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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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Prima Laundry
Services

Prima Laundry

Registered Herceg Novi laundry running

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.

MJN Real Estate Montenegro
Real estate

MJN Real Estate Montenegro

Virtual home-staging and a step-by-step

Apoteka Montefarm Topla
Health & Beauty

Apoteka Montefarm Topla

Prescription and over-the-counter medicines with

Restaurants

Restaurants

Bay konobas & grilled catch

Bulgakov Museum
Attractions

Bulgakov Museum

The first museum to 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

Giros
Restaurants

Giros

Counter-service spit-roasted pork and chicken

Beaches

Beaches

Sheltered coves & Luštica swims

Apartments Ivo
Accommodation

Apartments Ivo

Multi-unit dwelling with paved courtyards,

Directory

486+ Places

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

Hair Studio Prestige
Health & Beauty

Hair Studio Prestige

Six-day-a-week hair studio in Herceg

Sixt Rent a Car - Meet & Greet Herceg Novi
Transport

Sixt Rent a Car - Meet & Greet Herceg Novi

International car hire brand with

Accommodation

Accommodation

Old Town stays & seafront apartments

Portonovi Real Estate
Real estate

Portonovi Real Estate

The only European One&Only resort

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.

Pekara Panino 2
Restaurants

Pekara Panino 2

One of the few neighbourhood

Maison Lounge Bar
Nightlife

Maison Lounge Bar

The flagship after-hours spot at

Attractions

Attractions

Three fortresses & Savina Monastery

Topla Beach
Beaches

Topla Beach

Topla Beach offers quieter pebble

Wellness

Igalo's Healing Mud

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

Airport & Private Transfers - TravelTours Monenegro
Transport

Airport & Private Transfers - TravelTours Monenegro

Scheduled pickups with luggage capacity

Bay Speedboat Tours
Activities & Tours

Bay Speedboat Tours

Motor boat day trips covering

Nightlife

Nightlife

Škver bars & Old Town terraces

Caninus Stomatoloska Ordinacija
Health & Beauty

Caninus Stomatoloska Ordinacija

Dental practice in Herceg Novi

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.

Kum
Nightlife

Kum

Local bar above the bay

Antique Shop Alladin
Shopping

Antique Shop Alladin

Curios, coins and folk-craft from

Activities & Tours

Activities & Tours

Boat tours, kayaking & day trips

Wine O'Clock
Restaurants

Wine O'Clock

Sea-facing wine venue at 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.

Dominus Charter Boats
Activities & Tours

Dominus Charter Boats

Guided nautical voyages across the

Cleaning, Furniture Dry Cleaning, Air Conditioning Cleaning
Services

Cleaning, Furniture Dry Cleaning, Air Conditioning Cleaning

KeyFin Cleaning tackles yachts, restaurants

Shopping

Shopping

Njegoševa boutiques & local markets

Herceg Novi Bus Station
Transport

Herceg Novi Bus Station

Road links to Montenegro, Croatia

Directory

486+ Places

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

Apulija Gold I Local Wine
Shopping

Apulija Gold I Local Wine

Indie wine shop specialising in

Forte Mare Fortress
Attractions

Forte Mare Fortress

Forte Mare Fortress historic fortification,

Health & Beauty

Health & Beauty

Igalo mud cures & bay spas

Caffe Bar Sol
Nightlife

Caffe Bar Sol

Cocktail service with restroom facilities

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.

Uniqa Osiguranje - Poslovnica Herceg Novi
Services

Uniqa Osiguranje - Poslovnica Herceg Novi

Uniqa Osiguranje weekday office on

Sole Mio Wellness & Apartments
Accommodation

Sole Mio Wellness & Apartments

Apartment complex with wellness centre

Transport

Transport

Car hire, taxis & Blue Line buses

Trend Travel
Activities & Tours

Trend Travel

Trg Herceg Stjepana agency walking

Wellness

Igalo's Healing Mud

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

Clock Tower (Sahat Kula)
Attractions

Clock Tower (Sahat Kula)

Free to visit any hour:

Mediteran Nekretnine
Real estate

Mediteran Nekretnine

Herceg Novi property firm handling

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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Car rental

Compare car rental in Herceg Novi

See local operators side by side, with free cancellation, no deposit and no hidden fees. Prices from €48 a day.

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.