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Discover Herceg Novi

486+ places across the Bay of Kotor's sunniest corner — konobas under the Kanli Kula walls, swimming spots along the Pet Danica promenade, hotels and nightlife. One independent guide across 11 categories.

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MFI Alter Modus
Services

MFI Alter Modus

Open to walk-ins for quick

Travel Tip

Longest Swim Season

The sheltered bay keeps the water warm from mid-May to mid-October. June and September are the sweet spot. Warm sea, fewer crowds.

Property Finders Montenegro
Real estate

Property Finders Montenegro

International buyer agency in Zelenika

Medicor Pharmacy
Health & Beauty

Medicor Pharmacy

A pharmacy a short walk

Restaurants

Restaurants

Bay konobas & grilled catch

Archangel Michael Church
Attractions

Archangel Michael Church

A late 19th-century Orthodox church

Food & Drink

Eat Like a Local

Fresh seafood from the bay, Njeguški pršut and cheese from the mountain above, and Vranac red from inland vineyards.

Igalo Beach
Beaches

Igalo Beach

Two kilometres of gently shelving

Reš
Restaurants

Reš

Compact morning kitchen with takeaway

Beaches

Beaches

Sheltered coves & Luštica swims

Apartment VaLi
Accommodation

Apartment VaLi

Forty-five-square-metre waterfront dwelling for non-smoking,

Directory

486+ Places

From Old Town konobas to Lustica boat tours. Every corner of Herceg Novi in one place.

Pharmacy Čukvas
Health & Beauty

Pharmacy Čukvas

Stocks baby food, cosmetics and

Igalo Vila Dušan
Transport

Igalo Vila Dušan

On-site car parking in Igalo,

Accommodation

Accommodation

Old Town stays & seafront apartments

Mediteran Nekretnine
Real estate

Mediteran Nekretnine

Herceg Novi property firm handling

Heritage

Founded 1382

Established by the Bosnian King Tvrtko I as a coastal fortress. Layered with Venetian, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian walls still standing today.

Kafe Bar Kino
Restaurants

Kafe Bar Kino

Dog-friendly bar near the old

Dom Kulture
Nightlife

Dom Kulture

Quiet drinking spot at the

Attractions

Attractions

Three fortresses & Savina Monastery

Beach Topla
Beaches

Beach Topla

Sandy Topla shore with palmetto

Wellness

Igalo's Healing Mud

Igalo's Institute Dr Simo Milošević draws visitors from across Europe for its therapeutic mud and mineral-spring treatments.

As Taxi
Transport

As Taxi

Hail-and-go taxi in Herceg Novi

People's Diving Club
Activities & Tours

People's Diving Club

One of the few dedicated

Nightlife

Nightlife

Škver bars & Old Town terraces

Calisthenics Park
Health & Beauty

Calisthenics Park

Public outdoor training plot, no

Travel Tip

Longest Swim Season

The sheltered bay keeps the water warm from mid-May to mid-October. June and September are the sweet spot. Warm sea, fewer crowds.

Frizur Antun
Nightlife

Frizur Antun

Daytime bar in Herceg Novi

Sport Vision
Shopping

Sport Vision

Sport Vision multi-brand sportswear retailer

Activities & Tours

Activities & Tours

Boat tours, kayaking & day trips

Kašika
Restaurants

Kašika

Small Herceg Novi kitchen with

Food & Drink

Eat Like a Local

Fresh seafood from the bay, Njeguški pršut and cheese from the mountain above, and Vranac red from inland vineyards.

Star Herceg Novi Travel Agency
Activities & Tours

Star Herceg Novi Travel Agency

Travel agency in Herceg Novi

Dubrava
Services

Dubrava

Herceg Novi bureau handling resident

Shopping

Shopping

Njegoševa boutiques & local markets

Airport & Private Transfers - TravelTours Monenegro
Transport

Airport & Private Transfers - TravelTours Monenegro

Scheduled pickups with luggage capacity

Directory

486+ Places

From Old Town konobas to Lustica boat tours. Every corner of Herceg Novi in one place.

Souvenirs Herceg Novi Adria Stanojlović Doo
Shopping

Souvenirs Herceg Novi Adria Stanojlović Doo

Montenegrin gifts and trinkets in

Clock Tower (Sahat Kula)
Attractions

Clock Tower (Sahat Kula)

Free to visit any hour:

Health & Beauty

Health & Beauty

Igalo mud cures & bay spas

Cocktail Bar Cube
Nightlife

Cocktail Bar Cube

Inclusive cocktail spot a short

Heritage

Founded 1382

Established by the Bosnian King Tvrtko I as a coastal fortress. Layered with Venetian, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian walls still standing today.

Lovćen Banka AD / Filijala Herceg Novi / Bankomat / ATM
Services

Lovćen Banka AD / Filijala Herceg Novi / Bankomat / ATM

Branch and ATM in the

Apartment Brace Grakalica
Accommodation

Apartment Brace Grakalica

Three-minute walk to Ćorovića sands

Transport

Transport

Car hire, taxis & Blue Line buses

Diving Montenegro
Activities & Tours

Diving Montenegro

Wheelchair-accessible dive base at Škver:

Wellness

Igalo's Healing Mud

Igalo's Institute Dr Simo Milošević draws visitors from across Europe for its therapeutic mud and mineral-spring treatments.

Church of St Elijah
Attractions

Church of St Elijah

A twenty-minute climb ends at

ChernogoriaDom
Real estate

ChernogoriaDom

Herceg Novi agency covering property

Services

Services

Banks, post & everyday essentials

Real estate

Real estate

20 places

Explore Herceg Novi

From Old Town konobas and Igalo spa clinics to Lustica boat tours and Savina's monastery grounds. Every corner of Herceg Novi by category.

Around the Bay

From the fortress walls of the Old Town out to the spa shores of Igalo and the Lustica peninsula. Every district of Herceg Novi.

Tours & Tickets

Tours & Day Trips in Herceg Novi

Boat trips, day tours and skip-the-line tickets around the bay, via GetYourGuide.

Beaches in Herceg Novi: A Complete Area-by-Area Guide
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Beaches in Herceg Novi: A Complete Area-by-Area Guide

Sandy Igalo, pebble Topla, white-stone Zanjic, the Blue Grotto on Lustica: every beach in Herceg Novi sorted by area, surface and access.

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Things to Do in Herceg Novi: Beaches and Day Trips
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Things to Do in Herceg Novi: Beaches and Day Trips

Lustica boat tours, Mamula island, diving off Kumbor, Igalo mud baths, day trips to Kotor and Dubrovnik: what to do in Herceg Novi and around.

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A Complete Guide to Herceg Novi's Areas and Neighbourhoods
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A Complete Guide to Herceg Novi's Areas and Neighbourhoods

Old Town stairs, the Igalo spa shoreline, the Lustica peninsula villages and Kotor-bay waterfronts: a guide to the six districts of Herceg Novi.

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Popular in Herceg Novi

Editor's picks from around the Bay of Kotor

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Common Questions

Herceg Novi Directory treats the wider municipality as the editorial unit: Igalo four kilometres west, Topla and Meljine east of the Old Town, the Savina monastery slopes between, and the Luštica peninsula across the bay entrance. Boat operators running Mamula and Blue Cave routes sit alongside seafront venues.

The Mimosa Festival runs through February, peaking on the last weekend with parades, concerts and a long Sunday seafront lunch. Hotels along Pet Danica fill from Friday to Sunday afternoon. It's the only major event between the autumn ferry slowdown and the May cruise season, so book accommodation a month ahead.

Dubrovnik airport sits 25 kilometres north of the border. Private transfers take about 75 minutes including the crossing, with summer queues adding 30 to 45 minutes on weekends. Fixed-price transfers from €45. The Dubrovnik–Herceg Novi public bus runs seven times daily in summer for around €13.

Both sit off the Luštica peninsula and are reached only by boat. Speedboat tours leave Herceg Novi marina May to October, with the standard route covering Mamula, the Blue Cave, the Žanjic and Mirište coves and a swim stop. Shared tours from €25; private charters from €150.

Herceg Novi has fewer cruise calls, no UNESCO crowds, and a longer swim season than Kotor: bay water climbs from 19°C in May to 26°C in August and stays warm into October. Old Town footfall is steady but never overwhelming. Igalo offers spa treatments and a flatter promenade for older visitors.

Yes. The Institute Dr Simo Milošević accepts day passes year-round, with single mud or seawater sessions from €25 and half-day packages from €70. Hotels along Pet Danica also sell in-house spa packages for non-residents in shoulder months. Book a few days ahead in July and August.