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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.
It is often called the most beautiful city in Montenegro, and it is quite possible that this is so. The name of the city can be read as Herceg Novi or Herceg Novi, both options are correct, in Serbian it will be Herceg Novi.
I have lived in Herceg Novi for many years, the city is excellent, so write any questions in the comments, I will be happy to answer.
Herceg Novi is also located in the Bay of Kotor, which is considered the most beautiful in the world. Personally, in my opinion, this part of Montenegro is truly more beautiful than the other end of the country’s coast. See what Boko - Kotor Bay looks like in the photo below.
Herceg Novi is called the botanical garden of Montenegro, this is due to the fact that the city has the largest number of different plant species in Montenegro. According to local legend, supposedly in the good old days, sailors brought rare plants from overseas countries, and therefore Herceg Novi became the greenest city in the country. I don’t know how true this legend is, but there really is a lot of things growing here. In Herceg Novi, no one is surprised by the huge cacti, palm trees, wild tangerines growing in the city center and other exotic fruits. I have never seen such a variety of different plants.
Herceg Novi is very different from other cities in Montenegro. Although, you know, the same can be said about any city on the coast. Somehow it turned out that all the cities of Montenegro are not similar to each other, and they differ quite strongly. Perhaps that is why it is so interesting to travel around Montenegro. Herceg Novi has a very unusual location, most of the cities on the coast of Montenegro are “flat”, and in Herceg Novi only the lower part of the city is flat, there was not enough flat space, so people began to gradually cut into the rocks, level areas there and build houses, the city “goes” up, climbing the rocks. Herceg Novi is called not only a botanical garden, there is another “nickname”, the City of a Thousand Steps. Indeed, there are no other cities in Montenegro with so many different stairs, this is due to the mountainous terrain, which I have already mentioned.
But there is no need to be afraid of this, in locations interesting for tourists there are no scary climbs, and in the residential areas of the city you have nothing to do. If you decide to relax in Herceg Novi, take accommodation a couple of hundred meters from the sea and you won’t have to walk much uphill. Although, why am I recommending this to you? Physical activity has never hurt anyone. 🙂
And also, Herceg Novi ruled whoever, Austria-Hungary, the Ottomans, the Spaniards, the Venetians. Each of these empires influenced the appearance of Herceg Novi.
Attractions Herceg Novi
There are quite a lot of attractions in Herceg Novi, more than in most other cities in Montenegro. In terms of the number of attractions, the city is second only to Kotor.
In this article I’m unlikely to name all the attractions, since there are many small ones in the city, and there is no point in describing some tiny churches, but I will write the main attractions.
Clock Tower (Sat Kula), this is the calling card of Herceg Novi, which is depicted on many postcards, souvenirs and guidebooks. The clock tower was built during Turkish rule by order of the Sultan (XVII century). When constructing the tower, two goals were pursued: firstly, city residents should not miss prayer time, for which a clock was needed. Secondly, at that time the tower served as the central gate of the city.
Similar clock towers are characteristic of many regions ruled by the Turks. The city has preserved another attraction typical of the times of Turkish rule, the drinking Karach fountain, it is located a few tens of meters from Sat Kula, on Belavista Square. A beautiful structure and very useful in the summer heat.
On Belavista Square there is another important landmark of Herceg Novi, the Orthodox Church of the Archangel Michael. The church is not very ancient, it was built in the 19th century, but, nevertheless, the architects did an excellent job and were able to create a very interesting structure, which is located in an excellent location; every tourist who comes to Herceg Novi passes by this place. Look at the photo below and rate it.
In a word, friends, Belavista Square looks very nice, if you are in Herceg Novi, visit this place, finding the square will not be difficult, just find the Sat Kulu (clock tower), and the square is next to it.
Further, Herceg Novi has several ancient fortresses, which is somewhat unusual for Montenegro, since in this city there are significantly more of them than the country average. Moreover, what is interesting is that these fortresses were built by different powers and in different centuries, which was reflected in their architecture. All fortresses are open to tourists, and I strongly advise you to visit them. Some fortresses have been restored, while some of them are in a dilapidated state. By the way, from the fortresses there is an excellent view of Herceg Novi and Boko-Kotor Bay.
Fortress ForteMara built by the Bosnian king Tvrtko I in the 14th century to protect the region from attacks from the sea. It is believed that it was with the construction of Forte Mara that Herceg Novi became a city, although people lived in these places before.
Fortress KanliKula, or the bloody tower, was built by the Turks during their dominance in this region, in the 16th century. The fortress was part of the city's defensive structures; with its help, control was exercised over the ancient part of the city. The fortress in some places has a wall height of 85 meters, and their thickness reaches 20 meters, which was quite a lot for that time.
Kanli Kula is not only an important architectural monument and landmark of Montenegro, but also an open-air cinema and theater. Concerts are regularly held here during the season. The open area has 1000 seats.
Fortress Spagnola, built by the Spaniards during their short reign in Herceg Novi. This fortress is less known to tourists, since it is located above the city and visiting it without a vehicle is possible, but less convenient than Forte Maru and Kanli Kullu. However, the Spaniola fortress is well preserved and is an interesting architectural monument. Spagnola is located on a mountain, towering over the entire city. The fortress was built in the 16th century to control the surroundings of Herceg Novi.
There is another fortress, which is located not in the city, but on Mamula Island. The fort was built in the 19th century by the Austrians to control the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. The strait is perfectly clear from the fort, therefore, without capturing the fortress, enemy ships would hardly be able to get into the bay. You can get to the fortress by boat.
Take a walk through the old part of Herceg Novi, it is a labyrinth of alleys and, of course, there are many stairs. Remember, I wrote above that Herceg Novi can rightfully be called the city of a thousand steps.
There are several excellent vantage points in and outside the city. I recommend the following:
- Excellent views open from the fortresses of Kanli Kula, Forte Mara, Spaniola.
- A good view of the bay and part of the city opens from the terrace of the Gradska kafana cafe. This cafe is great to be on Google maps, which is available on any smartphone.
- If you have a car, you can get to the observation decks in Podi and Njivice (districts of the city). For example, today I drove through Podi, stopped at the site and took a photo, see below.
- And there is one more place in the old part of Herceg Novi, from which very interesting views open up, panoramas of the bay are very good. You can find the site using your smartphone, enter on the map “ Osnovna Muzicka Skola, Herceg Novi».
There is also a small church and a former maritime museum here, which was later sold into private hands, which in my understanding looks very strange, since such historical monuments cannot be sold. As a result, the museum is closed, you can admire it from the outside, you will see many cannons, anchors and cannonballs, but you will not be allowed inside.
Another must visit in Herceg Novi Savina Monastery. This is one of the most famous Orthodox monasteries in Montenegro, which was built in the 11th century. As a matter of fact, in the 11th century only one temple was built; in subsequent centuries, the monastery developed, was completed, and in our time includes three churches, a cemetery, and a nice surrounding area. This is a very important architectural monument that every tourist who comes to the city must visit.
The monastery is interesting for its appearance, as well as for the rich collection of icons and Orthodox relics stored in it.
Villa of Marshal Tito located on Igalo. During the tourist season, excursions are held around the villa, which, by the way, are quite interesting. You need to find out the schedule of excursions, it may change, last year excursions were held 3 times a week, the guides spoke Russian, English and Serbian.
I once took a photo of this villa, unfortunately, I couldn’t find it in the archive, so I’m not publishing the photo.
There are several other attractions in Herceg Novi that can only be reached by boat. Of these attractions I can highlight abandoned submarine parking lot, Yugoslavian times. If you book a boat tour around the area, they will probably show you one. Also, tourists are usually taken to blue cave. It is called that because it creates the illusion that the water in this place is bright blue. Look at the photo below. As a rule, everyone swims in the blue cave.
And I also recommend visiting the beach on Zanjica, this is one of the cleanest beaches in Montenegro. I will tell you more about it below.
I can also recommend visiting Church of St. Elijah. The road there will not be familiar to you, so if you don’t like driving along the edge of an abyss, order a taxi. You can’t get close to the church, the road ends, you’ll have to walk a kilometer or two. Getting there is not very convenient, but it’s not common, and that’s why it’s interesting. I’m already used to the mountains, such ascents don’t “chill” me so much, but tourists are all delighted and then tell how they were on top of the world and eagles flew under them. There is an observation deck next to the church with excellent views. Unfortunately, all the photos that I took near this church were already included in the description of the excursion on another site, so I cannot show the church.
Herceg Novi Map
Marked the main attractions of Herceg Novi on the map.
The beaches in Herceg Novi are mostly not large, and this is very good. The fact is that all the beaches in Montenegro are for rent, the same in Herceg Novi. Accordingly, the quality of the beaches largely depends on the tenant and how he cares for it. Since the beaches in Herceg Novi are small, if you somehow don’t like the beach closest to you, no one bothers you to walk some 200 meters and end up on another beach, which may be of a completely different level.
The beaches in Herceg Novi are finely pebbled and concrete; there are no sandy beaches in the region. Most beaches are equipped with everything necessary for relaxation, i.e., they have sunbeds, umbrellas, tables, toilets, changing cabins, and showers. Entrance to almost all beaches is free, but paid sun loungers and umbrellas, their cost may vary depending on the beach, as well as on the month (in July and August there will be maximum prices). For example, on the Herceg Novi beach where I swim in June of this year, a bed costs 2.5 euros, and the same for an umbrella. There are no time restrictions, i.e., the purchased couch with an umbrella will be yours until you leave. At the same time, on almost all Herceg Novi beaches there are free places where you can come with your towel and lie down for free.
The beaches in Herceg Novi are cleaned every day, so they are clean. Below I publish a photo of the beach, which was taken at the beginning of the season, so there are still few people.
The best beach in the region and one of the best beaches in Montenegro is located on Zanjica, and Zanjica, in turn, is located on the Lustica peninsula. You can get to this peninsula by car, but since it’s a long drive, it’s easier to get there by boat. During the season, there is regular water communication between Herceg Novi and the beach.
Why is this beach the best? Usually, when you read some guidebooks created by gurus who spent at most a week in Montenegro, you can find out that the best beaches = the most popular. That is, these gurus call the best beaches, they say, the most people swim there. At the same time, none of them even thinks that since a lot of people swim in Budva, it means there is little oxygen in the place and there is more dirt, less clear water, and such beaches cannot be the best in principle.
The best beaches are those where there are fewer people, that is, where it is harder to get to, in other words, beaches that are located outside the city. And there is just such a beach on Zhanitsa. You read my description above, you need to go to this beach by boat, of course, fewer people will go there than will come to the beaches that are located in the city itself. There are fewer people, which means there is plenty of free space on the beach, the water is cleaner, and the infrastructure is no worse than on city beaches; in general, it is a super beach in all respects. I don’t know if you will go to Zhanitsa beach regularly, but visit it at least once.
Shopping in Herceg Novi
There are no large shopping centers in Herceg Novi yet, so all shopping comes down to buying something in small shops, of which there are quite a lot in the city. Most of the retail outlets are concentrated in Igalo and in the city center. The best time for shopping is the end of August / beginning of September, at this time of year sales begin in Montenegro, sellers are trying to get the maximum from the last tourists of the season.
How to get to Herceg Novi from the airport
There are two airports near Herceg Novi, one in Tivat and the other in Croatia. Most Russian-speaking tourists arrive at Tivat airport, so let's look at how to get from this airport.
From Tivat you can get to Herceg Novi in the following ways: 1. By bus, but buses do not go to the airport, walking to the bus station is not very far, but not very close either, it’s inconvenient with suitcases. The fare is not expensive, I went once and paid 3 euros. 2. Taking a taxi at the airport. Honestly, this is the most expensive way, I won’t tell you the exact price, these crazy comrades have “their own rules” on how to earn more from tourists. The official price posted at the airport is 45 euros. 3. You can take it from us, we’ll drive it straight to the airport. 4. We offer.
Accommodation in Herceg Novi
There is nothing special to talk about, everything, like everywhere else in Montenegro, you can book accommodation in an apartment, or in a hotel. The city has both micro hotels, as well as well-known and very good ones, everything for every taste and budget. Hotels are being built regularly, there are more and more of them every year, but while holidays in apartments still rule, most compatriots who come on holiday to Herceg Novi book apartments.
I'll give you some advice, tip #1, don’t delay with booking, the longer you “mature”, the less choice there will be. I am not writing this in order to get money from you faster for booking an apartment. Try to book an apartment, say at the beginning of July, for the end of July; finding something good and at the best price will not be easy. Good accommodation options sell out quickly, so it’s best to book as early as possible.
Tip #2: Herceg Novi is a city on the mountains, but at the same time its lower part is flat, i.e., there are no mountains on the embankment and in the city center, so if you don’t like walking up and down (although it’s good for your figure), take accommodation not far from sea, about 200 meters away there will definitely be no mountains, in the Igalo area you can go further.
The minimum prices for accommodation are in May and September, and the maximum in July and August. You can check accommodation prices using the form below.
Weather and climate
In Herceg Novi they are approximately the same as on the entire coast of Montenegro. In May and September the temperature is easily tolerated; in July and August it will be much hotter. The water temperature in May is 19 - 24 degrees, in June and September 23 - 24, in July and August 25 - 27 degrees. Of course, I’m not a seer, so I indicated the approximate water temperature, based on the Yandex weather archive.
Check out the average daily air temperature in Herceg Novi.
The sea water temperature is lower.
There is little precipitation in Herceg Novi in the summer; if there is rain, it is not prolonged in most cases. That is, you should not expect that the weather can ruin your holiday in Herceg Novi.
If you come on holiday to Herceg Novi, and indeed to Montenegro at the end of the season, I advise you to plan to finish your holiday around September 15-20, since after this date the weather may become unstable.
Excursions from Herceg Novi
In Herceg Novi you can book both individual and group excursions. You can choose a tour on our website, look at “”. If you need advice on which excursion to choose, write, I’ll tell you.
Prices in Herceg Novi
We have a detailed one, since I live in Herceg Novi, and I know the prices in this city better than the prices in other cities, then, in fact, the article was written based on prices in Herceg Novi.
I can also note that prices in Herceg Novi are slightly lower than in Budva, Kotor and Tivat.
Photos of Herceg Novi
In conclusion, I would like to insert a few photos of Herceg Novi.
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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.
It is small for us, but by local standards, it is a real city with developed infrastructure: there is a 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 there is neither an airport nor a railway station in the city: in any case, you will have to transfer to buses/cars/taxi. 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). The average price for summer 2017 from Moscow is 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, does not seem to me the best option: the journey, 2,900–3,000 km long, will take at least one and a half days, and you will also have to apply for a Schengen card, 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 on the route, so you will have to budget for these expenses in advance (in addition to about 280–300 liters with an approximate cost of gasoline of 0.6 EUR).
Also keep in mind that the terrain in the Balkan countries and Montenegro is different, 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, the average temperature will be +28–30 °C, in September-October - +20–22 °C, in November it will get colder to +15 °C.
Winter on the Adriatic coast is 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 plenty 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. It’s warm, but not too hot, you can still swim and sunbathe, it’s very comfortable to walk even at midday. The same 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 option for a family holiday 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” vacation, and in October-November, switching to the mode of autumn jackets and shoes and taking a raincoat or umbrella with you, walk and contemplate the endlessly beautiful landscapes - this will not be disturbed 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.
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Herceg Novi - weather by month
Districts. Where is the best place to live?
Despite the fact that Herceg Novi is a small 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 housing options: both 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 is 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 geographically 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 oldest part of the city 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
The next rather large district - since there is no point in dividing it into separate ones - is 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. Except that during the off-season time (at the end of September, for example) there are far fewer tourists here than locals, but in some places there are more unkempt areas and garbage.
As for housing, prices here remain about the same, but a large number of high-rise buildings are appearing. 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 a large park, but in fact there is no need for it: the whole of Herceg Novi is so green that you can find the shade of a pine tree (!) even 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. The journey will cost you 1.5–2 EUR, and the stunningly beautiful road 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 the oldest cities in the country, a large port where huge tourist liners arrive for 1 day (their majestic progress along the Bay of Kotor can even be observed 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 of 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.
At the highest point of the city, Hercegovachka Hill, an amphitheater was built to make it convenient for everyone to enjoy the views:
The journey by bus from Herceg Novi here through beautiful mountains and hills will take about an hour and will 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.
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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: the local residents 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 it comes to active recreation is trekking. Read more about the routes below in extreme 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 quite 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 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 eels (we tried it, it’s an 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- a 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 has a vibrant nightlife;
- 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: the nightclub is open daily during the season. Tondo(next to the city park) and La Bamba, on weekends they are joined by a club Cassa, and in the summer season parties are also held 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; the underwater world here is not so rich. 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, the People's Beach Club cafe operates, which offers various dive programs for children and adults. They have many diving spots: these are old military tunnels, sunken ships, and an island Mamula, 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 clothing 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 on the first one costs about 0.7 EUR, on the second one - 1.3 EUR or more, they somehow charged us 2. Travel on local buses is paid exclusively in the cabin: as a rule, young conductors are seated, they will definitely punch your ticket on a fun 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?
Recently, holidays in a wonderful country on the Adriatic coast have been gaining popularity. This amazingly beautiful country with many lakes and rivers is located on the Balkan Peninsula. 80% of its territory is occupied by forests and meadows. This country is also famous for its resorts with very beautiful and clean beaches. About one of them, about the Herceg Novi resort, in this article.
In Montenegro, or, as it is also called, Montenegro, there is the Bay of Kotor, which is one of the best harbors in Europe. The length of all its beaches is 73 km. On the shores of this beautiful bay there is a very popular and famous city of Montenegro - the resort of Herceg Novi(also called Herceg Novi, Herceg Novi). Throughout its existence, this city had different names: Novi, Fortress Nuovo, Castrum Novum.
For those who like to relax not only on the beach, but also with a cultural program and go on excursions, this city will be very interesting. Many architectural monuments in Herceg Novi tell about its interesting history.
The ancient monastery of Savina, which dates back more than thousands of years, is the best example of the Baroque architectural style on the Adriatic coast.
The sea fortress, created in 1382, is one of the very famous attractions of Herceg Novi. Another fortress - the Bloody Tower - was at first Turkish, and later served as a prison. Currently, an evening cinema has been opened in it, where you can see not only a film, but also a delightful panorama of the Bay of Kotor. It is interesting to visit the Clock Tower, History Museum, Art Gallery, Clock Tower and many other attractions. Local residents greatly value and cherish their history. For example, the city archive still contains an old document that was issued back in 1685. 
Herceg Novi is a beautiful city. It has a lot of sun, flowers and greenery. It is called the Montenegrin Botanical Garden. A wide variety of relict trees grow on the territory of the city. The townspeople are proud of their park, where you can find about a hundred tropical and subtropical plants and flowers. Many varieties of the well-known mimosa grow there. In February, an annual city festival dedicated to this flower takes place.
In the Bay of Kotor there is an amazing creation of nature - the Blue Cave. This is a grotto formed by sea waters. Even small yachts can enter it. The height of the internal walls is approximately 25 m. To see the cave, you need to swim from the sea. Excursion boats go here every day.
The diverse underwater world is also surprising. The Adriatic Sea is very clean. This is evidenced by the presence of sea urchins. Lobsters, shrimp, sea bass, red mullet, mullet and even octopuses live here!
You will not remain indifferent to the local cuisine. Delicious meat and seafood dishes are prepared here. You will also be pleased with the abundance of fruits and vegetables.
The climate here is Mediterranean, characterized by warm, long summers and humid winters. The average annual temperature is +17 C. Thanks to the mild climate, tourists relax in this resort even in winter. In summer, the average temperature is +26 C. The water in the Bay of Kotor warms up to +22–26 C. The beaches here are mostly pebble. Because of this, the sea remains clean. One of the most beloved beaches in Montenegro by tourists is Zanjic Beach, located just nearby, on the beautiful island of Mamula. A boat can take you there.
A 7-kilometer long promenade stretches along the entire coast of the city. It's called Pet Danitsa. Walking around its territory, you can find various very interesting places to relax. The promenade connects the resorts of Igalo and Herceg Novi. 
Igalo is a famous resort in Montenegro. It is also located on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, near Mount Orien. This is a well-known center for physiotherapy, preventive medicine, and health rehabilitation throughout Europe. There are many sanatoriums and spa centers in Igalo. Thanks to the mild climate, warm, clean sea, and medical infrastructure, this is the best place for treatment and recreation. The ozone concentration in Igalo is the highest in all of Europe.
The resort has many springs of local mineral water called “Igalka”. Igalo is also famous for its sea radon mud. They are widely used both for medicinal purposes and in the production of natural cosmetics. At the Igalo resort, diseases such as rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, diseases of the lower and upper extremities, lungs, cardiological, gynecological and neurological, diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, eczema, and many others are successfully treated. In sanatoriums and health resorts you will find modern medical equipment that meets the latest medical requirements and highly qualified personnel. The basis for treatment includes the use of hydrotherapy, massage, herbal medicine, electrotherapy, acupuncture, inhalation, peloid therapy (mud baths). This is not the entire list of treatment methods used.
With this post I open a large series of “traveler’s notes” from Montenegro. Why from Herceg Novi? I don’t know myself, to be honest, it somehow happened like this. In general, Montenegro is one of the champions in terms of density of extremely beautiful coastal towns, so it doesn’t really matter which one to start the story with.
However, Herceg Novi has something that other cities in Montenegro do not have - its historical proximity to both Russia and its navy. And, of course, the city center is an extremely picturesque and cozy Mediterranean neighborhood, located on the slope of very picturesque mountains.
The town of Herceg Novi (sometimes spelled Herceg Novi) dates its history back to the end of the 14th century, when the Bosnian prince Tvrtko the First decided to found the Sveti Stefan fortress at the mouth of the then strategic Bay of Kotor. Since then, the city has belonged alternately to the Ottoman Turks, Spaniards, Venetians, French, Austrians... For most of the 20th century, these places were owned by Yugoslavia, but the most interesting thing is that during the Napoleonic Wars the surroundings of Herceg Novi were essentially part of the Russian Empire . A reminder of what you can find in many places in the city.
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In the middle of the historical part of the city there is a museum of anchors, over which the Montenegrin, Russian and St. Andrew's flags flutter completely freely. Montenegrins in general have a great attitude towards Russia and Russians. An amazing fact: as a sign of gratitude for the liberation of the country from the Turkish yoke, Montenegro declared war on Japan at the beginning of the 20th century and was formally at war with it for more than 100 years! The Russian authorities greatly valued friendship with Montenegro, and Alexander the Third at one time said the following verbatim: " Russia has no friends except Montenegro, and our allies are only the army and navy"Then the mention of Montenegro from this catchphrase disappeared somewhere.
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Today in Herceg Novi they carefully treat the history of the Russian presence in the Bay of Kotor: Admiral Ushakov visited here, the city has a Russian cemetery and monuments to Montenegrins who served Russia faithfully. Therefore, the presence of Russian flags is surprising only at first.
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However, history is an important matter, but we must look at the present. Currently, Herceg Novi is one of the most famous and popular Montenegrin resorts. The city is surrounded on all sides by relatively high mountains, which provide a pleasant climate, and the narrow “neck” of the bay minimizes sea disturbances. It is not surprising that crowds of tourists come here.
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The historical part of Herceg Novi is located on a relatively steep slope, and you can only get to the main tourist paths by climbing a fairly steep staircase. There is no way to walk quickly along it; almost all tourists want to take pictures here. To wait until it is free, you need to let organized groups through, then no one will interfere with the filming and ascent.
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Everything, even the smallest publicly accessible urban spaces, is given over to cafes, souvenir shops or grocery stores. And everything around is somehow cute and small, like a toy.
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The old town is built in the same style, which is incredibly captivating. If there were no air conditioners on the walls, it would be ideal, but... people live not outside, but inside, and you can understand them too.
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One of the “central” squares of the Old Town (I still haven’t figured out which of the three is “more central”). Well, beauty, eh?
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Walking here is a pleasure, and it’s extremely difficult to get lost.
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Wherever you can - flowers and cafes, cafes and flowers.
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And those tiled roofs? Well, isn't it charming, huh?
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On the territory of the old fortress there is now an amphitheater, which often hosts various performances and performances of various talents.
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This amphitheater probably has some of the best natural scenery in all of the former Yugoslavia. I can imagine how beautiful it can be here at sunset.
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The fortress offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area and neighboring houses. I wonder if it’s time to ask the price for a dacha in these parts?
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What a wonderful climate, relatively moderate prices, beauty all around and troubles...
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How do you like this view from the window? For me, it's absolutely gorgeous.
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Okay, let’s dream and that’s enough for now, let’s go down from the fortress and move on. By the way, there is an entrance fee, like 1 or 2 euros, I don’t remember exactly. But beautiful views are more expensive than any euros, which are less than 10:) We continue to wander through the labyrinth
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Air conditioners again... No, I don’t mind, but without them it would be an excursion into the scenery of the past.
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ABOUT! That's it, no air conditioning! But there is something more interesting: street lights. Look how lovingly they are used here.
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It's October outside, +24 outside, sea around 18-20.
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It’s a pity that “our” resorts don’t have such natural beauty... But that’s good: there will be more reasons to go to Montenegro.
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And here is the width of one of the main streets of the city, which is located near the embankment. As we can see, it is difficult for two small cars to pass each other.
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By the way, parking in Herceg Novi is paid. 40 euro cents per hour. And no one is indignant about this. That's right, there's no point in driving cars around the city center near the embankment.
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Few cars - better views
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Inexpensive cafe near the port
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Near the trash cans standing in places where there are large concentrations of tourists and holidaymakers, there is a high and coordinated activity of skinny cats. As soon as a bag of garbage ends up in a trash can, the cats instantly pounce on it in order to examine the contents.
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The embankment in the city has no frills, but is very, very clean, cozy and conducive to wonderful walks.
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Monument to the founder of Herceg Novi at the city pier.
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Local residents see off the ships...
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To be continued. In the next part we will explore the Bay of Kotor in detail, see the island of Mamula and look at one of the most beautiful temples in Montenegro!
