hotels, during the high tourist season - this is perhaps the best place to relax. In principle, all city beaches are municipal and should be free; you only have to pay for the rental of umbrellas and sun loungers. Sometimes you can come with your own mat and sunbathe absolutely free, but there may be different nuances.

In addition to paid places for beach holidays, Herceg Novi has many wild places for swimming and relaxing. Conventionally, “wild” beaches run along the entire embankment, one after another. Most of them are completely free and available to everyone. The quality of swimming on them may be no different from paid analogues (not everyone will agree with me here).

Beach near the Savina monastery

This is a pebble beach at a sufficient distance from the main tourist scene. The main contingent of vacationers are guests of expensive apartments, usually wealthy travelers and local tourists.

Beach Sting

The beach is located under the walls of the Sea Fortress and is considered the main city beach. The beach is pebble, despite the proximity of the port, there are always a lot of people here. The place is very popular and overcrowded.

All the necessary infrastructure is present (cafe, shower, toilet), especially if you come on vacation during the high season. The beach is convenient because of its location, and the presence of powerful fortress walls in the background makes the photos from this beach monumental.

Beach near the yacht club

On the other side of the city port, you can find convenient concrete sections of the shore with landscaped stairs. The entire coastline in this place is “rolled” into concrete, which does not prevent people from sunbathing, swimming and enjoying life. There is also a huge outdoor swimming pool.

Beach near the tunnel in Igalo

The most romantic and small beach in Herceg Novi, located on the way to the neighboring village of Igalo. In front of the rocky outcrop through which the tunnel is cut, there is a small section of coastline, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. There is only one drawback: there is too little space, and there are too many people interested.

If you continue your journey towards Igalo, you can find quite a lot of pleasant places to relax, but for a more comfortable beach holiday, I recommend going to Zhanitsa beach for the whole day.

Have a nice holiday in Herceg Novi.

And flowers are not found anywhere else. For example, in just a few hours we were able to find bananas growing right in the city center, cacti as tall as a three-story building, and many palm trees, flowers and exotic plants. Indeed, Herceg Novi is the greenest city that we were able to see in Montenegro - sailors brought here a variety of plants from all over the world. Overall it's really amazing here.

We visited this city during the time. There was little time for a walk, and even less information.

But we still formed our impression of the city. We would recommend coming here for the whole day. You can use or from . If you wish, it is possible, of course, but quite difficult - you need significant driving experience.

The city of Herceg Novi (or Herceg Novi) itself is located in the luxurious Bay of Kotor (about 7 kilometers from the beginning of the bay, which stretches much further). The city is beautifully spread out on the hills, which made it possible to create an amazing combination of various staircases, passages and fortress walls.

There are not many beaches in the city; they are mostly concrete. Therefore, most tourists prefer to get to good options by boat - it usually costs up to 5 Euros. One of the most popular beaches in the area is the former private beach of the President of Yugoslavia with amazingly clear water and a beautiful olive grove. Also worth a look not far from Herceg Novi are the island of Mamula and Igalo, the world-famous health resort of Montenegro.

Now let’s try to talk about our own experience, leaving a detailed review of our visit to Herceg Novi. The city is located literally on the slope of a mountain and looks very beautiful from the sea.

The city was founded in 1382 and was originally called Sveti Stefan or San Stefano, but then it was renamed to Herceg Novi(in Russian-language sources there are options Herceg Novi And Herceg Novi) in honor of Duke Stjepan Vuksic. And now the name is a completely different resort, located on an island not far from.

Sights you can see here clock tower(it has many names: Sakhat-Kula, Sat Kula, Clock Tower, Torah), originally built by the Italians and then converted into a Turkish mosque. Please note that the tower is decorated with a unique bas-relief made of charred wood “Black Madonna”.

In the evening, the tower is beautifully illuminated, and many people gather in restaurants nearby

Also worth paying attention to is the Karacha drinking fountain in the city center. It was donated to the city by one of the wealthy local residents. The fountain is quite old and remains from the times when the city was ruled by the Turks.

Also on Bellavista Square (or Herceg Stefan Square) there is a large Orthodox church - the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael.

Let's try to add a beautiful panorama that will help you more fully appreciate the beauty of the square:

For some reason, the main attraction of Herceg Novi is considered to be the former fortress and prison Kanli Kula (Bloody Tower), built during Turkish rule. It looks more like a powerful castle; no one has ever managed to escape from it. Now right in the prison premises fashionable to play weddings. We don’t know how this will affect the strength of the marriage; there are no such statistics.

If you are on vacation in Herceg Novi, be sure to try climbing the fortress walls of Kanli-Kul. The pleasure is paid, but the view of the city is simply fantastic. Especially in the evening:

The whole city looks like a continuous interweaving of narrow streets and steps. You constantly have to climb up.

Along the way there are many different kinds. You can even see bananas here.

From the height there is a beautiful view of the bay and the covered sections of the path. We wandered around the city a little and found a very convenient observation deck

There is also an open-air maritime museum, a music school and a small church.

It is very interesting to look into the courtyards of local residents. Everything is so green here, there are many flowers, huge palm trees or cacti grow taller than a person. I wish that someday our yards would be just as beautiful.

Shopping in Herceg Novi

How about accommodation in Herceg Novi?

We have two good articles about living in Herceg Novi:

The city itself seemed quiet, calm and a little patriarchal to us. I was very pleased with the ancient narrow streets, which will be pleasant to walk both day and night. Hotel prices here are noticeably lower than at large and well-known resorts. You can see for yourself.