Herceg Novi in ​​winter: a walk through the main attractions. What hotels in Herceg Novi have nice views? Where is Herceg Novi?

When planning my trip to Montenegro, I immediately decided to avoid the most crowded and popular resorts like Budva and other “party” places. Since the main purpose of my trip was not lying on the beach, but enjoying the stunning combination of seascape, mountains (really black) and convenient paths for leisurely walks, in the end the choice fell on Herceg Novi, or Herceg Novi - that’s how it’s most often called called in Russia.

This is small for us, but by local standards, it is a real city with developed infrastructure: there is bus station, supermarkets, many shops, cafes and, of course, attractions. People here, as throughout the country, are very welcoming and friendly: many speak Russian, and in public places you can always speak English.

In fact, the city is sandwiched between the villages of Zelenika in the east and Igalo in the west, but the second, in fact, is a continuation of Herceg Novi: walking along the embankment, you don’t notice when you leave the city and find yourself in Igalo.

The first association for everyone who has been here: Herceg Novi is a city of many stairs. In fact, it consists of several very long (about 5-6 kilometers) streets that stretch along the coast: an embankment on the very shore of the Bay of Kotor, several parallel streets a couple of tens of meters higher and the E65 highway at the very top - along it you can get to Croatia on the one hand and Serbia on the other (note for auto tourists: E65 is a European road route that passes through the territory of 10 countries).

These streets are connected to each other either by fairly steep narrow roads or stairs (steep, as in this photo, and gentle ones, as in the photo below, more in the Old Town) - a wonderful opportunity to burn extra calories, which, no matter how hard you try, quickly accumulate in local cafes. :)

How to get there

Getting to Herceg Novi will not be difficult, but you need to take into account that neither the airport nor railway station not in the city: you will have to change to buses/cars/taxi anyway. But let's start with how you get into the country.

By plane

Of course, the most convenient thing is to fly to one of the nearest airports:

• in Tivat (TIV),
• in Dubrovnik (DBV, ),
• in Podgorica (TGD).

In the last two cases, you will have to travel a long and not so cheap route by bus or car to get to the resort, and this is not always convenient. Therefore, without thinking twice, we chose option No. 1 - a direct flight from St. Petersburg to.

Via Tivat

Depending on the season, ticket price for a direct flight from Russia to Tivat one way will cost you 100–250 EUR (6–15,000 RUB). average price for the summer of 2017 from Moscow - 115–135 EUR (7–8,000 RUB), from St. Petersburg - 165–180 EUR (10–11,000 RUB). The flight from the capital will last about 3 hours, from St. Petersburg - about 3.5. There are flights every day, reliable airlines fly from both cities: Montenegro Airlines,S7 Airlines,Red Wings,Aeroflot,Russia Airlines, Ural Airlines,Air Serbia.

Options with transfers(mostly via) plenty, but, frankly speaking, it is much more convenient and cheaper to take a direct flight: the flight will last about 3 hours, then at least 2 hours of waiting at the airport and a 45-minute flight to Tivat - you must agree, not the most convenient option . When choosing tickets, do not forget to monitor promotions: for example, we managed to fly from St. Petersburg for only 200 EUR (12,000 RUB) for two. You can compare prices for different flights from airlines along our route, for example.

The airport in Tivat is small, there are no buses to the ramp, and there is no need for one: you only need to walk 30–50 meters, and you are already in a building that looks more like a hangar (but a new one).

How to get from the airport to Herceg Novi

After passing through customs control and receiving your luggage, you have several options:

Via Podgorica

As I already wrote, there is another airport in Montenegro, in the country’s capital Podgorica. In principle, this route option also has a right to exist, it is quite convenient, you just have to travel a longer distance by bus or taxi. You can read about how to get there and what to do here, but I’ll write about the route - Herceg Novi:

Via Dubrovnik

There is also a route option from the Russian Federation to Herceg Novi, for which, however, you need to have a Schengen or Croatian visa for the flight to Dubrovnik (you can read about the holiday and flight details) and further travel to Montenegro (only 30 km along the E65 highway ).

You can cover this path by taxi (35–40 EUR, 30–40 minutes travel time) or by regularly running bus (10–11 EUR and about 1 hour drive).

By car

A trip to Montenegro in your own car, despite its popularity, seems to me not the best option: a journey of 2,900–3,000 km will take at least a day and a half, and you will also have to apply for Schengen, a green card, and a route sheet for traveling through European countries. Here is a sample route map:

You can stop for the night, and perhaps a longer walk, in Warsaw, Vienna or Dubrovnik, as well as in Budapest (if you are taking route No. 2). As Google shows, there are toll roads, so you will have to budget for these expenses in advance (in addition to about 280–300 liters at an approximate cost of gasoline of 0.6 EUR).

Also note that the terrain in Balkan countries and Montenegro is the same, so you need to be 100% confident in your abilities. Actually, that’s why we didn’t rent a car or even a moped and were content with local buses and walking, and for Herceg Novi you don’t need anything more. But, if you really want to take a breeze through this country, you can read about it here.

By ferry

Unfortunately, there is no ferry service between Russia and Montenegro, but this does not mean that you will be deprived of the opportunity to have a great ride there. I have already written about the fact that there is a ferry crossing on the Bay of Kotor, which for locals is a way to shorten the journey from Herceg Novi and the surrounding area to the coastal part of the country, and for tourists it is excellent entertainment and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful views.

So, here is the route from Tivat airport to Herceg Novi for experienced travelers: take a bus to the town of Lepetane (0.7 EUR, 15 minutes on the way), there take a ferry (during the day they constantly run back and forth, from 00:00 until 05:00; approximately once an hour, free for pedestrians) and after 10 minutes get off on the other side of the bay, in the town of Kamenari. Here you will need to turn right, walk about 100 meters, next to a small shop and notice board there will be a local bus stop. The journey from here to Herceg Novi will take 25–30 minutes, the ticket costs about 2.5 EUR. All buses in Herceg Novi stop in the center, where the bus station is located.

Clue:

Herceg Novi - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 2

Kazan 2

Samara 3

Ekaterinburg 4

Novosibirsk 6

Vladivostok 9

When is the season? When is the best time to go

As in all of “maritime” Europe, the best time to relax in Montenegro is in the summer and autumn. This also applies to Herceg Novi.

Already in May, the air there warms up to +20–22 °C, but the water still remains cool. In summer, during the swimming season, average temperature will be +28–30 °C, in September-October - +20–22 °C, in November it will get colder to +15 °C.

Winter is on Adriatic coast mild, +8–10 °C, and already in March the temperature in Herceg Novi begins to approach +15 °C. This, in principle, allows you to relax here all year round, but from November to March you can only breathe the wonderful mountain air, but in peace and quiet. But in November-February you will still get a lot of rain.

Let's look at each of the seasons separately.

Herceg Novi in ​​summer

Let me make a reservation right away: I was in Herceg Novi in ​​September and was completely delighted with the weather. Warm, but not too hot, you can still swim and sunbathe, very comfortable hiking even during midday hours. What cannot be said about July-August - these are the hottest and most tourist months. They say that at this time the town is simply crowded.

June will be the best time for family vacation with small children: there will not be so many people at the resort, and you won’t have to suffer from the heat either, and the water will have time to warm up to a pleasant temperature for swimming at +21–22 °C.

Herceg Novi in ​​autumn

As I already wrote, spending the autumn months in Herceg Novi will also be pleasant. In September, you can fully enjoy your “sea” holiday, and in October-November, switching to the mode of autumn jackets and shoes and taking with you a raincoat or umbrella, you can walk and contemplate endlessly beautiful landscapes- this will not be interfered with by tourists, the flow of which will become rare.

Speaking of tourists: in Montenegro, especially in Herceg Novi, adults and elderly Europeans and residents of the CIS prefer to relax; young people, even if they choose this country, prefer resorts that are more fun and rich in entertainment. This is the beauty of Herceg Novi - it is a city for those who, like us, prefer to greet sunrises and see off sunsets with a glass of delicious Vranac wine, rather than party all night at Europe’s largest summer disco in Budva.

Herceg Novi in ​​winter

The winter months in Herceg Novi are typical European: there are no frosts (and snow, as in the photo, is also very rare), the average temperature is +10–12 °C.

Sometimes there are rains, including prolonged ones, but there are much more sunny days even in winter, and in total Herceg Novi has more than 200 clear days a year - this is just a fairy tale for everyone accustomed to life in St. Petersburg, friends! :)

At the end of February, there will be a lot of sunshine, and the whole city will turn yellow: mimosas begin to bloom, on the occasion of which a big festival takes place at the end of the month, in which both tourists and locals take part. I will tell you more about it below.

Herceg Novi in ​​spring

A mild and warm winter imperceptibly turns into a gentle Mediterranean spring: rains become rare and short-lived, and nature comes to life; already in April the air warms up to +17–18 °C.

The influx of tourists is observed no earlier than the end of May, when it warms up to +25 ° C, but the real “season” will begin, as I already wrote, only in the second half of June, when you can start swimming.

Clue:

Herceg Novi - weather by month

Districts. Where is the best place to live?

Despite the fact that Herceg Novi is not Big city, deciding on a place to live will not be easy, but I will try to help you. As I already said, the city is narrow and elongated, so it is more logical to divide it into districts as follows:

1 - Meljine

This is a suburb located 3 km from Herceg Novi. It can be reached by the embankment, Braće Grakalić street or by highway. It has its own shops, pharmacies, beaches, a small port and, as throughout Herceg Novi, you can find different variants housing: how inexpensive apartments in the private sector (about 28–30 EUR per night), and several comfort class hotels (90–100 EUR per night). It’s convenient to select and book hotel options on, and you can compare prices from different sites for already found options, for example.

If it’s not important for you to live close to the beach, you can move higher, in the mountains, where for 18–20 EUR you can find a wonderful option with a sea view. But, to be honest, I don’t think it’s worth it, especially if you come for a short time: you’ll be tortured by constantly going down to civilization. This can be said about the entire Meljine area: there are neither main attractions nor a large selection of cafes, so when staying here, you need to be prepared for constant and quite long walks.

2 - Savina

The next area after Meljine, which territorially already belongs to Herceg Nogi, is the area of ​​​​the Savinsky Monastery. It is by this landmark, as well as by the large hospital (Hospital Meljine), that one can “identify” this area.

With prices and types of housing here, everything is exactly the same as in Meljina, except that there are many more guesthouses and apartments in private houses - depending on the conditions and altitude above sea level, their price will range from 40–50 EUR on the first line to 20 EUR on the third line and higher in the mountains. There are many such options.

3 - Old Town and surroundings

In any Montenegrin city there is a district with this name - Old Town. This is the most ancient part cities with preserved fortresses, examples of old architecture, narrow picturesque streets and shuttered windows.

In Getseg-Novi, this area is very small: the cost of guesthouses here starts from 40 EUR; among the advantages, I note the proximity to the bus station and “civilization” in the form of cafes, shops and attractions.

3 - “Center” and Topla

Next pretty large area- since there is no point in dividing it into separate ones - the so-called “Central”, which includes the administrative district of Topla. Housing prices within this area range from 25–30 EUR and higher for an apartment in a guesthouse or a room in an apartment (there are five-story buildings here, the balconies of which, it must be said, offer a wonderful view of the bay) on lines 2–3, and 45–50 EUR for the same apartments and hotels on the shore.

I would recommend this area to everyone who comes to the city for the first time (in fact, it was within its borders that we moved at one time): within 1 km there are shops, supermarkets, market stalls, cafes and a bus station, also 5-10 minutes away walking. Do you want peace and tranquility? Feel free to look for housing on the small narrow streets, sandwiched between lines 1 and 3 along the entire length of the area: there are practically no cars here, only cats scurrying up and down the stairs. Are you ready for a little noise from passing traffic? You can move into houses, including five-story buildings, located on a major street like Njegoseva. By the way, about the five-story buildings: as far as I understand, each of the apartments here has its own balcony, since the entrance to each is only through an open “corridor” the length of the entire house, no entrances. What I mean is that you will most likely have a back room, i.e. you won’t hear any noise from cars anyway.

Igalo

Well, the last area is worth saying a few words about. As I already wrote, walking along the embankment (and along Njegoseva, which in Igalo turns into Sava Ilića), you will not notice when the city ended and the village of Igalo began. Unless at the most seasonal time (at the end of September, for example) there is a lot of fewer tourists, than locals, but in some places there are more unkempt areas and garbage.

As for housing, prices here remain approximately the same, but a large number of high-rise buildings. It is in Igalo that huge 4-5* luxury hotels such as the Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa have been built, the cost of a room in which varies from 90 to 360 EUR per day.

By the way, here, in Igalo, there is big park, but in fact there is no need for it: the whole of Herceg Novi is so green that you can even find the shade of a pine tree (!) on the beach.

What are the prices for holidays?

You can get to it by numerous buses from the station: you can check the departure time there, at the station (there is a schedule, but it’s better to check with the station employees, sometimes not all of the listed buses operate) or simply follow the signs on the buses. If you are not sure, you can check directly with the driver, who sells tickets. Travel will cost you 1.5–2 EUR, and it’s amazing beautiful road It will take no more than half an hour.

Kotor

More to come 15 km and 1.5–2 EUR, and you are already in Kotor (emphasis on the first syllable) - one of ancient cities country, a large port where huge tourist liners arrive for 1 day (their majestic progress along the Bay of Kotor can be observed even from Herceg Novi).

What is the city famous for? A fairly large Old Town, which is surrounded by a fortress wall with several gates. Higher above the city, right on the mountain, is the ancient Kotor Fortress, which offers one of the most beautiful views in the world:

There are also regular buses from Herceg Novi to the nearest and very beautiful city Bosnia and Herzegovina, about which further.

Trebinje

He settled in 40 km from our location on a high hill where the sunset is a must! Read about the city on our website.

On the most high point city, Hercegovachka Hill, they built an amphitheater to make it convenient for everyone to enjoy the views:

The way by bus from Herceg Novi here is by beautiful mountains and hills will take about an hour and cost you 5-6 EUR.

Nearby Islands

There are not many of them near Herceg Novi, but they are really beautiful and famous, and getting to them is not difficult. See map:

Food. What to try

Mediterranean cuisine predominates in Montenegro, and Herceg Novi is no exception in this regard. Here, on store shelves, in cafes, and in restaurants, you will find approximately the same list of main dishes as in other cities of the country. There are a large number of oyster farms near the city - you will see them on the way from Lepetane - therefore, you will not feel any shortage of this delicacy. This also applies to other fish dishes. If people here prefer to grill fish with a little spice and lemon, then there are a lot of recipes for cooking mussels in various and fantastically tasty sauces in the city.

You can try all this in cafes and restaurants, or act like a real tourist: go to the rybarnitsa (fish shop), which is located at the intersection of the streets Mića Vavića And Njegoševa, choose the fish to your taste there (from 5 EUR per kg), after which in just half an hour and 1.5 EUR per kg they will cook it for you right here. True, there are no tables, so you will have to think about where to eat in advance. This didn’t bother us, we took the fish and went to dinner on the terrace or balcony in our apartment. :)

You can also buy mussels here (2.5 EUR per kg), but you will have to cook it yourself. However, if you are polite, they will even tell you how to do it!

While the fish is cooking, you can go downstairs Mića Vavića almost all the way, that is, to the embankment, where on the right side you will see a “window”. You can order different types Pljeskavica(in general, this is a cutlet made from minced meat or minced meat, but here it is “packed” into a bun, vegetables, cheese, sauces are added and you get a delicious burger for 2.5 EUR) and French fries for 1.5 EUR.

Pljeskavica in the process of preparation:) My mouth is still watering!

We lived nearby, so we bought fish very often, and while we were cooking it, we went for french fries and bought vegetables in the supermarket, of which there are many in Herceg Novi:

• IDEA,
• RODA,
• VOLI.

This is incredibly convenient for those who, like us, prefer to stay in the private sector. Prices are not much higher than Russian ones, but it all depends on the specific product:

At the same time, prices within the same network can be different, but it is always cheaper in the mountains.

By the way, it is also more convenient to buy fruits and vegetables in the store. In shops and markets, as a rule, there is a markup, and in the supermarket, firstly, there are promotions, and secondly, fruits and vegetables are often sold out in the evenings: they are not stored in the refrigerator, so they can spoil overnight. In general, a budget tourist has plenty to roam around. This also applies to those who live in a hotel and do not have their own kitchen: simple dishes in local cafes can always be purchased at a very reasonable price. For example, in very cozy establishments right on the embankment, soup will cost 1.5 EUR, pasta with seafood - 5–6 EUR, etc.

Budget

Mid-level

Holidays

Mimosa Festival

One of the brightest events that ends winter. The whole city celebrates it in February. It is at this time that it gets warm enough and the whole city turns bright yellow due to the mimosa blooming everywhere.

Throughout the month, the city is very active; unusual festivals and events take place almost every day: carnival processions and masquerade balls, concerts, flower, wine and fish exhibitions, boat regattas and much, much more. For example, a poster from last year’s festival:

Safety. What to watch out for

A holiday is a holiday, but it’s also worth saying a few words about safety.

During the festival, about 20,000 people come to the city, in the mood for a fun time, which is clearly facilitated by liters of local wine. So you shouldn’t let your guard down, especially for girls. Many people say that at masquerades someone can easily come up to you, hug you, kiss you, and then the list goes on, “Prince Charming,” and this will be absolutely normal - the festival erases all boundaries. :)

On other days, there is no need to worry about your safety and comfort: local residents They are extremely pleasant and responsive; I have never heard of any unpleasant precedents.

As elsewhere, do not leave wallets, bags and equipment on the beach, do not provoke anyone with insults, and you will have a calm and happy holiday. The only thing that can overshadow it is widespread smoking. I got the impression that in Montenegro, in principle, EVERYONE and EVERYWHERE smoke, especially girls and women. So, if you have a problem with cigarette smoke or suffer from asthma, traveling around the country will not be as pleasant.

Things to do

Tracking

Herceg Novi stands at the foot of Mount Orjen, so the first thing that comes to mind when talking about active recreation- tracking. More details about the routes below, in extreme sports sports All hiking trails and routes in Montenegro are marked with a special sign: a red circle with a white center, very similar to a target. Thanks to such “targets” it is very difficult to get lost. :)

Boat ride

This is another pretty one interesting entertainment that will please the eye. An excursion around the Bay of Kotor with a visit to several islands will cost about 20 EUR; a ride to Zhanitsa beach or the other side of the Lustica peninsula will cost 8–10 EUR. As a rule, such excursions begin at 09:00–10:00 and last until 17:00–18:00.

There are several main piers in the city from which excursion boats depart: 2 in Igalo, as well as the central pier of Herceg Novi.

Usually boats depart from them at 09:00–10:00, but you can negotiate with some private owner throughout the day.

Diving

Even though the Adriatic is not as rich in aquatic life as the Red Sea or ocean shores, diving is also practiced in Montenegro. More details in the section on extreme sports.

Fishing

Available, as you understand, along the entire coast. You can buy a fishing rod and tackle - there are several fishing stores in Herceg Novi. Locals prefer to fish in Igalo, there are still fewer people there, the water is calmer, and experienced fishermen they go out to “hunt” in the sea on boats.

In the local waters they catch red mullet (amazingly tasty and inexpensive, most often we took it from the fish market), tuna, sardines, sea bass and sea bream, as well as all kinds of sea creatures: octopus, squid, sea ​​urchins, moray eel (tried it, extremely fatty fish!), stingrays. The Adriatic is very rich in catches. :)

Mud baths on the open beach of Blatna

What I already wrote about in the “Beaches” section: the Sutorina River brings healing mud to this beach, with which anyone can smear themselves and experience the effect for themselves absolutely free.

The entertainment is dubious, but it depends on taste and color, as they say... :)

Shopping and shops

Herceg Novi is a fairly large city, and it has everything for a comfortable life for its citizens, including various shops.

You won’t find large malls here, but there are plenty of small shops and shops located on the first floors of ordinary residential buildings. Most often these are clothing and shoe stores that sell products made in neighboring countries. Such places are mainly located on the street Njegoševa.

Serbian textiles, Italian leather shoes and branded items are highly valued here - there are few of them in Herceg Novi, but there are usually no fakes. As for prices for brands, here they are approximately the same as throughout Europe, but we have not recorded our own well-known brands in Herceg Novi.

Bars. Where to go

For all lovers of evening life, the city has several pubs and bars open almost all night. The prices in them, as in all public catering establishments in the city, do not exceed average, and during the season they are always very crowded. This:

• pub GOT in English Gothic style - it serves more than 10 types of beer and ale;
• jazz club PROSTOR- Very atmospheric place with live music, where you can leisurely sip your favorite drinks;
• bar Citadela- a place on the embankment near the fortress, which serves a variety of drinks and boils night life;
• famous bar Bluefin- the most active party place, something between a bar and a club.

Clubs and nightlife

For those who are completely bored in this quiet, cozy oasis, there is still entertainment besides bars and cafes - a night party on the beach! It lasts until 05:00 at the cafe PEOPLE'S BEACH CLUB. They say that every night they choose Miss “The Wettest T-shirt” - in general, it’s fun, drunk and long, although it’s hardly comparable to the Budva parties.

The city's nightlife doesn't end there: it's open every day during the season. night club Tondo(next to the city park) and La Bamba, on weekends they are joined by a club Cassa, and in summer season parties also take place in the club Pandora and cafe-club Yachting Club.

Of course, there are no strict queues or face control in these establishments. Admission is free for all holidaymakers.

Extreme Sports

I wrote above that here I will tell you more about trekking and diving.

Tracking

So, if you really love not just relaxing walks, but serious mountain hikes of 8–10 km or more, then Herceg Novi is an excellent holiday destination for you. The most popular of the close routes to the mountains is to the saddle of Mount Orjen, which is located at an altitude of about 1,600 m or slightly higher, to the lookout. Part of the route can be covered by car, from Herceg Novi to Vrbanj, for example, it is more than 20 km. And from the town of Vrbanj a steep gravel path 11 km long will take you to the saddle, and another 1.5 hour walk to the lookout.

In general, it’s enough to set aside a day for such a route; the main thing is to wear comfortable shoes, don’t forget a hat and water and, of course, a camera.

Diving

In Herceg Novi itself, however, diving is not practiced; it is not so rich undersea world. Not far away, on Lushtitsa, near the town of Bigovo, people actively dive and engage in both diving and snorkeling.

At the same time, there are diving schools within the city: for example, near People's cafe Beach Club operates, which offers various dive programs for children and adults. They have many diving spots: these are old military tunnels, sunken ships, Mamula Island, the Blue Cave, etc. They are indicated on the map:

Also in Herceg Novi there is the Adriatic Blue diving club (near Bla Bla Beach) and the Marina center. The cost of diving in both is from 30 EUR, courses and training will be offered to you for 90–150 EUR.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

In the “Shopping” section, I have already talked about some of the main products that are brought from Montenegro as souvenirs: these are Serbian textiles, Italian and Turkish clothes and shoes, the country makes very high quality woolen products, including clothes.

Also very often, local products are brought as souvenirs from Herceg Novi: pickled olives and olive oil, dried figs, local meat delicacy prosciutto, mountain honey and nuts, as well as alcohol: Vranac wine (from 4 EUR), Nikšičko beer "(from 1–2 EUR), as well as local moonshine with rakia fruit (from 10 EUR).

Personally, I always try to bring my loved ones something that can convey the flavor of the country. And most often these are local products: we arrived from Herceg Novi with full bags of olives in vacuum bags (500 g for 2-4 EUR) and large bunches of dried figs (bunch from 3 EUR, store packaging of 200 g at least 1.5 EUR) .

Advice for those looking for souvenirs for family and friends: Walking along the embankment, we discovered two “Everything for Euro” stores - one at the very beginning of the embankment, the other, on the contrary, at its end, already in Igalo. There, as in our Fix Price, there is everything, and also a very large selection of magnets, key rings, ceramics, wood products, etc.

How to get around the city

On foot! How else can you see all the described beauty, feel the atmosphere of the city, get acquainted with the most cozy corners, endlessly going up and down the stairs, enjoying the bright colors and pleasant smells?

But this is my personal opinion, in the end, everyone has their own. Therefore, below is a brief summary of other options for getting around the city.

Taxi

Always at your service. You can catch in the city, you can call by phone or via the Internet. The cost of trips around the city is the same - about 0.8 EUR per kilometer plus 1 EUR per landing. But it often happens that the cost of the trip is set by the driver himself, and the meter is not taken into account at all, and here, apparently, whoever is lucky with the driver.

The cars are not always yellow, but there is always a sign on the roof with the corresponding inscription or checkered lines.

Buses

There are only two regular routes of local buses:

• Herceg Novi - Meljine,
• Herceg Novi - Kamenari.

A ticket for the first costs about 0.7 EUR, for the second - 1.3 EUR or more, they somehow charged us 2. Travel to local buses paid exclusively in the cabin: as a rule, young conductors are seated, they will definitely punch your ticket on a funny device. However, no one announces the stops in advance, so it’s better to follow the map or consult with locals or the conductor.

Buses depart from the station, sometimes you can catch them in the city itself on the street Njegoseva.

Transport rental

If you plan to drive around the area for a long time and a lot, it will be most convenient to rent a car or scooter. There are rental offices in Herceg Novi, but it is more convenient to use online services in advance: for 25–30 EUR per day, a car will be delivered to you from anywhere in the city, and a bike will cost 15–20 EUR. You can search and compare offers from different rental companies, for example. To rent a car, you will need a license (usually any national one, but sometimes they ask for international ones), an age of 22 years and a deposit (usually from 300 EUR).

And finally: the cost of gasoline is approximately 1.3 EUR for both 95 and 98, with a difference of several euro cents.

Herceg Novi - holidays with children

This city, it seems to me, is a wonderful option for families with children. There is only one big “BUT”: since there are a lot of stairs here, it will be difficult to walk with a stroller, and babies will often ask to be held, so you definitely cannot do without a strong dad.

But in the Igalo area there is a small aquapark right on the shore (2 EUR per child), even further, at the end of the village there is mini amusement park with carousels. Locals call it Lunapark; entry to its territory is free; riding the attraction will cost 1.5–2 EUR.

Hotels- don’t forget to check prices from booking sites! Don't overpay. This !

Rent a Car- also an aggregation of prices from all rental companies, all in one place, let's go!

Anything to add?

Herceg Novi ( Herceg Novi) is one of the resort towns on the coast of Montenegro, and it is this one that we chose for the first three days your holiday at sea. Herceg Novi is located near the entrance to the beautiful Bay of Kotor, which we really wanted to see. The soul demanded adventure, but, having arrived in Herceg Novi, we began to lead a monotonous and lazy life as tourists.

But it’s hard to imagine anything else here: the entire town is swallowed up by hotels, the embankments are filled with restaurants, and there is nothing left to do but play by the proposed rules - go swimming in the sea, then sit in restaurants, and in the evening go to the promenade. This daily routine is familiar to anyone who has ever vacationed at sea as a typical tourist.

The beaches in Herceg Novi are concrete or pebble. I love “stone” beaches, because the water on such beaches is especially clear, and you want to dive into it, but those who like to lie on the sand will not like the beaches of Herceg Novi and the Bay of Kotor.


The strip of beaches is quite narrow, so at any time of the day you will have to endure the proximity of other vacationers.

Not wanting to sit among many undressed bodies, we decided to go to the furthest one, west beach, where Herceg Novi smoothly flows into the neighboring city of Igalo. After going quite a long way, we finally arrived at our destination.

It would seem a beautiful view, the sea in that place is warm and shallow. We were ready to swim when several naked bodies appeared in front of us! It turned out that we weren’t the only ones who wanted to hide from the crowds, and local nudists had long chosen the “wild” beach near Igalo.

In order not to offend the nudists with our dressed appearance, we hastened to leave, but then we heard an old man’s voice calling us. “Girls, lubricate your back,” the nudist grandfather asked us...

Herceg Novi is a city with relief, it climbs up the mountain.

If you live, like us, in a high part of the city, then you will have to go down numerous stairs every day to the beaches, and then have a long and tedious climb back.

We even read one angry review about Herceg Novi, it read something like this: “My family and I came on vacation, but instead we had to climb stairs every day! Terrible city!

We did not experience such negative emotions, because physical exercise is good for health, and from our balcony in the upper part of the city there was a beautiful view that we never tired of admiring (unlike the owner, Aunt Sonya, who curtained the windows and balcony every day).


After the morning swim, we began a walk along the sea in search of some nice cafe. Sometimes we moved from one cafe to another, not finding anything else to do in the middle of a hot day.

What we liked most was this one, with its extravagant menu:

Here the waiters were nice and modest, unlike several other places where they made eyes at us or erotically whispered “My girls...”.

Sights of Herceg Novi

In the evenings we explored the city and all its attractions.
On the central square of the city there is one of the symbols of Herceg Novi - Sakhat Kula clock tower.

Walking up the stairs through the gates of the clock tower, you find yourself in the square where the Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

There is a claim on the Internet that during the Ottoman Empire the church was converted into a mosque. It’s easy to believe this by looking at the attached “minarets”. The only catch is that the country gained independence from the Turks in the 17th century, and the church was built only in the 20th...

Fortress of Fort Mare:

While we were photographing the fortress, a man came into view who was locking the gate of some mansion. The man noticed that we were looking at him and immediately invited us to come in. "Museum!" - he said.

Having gone into the semi-basement room (and driving away the thoughts that a maniac had lured us into his lair), we listened to the guide’s story. It turned out that we were in the house of a Russian who considers himself an artist and even organized his own museum. This is probably a local celebrity, because even our hostess, Aunt Sonya, gave us a book to read about this Russian in Montenegro.

But, apparently, it was not the paintings that brought the “artist” such fame, but some more successful activity...
The photo shows a self-portrait and portraits of the artist’s wife and son:

Another fortress in Herceg Novi, the main attraction of the city, is Kanli Kula fortress. A powerful building dating back to the Turkish occupation.

Entrance to the fortress is paid and costs, it seems, one euro, but there is nothing to see inside. But you can admire marine species and take a bunch of photos...

Herceg Novi is undoubtedly a cute and pleasant seaside town. But if you don’t find some special exciting activity, it becomes boring here already on the second day.

Prices in Hereg Novi

• A room for two without any frills: 20-30 euros
• Buy groceries and cook dinner at home: no more than 5 euros for two
• Lunch at the restaurant: soups from 2 euros, salads 4-8 euros, main courses 8-15 euros
• Attractions: entrance to the Kanli Kula fortress - 1 euro

She traveled through the Balkans with her husband and parents, and one day I accompanied them along the Boka Kotor Bay. I’ll just show you part of how we walked around Herceg Novi. Today you will see the city in winter colors, as it was cloudy, plus I will give you tips on what to see in Herceg Novi in ​​a couple of hours.

Just look at the color of the Adriatic! Is it really like this in the summer, when a crowd of tourists splashes in the water? What is this city interesting for you, besides swimming in the sea,- ask me? Firstly, general history, read about Admiral Dmitry Senyavin, who expelled the French and Austrians from the bay with the Montenegrins and Bokelians. Secondly, the cute architecture and fortresses. Thirdly, this city is close to Emir Kusturica, in a sense it replaced his native Sarajevo. Fourthly, Herceg Novi is fighting for the title European capital culture for 2021, the second round has already passed.

Even in January, Hereg Novi is beautiful, green and colorful! A sign of winter is ripe citrus fruits. I picked this kumquat from the Savina monastery, it helps with hangovers, by the way:) I wrote about the benefits of kumquat.

I also tried oranges there, but as expected, they were wild and sour. You can see this tree in the photo

Let me go back a little, this is the town of Lepetane with a couple of hundred inhabitants.

The fastest way to get from Budva or Tivat to Herceg Novi is to take a ferry, it is free for people, you have to pay for the size of the transport. A regular passenger car costs 4.5 euros. It operates around the clock, all year round, depending on occupancy, there are several such ferries here. While you are sailing, you can get out of the car and take photos from both sides. Behind Vera you can see the town of Kamenari, where the ferry docks.

What I show first is the Savina Monastery on the outskirts. Approaching the roundabout on the highway, we turn left (), and after 200 m we look for parking at the monastery, there are two of them. There is one highlight of this church - it is a panoramic platform from where the photo was taken. Find the stairs behind the cemetery, it leads to the old church. Or ask the priest where Vidikovac (panoramic platform) is.

Second interesting fact Savina Monastery, where the director of the entire Balkans, Emir Kusturica, converted to Orthodoxy, and also buried his parents nearby. Once I walked around three cemeteries, and it turned out that although he was an atheist, his relics were buried in a Muslim cemetery not far from here... The director is very popular here, last summer he was awarded the literary prize “The Seal of Duke Stephen,” the same ruler who which gave Paul its name to the city in the 15th century after its title. The jury, with the blessing of Metropolitan Amfilohije, awarded Kusturica the award for his literary and artistic activities that serve the cause of preserving the Serbian identity, values ​​and dignity of the Serbian people.

In the photo I am standing at the grave of a Don Cossack and his descendants. The large Russian cemetery of “white emigrants” is located a little further - on the street. Monastyrskaya. About our compatriots who fled to Royal Yugoslavia a century ago

Since I want to make the story useful for tourists, and not just for viewing the Montenegrin winter, I drew our route by hand. 1 - Savina monastery. 2 - cemetery of white emigrants. Next, go onto the highway until the traffic light and turn left to Negosheva Street. Most often I park my car right behind the post office, this is number 3 ( marked on the map too). The price of this parking is always 80 cents per hour. But there are also cheaper ones for 50 c or free in the yards.

Every Montenegrin city has a street dedicated to the ruler Njegos, who now rests in a mausoleum on Mount Lovcen. In Herceg Novi, the famous “Gradska Kafana” is located on it (on map 4). In the summer I always stop for coffee and cake, and all the tourists happily agree :)) The reason is to show the relaxed lifestyle of the locals, the importance of communication and seeing beauty. The big plus of this cafe is the panorama. You can see the open sea, the fortress, the old part of the city, the water polo pool, yachts...

By the 15th day we were already hungry, the cafe did not suit us, but 50 meters below by the smell we identified an eatery where they make roshtl (grilled meat). To eat inexpensively in Montenegro with a large group, I advise you to take mixed meso (cold meat) and a couple of salads.

At the fork after the Gradskaya Kafana, everyone usually goes left along the pedestrian street, ending up in the historical part of the city and its main Nikola Djurkovic Square (on map 5). There is still a Christmas tree, the cafes are deserted, like the stairs at Sakhat Kula. This means that no one will interfere with photography! If you wish, you can conquer the Turkish fortress of Kanli Kulu, it can be seen on the edge on the left. A little lower there is the Bosnian fortress of Forte Mare, and above the highway there is the Spanish-Turkish Spaniola, but in ruins. But everyone the tourist will find entertainment in the city according to your taste :))

Having walked through the Clock Tower along the 60 steps of King Tvrtko, we arrived at Belavista Square with Orthodox Church St. Archangel Michael (on map 6). We still had hay lying around and oak branches standing. All this after the holidays Badnidan (Oak Day) and Bozhich (Christmas)

Turning around, you will see the City Archives, a radio station, a library, and a fountain. And I only see cats

Then we walked along the street of Marko Voinovich, who was born here andfamous in our homeland. He was one of the founders Black Sea Fleet in the Russian Empire. EThe old house was reconstructed by a Parisian woman into a tourist villa, you will see it on the left, there is still a memorial plaque hanging on it. And we go to the Church of St. Jerome and the Music School (on map 7). Here you can see the museum of anchors. To the left of the palm tree, 3 white flagpoles are visible; in the summer, the Russian, Montenegrin and St. Andrew's flags flutter there.

There is an excellent panorama of access to the open sea; Boka Kotorska ends at this point. In summer, from the Herceg Novi embankment you can take a boat to the fortress island of Mamula (if the hotel is not closed for construction), to Zanice beach and the Blue Caves.

Some people ask why go to Montenegro in winter when the weather is so gray? But no! It was +16 air temperature on January 11! And the flowers and greenery are so pleasing to the eye!

A cactus is blooming in someone's yard

Bougainvillea

Opposite the Sea Fortress stands the Bosnian king Tvrtko, who founded the city. Bosnia was then a strong state with a large territory, and Herceg Novi was at first called Sveti Stefan.

We pass by the building of the former railway station of Herceg Novi, now there is a restaurant

And a train used to run along the embankment; the branch was laid by the Austrians at the beginning of the 20th century; the communists dismantled the road in the 60s due to unprofitability. And with the development of tourism, how can a train run near the sea and beaches? Now it is a 7-km walking area with cacti and cafes.

On the other side is the charming Adriatic

During my seven-day vacation in Montenegro, I visited Herceg Novi several times, but I still had a vague feeling that I had overlooked something. There are so many different interesting things and attractions there.
Herceg Novi is located on the coast of the southern fjord Europe, Bay of Kotor. This city is a real museum under open air. There are at least 4 medieval towers and fortresses in the city, and all of them are open to the public. The old city is surrounded by a powerful wall, and inside it there are characteristic narrow medieval streets, cathedrals, fortresses, and galleries.

In addition, Herceg Novi is called the “city of eternal greenery”, because palm trees, cypresses and other trees grow on every square of land. Once upon a time, sailors brought more than 250 species of exotic plants here; can you imagine the fragrance here during the flowering period? Herceg Novi is also called the city of stairs, so don’t forget about comfortable shoes when walking around it.
Herceg Novi is one of the most beautiful cities Adriatic, the sun shines here 220 days a year. Great, right? But I was unlucky, and one day there was rain and storm.

Tourist centers in Herceg Novi

First of all, when I got to the center of Herceg Novi, I went to the official tourist centre. By the way, in Montenegro the tourist center is called Turistika organizacia (it’s clear in principle, right?). But it was very difficult to find her. As a reference point, there is a bronze figurine of a man on Negosheva Street. Almost opposite the figure, you will need to turn into a narrow passage and follow the sign.

About 100 steps, 3 turns - and you're in tourist office! Yes! Wanting to know about the city, so the sweet girl provided me with excellent detailed maps in English, the Adriatika Times newspaper, as well as a CD and all this is free. Eh, it’s not for nothing that I climbed here. If you don’t want to look for an office, you can buy a city map at the bookstore on main square for 5 euros.
After I was armed to the teeth with maps, I went for a walk around the city.

Sights of Herceg Novi

The city of Herceg Novi is simply crammed with various fortresses, medieval towers and walls. Well, almost like a raisin bun. And some ruins are located right in the blue Adriatic Sea.

Citadel

The very first in the chain of fortresses, if you count from the sea, is the citadel of Herceg Novi, the remains of which are located right in this sea. Battle loopholes and doors with hinges are clearly visible in the ruins.
The fortress was originally built by the Venetians, then the Turks rebuilt it in the 15th century. But in 1979, the unshakable citadel was completely destroyed by nature, or rather by an earthquake. It’s not clear what the composition of this cement is if it’s been in water for so long, or whatever. Oh, how nice it was to swim among the ruins medieval fortress. Many amateurs swam here with a mask and fins. What if something turns up? The only disadvantage of relaxing on the ruins of the citadel is that numerous tourists are constantly photographing and filming you (well, not you, but the tower). As they say, look for me on Youtube.

Sea fortress

You can't pass by this tower if you walk along the embankment. A beautiful view of it opens from the sea. The sea tower was built in 1382 under King Tvrko I. The fortress was rebuilt many times, and in 1833 it was reconstructed.

Entrance – 1 euro. For one euro you can wander around the ancient walls and see several Ottoman cannons. In the evenings, the Sea Fortress functions as a cinema. Exactly at 21-00 they show different films on English language. From what I knew on the poster, I recognized the History of Benjamin Barton.

View of the port from the Sea Fortress.

On the way to the bloody tower, I came across this door with horns.

Fortress Kani Kula (Bloody Tower)

The Bloody Tower is one of the most visited places in Herceg Novi. Firstly, it’s very easy to find, secondly, it’s not as far to climb as to the Spaniola fortress (which, to my shame, I never got to), and thirdly, festivals and concerts are held here in the evenings.
Kani Kula was built in 1539 by the Turks. Moreover, on the site of even earlier fortifications. Its walls and power are impressive! In 1966, the fortress was converted into a summer site for festivals. And when there are no festivals, you can see the fortress.

By the way, the Bloody Tower didn’t give up for me the first time. I climbed 200 steps... and kissed the castle. As the Russian girls at the travel agency explained to me, a festival was held there a week ago, and they still can’t clean it up. These are Montenegrins, they don’t know how to do something quickly. But I still managed to get there, after a couple of days. The views from there are stunning.
Entrance costs 1 euro. For this price you can walk along the perimeter of the walls, sit in the amphitheater and take pictures beautiful views. The only drawback of the place is the dirty territory, despite the paid entrance and many tourists. It's very disappointing when historical place everything is littered with cans and bottles. I really hope that this situation was solely due to the holiday that took place there. By the way, the Bloody Tower regularly hosts music festivals, there is such an amphitheater organized there.

Clock tower

The Herceg Novi Clock Tower is the hallmark of the city. This is the real gateway to Old city from the side of Negosheva Street. The square in front of the tower is somewhat reminiscent of Spain or Italy. There are numerous cafes here and people leisurely drink coffee overlooking the ancient fortresses. The clock tower was built in 1850 in pseudo-Romanesque style. The name of the Clock Tower came from the Turks; at a time when the city was under Venetian rule, they called it Tora.

Here, on the main square, you can see the towering Western Tower of the city. You have to get used to it, towers are everywhere here.

Spaniola Fortress

At the very top of the city of Herceg Novi, where you walk at least 40 minutes up, there is the Spaniola fortress. Its name comes from the nationality of the population, Spanish respectively. In the period 1538-1539, the Spaniards visited here and added some of their own elements to the fortress. Apparently, that’s what people called her - Ishpanskaya.

There are also many churches in the old town.
The most beautiful cathedral the old town is Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. It is located next to the clock tower. The cathedral is relatively young - its construction began in 1883. The cathedral was built in the Byzantine style, but its design external walls replete with elements of Romanesque Gothic and even Muslim temples. However, everything looks very harmonious, despite the eclecticism.

There are also Catholic churches in the city. These include St. Jerome's Cathedral, built in 1856. It is also located in the old city, just below the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael.
In general, it’s very pleasant to walk around the old city in the heat, because narrow streets and stone buildings create coolness. However, there are practically no cafes, so after numerous steps you can relax on them yourself. There are cafes near the clock tower and on the square near the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel.
The city has a lot of different cool elements. Houses, doors, lanterns, flowering trees...

By the way, you can also see street art in the old city.

Savin Monastery

The monastery complex consists of three churches (small Assumption Church, large Assumption Church, Church of St. Sava), of which it is located slightly higher than the other two.
The Great Assumption Church houses miraculous icon Mother of God Savvinskaya. Legend has it that in the 18th century the Venetians tried several times to destroy the monastery. However, when they sailed on their ship once again, the archimandrite of the monastery and the local residents prayed so fervently to the icon of the Mother of God that there was a clap of thunder and lightning struck directly at the main ship of the Venetians. Since then, Montenegrins have celebrated the feast of the icon of the Mother of God of Savvinskaya on August 28.
Savinov Monastery is located about two kilometers from the city of Herceg Novi. I warn you right away, the path to it is quite long and confusing. Use the hospital as a landmark on the embankment, and then ask passers-by. From the embankment you will need to go up the road a little.
The oldest frescoes monastery date back to the 15th century. Impressive huh? Despite such facts, there are very few people in the monastery.
Advice: if you are going to a monastery (well, not really, but on an excursion), clothes should cover your knees, and your shoulders should also be covered. No one here pays attention to the uncovered head. The priest did not let me in, wearing a skirt just above the knee, although the temple was empty. That's how strict they are.

Herceg Novi Park

The park is located near the main central beach, called Skver. To be honest, I wasn’t impressed at all. An old Soviet fountain and a dozen tall palm trees. That's the whole park. But if you go down to the sea, you can again see ancient walls, staircases, and cozy houses.

The embankment from Herceg Novi to the town of Igalo stretches for almost 7 km. It is landscaped and tiled. There are numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops along it. Fruits are also sold on the parapet. You can rent a bicycle on the embankment.

Surprisingly, there is a fairly large open-air swimming pool built right on the embankment. Probably for Europeans who don’t like swimming in the sea.

And in the evening the embankment is crowded; all the holidaymakers walk back and forth with a businesslike air.

Overall, I really liked Herceg Novi. A city with stories, with numerous attractions. Everyone who vacations in Montenegro should visit here at least once. Preferably without a tour, so that you can wander through the ancient streets and fortresses in silence. Do I want to come back here for a holiday? Definitely and more than once!

Herceg Novi hotels, reviews, booking

Apartments in Herceg Novi, Montenegro

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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. Tourist groups They 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 sea ​​border. 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 remoteness, not everyone is familiar transport methods will be economically beneficial, often renting a car is much more profitable than traveling by intercity buses. It sounds strange, but it's a fact.

On intercity bus - despite its remoteness, Herceg Novi can be reached by public buses. If you live in Budva, you can use direct buses (via ferry crossing Lepetane-Kamenari), or ride along the entire Bay of Kotor (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 compared with Budva and others resort towns, not so much. 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 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 places accommodation 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 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 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 military history 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 map clearly shows the location of this watchtower, but I couldn’t 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 great place for selfies, 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 on vacation famous beach Zhanitsa, swim in the Blue Cave and wander through 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 during tourist season you have to walk single file, 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 others tourist attractions.

It is worth mentioning the presence of paid beaches, which in some way relate to expensive hotels, during the high tourist season - this is perhaps the best place for 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 holiday, Herceg Novi has many wild places for swimming and relaxation. 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 in 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.