Visit Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Herceg Novi

The rich monumental heritage in the area of ​​Herceg Novi was created as a result of the permeation of various peoples and cultures that have changed and collided here throughout its long history.

To get to know the history of Herceg Novi and the area, travellers are recommended to visit the local Regional Ethnography Museum (Zavičajni muzej).

During the history the area of Herceg Novi has been always a strategies point to be conquered, because of its controlling position on Boka Bay.

Thanks to its beautiful nature, location, environment, history and people, made from Herceg Novi one of the most attractive places in Montenegro and in whole Adriatic seacoast.

The unique architecture compound of the historic part of Herceg Novi feature stone facades built alternately, with two large squares, intersected with narrow streets and stairs.

If you take a right-side stairs of Herceg Novi you will meet „in person“ with the Forte Mare Fort, the most often symbol and souvenir of Herceg Novi.

The fortification with the name of Forte mare is located in the southernmost part of the old town of Herceg Novi, almost enclosed to the sea shore.

The Forte Mare stronghold in Herceg Novi has been built from the 14th till the 17th century, to be turned into the summer cinema with 500 seats after the Second WW, and later into the disco.

On return along the stairs of the historical part of Herceg Novi, turning left from the Clock tower, visitors get to the second stronghold and fortified site of Herceg Novi – the Kanli kula – Kanli tower.

Though, the Kanli Kula in Herceg Novi since its reconstruction in 1966 is turned into one of the most beautiful summer stages in the Adriatic.

The name of the promenade in Herceg Novi of Pet Danica is connected with five girls who went to the war in 1941 and never came back home.

Herceg Novi locals will gladly recite the song which commemorate all of the family names of all five Danicas – Kostić, Popivoda, Bojanić, Tomašević and Urović.

With over 200 hours of sunshine a year, Herceg Novi is known as the city of eternal green and summer.

If you want to quickly get to Herceg Novi beaches, you can choose between renting tourist taxis boats, larger taxi boats, or barges, which are mostly located in the city port.

You will also get information on how to get to the beach you want to visit from the kind people of Novljan, in numerous tourist agencies, restaurants or the Tourist Organization of the city of Herceg Novi.

The most famous tourist attractions in Herceg Novi are castle Forte Mare built by the Bosnian king Tvrtko I in 1382, a clock tower built by Austrians in the 19th century, the Kanli tower built by Turks.

Setaliste Pet Danica is the pedestrianised seafront promenade that runs between the towns of Herceg Novi and Igalo.

Only few kilometers away from Herceg Novi, between the semi-islands of Luštica and Prevlaka, there is the notorious Mamula island on which the Austrian general Lazar Mamula built a fortification in the 19th century.

We recommend Herceg Novi as your base destination while visiting Montenegro and neighbouring region (including Dubrovnik from Croatia and Trebinje from Bosnia and Herzegovina), as it has the best geographical position, and you could reach all neighbouring destinations within 1 hour drive. Book accommodation at Apartments Pax Herceg Novi and enjoy your stay in this region.

Bay of Kotor

Standing at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor like an eager host, Herceg Novi (Херцег Нови) welcomes visitors with bright bouquets, sparkling seas and almost-constant sunshine.

On the marble slab above the spring, the most beautiful verses are carved, dedicated to the Bay of Kotor, verses by the poet Aleksa Šantić from 1906.

The Unesco World Heritage Site is located at the entrance to Montenegro’s fjord-like Bay of Kotor and has jaw-dropping views out to the forested Lustica peninsula and the glittering Adriatic Sea beyond.

The Bay of Kotor, with all its municipalities, is lately recognised as a high-end spot for travellers who like Montenegro.

A number of places in Montenegro is worth visiting – Budva with its magnificent beaches, Bar offering great shopping, the Bay of Kotor where the mountains, the sea and the sky are the whole.

Herceg Novi is a quiet town at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor, which proved a strategic location that attracted various civilizations over the centuries.

The best way to take a day trip to the Bay of Kotor is by driving yourself but you’ll need to be a confident driver and have some patience when it comes to parking!

You can choose from a simple boat tour with a small ship to a real cruise through the Bay of Kotor. 

After an exciting cruise through the Bay of Kotor and visiting the island Our Lady of the Rocks, you will enjoy the freshest and completely organic seafood in a small family mussel farm on Boka shore.

The Bay of Kotor, or Boka Kotorska, as locals call it, is one the most beautiful places in Montenegro.

A total of around 60,000 people live along the shores of the Bay of Kotor.

The Bay of Kotor is known for its spectacular coastline, but the best way to admire its picturesque caves and beaches is by water.

Working its way inland from Montenegro’s Adriatic Coast, the fjord-like Bay of Kotor—known locally as Boca—is one of Europe’s great natural beauties.

Bay of Kotor bay is one of the most beautiful places on Adriatic Sea, it boasts the preserved Venetian fortress, old tiny villages, medieval towns and scenic mountains.

Bay of Kotor is officially listed as one of the 25 most beautiful bays in the world and it is a UNESCO heritage site.

Montenegro

Have you seen these stunning photos of the Kotor Bay, and they convinced you to visit Montenegro? 

Montenegro is a photographer’s dream, from ancient villages to vivid lakes, but finding the perfect place to shoot takes time and experience.

With the Mausoleum at the top of the mountain, the views are as breathtaking as you’d expect with Montenegro’s stunning landscape.

For pivo lovers, there are a handful of pubs in town, while most restaurants also serve draught Niksicko beer, Montenegro’s main brew.

Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor is often called Europe’s most southernmost fjord.

Montenegro is generally Orthodox, and shares a strong cultural affinity with Serbia.

With its laid-back Mediterranean orientation, sparkling coastline, and more than its share of Catholic churches , Montenegro also has a lot in common with Croatia.

I highly recommend trying some Montenegrin wines while you're visiting and although the Lake Skadar region is the premier wine-making region in Montenegro, you don't have to go that far if you're short on time.

A further separation in 2006 made Montenegro an independent country and the second youngest UN member state.

This post will show you the UNESCO listed Bay of Kotor that was one of the absolute highlights of our Montenegro road trip.

Located in the very north of Montenegro, Durmitor National Park must be an indispensable experience to visit if you are ever passing by or visiting Montenegro.

In 1945 Montenegro was assigned the stripe .According to the 1910 census, the bay had 40,582 inhabitants, of whom 24,794 were Eastern Orthodox and 14,523 Catholic.

Montenegro is generally a safe country, and this region is no exception to that.

The Montenegro coast is just as gorgeous as that of its better known neighbour, Croatia, and it is for good reason that its main tourist destinations get crowded in summer.

Although Montenegro's magnificent sea side scenery is best known among travellers, its mountainous inland has some grand panoramic views to offer, too.

Montenegro is comparatively high at an average elevation of 1086 meters above sea level.

Podgorica, the capital and largest city, covers 10.4% of Montenegro's territory of 13,812 square kilometres , and is home to roughly 30% of its total population of 621,000.

From the 17th century, Montenegro was ruled by the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty.

National Geographic Traveler ranks Montenegro among the "50 Places of a Lifetime".

At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the Montenegro women's national handball team won the country's first Olympic medal, claiming silver.

As the best time to travel to Montenegro, we especially recommend the summer months.

Average winter temperates on the Montenegro coast are around 10 °C.

Montenegro also has a wide variety of public holidays and festivals.

Montenegro’s beautiful natural environment — from sunny beaches to hiking in verdant mountains — has made it a hugely popular tourist destination.

A country famed for its beauty, Montenegro’s most iconic destination is the tiny islet of Sveti Stefan overlooked by Villa Miločer, a graceful stone residence set on a pink sand beach.

Montenegro is thus one of the smallest countries in Europe by area and ranked 162nd worldwide.

National park Lovćen is one of the 5 national parks in Montenegro, which cover 7.7% of the territory of Montenegro.

More about Apartments Pax Herceg Novi

Apartments Pax are situated in Topla neighbourhood, in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. Distance from the apartments to the Hercig Novi Down Town is approximately 1 kilometer, distance to Igalo Center is approximately 1 kilometer, and 250 meters to the beach and promenade "V Danica".

One bedroom apartments (for up to 4 persons) and Two bedroom apartments (for up to 6 persons) are fully equipped for comfortable stay.

Two bedroom apartments are situated at ground floor and have terrace with garden, in front of property. One bedroom apartments are situated at first floor and have balconies with sea view.

The Apartments Pax have private fenced parking lot, under video surveillance.