Herceg Novi Travel Guides

Driving routes, fortress walks, boat trips, and local knowledge from the entrance to the Bay of Boka.

The Three Fortresses Walk

The Three Fortresses Walk

Forte Mare, Kanli Kula, and Spanjola: walk the fortress trail that traces 500 years of Herceg Novi's military history from the waterfront to the ridge.

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Igalo's Spa Legacy

Igalo's Spa Legacy

Why Tito holidayed here every year, and why the mineral mud baths still draw visitors from across Europe to this small town 3 km from Herceg Novi.

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Driving to the Blue Cave

Driving to the Blue Cave

Take the Lustica coastal road to Zanjice Beach and board a boat to the Blue Cave and Mamula Island fortress.

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Herceg Novi's Endless Staircases

Herceg Novi's Endless Staircases

A walking guide through the stone steps that connect every level of this hillside town, from Forte Mare to the monastery above.

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Mamula Island Boat Trip

Mamula Island Boat Trip

Drive to Mirista beach and take the boat to the fortress island that guards the entrance to the Bay of Boka.

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The Mimosa Festival

The Mimosa Festival

Every February, Herceg Novi celebrates the blooming mimosa trees with parades, floats, and a town-wide festival of yellow flowers.

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Driving the Prevlaka Peninsula

Driving the Prevlaka Peninsula

Where Montenegro meets Croatia at the very tip of the peninsula, with military history and bay views on both sides.

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Olive Oil Tasting Above Town

Olive Oil Tasting Above Town

The hills above Herceg Novi are covered in centuries-old olive groves. Drive up for tastings and views across the bay entrance.

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Savina Monastery Backroads

Savina Monastery Backroads

The 13th-century monastery above Herceg Novi and the winding backroads of the upper town that most visitors never discover.

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