Herceg Novi in ​​Montenegro: attractions, beaches and vacation options

Among the Balkan countries, Montenegro is characterized by comfortable conditions and the benevolence of the local population for tourists from Russia. But when traveling there, it is very important to study the features of each resort. This must be done before sending to Herceg Novi.

In popular sources, the city of Herceg Novi is compared with the botanical garden of Montenegro. Such an association is absolutely correct. It is difficult to find other places where there would be as many heterogeneous plants, especially flowers and fruits. In the past, sailors who went on long journeys brought back a variety of representatives of the flora. This is what turned Herceg Novi into a truly stunning natural site.

Attention: with all the beauty of these places, you don’t have to rely on excursions in Montenegro. The city is too far from mass tourist routes. And a beach holiday here is not as attractive as in Budva.

A city, like Rome or Moscow, stands on the hills. This circumstance helped its builders create a unique ensemble of multilevel fortified walls, stairs and passages. Despite the common belief that there are no good beaches at all, some sections of the coast are quite pleasant. It is primarily about Zhanitsa. A strong confirmation of its merits is that in the past the Yugoslav presidents used to come there on vacation.

As for the payment for products and souvenirs, then Herceg Novi is perhaps the best option throughout Montenegro. The city was founded in 1382 and at first it was called Sveti Stefan (or San Stefano).

Herceg Novi stands out even among other Montenegrin resorts with peace and quiet. There is a very low crime rate, and if you do not provoke local residents, especially leaving things unattended, then there is almost no danger.

Among the monuments of Herceg Novi, tourists are advised to inspect primarily the clock tower. She has a variety of names:

• Sat Kula;
• Sugar Kula;
• Torah.

The tower was built during the period of Italian rule. However, later after the capture of the city by the Turks, a mosque was made from it. A characteristic feature of the turret is the bas-relief "Black Madonna", in the manufacture of which used burnt wood. It is curious that the construction of the tower dates back to 1494, but the clock was put on it only in 1753. In addition to the decorative function, this building was both a guard post and a fire tower.

Among the attractions of the center of Herceg Novi should be called the Karacha Fountain. It was built during the time of Turkish rule. It is noteworthy that the water from the jets of this fountain is suitable for drinking. Bellavista Square (aka Duke Stefan), where Karacha is located, is also occupied by the large cathedral of Archangel Michael.

Outwardly, the old view of the temple is deceptive - it was built only in 1900. Around the cathedral are green palm trees. The resulting ensemble looks very nice against the background of the surrounding architecture.

According to some people, the main historical monument of Herceg Novi is the Bloody Tower (aka Kanli Kula). This is the name of the ancient fortress (and part-time former prison, from which there never were escapes). Montenegrins sometimes try to hold weddings here.

Then only they can:

• enjoy the view of unusual monuments;
• to visit the museum of local history;
• taste dishes in restaurants with ancient cuisine;
• pick up authentic souvenirs.

Close to the historical center adjoins the square of Nikola Dzhurkovich. It itself is relatively small, but there are many restaurants and shops.

Continuing to explore the city, it is advisable to look to the church of St. Jerome. Her fate is unusual: there are many Christian churches that later became mosques, and this is just the opposite. Moreover, the first church building was lost due to a landslide. A modern building was erected in the same place in 1856. She was made as beautiful and roomy as possible to mitigate the bitterness of loss.

Of the sights of Herceg Novi it ​​is definitely worth mentioning and monument dedicated to those who participated in the wars on the Adriatic. It is curious that the monument was dedicated not only to the Montenegrin, but also to the Russian sailors who defended the Boka Kotor Bay from the French at the beginning of the 19th century. And the fortress Forte Mare was built in the last years of the XIV century. She was called to stop the raids of the Turkish fleet, which sharply intensified then. The modern name of the citadel was given by the Venetians, who controlled it in the 17th century.

The entrance to the fortress is paid 2 euros. Without any fee, you can visit the Orthodox monastery of Savina, which got its name in the glory of the initiator of the building - St. Savva. The complex of structures, in addition to three churches and a building with cells, also includes a cemetery. You can get to the monastery on foot.You only need to spend 20 minutes walking in the direction of Kotor.

Without leaving Herceg Novi, you will be able to partially explore its beautiful promenade, which stretches for 7 km. The street connects the Igalo wellness center and the Méline village, located in the vicinity of the resort. More precisely - 3 km outside the city limits. You won’t be bored on the embankment - there are:

• access to the beaches;
• souvenir shops;
• bars
• restaurants
• shops;
• hotels.

The climate in Herceg Novi is quite pleasant. At the peak of the season, the air warms up to + 27 ° C. At the same time, the temperature of sea water reaches approximately + 25 ° C. But even in the cold season, the air cools on average to + 11 ° C, and water to + 14 ° C degrees. The most rational time for traveling to this city is from July to September inclusive.

Sometimes the air warms up to + 29 ° C, and most definitely it does not cool down to more than + 23 ° C. Precipitation is almost unbelievable. And the sea at the end of summer, beginning of autumn is a pleasure.

When resting in Herceg Novi, it’s not enough just to choose the right moment to arrive. You should also take care of the places to live. The city has apartments and hotels of various classes. There is even a "mobile" housing (boat Yacht Accommodation Princess). A day in a cabin with a mini-living room and kitchen area will cost 1,400 euros.

From ordinary apartments it is worth highlighting Apartments Master 5. The quality of this proposal is fully illustrated even by the fact that there are practically no empty seats there. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi. Improvement of the kitchen and bathroom is also quite pleasing to customers. The cost of a deluxe room (located in the attic) is 504 euros per 1 client per week. Refund is not provided. But the hotel is located on the first line.

If you are interested in offers with free cancellation, you should take a closer look at Hotel Casa del Mare. One person can live there for a week for 620 euros. A private beach 300 m away has tents and a pizzeria.

The air-conditioned rooms are furnished in a traditional Mediterranean style. Meals are organized in buffet style. At the choice of guests, they can receive continental or vegetarian breakfasts. Only 100 m separates the hotel from the port, where regular boat trips to neighboring cities are organized.

From guest houses worth choosing Guesthouse Villa Stari Grad. He was very well landscaped - they prepared a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge. Some rooms are equipped with kitchens with refrigerators and microwave ovens. One week in a double room with one bed is available for 283 euros.

No matter how good the accommodation, it’s impossible to sit still in Herceg Novi. And it makes no sense to go to a distant country to spend time in four walls. If travelers decide to see the old part of the city, then they can eat almost immediately. Oriented to visiting cafes and restaurants have even arranged the preparation of local dishes in front of visitors. It turns out doubly and triple appetizing.

The menu is varied: you can easily find ordinary European dishes. However, it is much more correct to start with exploring the local cuisine. After a walk along the promenade and the old streets, it will be nice to end the day in a nightclub. If for some reason you don’t like it or start to bore it, a good alternative would be to stay in the evening at a restaurant. A portion of excellent wine, the sea or the mountains at sunset will certainly create an amazing sensation.

You can combine business with pleasure (if you use healing mineral springs).And those who are not too satisfied with swimming in the hotel pool will definitely enjoy diving classes. Local instructors are ready to work with beginners and experienced swimmers. The waters of the bay are calm and transparent. Therefore, inspection of sunken ships and sea caves gives a lot of pleasure.

If sunbathing on the beach is already tired, and scuba diving is not attractive, you should book a tour on a yacht or boat in the bay. Some views opening from the side of the ship are worth the money spent. Yes, and fishing lovers will find many pleasant minutes.

Herceg Novi is often sent to explore other cities. Some people rent a car and go somewhere themselves, while others choose to participate in organized excursions. The second option is preferable. It allows you to fully familiarize yourself with:

• protected areas;
• centuries-old forest;
• deep gorges;
• lakes high in the mountains;
• swift rivers and other natural beauties.

With a Schengen visa, tourists visit Croatia without any problems. And at the peak of the season, without any visas, Albania and Bosnia are still available. Boat trips to the Lustica peninsula deserve attention from boat trips in the surroundings. Any travelers will also like the passage along the Bay of Kotor. Inspection of the coast and water beauty is complemented by visits to Perast and Kotor.

Lovers of active leisure sometimes climb mountain peaks located in the immediate vicinity of the city. This is a good way to keep yourself in good shape even at the resort. With regard to discos, despite the lack of youth orientation, in Herceg Novi you can find several decent venues. True, they are focused mainly on the Montenegrins. Judging by the reviews, the best dance floors are Richbaby and Cassa.

Choosing beaches in Herceg Novi, experienced tourists will not pass by Raffaello and Blatna plazha. The second site is also good because right on it you can recover with the help of healing mud. Lovers of calm, measured leisure, as well as connoisseurs of antiquity will definitely please museum of local lore.

And from the museum it is appropriate to go to another beach - Bijela. This strip of pebbled coast is located in an attractive bay in the territory of the village of fishermen. Of the other beach corners of the resort deserve attention:

• Kumbora;
• Melina;
• Njivice (on the Croatian border);
• Lustica.

But before you search and select entertainment in Herceg Novi, you first need to get there. You can get to Herceg Novi from Budva by bus. Their flights pass with enviable regularity. When the bus moves along the road along the bay, it offers unusually beautiful views. However, there is nothing to think about taking pictures due to strong shaking.

Usually the bus has to sit for about two hours. But the flight going through the Kamenari crossing arrives noticeably faster. Buses from and to Tivat, Podgorica, Kotor systematically depart to Herceg Novi. For trips from both airports of Montenegro, it is advisable to book a taxi in advance.

If you decide to fly to Montenegro itself, it is best to choose Tivat. Herceg Novi is 30 km from it. The same way will have to be done by those flying to Dubrovnik. And for traveling through the Montenegrin territory it is recommended to rent a car for a while without contacting the bus service.

Now we need to deal with the arrival at the airports themselves. In the summer months, scheduled and charter flights to Tivat are organized from most major cities of Russia. There are definitely places on planes departing from:

• Samara
• Nizhny Novgorod;
• Ekaterinburg.

The choice of airlines is also impressive - those who do not want to fly an Aeroflot flight will always be able to get a ticket on board MetroJet, Montenegro Airlines, Nordstar Airlines, S7 and other carriers. Flying to Podgorica is not very convenient - as it is 100 km away. But if such an option is chosen, you can use the flights of Ural Airlines, Yamal, Transaero, and Orenburg Airlines.

The following buses operate on the Tivat - Herceg Novi, Podgorica - Herceg Novi and Dubrovnik - Herceg Novi lines:

• BlueLine
• Bozur;
• Zaydin.

Judging by the estimates of some people, it is necessary to go to Herceg Novi at the very beginning of acquaintance with Montenegro. If you go there near the end of the trip, the severity of impressions becomes dull, and the city will not produce the desired effect. Of course, the old part of the building is of most interest. It is very pleasant and unusual to walk along narrow streets paved with stone and limited by stone barriers.

Tourists note that everything is beautiful, neat and pretty in Herceg Novi. But for beach activities, this city is definitely not worth choosing. Not that the local coast is too bad, there are simply better places for the same price. But the local flavor is felt in everything and can even amaze those who were not impressed by Budva, Perast and Kotor. According to some commentators, a strange feeling is created - it seems to be the same Montenegro as in other places, but something is elusively different.

Other tourists indicate that this is indeed a solid city that allows you to relax in Europe. Some vacationers directly write that everywhere they found some flaws, but when traveling to Herceg Novi, they were completely satisfied. It should be noted that the abundance of greenery and mountains is reflected in almost all reviews. And it’s easy to find hotels with excellent views of the surrounding beauty.

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