What to do and see in Herceg-Novi Municipality, Montenegro: The Best Places and Tips

March 9, 2018 Tambra Mccollister

Herceg Novi (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Херцег Нови; pronounced [xěrtseɡ nôʋiː]) is a coastal town in Montenegro located at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor and at the foot of Mount Orjen. It is the administrative center of the Herceg Novi Municipality with around 33,000 inhabitants. Herceg Novi was known as Castelnuovo ("New castle" in Italian) between 1482 and 1797, when it was part of Ottoman Empire and the Albania Veneta of the Republic of Venice. It was a Catholic bishopric and remains a Latin titular see as Novi. Herceg Novi has had a turbulent past, despite being one of the youngest settlements on the Adriatic. A history of varied occupations has created a blend of diverse and picturesque architectural style in the city.
Restaurants in Herceg-Novi Municipality

1. Ferry Kamenari-Lepetane

Kamenari | Lepetane, Kamenari, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85342, Montenegro
Excellent
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Ferry Kamenari-Lepetane

Reviewed By beasles - Berkshire

As previous reviews for a foot passenger the trip is free, cars cost 4.50 Euros. If you combine the ferry with local transport you can see a great deal of the bay for very little money. The bus on the Lapetane side into Kotor is 1.50 Euros and it's such a narrow road letting the bus take the strain is brilliant. Plus, the driving laws are zero tolerance on alcohol so ferry and bus gives you a welcome treat so a little beer or bottle of wine by the waterside is definately on.

2. Herceg- Novi Old Town

Pellegrino Travel Agency, Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85347, Montenegro +382 68 835 871
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 155 reviews

Herceg- Novi Old Town

Reviewed By 1trekky - Carlsbad, California

The Old Town of Heceg Novi was founded about 6 Ceturies ago by Bosnian King Tvrtko I Kotromanikc. It had a tumultnous history of wars & upheavals. There is good mix of history and culture. The town is surrounded by walls built during XIV to XIX century. The trademark of Old Town are the stairs, that are everywhere.

3. Blue Grotto

Lustica bb, Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85340, Montenegro +382 67 300 969
Excellent
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4.5 based on 302 reviews

Blue Grotto

The most attractive and the most beautiful natural creation of this kind, in the area of the entire Mediterranean. The grotto is located in the Lustica Peninsula, its sea level surface is 100 square meters, and the interior is round-shaped, with the ceiling shaped as vault.

Reviewed By Bogusza - Carlisle, United Kingdom

Visited with a big group in October - we were the only ones till shortly after 2 small boats turned up however it wasn't crowded at all (I imagine this place being very popular in season). Pretty cave, quite small, good for swimming otherwise you might spend less entertaining time on a boat waiting for swimmers to get back. Lovely blue shade of water.

4. Monastery Savina

Brace Grakalic, Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85340, Montenegro
Excellent
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Monastery Savina

The medieval orthodox monastery complex situated next to the city, on a hill in the lush Mediterranean vegetation. It is composed of the Great Church, the Small Church and the Temple of Saint Sava, which was built, according to belief, by Saint Sava in the 13th century.

Reviewed By John B - Toronto, Canada

The Savina Monastery is just off of the coastal highway south of Herceg Novi and entering the grounds feels like you are stepping back 200+ years. Admission is free (there is a small charge to enter their museum) and you will be required to cover up your legs/bare shoulders with the provided garments. You can enter the two churches and explore the compact grounds. There are fabulous views into the bay (even better ones from the short hike up to the upper chapel) and there's a store selling all types of souvenirs and religious artefacts. When we visited (on a July weekday afternoon) there was wine tasting (1.50 euro) of the monastery's locally produced wines. They were quite good and we ended up purchasing a bottle of their Cabernet Sauvignon (10 euros), All you need is 20 minutes to visit.

5. Clock Tower

Nikole Djurkovica bb, Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85340, Montenegro +382 68 835 871
Excellent
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Clock Tower

Known also as the City Tower, it is one of the symbols of Herceg Novi. It is situated in the western part of the Old Town, and its main feature is the clock, which was replaced with an electric one in the mid-nineties of the last century.

Reviewed By PellegrinoTA - Herceg-Novi, Montenegro

This is great and free tour that will help you to discover Herceg Novi.
Meeting point is Pellegrino travel agency in the center of Igalo, address Sarajevska 2
Available Monday-Sunday, starts at 10h
You should first stop by and make your reservation, but if there is already someone who have reservation for that day for the tour you can just jump in !
Tour is on english!

6. Mamula Fortress

Island Lastavica, Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality, Montenegro
Excellent
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4 based on 132 reviews

Mamula Fortress

Reviewed By Jac G - London

A great visit, really interesting. Shame there is no signage to advise what all the rooms are etc. The rubbish bins were overflowing. Really sad that the Montenegrins have no idea how to treasure or market their own history. Accessible only by boat. Great views from the top.

7. Promenade of Herceg Novi

Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality, Montenegro
Excellent
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Promenade of Herceg Novi

Reviewed By nickygUk - UK

I don't know how many times we walked the length of the Promenade in a week, but it was a lot!! A lovely stroll along the seafront whatever time of day or night you visit. And great for fitbit wearers, you don't realise how far you're walking as the views are so pretty and there are so many restaurants, etc, to stop at on the way. Love it!

8. Citadel

Promenade Pet Danica bb, Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85340, Montenegro +382 68 385 871
Excellent
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Citadel

Destroyed several times in the devastating earthquakes and battles, and finally tumbled into the sea by the catastrophic earthquake in 1979, today only the ruins of the walls remind of its presence. It is also known under the name Mezaluna, built on the walls of the former lower town.

Reviewed By JonDoe04134 - Lidingo, Sweden

Astonishing view of the Bay of Kotor and nothing more actually. I also recommend visiting the old town below, but there's nothing more interesting in Herceg Novi. There's a private parking near the top entrance.

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