According to Dictionary and Journal, Herceg Novi lies on a narrow coastal strip sandwiched between the bay at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor and the Krivosie and Orien mountain ranges. The climate in Herceg Novi is mild, Mediterranean. The swimming season lasts from June to October, the water temperature during this period ranges from 20 to 25 o C. The beaches in Herceg Novi are varied: Zhanits – with white pebbles; Mirista – an artificial beach built on a concrete platform, surrounded by an olive grove; Pink beach next to the fishermen’s village, rocky, with a deep bottom, ideal for divers and underwater fishing enthusiasts. The average water depth in the Bay of Kotor is 27.8 m, the maximum is 61 m.
There are several diving schools in Herceg Novi where you can learn the basics of diving, hire an instructor and rent equipment. Among the most interesting underwater attractions there are several caves, the remains of sunken ships and ancient artifacts. There are many places of interest for diving near the Lustica peninsula. For example, these are the Blue Cave, the Poseidon City Cave and the Mermaid Cave. Underwater systems are several interconnected caves with a rich underwater world. And between the capes Kobala and Kobila at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor there is a place Gorgonias, where you can see the corals. An interesting route is near the island of Mamula, famous for its sandy beach. On the island itself, you can also see the remains of a ruined fortress. Routes are of varying difficulty, for beginners and professionals.
The city is located on mountain terraces. Herceg Novi is a city of steps. If in other cities they talk about proximity to the sea in meters or minutes, then here everything is measured in steps. Archaeological excavations indicate that a settlement existed on the site of Herceg Novi in ancient times. The city was founded by the Bosnian king Tvartko I in 1382. In 1482, Herceg Novi was conquered by the Turks, who controlled it until 1687. The appearance of the city was once influenced by the French, the British, the Russians, the Maltese, and even the Austrians. The fortifications of the XIV-XV centuries have been preserved in the city: the Kanli tower, the Spagnol bastion, the Forte Mare fortress. Now there are open stages on which there are programs of film, music and flower festivals.
Nearby is the Savina Monastery of the 11th century, on its territory there are two churches, a small and a large one. On the hill from which the monastery got its name stands the church of St. Sava. In the small church, built in the 15th century, several layers of fresco painting have been preserved. The large church was built from 1777 to 1799. The monastery sacristy is of great value. There are two large squares in the center of the Old Town, where the churches of the Archangel Michael and St. Jerome are located.
To Herceg Novi There is a very interesting local history museum. Marko Kamnenovic, one of the mayors of the city, bequeathed to him a building in the center of the city, built in the Baroque style. The museum contains interesting collections of ancient artifacts, cannons and anchors raised from the bottom of the sea, tools for agriculture, raising livestock and olive trees. Herceg Novi has an amazing city park where several hundred species of subtropical and tropical plants are grown, brought by sailors from all over the world, including several types of mimosa. In winter, the world-famous “Mimosa Festival” is held here, which lasts a whole month.
A 7 km long promenade “Seven Danits” stretches along the coast, connecting the city of Herceg Novi with the resort of Igalo. This is a well-known Mediterranean medical resort, here are: the Center for Health Tourism, the Institute of Physiotherapy and Prevention named after Simo Milosevic, as well as the Health and Recreation Center. Medicinal factors – mild maritime climate, mineral waters and mud. Indications for visiting the resort are rheumatism, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiological diseases, lung diseases, condition after fractures or orthopedic operations, neurological diseases, multiple sclerosis, damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems, gynecological diseases, eczema, psoriasis, overweight, stress states.
