The Montenegrin town of Herceg Novi is located on the beautiful hills near the foot of the Orien mountain, and its steep streets cascade houses and lush greenery come down to the shore of the Bay of Kotor, which appears as a landmark of rare beauty.
Founded in the XIV century as a fortress called Sveti Stefan (now this name has another city in Montenegro), it was later renamed to Herceg Novi. The fortress city was owned by Turkish, Venetians, Spaniards, French, Tsarist Russia for a short time, Austria, then Yugoslavia. And after the separation - this is one of the cities of Montenegro.
In Herceg Novi ancient buildings and structures have preserved, in particular, the Sea Fortress (XIV century), the Clock and Blood Towers (XV - XVII century), the later Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. The bloody tower served as a prison. In this former prison, lovers of extreme sensations sometimes hold wedding celebrations now. Whether such situation affects on the strength of a marriage bands - doubtful.
On the territory of the city there are Russian burials with a monument to generals, officers, and other citizens who rest here with a difficult fate, who emigrated from Russia due to political and military cataclysms. Outside the city there is a male Orthodox monastery, whose roots stretch from 1030, attracting many tourists and pilgrims.
Herceg Novi is connected to other cities, as well as neighboring Croatia, by a network of highways and a ferry across the Kotor Bay strait. Roads along with bridges are constantly being improved and expanded.
Herceg Novi is one of the important tourist centers of Montenegro with many historical and natural attractions, a supermarket chain, fish, vegetable and fruit markets.
You can admire the beauty of the city from a height; the ancient building of the city fortress wall is best suited for this, offering an amazing panorama of the city among mountains, forests and water.
The renewed embankment stretches across the entire city and, together with the preserved stone tunnels, it is the best place for walks and rest, looks very special with evening lighting. Pebbly and concrete beaches stretch along the embankment, mostly municipal ones, which means they do not have an extra fee for the entrance. Numerous of shops, cafes and restaurants offer a variety of different dishes, national and not only, with prices lower relative to other resorts.
Herceg Novi is considered as the best resort with curative mud, hospitals, medical and scientific institutions. The mineral springs of Herceg Novi Riviera, along with the clean air, filled with the scent of mountains, forests and the warm sea, help people to get healthier.
The natural beauty of Herceg Novi will not leave anyone indifferent, no matter how many times you visit it. Some people say this city with its surroundings is the botanical garden of Montenegro. At one time, sailors were bringing exotic plants from all over the world and now, together with the local not less amazing flora, they decorate parks, squares and streets, turning the city into a green wonder of nature. Various flower festivals are held in the city’s Botanical Garden, turning everything around into a wonderful fairy tale.
Tourists in Montenegro on the island of Mamula, international health resort and resort for families with children Igalo, the Blue Cave with an internal crystal clear lake, as well as the former presidential beach Zanica with clear water and an amazingly beautiful olive grove attract many travelers.
In one article you cannot describe all the charm and beauty of the resort town of Herceg Novi, you must come here and see everything with your own eyes. Here every tourist will find an activity for himself due to his desires and possibilities.
For trips to Herceg Novi, you can take a plane to the airports of Tivat (Montenegro) and Dubrovnik (Croatia), then about 30 kilometers (19 mi) by bus (bus timetable in Montenegro) or a taxi.
MonteBASE will provide various consultations and many other services for recreation, accommodation and business in Montenegro, as well as transfer from the international airports of Podgorica and Tivat to your accommodation.