Route calculation
Route calculation


Herceg Novi

 

Herceg Novi is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in the inflow of Bay of Kotor near the mountain groups Krivosie and Orien and is inhabited by approximately only 13000 people. Because of the vast variety and abundance of plants this town is being called the Botanical garden of Montenegro (there are nearly 100 species of tropical and subtropical flora in the city park), and, besides, the well-known all over the world winter festival called “Mimosa Festival”, which lasts for one month, takes place right here.


Herceg_Novi_2


Due to the mild Mediterranean climate the swimming season in the town lasts from May to September – during this period the temperature of the water is around +26 degrees.

Herceg Novi is being called the town of stairs – the proximity to the sea is usually measured in minutes or distance, but it’s a different story here – here the proximity to the sea is measured by the number of stairs. Many had the influence on the architecture of this town, erected on the site of the ancient settlement by the Bosnian king Tvartko I in 1382 – the Turks, the Brits, the Russian, the French, the inhabitants of Malta and even the Austrians. You can still find the ancient fortifications built in the XIV -XV centuries: the Forte Mare fortress, Spaniola bastille, Kanli tower. Now you can find the open stages there – the festivals of music, movies and flowers are being carried out there.


Stari_Grad


 

There’s a monastery situated close to the town - Savina (XI century), and there are 2 churches on its territory – the Small, where some layers of the fresco paintings can still be found, and the Big, the value of which is in the monastery’s sacristy. There are two big squares in the town centre, where the churches of St. Jerome and Archangel Michael are situated.

Apart from churches, the museum of local history built in the Baroque style is worth visiting. There one can find the interesting collection of antique artifacts, anchors and cannons which were lifted up right from the sea bottom, agricultural tools for livestock breeding and cultivation of olive trees.


mihalzch_cerkov


There are schools which give lessons in diving to everyone interested, offer the help of instructors and supply the clients with all the necessary equipment. Among the most interesting underwater attractions are several caves (Blue Cave, City of Poseidon, Mermaid’s Cave) and the place called Gorgonias situated between the Kobila and Kobala capes, where you can find and explore the corals. You can take a fascinating trip to the island of Mamula, which is famous for its sandy beach and where you can admire the remains of the old fortress. You can make up and choose the sightseeing route yourself – it guarantees it is able to satisfy both newcomers and professionals.


Herceg_Novi_1



 


Read all reviews

Last reviewed Montenegro

Dobra zemlja - Crna Gora! Photos: 11

Dobra zemlja - Crna Gora!

15.01.2013
Cities: Herceg Novi, Budva, Kotor, Zabljak, Podgorica
Author: Adriatic
Как-то один человек, влюблённый в Балканы, сказал: «На Балканы только первый раз можно попасть случайно, каждый следующий приезд будет целенаправленным». Я бы даже добавила —...
Цитадель в Будве Photos: 8

Цитадель в Будве

03.01.2013
City: Budva
Author: Adriatic
В сердце старого города Будвы расположилась Цитадель, памятник архитектуры. В XIX веке в ней хозяйничали, кажется, немцы, ибо среди вещей в музее много вещей той эпохи. Поскольку я бродила в гордом одиночестве по...
В Черногорию дикарём, Руководство к действию Photos: 142

В Черногорию дикарём, Руководство к действию

05.01.2013
Cities: Herceg Novi, Baosici, Sveti Stefan, Budva, Kotor, Perast, Bar, Cetinje
Author: Adriatic
На море собирались с весны. Но из-за сложностей с шенгенской визой (она у меня на год, но в первом полугодии уже израсходована) выбирали не шенгенские страны, тоесть всякие Италии, Испании, Греции и Кипры отпадали. К...
Montenegro, journey along the embankments and Photos: 0

Montenegro, journey along the embankments and

15.03.2012
City: Bjelolasica
Author: Admin
Montenegro, journey along the embankments and beache   In the following days after fishpicnic I went to inspect the beauty of the coast near Budva. I wanted to find the most beautiful beach for the rest....
Бока Которска ночью Photos: 4

Бока Которска ночью

04.10.2018
City: Kotor
Author: Адриатика
К вечеру тучи сгустились, и начался дождь; однако пока мы ужинали и разговаривали по скайпу с домом, разъяснилось, и часов в 9 вечера (по местному времени) мы решили ещё раз выбраться на небольшую прогулку. Во тьме...