Herceg Novi is the administrative, economic and cultural center of the municipality bordering the Republic of Croatia. It covers an area of 235 km2, has about 32,000 inhabitants, and 16,000 in the city. The citizens are organized in 21 local communities, 40 villages, 12 of which are close to the coast, while the others are in rural areas. Only the Lushtica peninsula has 32 km of coastline.
Herceg Novi is one of the youngest cities on the Adriatic, founded in 1382 as a trading city, although, according to Greek sources dating back to the 5th century BC, there was once a settlement of Illyrian tribes. It is the first city at the entrance to Boca Bay, which is one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the southernmost fjord in Europe and the deepest in the Mediterranean. It is located on the slopes of Mount Orjen (1895m), which is covered with snow in winter and offers the opportunity for winter sports, and is also a hunting oasis. Such conditions affect the diversity and richness of the entire horticulture on the coast of Herceg Novi.
It is called a sunny city because of the vegetation, the sun and the artists. Unlike other Mediterranean cities, which live only in summer, Herceg Novi lives all year round and something always happens. That is why it has another name – a city of festivals and cultural events. Winner of the prestigious Golden Hearts for Hospitality and Champion of Cultural Tourism for Southeast Europe. The oldest festival Mimosa also won the Golden Heart as the best tourist event. It has been organized for over 40 years and is always the first Saturday in February.
Old Town
The old town is a unique architectural ensemble and is located in the headquarters of today’s city center. It was built at different heights with two large squares and intersected by narrow streets and stairs. The houses are mostly with stone facades, and often behind them are the gardens of old families from families in the city. The old town was once surrounded by high and solid walls, the remains of which stand out today: the clock tower that dominates the main square of Nikola Djurkovic, the stairs of King Tvrtko, Herceg Stefan Vukcic Square – popular Belavishta, the church of St. St. Archangel Michael, Perash Gate, Karacha spring, tower and the church of St. Jerome, the church of St. Leopold, Forte Mare Fortress, Canley Tower, Citadel and the Spaniard. There are also the City Archives, the City Library with a reading room, the Josip Bepo Benkovic Gallery, the Sue Ryder Gallery, the Music School, the souvenir shops and the cafes with their terraces. The old town is a unique blend of history, culture, spirituality and tradition of ancient and modern times. The words of the famous painter, cartoonist, journalist, writer and above all travel writer Zuk Dzumhur, who was a true lover of Herceg Novi and said of him: “There are cities that have their own soul. These are cities that have their own soul. “Herceg Novi has its own soul, so it has its own past.”
Beaches
Yachting Club beach
Yachting Club beach is one of the best beaches in Herceg-Novi. It is a concrete platform with sand on the sides. You can use more water attractions.
Zhao Beach
Zhao Beach – a sandy pebble beach near the walls of the Sea Fortress. There is a beach bar, possibility to rent sunbeds and umbrellas, parking for cars and a port.
Mud beach Igalo
This is a public beach. It is located in Sutorina, about 3 km from Herceg Novi. Apart from being the largest in the Herceg Novi area (9000 m2), it is considered a spa-type beach, it is composed of sand and composed of very healing sand.
Raphael Beach
This beach is considered the best and most attractive beach in Herceg Novi. Very popular sandy beach with pebbles on the border of Herceg-Novi and Igalo. It is located in a part of the city called Topla, which is its real name, unlike the commercial under which it is better known.
Zanjic Beach
Zanjic beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Bay of Kotor. Janjic Beach can be reached by sea or land. It is located on the Lushtica peninsula on the other side of the entrance to the bay and it is best to reach the beach by boat from Herceg Novi.
