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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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Market "Skorpion"
Services

Market "Skorpion"

Neighbourhood food shop favoured by

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.

Villa Rumija
Real estate

Villa Rumija

Brokerage in the Bay of

Unisex Hair Lale's
Health & Beauty

Unisex Hair Lale's

Unisex Hair Lale's on Njegoseva

Restaurants

Restaurants

Bay konobas & grilled catch

Kanli Kula Fortress
Attractions

Kanli Kula Fortress

16th-century Ottoman fortress above the

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.

Dobreč Beach
Beaches

Dobreč Beach

Dobreč Beach beach, in operation

Caffe Bar Kod Paja
Restaurants

Caffe Bar Kod Paja

The kind of bar where

Beaches

Beaches

Sheltered coves & Luštica swims

Apartman Sunce
Accommodation

Apartman Sunce

Dual kitchen, washer, and twin

Directory

486+ Places

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

Optika Kuburic
Health & Beauty

Optika Kuburic

Optician and watch retailer on

Taxi Herceg Novi-Transfer Airport Service
Transport

Taxi Herceg Novi-Transfer Airport Service

Flexible vehicle hire serving Bay

Accommodation

Accommodation

Old Town stays & seafront apartments

Montenegro Dom
Real estate

Montenegro Dom

An independent real estate bureau

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.

Kantina65
Restaurants

Kantina65

Six-day all-day kitchen where vegan

Republic PUB
Nightlife

Republic PUB

Casual pub on Brace Grakalic

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.

Herceg Novi Bus Station
Transport

Herceg Novi Bus Station

Road links to Montenegro, Croatia

Montenegro Travel Service
Activities & Tours

Montenegro Travel Service

A full-service day-trip booking desk

Nightlife

Nightlife

Škver bars & Old Town terraces

Miss Salon
Health & Beauty

Miss Salon

Ground-floor hair studio with restrooms

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.

Copas Beach
Nightlife

Copas Beach

Bar and grill at sea

Antique Shop Alladin
Shopping

Antique Shop Alladin

Curios, coins and folk-craft from

Activities & Tours

Activities & Tours

Boat tours, kayaking & day trips

Pekara Topla
Restaurants

Pekara Topla

A Topla bake-shop that stays

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.

Mamula Travel ℹ️
Activities & Tours

Mamula Travel ℹ️

Drop-in excursion desk near the

Komercijalna Banka
Services

Komercijalna Banka

Around-the-corner kiosk open on workdays

Shopping

Shopping

Njegoševa boutiques & local markets

Simeun - Rent A Car Herceg Novi
Transport

Simeun - Rent A Car Herceg Novi

Women-owned car hire in Herceg

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

Mamula Island
Attractions

Mamula Island

Mamula Island historic fortification, in

Health & Beauty

Health & Beauty

Igalo mud cures & bay spas

Drunk Octopus Bar
Nightlife

Drunk Octopus Bar

Bar on the Old Town

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.

CKB Bankomat
Services

CKB Bankomat

CKB bankomat banks, in operation

Luxurious Flat with Large Terrace
Accommodation

Luxurious Flat with Large Terrace

Dog-friendly one-bedroom flat in Topla

Transport

Transport

Car hire, taxis & Blue Line buses

Boka Outdoor Adventure
Activities & Tours

Boka Outdoor Adventure

The only operation in Herceg

Wellness

Igalo's Healing Mud

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

Josip Bepo Benković Gallery
Attractions

Josip Bepo Benković Gallery

A sister space to the

Svetionik Nekretnine | Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat, Budva
Real estate

Svetionik Nekretnine | Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat, Budva

Women-owned coastal Montenegro agency with

Services

Services

Banks, post & everyday essentials

Real estate

Real estate

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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.