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Herceg Novi

Herceg Novi

A seaside town at the western end of the Bay of Kotor, known for fortress stairs, a seafront walk and the spring Mimosa Festival.

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Herceg Novi is a seaside town in Montenegro, on the western side of the Bay of Kotor, close to the Croatian border. Most of the town faces the sea. The seafront walk is the easiest way to get your bearings, and from there the streets climb into the old town, where stairs lead between old fortresses. Inside the old walls you will find the clock tower, Forte Mare and the Kanli Kula tower, and the streets are small enough to walk end to end.

The town suits two kinds of trip. The first is a spring visit during the Mimosa Festival, when the town's mimosa trees are in bloom. The second is a slow seaside base, with Kotor and Dubrovnik within day-trip range. Spring and early autumn are the easiest seasons for walking the stairs, and two or three days is enough for the town itself. For a quieter stay, Igalo has a thermal spa and is a short bus or taxi ride from the center.

Herceg Novi in five

  1. Cross from Croatia at Debeli brijeg or KobilaThe tourism board lists these two road crossings with Croatia. Carry your passport, and expect queues in summer, as UK advice warns for border crossings.Dubrovnik to Kotor
  2. Time the Mimosa FestivalThe board names the Mimosa Festival as the best time to visit, a spring celebration of the yellow flower. Confirm dates with the organizers and book rooms early.
  3. Plan for the stairsThe board calls Herceg Novi a city of over 100,000 steps. Wear shoes with grip, and choose a hotel on the level you want to walk.
  4. Taste bay mussels and oystersThe tourism board points to shellfish farms in Herceg Novi and Risan, where Adriatic oysters and mussels are grown, and to buzara-style cooking.
  5. Check the licence before paraglidingThe board names a Dizdarica takeoff near Herceg Novi, and UK advice says to ask paragliding instructors for their tandem training licence.

Things to do in Herceg Novi

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Savina MonasteryTemple · Herceg NoviSavina Monastery
Forte MareCastle · Herceg NoviForte Mare
Španjola fortressCastle · Herceg NoviŠpanjola fortress
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Need to know

Airport
Tivat (TIV); Dubrovnik (DBV) across the border is the other option
Getting there
Road or bus from Dubrovnik or Kotor; crossing at Debeli brijeg or Kobila
Getting around
Walk the seafront; buses and taxis along the bay
Best base
Herceg Novi for the western bay; Kotor for the inner bay
Time needed
One or two nights; a day trip from Dubrovnik

Weather by month

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  1. JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh10°Low6°Mild, wet
  2. FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, wet
  3. MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Mimosa, spring
  4. AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Warm, green
  5. MayRain13 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Warm, calm
  6. JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Hot, bright
  7. JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot, busy
  8. AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot, busy
  9. SeptemberRain10 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Warm sea
  10. OctoberRain10 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Mild, quieter
  11. NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Rainy
  12. DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, wet

Average daily high and low in Herceg Novi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Herceg Novi

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Humidity
57%
Wind
15 km/h
Chance of rain
93%

Herceg Novi

04:17 AM

Tuesday, November 3

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  1. Today15°11°93%Tuesday: Rain. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 93%.
  2. Wed14°10°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 5%.
  3. Thu14°10°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
  4. Fri14°11°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 14°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
  5. Sat12°10°44%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 44%.
  6. Sun13°11°50%Sunday: Rain. High 13°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 50%.

Updated 03:55 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8933 EUR

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Before you go to Herceg Novi

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Rules for Herceg Novi, checked

  • Road crossings with Croatia: Debeli brijeg and Kobila. Carry ID at all times; UK advice says police can fine you if you cannot show it.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source

Plan around Herceg Novi

Bay of Kotor

Plan a loop of stops around the bay

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Walled town at the head of the bay

Read the guideDubrovnik to Kotor

Catamaran, bus or car, and the border

Read the guidePerast

The baroque village on the bay

Read the guideTivat

Airport town and marina

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Buses, trains and border planning

Read the guideAll of Montenegro

Entry rules, coast and mountains

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Herceg Novi FAQ

Is Herceg Novi worth visiting?

Yes, for fortresses, a long seafront walk and a quieter feel than Budva. Expect stairs, and pair it with Kotor or Dubrovnik for a fuller trip.

How far is Herceg Novi from Dubrovnik?

It is a cross-border road trip, with the crossings at Debeli brijeg or Kobila per the tourism board. Allow extra time for passport checks in summer.

When is the Mimosa Festival in Herceg Novi?

The tourism board describes it as a spring celebration; the exact dates are set by the organizers each year, so confirm them before you book.

Is Herceg Novi a good base for the Bay of Kotor?

It suits the western end and a Croatia combo. Kotor and Perast are easier on foot and by bus from a base in Kotor itself.

Do you need cash in Herceg Novi?

Montenegro uses the euro. Carry some cash for small cafes, buses and beach loungers, and use ATMs inside banks where possible, as UK advice suggests.

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