Herceg Novi is one of the most beautiful cities in Montenegro. I went there for one day and almost fell in love, soon I will write a photo post about the beaches and share my observations.
But it is impossible to feel and recognize the place in one day, so you need “help from a friend”.
Herceg Novi beach in windy weather Apart from beach holiday, there are many other entertainments in Herceg Novi and its surroundings:
- Boating or boating on the Bay of Kotor (20€ per person, including meals and visits to several islands). Pleasure boats depart from the central pier (next to Feral's konoba) and from Skver beach. Tickets can be bought in advance at the tourist centers of the city. There are not so long trips on boats that cost less 8€ . They go along the coast and you do not need to buy tickets for them in advance.
- Visit to the Blue Cave- a spacious grotto in a sheer cliff. It is better to plan a trip to the cave in sunny weather, because it is when the rays penetrate deep into the cave and are reflected in the sea water that the vaults acquire a beautiful bluish color. You can also get to the cave by ordering an excursion by boat or boat.
- Visit to the ancient orthodox monastery Savina, which is only 2 kilometers from the city in the direction of Kotor. The place is very beautiful, calm and atmospheric.
Sea surface off the coast of Herceg Novi Conclusion
We lived in this Balkan country for quite a long time, made a 7-day trip plan around Montenegro, admired its beauty and originality, but Herceg Novi somehow sunk into the soul in a special way - it is not so noisy, but at the same time lively and cheerful, like Budva, you can enjoy the tranquility in it, like in Kotor, and from it it is relatively convenient to get to Durmitor, so Herceg Novi is an ideal place that can be the starting point for both holidays in Montenegro and travel around this country.
Herceg Novi is a Montenegrin resort in the southern part of the Adriatic. It is known for its abundance of greenery, many relic trees grow here, and for this Herceg Novi was nicknamed the “botanical garden of the country”. It is not surprising that the resort has wonderful air, the cleanest sea and a very calm environment, so it is quite suitable for families with children.
The beaches of Herceg Novi are not the best in Montenegro: mostly pebble or concrete, although the local Riviera is considered the most picturesque in the country. But divers will be interested: here is an interesting undersea world, and there are many diving schools along the coast.
How to get there
Getting to Herceg Novi is not difficult. About 30 km away is one of the international airports Montenegro - Tivat. With the cities of Montenegro, Herceg Novi is connected by the Adriatic Highway - a two-lane, quite decent level, highway. In general, the quality of Montenegrin roads, short distances between cities and a large number of rental offices (local ones are about 15-20% cheaper than international ones) are conducive to traveling around the country by car. It should be noted that a ferry crossing has been established through the Verige Strait, which allows you not to bypass the Bay of Kotor (when traveling to Croatia), but from Kamenari (a village near Herceg Novi) to get directly to Lepetane. In the near future is the construction of a bridge across this strait.
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A bit of history
Herceg Novi is another of the coastal cities of Montenegro. Its history, like the history of many Balkan cities, is full of dramatic events, and its architectural appearance has been shaped by numerous and varied rulers. And there were many of these rulers, because the city was founded by King Tvrtko I in 1382, and excavations have shown that people settled here in ancient times.
Beaches
The beaches in the resort are not the best, quite often they are just concrete slabs, but you can get to good sandy beaches by boat. The city is called the Botanical Garden of Montenegro, as the flora here is extremely diverse. The region has good conditions for diving, including several schools teaching the rules of diving and swimming underwater. The purpose of the dive is mainly a few sunken well-known ships close to the coast.
Hotels and restaurants in Igalo
The number and variety of hotels in the city is quite consistent with the requirements of the tourist flow. These are classic hotels, and apartments, and villas. The same can be said about restaurants and cafes. European cuisine prevails here, but the Adriatic is the Adriatic, so there are plenty of opportunities for those who like to feast on all kinds of marine reptiles. Portions in restaurants are usually of such a size that it goes against all the advice of nutritionists. That part of the city's infrastructure, which is in demand by lovers of nightlife, is well developed: bars, numerous shows, clubs. There is also a promenade in Herceg Novi, from which it is best to admire the sea distances and panoramas of the coast. Last years The city hosts the Mimosa Festival every winter. At this time, everything around is permeated with its aroma, and the flourishing city is so beautiful that thoughts arise that Herceg Novi can be the center of not only a beach holiday.
Weather in Herceg Novi
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The swimming season here lasts from May to September, the water temperature during this period ranges from 22 to 28 degrees, the mild Mediterranean climate attracts many vacationers with children.
Treatment in Herceg Novi
Igalo is located in Herceg Novi - the largest center for physiotherapy, health rehabilitation, preventive medicine, wave therapy and spa treatment in the Mediterranean basin. The Igalo Institute has gained worldwide recognition due to the successful treatment of many diseases. Here are excellent conditions for healing and recreation: mild Mediterranean climate, clean sea, therapeutic sea mud, springs mineral water"Igalka" (it is used for therapeutic baths from cold radon waters), as well as modern equipment and qualified personnel.
The package price of weekly, two- and three-week stay programs in Igalo varies depending on the season. Approximately - from 400 EUR per week to 1200 EUR for three weeks.
Treatment methods: hydrotherapy, pelotherapy (mud baths), massage, thalassotherapy, occupational therapy, electrotherapy, phototherapy, inhalations, acupuncture, dosed sunbathing, exercises on the beach and in the water.
Indications: rheumatism, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiological diseases, lung diseases, condition after fractures or orthopedic operations, neurological diseases, condition after cerebral hemorrhage, multiple sclerosis, damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems, gynecological diseases, eczema, psoriasis, excessive weight, stress. Prices on the page are for November 2018.
Herceg Novi
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Entertainment and attractions of Herceg Novi
The embankment is several kilometers long, along which there are numerous cafes and restaurants for every taste. A park with more than a hundred species of subtropical and tropical plants, as well as many types of mimosa, a local history museum and an art gallery. In the Bay of Kotor there is the island of Mamula with an old Austrian fortress, the famous Blue Cave, where small yachts enter entirely and many artificial shelter caves for submarines from the Second World War. The bastions of Spagnol, Forte Mare, Kanli Kula, magnificent churches and ancient buildings will also please the eye of the tourist.
In winter, the city hosts the Mimosa Festival, which lasts a whole month.
One of the most famous Orthodox sights is Savina Monastery. Built over 1000 years ago, it has been rebuilt and rebuilt several times throughout its history, but, nevertheless, has retained its authenticity and today is one of the best examples of baroque architecture on the Adriatic. The miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Savinskaya, the most important shrine of the monastery, is widely known.
Several fortresses and bastions of the city are very interesting and famous in their own way. The Sea Fortress (Forte Mare) was built by the founder of the city, King Tvrtko I in 1382, and is one of the most beloved tourist attractions. Kanli-Kula (Bloody Tower) was built by the Turks during the Ottoman rule, was used as a prison for a long time, and even now its appearance causes gloomy thoughts. At the same time, the church of St. Michael the Archangel on Belavista Square was also converted into a mosque. In the 19th century, the Austrians erected the city hall with chimes; it is the architectural dominant of the city center and its undoubted decoration.
Herceg Novi is a city of slender people, that's how I remember it. Judge for yourself what the inhabitants of a city can be like, in which there is not a single even street, all the streets are a continuous maze of stairs and ladders. However, "City of a Thousand Steps" is another alternative name.
The city is very green and pedestrian, like all medieval settlements, it has a labyrinth of narrow streets. You can see the historical part only on foot, transport simply will not pass here. During the high tourist season, Herceg Novi is flooded with tourists, it can even be crowded in the squares and streets.
In fact, it is the Old part of Herceg Novi that attracts tourists most of all, there are none at all on the outskirts. Tour groups are quite predictable, they use the same paths and rarely deviate from the beaten path. Knowing this simple life hack, you can see all the sights almost alone. Getting around the tourist crowds is very simple, for this you should go along one of the parallel streets, such a trick will save you a lot of time.
How to get there
Herceg Novi is located almost on the border with Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and has a maritime border with Croatia. The city is the northernmost Montenegrin resort, if you do not take into account the small village of Igalo. About urban transport, read the link.
Due to its remoteness, not all the usual transport methods will be economically viable, it is often much more profitable to rent a car than to ride intercity buses. Sounds strange, but it's a fact.
By intercity bus- despite its remoteness, Herceg Novi can be reached by public buses. If you live in Budva, you can use direct buses (via the Lepetane-Kamenari ferry), or ride along the entire Boka Kotor Bay ( the bus is coming with all stops).
As part of a group tour- Herceg Novi is included in the route of the most popular Montenegrin excursion "Excursion to the Bay of Kotor", which you simply must visit.
In one day you will see the brightest sights of the most beautiful region of Montenegro. During the tour, you will visit several medieval cities (including Herceg Novi), swim in the Blue Cave, visit Zhanitsa beach, etc. How is a group tour of the Bay of Kotor, read the link.
Why go to Herceg Novi
When you ask a similar question to our compatriots who have been living in this city for a long time, they counter ask their question in the style of “Why go to Montenegro and settle somewhere else?”. As a rule, praise and all sorts of embellishments of the city and its environs follow.
The short answer to the above question would be something like this:
- the city is very green;
- quiet and peaceful rest;
- there is all the necessary infrastructure;
- there is a famous hospital nearby (in Igalo);
- excellent sea (or rather the bay) and several pebble beaches;
- beautiful nature and nice people.
There are sometimes too many tourists in the city center, although when compared with Budva and others resort towns, not so much. In general, housing here can be found for all occasions, you can settle in a calm and quiet area, next to the Savina Monastery, you can in the historical center, or you can in a noisy tourist (on the embankment towards Igalo).
Herceg Novi stretches along the bay, most tourists prefer to settle a little away from the historical center and city port. There are good rental options in the upper part of the city (above the motorway), but this is for those who are willing to walk a lot.
Here are the most popular places to stay in Herceg Novi (according to tourists' reviews):
Museums Herceg Novi
There are not many museums in the city, and I never managed to visit some of them, but I am very persistent.
Museum of Local Lore
The local history museum is located a little away from the historical part of the city, in the Topla area. The museum is a mix of the Botanical Garden on the outside and the Art Gallery on the inside. All this luxury is located in the old palace of the XVIII century, which once belonged to Mirko Komnenovich.
Maritime Museum in the Old Town
Above one of the city squares of the Old Town, three flags proudly fly: Russian, Montenegrin and Andreevsky. It was this amazing combination that attracted me to study this place in more detail. It turned out that the Russian flag was placed over the territory of the Maritime Museum, which is also called the Museum of 100 Anchors.
During all my visits to the city, the museum was locked and it was impossible to get into its territory. A little later, they explained to me that most of the exposition is exposed in the open air, and there is no need to try to go inside.
Fortresses of Herceg Novi
Knowing the military history of the city, you should definitely visit its fortresses and fortifications. Part of the fortifications are located on the territory of the Old Town, one fortress is high above the city, and a few more far into the sea (fortresses Mamula, Arza, etc.), they territorially belong to Herceg Novi.
Some of the defensive structures look quite good, they are looked after and used in everyday life, others are in ruins or completely destroyed. Let's start from the very bottom of the city, right from the surf line.
sea fortress
At the very edge of the water, we are met by the impregnable walls of the Sea Fortress. This stone giant grew up on the shores of the Boka Kotorska Bay in the 14th century; for a long time it protected the townspeople from intruders. Today it has an open-air cinema.
Citadel
If you walk along the embankment in a southerly direction, you can see the once impregnable Citadel, which still could not withstand the onslaught of the natural elements and collapsed. Now its ruined walls serve as a free sun lounger for vacationing tourists.
Clock tower
It is not known how defensive this structure was, but it is believed that the entrance to the city was carried out through this tower, i.e. it housed one of the city gates.
western tower
If you climb a little higher, you will see the "Western Tower". This building really looks like a serious defensive object, it’s a pity that you can’t visit it.
Tower of Saint Jerome
The location of this watchtower is clearly visible on the map, but I could not find it on the spot. Inquiries from the local population did not lead to anything. Materials are published on the Internet with the caption "Tower of St. Jerome", which depicts a tower from Mich Pavlovich Square, but the map says that this is a completely different object.
Blood Tower or Kanli-Kula
We go up the city streets-stairs to the level of the Yadransky Path highway, it is here that one of the largest fortresses of Herceg Novi is located - the Bloody Tower.
Fortress Spagnol
Another fortress was built high above the city - Shpanyola, which can be translated as the Spanish fortress, but the Spaniards stayed in Herceg Novi for only one year and have nothing to do with this fortress. I remember the fortress, because my SLR broke down on its territory, which forced me to buy a new camera and come back here again.
Port in the Old City
Most tourists begin their acquaintance with Herceg Novi from its picturesque port. It is in the city port that numerous tourist ships with tourist landings come. The local port is a great place for a selfie, I would even say that it is simply made for this activity.
Life is always in full swing near the city port, shops and restaurants can be found in the neighborhood, and the many-kilometer-long embankment literally invites you to take a walk along it.
A huge open-air swimming pool was built right in the port, a grandiose construction, and in my opinion completely useless. Who wants to swim in chlorinated water when there is a real sea nearby.
In the city port area, you can buy one of the sea excursions and go to relax on the famous Zhanitsa beach, swim in the Blue Cave and wander around the abandoned Mamule prison fort.
city embankment
As I said earlier, there is a long promenade in Herceg Novi, in whatever direction you go along it, you are guaranteed a long walk along the Boka Kotorska Bay. Unlike the Budva embankment, where you have to walk in single file during the tourist season, the embankment in Herceg Novi is wide and magnificent. The rest of the tourist infrastructure (cafes, restaurants, shops, etc.) is identical to Budva.
Not much, most of the bathing places are a cozy concrete coast with sun loungers, beach umbrellas and other tourist attractions.
Mention should be made of the presence paid beaches, which somehow relate to expensive hotels, during the high tourist season - this is perhaps the best place to relax. In principle, all city beaches are municipal and should be free, you only have to pay for renting umbrellas and sun loungers. Sometimes you can bring your own mat and sunbathe absolutely free, but there may be different nuances.
In addition to paid places for a beach holiday, Herceg Novi has many wild places for swimming and relaxing. Conditionally "wild" beaches run along the entire embankment, one after another. Most of them are completely free and available to everyone. The quality of bathing on them can be no different from paid counterparts (here, not everyone will agree with me).
Beach near Savina Monastery
This is a pebble beach at a sufficient distance from the main tourist crowd. The main contingent of vacationers is the guests of expensive apartments, as a rule, wealthy travelers and local tourists.
Zhalo Beach
The beach is located under the walls of the Sea Fortress, it is considered the main city beach. The beach is pebbly, despite the proximity of the port, there are always a lot of people here. The place is very popular and crowded.
All the necessary infrastructure is present (cafe, shower, toilet), especially if you come to rest in the high season. The beach is convenient because of its location, and the presence of powerful fortress walls in the background makes the photos from this beach monumental.
Beach near the yacht club
On the other side of the city port, you can find convenient concrete sections of the coast with ennobled ladders. The entire coastline in this place is “rolled up” in concrete, which does not prevent people from sunbathing, swimming and enjoying life. There is also a huge outdoor swimming pool.
Beach near the tunnel in Igalo
The most romantic and smallest beach in Herceg Novi is located on the way to the neighboring village of Igalo. In front of the rock ledge through which the tunnel has been cut, there is a small section of the coastline, it is perfect for swimming and sunbathing. There is only one minus, there is too little space, and there are too many who want to.
If you continue your journey towards Igalo, you can find quite a lot of nice places to relax, but for a more comfortable beach holiday, I recommend going all day to Zhanitsa beach.
Have a good rest in Herceg Novi.
During my seven-day vacation in Montenegro, I visited Herceg Novi several times, but I still had a vague feeling that I overlooked something. There are so many different things to do and see.
Herceg Novi is located on the coast of the southernmost fjord in Europe, the Bay of Kotor. This city is a real open-air museum. There are at least 4 medieval towers and fortresses in the city, and all of them are open to the public. The old city is surrounded by a powerful wall, and inside it there are characteristic narrow medieval streets, cathedrals, fortresses, galleries.
In addition, Herceg Novi is called the "city of eternal greenery", because palm trees, cypresses and other trees grow on every square of the earth. Once sailors brought here more than 250 species of exotic plants, can you imagine the fragrance here during the flowering period? And Herceg Novi is also called the city of stairs, so do not forget about comfortable shoes to walk along it.
Herceg Novi is one of the most beautiful cities in the Adriatic, the sun shines here 220 days a year. It's great, right? But I was not lucky, and one day it was raining and a storm.
Tourist centers in Herceg Novi
First of all, when I got to the center of the city of Herceg Novi, I went to the official tourist center. By the way, in Montenegro the tourist center is called Turistika organizacia (it’s understandable in principle, right?). But it was very difficult to find her. As a guide - a figure of a man made of bronze on Negoshev Street. Almost opposite the figurine, you will need to turn into a narrow passage, focus on the sign.
Approximately 100 steps, 3 turns - and you are at the tourist office! Yes! Wanting to learn about the city, so a nice girl provided me with excellent detailed maps in English, the Adriatika Times newspaper, as well as a CD, all for free. Eh, no wonder I climbed here. If you don't want to look for an office, you can buy a city map from the bookstore on the main square for 5 euros.
After I was armed to the teeth with cards, I went for a walk around the city.
Attractions Herceg Novi
The city of Herceg Novi is simply crammed with various fortresses, medieval towers and walls. Well, almost like a bun with raisins. And some ruins are located right in the blue Adriatic Sea.
Citadel
The very first in the chain of fortresses, counting from the sea, is the citadel of Herceg Novi, the remains of which are located right in this sea. In the ruins, battle loopholes and hinged doors are clearly visible.
Initially, the fortress was built by the Venetians, then the Turks rebuilt it in the 15th century. But in 1979, the unshakable citadel was completely destroyed by nature, or rather by an earthquake. It is not clear what composition this cement has if it has been in water for so long, and at least something. Oh, how nice it was to swim among the ruins of a medieval fortress. Many amateurs swam here with a mask and fins. And suddenly something is found. The only minus from resting on the ruins of the citadel is that numerous tourists take pictures and videos of you all the time (well, not you, but the tower). As they say, look for me on Youtube.
sea fortress
You can't go past this tower if you're walking along the embankment. A beautiful view of it opens from the sea. The sea tower was built in 1382 under King Tvrko I. The fortress was rebuilt many times, and in 1833 it was reconstructed.
Entrance - 1 euro. For one euro, you can wander along the ancient walls, see several Ottoman cannons. In the evenings, the Sea Fortress works as a cinema. Exactly at 21-00 different films are shown here on English language. From what I knew on the poster, I recognized The Story of Benjamin Barton.
View of the port from the Sea Fortress.
On the way to the bloody tower, I came across such a door with horns.
Fortress Kani Kula (Bloody Tower)
The Bloody Tower is one of the most visited places in Herceg Novi. Firstly, it is very easy to find it, secondly, it is not as far to climb as to the Shpanyola fortress (which, to my shame, I never got to), and thirdly, festivals and concerts are held here in the evenings.
Kani Kula was built in 1539 by the Turks. Moreover, on the site of even earlier fortifications. Its walls and power are impressive! In 1966, the fortress was converted into a summer venue for festivals. And when there are no festivals, you can see the fortress.
By the way, the first time the Bloody Tower did not give up to me. I climbed 200 steps... and kissed the castle. As the Russian girls at the travel agency explained to me, a festival was held there a week ago, and they still can’t clean it up. These are Montenegrins, they do not know how to do something quickly. But I still managed to get there, after a couple of days. The views from there are amazing.
Entrance costs 1 euro. For this price, you can walk along the perimeter of the walls, sit in the amphitheater and take pictures of beautiful views. The only drawback of the place is the dirty territory, despite the paid entrance and many tourists. It's very sad when historical place everything is littered with cans and bottles. I really hope that this situation was solely because of the holiday there. By the way, music festivals are regularly held in the Bloody Tower, such an amphitheater is organized there.
Clock tower
The clock tower of Herceg Novi is the hallmark of the city. This is the real gate to Old city from the side of Negosheva street. The area in front of the tower is somewhat reminiscent of Spain or Italy in spirit. Numerous cafes are located here and people leisurely drink coffee with a view of the ancient fortresses. The Clock Tower was built in 1850 in pseudo-Romanesque style. The name of the Clock Tower came from the Turks, at a time when the city was under the rule of the Venetians, they called it Torah.
Here, on the main square, you can see the towering West Tower of the city. You have to get used to it, the towers are everywhere.
Fortress Spagnol
At the very top of the city of Herceg Novi, where to go at least 40 minutes up, is the fortress of Spagnola. Its name comes from the nationality of the population, the Spaniards respectively. In the period 1538-1539, the Spaniards visited here and added some of their elements to the fortress. Apparently, this is how the people called her - Ishpanskaya.
There are also many churches in the old town.
The most beautiful cathedral in the old city is Cathedral of Michael the Archangel. It is located next to the clock tower. The cathedral is relatively young - its construction began in 1883. The cathedral was built in the Byzantine style, but its exterior walls are full of elements of Romanesque Gothic and even Muslim temples. However, everything looks very harmonious, despite the eclecticism.
There are also Catholic churches in the city. These include the Cathedral of St. Jerome, built in 1856. It is also located in the old city, just below the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael.
In general, it is very pleasant to walk around the old city in the heat, because the narrow streets and stone buildings create a coolness. However, there are practically no cafes, so you can relax after numerous steps on them. There is a cafe near the clock tower and on the square near the Cathedral of Michael the Archangel.
The city has many different cool elements. Houses, doors, lanterns, flowering trees..
By the way, in the old town you can also see street art.
Monastery Savinov
The monastery complex consists of three churches (small Assumption Church, large Assumption Church, Church of St. Sava), of which it is located slightly higher than the other two.
The miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Savvinskaya is kept in the Great Assumption Church. Legend has it that in the 18th century, the Venetians tried several times to destroy the monastery. However, when they sailed on their ship once again, the archimandrite of the monastery and locals they prayed so earnestly to the icon of the Mother of God that there was a peal of thunder and lightning struck directly into the main ship of the Venetians. Since then, Montenegrins on August 28 have celebrated the feast of the icon of the Savvinskaya Mother of God.
Savin Monastery is located about two kilometers from the city of Herceg Novi. I warn you right away, the path to it is quite long and confusing. Use the hospital as a guide on the embankment, and then ask passers-by. From the embankment you will need to climb the road a little up.
The oldest frescoes in the monastery date back to the 15th century. Impressive huh? Despite such facts, there are very few people in the monastery.
Advice: if you are going to a monastery (well, not at all, but on an excursion) - clothes should cover your knees, shoulders should also be covered. No one here pays attention to an uncovered head. In a skirt just above the knee, the priest did not let me inside, although the temple was empty. That's how strict they are.
Herceg Novi Park
The park is located near the main central beach called Skver. To be honest, I wasn't impressed at all. An old Soviet fountain and a dozen tall palm trees. That's the whole park. But if you go down to the sea, you can again see the old walls, ladders, cozy houses.
The embankment from Herceg Novi to the town of Igalo stretches for almost 7 km. It is landscaped and tiled. Along it there are numerous restaurants, cafes, shops. Fruits are also sold on the parapet. You can rent a bike on the promenade.
Surprisingly, a fairly large open-air swimming pool has been built right on the waterfront. Probably for Europeans who do not like to swim in the sea.
And in the evening there is no crowding on the embankment, all holiday-makers with a businesslike look are walking back and forth.
In general, I really liked Herceg Novi. A city with stories, with many attractions. Everyone who has a rest in Montenegro should visit here at least once. Preferably without a tour, to wander in silence through the ancient streets and fortresses. Do I want to come back here for a holiday? Definitely more than once!
Herceg Novi hotels, reviews, booking
Apartments in Herceg Novi, Montenegro
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When planning my trip to Montenegro, I immediately decided to avoid the most crowded and popular resorts like Budva and other "party" places. Since the main purpose of my trip was not lying on the beach, but enjoying the amazing combination of seascape, mountains (really black) and convenient paths for leisurely walks, in the end the choice fell on Herceg Novi, or Herceg Novi - that's how it is most often called in Russia.
It is small for us, but, by local standards, a real city with a developed infrastructure: there is a bus station, supermarkets, many shops, cafes and, of course, attractions. People here, as well as throughout the country, are very friendly and benevolent: many speak Russian, and in public places you can always speak English.
In fact, the city is sandwiched between the villages of Zelenika in the east and Igalo in the west, but the second, in fact, is a continuation of Herceg Novi: walking along the embankment, you don’t notice when you leave the city and get into Igalo.
The first association for everyone who has been here: Herceg Novi is a city of many stairs. In fact, it consists of several very long (about 5-6 kilometers) streets that stretch along the coast: the embankment on the very shore of the Bay of Kotor, several parallel streets a couple of tens of meters higher and the E65 highway at the very top - you can get to Croatia on one side and Serbia on the other (note for autotourists: E65 is a European road route that passes through 10 countries).
These streets are connected to each other or rather steep narrow roads, or stairs (steep, as in this photo, and gentle, as in the photo below, more in Stary Grad) - a great opportunity to burn extra calories, which, no matter how hard you try, are rapidly gaining in local cafes. :)
How to get there
Getting to Herceg Novi is not difficult, but keep in mind that there is no airport or railway station in the city: in any case, you will have to transfer to buses / cars / taxis. But let's start with how you get into the country.
By plane
Of course, the most convenient thing is to fly to one of the nearest airports:
- in Tivat (TIV),
- in Dubrovnik (DBV, ),
- in Podgorica (TGD).
In the last two cases, you will have to travel a long and not so cheap way by bus or car to get to the resort, and this is not always convenient. Therefore, without thinking twice, we chose option number 1 - a direct flight from St. Petersburg to.
Through Tivat
Ticket price depending on the season for a direct flight from Russia to Tivat one way will cost you 100–250 EUR (6–15,000 RUB). The average price for the summer of 2017 from Moscow is 115–135 EUR (7–8,000 RUB), from St. Petersburg - 165–180 EUR (10–11,000 RUB). The flight from the capital will last about 3 hours, from St. Petersburg - about 3.5. There are flights every day, reliable airlines fly from both cities: Montenegro Airlines,S7 Airlines,Red Wings,Aeroflot,Russia Airlines, Ural Airlines,Air Serbia.
Options with transfers(mostly through) there is plenty, but, frankly, it’s much more convenient and cheaper to take a direct flight: the flight will last about 3 hours, then at least 2 hours of waiting at the airport and a 45-minute flight to Tivat - agree, not the most convenient option . When choosing tickets, do not forget to monitor promotions: for example, we managed to fly from St. Petersburg for only 200 EUR (12,000 RUB) for two. You can compare prices for different flights from airlines along our route, for example,.
The airport in Tivat is small, buses are not served to the gangway, and it is not needed: you only need to walk 30–50 meters, and you are already in a building that looks more like a hangar (but a new one).
How to get from the airport to Herceg Novi
After passing through customs control and claiming your luggage, you have several options:
Through Podgorica
As I already wrote, there is another airport in Montenegro, in the capital Podgorica. In principle, this route option also has the right to exist, it is quite convenient, you just have to travel a longer distance by bus or taxi. You can read about how to get to it and what to do here, but I will write about the route - Herceg Novi:
Through Dubrovnik
There is also such an option for the route from the Russian Federation to Herceg Novi, for which, however, you need to have a Schengen or Croatian visa for a flight to Dubrovnik (you can read about rest and flight details) and further transfer to Montenegro (only 30 km along the E65 highway ).
You can overcome this path by taxi (35–40 EUR, 30–40 minutes on the way) or by regular bus (10–11 EUR and about 1 hour drive).
By car
A trip to Montenegro by your own car, despite its popularity, seems to me not the best option: a 2,900-3,000 km long journey will take at least a day and a half, and you will also have to get a Schengen card, a green card, a route sheet for traveling around Europe. Here is an example route map:
You can stop for the night, and, possibly, a longer walk in Warsaw, Vienna or Dubrovnik, as well as in Budapest (if you are traveling by route number 2). As Google shows, there are toll roads on the route, so you will have to budget for these expenses in advance (in addition to about 280-300 liters with an approximate cost of gasoline of 0.6 EUR).
Also note that the terrain in the Balkan countries and Montenegro is still the same, so you need to be 100% confident in your abilities. Actually, that is why we did not rent a car, or even a moped, and were content with local buses and hiking, and Herceg Novi does not need more. But, if you really want to ride with a breeze through this country, you can read about it here.
By ferry
Unfortunately, there is no ferry service between Russia and Montenegro, but this does not mean that you will be deprived of the opportunity to ride with the breeze there. I already wrote that there is a ferry crossing on the Bay of Kotor, which for locals is a way to shorten the path from Herceg Novi and its environs to the coastal part of the country, and for tourists it is great entertainment and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful views.
So, here is the route from Tivat airport to Herceg Novi for experienced travelers: take a bus to the town of Lepetane (0.7 EUR, 15 minutes on the way), transfer there by ferry (during the day they constantly run back and forth, from 00:00 until 05:00; about once an hour, free for pedestrians) and after 10 minutes get off on the other side of the bay, in the town of Kamenari. Here you will need to turn right, walk about 100 meters, next to a small shop and a notice board there will be a local bus stop. The journey from here to Herceg Novi will take 25-30 minutes, the ticket costs about 2.5 EUR. All buses in Herceg Novi stop in the center, where the bus station is located.
Clue:
Herceg Novi - time is now
Hour difference:
Moscow 2
Kazan 2
Samara 3
Yekaterinburg 4
Novosibirsk 6
Vladivostok 9
When is the season. When is the best time to go
As in all "marine" Europe, in Montenegro it is best to relax in summer and autumn. This also applies to Herceg Novi.
Already in May, the air there warms up to + 20-22 ° С, but the water is still cool. In summer, during the swimming season, the average temperature will be +28–30 °С, in September-October - +20–22 °С, in November it will get colder to +15 °С.
Winter on the Adriatic coast is mild, + 8–10 ° С, and already in March the temperature in Herceg Novi begins to approach +15 ° С. This, in principle, allows you to relax here all year round, but from November to March, you can only breathe in the wonderful mountain air, but in peace and quiet. But in November-February you will still notably pour rain.
Let's deal with each of the seasons separately.
Herceg Novi in summer
I’ll make a reservation right away: I was in Herceg Novi in September and was completely delighted with the weather. Warm, but not too hot, you can still swim and sunbathe, it is very comfortable to make hiking even at noon. What can not be said about July-August - these are the hottest and most tourist months. They say that at this time in the town it is simply not overcrowded.
June will be the best time for family vacation with small children: there will not be so many people at the resort, and you won’t have to suffer from the heat either, and the water will have time to warm up to a pleasant bathing temperature of + 21–22 ° С.
Herceg Novi in autumn
As I already wrote, it will also be nice to spend the autumn months in Herceg Novi. In September, you can fully enjoy the “sea” vacation, and in October-November, switching to the mode of autumn jackets and shoes and taking a raincoat or umbrella with you, walking and contemplating endlessly beautiful landscapes will not interfere with tourists, the flow of which will become rare .
Speaking of tourists: in Montenegro, especially in Herceg Novi, adults and elderly Europeans and residents of the CIS prefer to relax, young people, if they choose this country, prefer more fun and entertainment-rich resorts. This is the beauty of Herceg Novi - it is a city for those who, like us, prefer to meet sunrises and see off sunsets with a glass of delicious Vranac wine, and not spend all night at Europe's largest summer disco in Budva.
Herceg Novi in winter
The winter months in Herceg Novi are typical European ones: there are no frosts (and snow, as in the photo, is also very rare), the average temperature will be + 10–12 ° С.
Sometimes it rains, including lingering ones, but there are much more sunny days even in winter, and in total there are more than 200 clear days a year in Herceg Novi - this is just a fairy tale for everyone who is used to life in St. Petersburg, friends! :)
At the end of February, there will be a lot of sun, and the whole city will turn yellow: mimosas begin to bloom, on the occasion of which a big holiday is held at the end of the month, in which both tourists and locals take part. I will tell you more about it below.
Herceg Novi in spring
A mild and warm winter imperceptibly turns into a gentle Mediterranean spring: rains become rare and short-lived, and nature comes to life, already in April the air warms up to + 17-18 ° С.
The influx of tourists is observed not earlier than the end of May, when it warms up to +25 ° C, but the real "season" will begin, as I already wrote, only in the second half of June, when you can start swimming.
Clue:
Herceg Novi - monthly weather
Districts. Where is the best place to live
Despite the fact that Herceg Novi is a small town, it will not be easy to decide on a place of residence, but I will try to help you. As I said, the city is narrow and elongated, so it is more logical to divide it into districts as follows:
1 - Meljine
It is a suburb located 3 km from Herceg Novi. It can be reached along the promenade, Braće Grakalić street or along the highway. It has its own shops, pharmacies, beaches, a small port and, like throughout Herceg Novi, you can find different housing options: both inexpensive apartments in the private sector (about 28-30 EUR per night), and several comfort-class hotels (90-100 EUR per night). It is convenient to select and book hotel options on, and you can compare prices from different sites for already found options, for example,.
If it’s not important for you to live close to the beach, you can settle higher, in the mountains, where for 18–20 EUR you can find a wonderful option with a sea view. But, to be honest, I don’t think it’s worth it, especially if you come for a short time: you are constantly tormented by going down to civilization. This can be said about the entire Meljine area: there are neither major attractions nor a large selection of cafes, so when staying here, you need to be prepared for constant and fairly long walks.
2 - Savina
Following the Meljine region, which territorially already belongs to Herceg Nogi, is the region of the Savinsky Monastery. It is by this sight, as well as by the large hospital (Hospital Meljine) that this area can be "identified".
With prices and types of housing, everything here is exactly the same as in Meljin, except that there are much more guesthouses and apartments in private houses - depending on the conditions and altitude above sea level, their price will be from 40–50 EUR on the first line to 20 EUR on the third line and higher in the mountains. There are many such options.
3 - Old town and surroundings
In any Montenegrin city there is an area with the same name - Stary Grad. This is the oldest part of the city with preserved fortresses, examples of old architecture, narrow picturesque streets and shuttered windows.
In Getzeg Novi, this area is very small: the cost of guesthouses here starts from 40 EUR, from the advantages I note the proximity to the bus station and “civilization” in the form of cafes, shops and attractions.
3 - "Center" and Topla
The next rather large district - since it no longer makes sense to divide it into separate ones - is the so-called "Central", which includes the administrative district of Topla. Housing prices within this area vary from 25–30 EUR and more for an apartment in a guesthouse or a room in an apartment (there are five-story buildings here, from the balconies of which, I must say, a wonderful view of the bay opens) on lines 2–3, and 45–50 EUR for the same apartments and hotels on the beach.
It is this area that I would advise to everyone who comes to the city for the first time (in fact, it was within its borders that we moved at one time): within 1 km there are shops, supermarkets, market stalls, cafes and a bus station, also 5–10 minutes walk. Do you want peace and tranquility? Feel free to look for housing in small narrow streets sandwiched between lines 1 and 3 along the entire length of the district: there are practically no cars here, only cats scurry back and forth along the ladders. Ready for a little traffic noise? You can move into houses, including five-story buildings, standing on a large street like Njegoseva. By the way, about the five-story buildings: as far as I understand, each of the apartments here has its own balcony, because the entrance to each is only through an open “corridor” that is the length of the whole house, there are no entrances. This I mean that you, most likely, will have exactly the farthest room, that is, you will not hear the noise from the cars anyway.
Igalo
Well, the last area, which is worth a few words. As I already wrote, walking along the embankment (and along Njegoseva, which turns into Sava Ilića in Igalo), you will not notice when the city ended and the village of Igalo began. Unless at the most seasonal time (at the end of September, for example) there are much fewer tourists than locals, but there are more untidy territories and garbage in places.
As for housing, prices here remain about the same, but a large number of high-rise buildings appear. It is in Igalo that huge 4-5 * luxury hotels such as Palmon were built Bay Hotel& Spa, where room rates vary from 90 to 360 EUR per night.
By the way, here, in Igalo, there is a large park, but in fact there is no need for it: the whole of Herceg Novi is so green that you can even find a shade from a pine (!) Even on the beach.
What are the prices for holidays
You can get to it by numerous buses from the station: you can check the departure time there, at the station (the schedule hangs, but it’s better to check with the station workers, sometimes not all of the listed buses run) or simply navigate on the signs on the buses. If you are not sure, you can check directly with the driver who sells tickets. The journey will cost you 1.5–2 EUR, and the stunningly beautiful road will take no more than half an hour.
Kotor
More 15 km and 1.5–2 EUR, and you are already in Kotor (emphasis on the first syllable) - one of the oldest cities in the country, a large port, in which huge tourist ships arrive for 1 day (their majestic progress along the Bay of Kotor can even be observed from Herceg Novi).
What is the city famous for? A fairly large Old Town, which is surrounded by a fortress wall with several gates. Above the city, right on the mountain, is the ancient Kotor fortress, which offers one of the most beautiful views in the world:
There are also regular buses from Herceg Novi to the nearest and very beautiful city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will be discussed later.
Trebinje
He settled down in 40 km from our location on a high hill where the sunset is a must! Read about the city on our website.
An amphitheater was built on the highest point of the city, Hercegovachka Hill, so that everyone could enjoy the views:
The way by bus from Herceg Novi here by beautiful mountains and hills will take about an hour and will cost you 5-6 EUR.
nearby islands
There are few of them near Herceg Novi, but they are really beautiful and famous, and getting to them is not difficult. See map:
Food. What to try
Mediterranean cuisine prevails in Montenegro, and Herceg Novi is no exception in this regard. Here, on the shelves of shops, and in cafes, and in restaurants, you will find approximately the same list of main dishes as in other cities of the country. Near the city there is a large number of oyster farms - you will see them on the way from Lepetane - accordingly, you will not feel a lack of this delicacy. This also applies to other fish dishes. If they prefer to grill fish here with a little spice and lemon, then there are a lot of recipes for cooking mussels in various and fantastically tasty sauces in the city.
You can try all this in cafes and restaurants or act like a real tourist: go to the fisherman (fish shop), which is located at the intersection of the streets Mica Vavica And Njegoseva, choose the fish to your taste there (from 5 EUR per kg), after which in just half an hour and 1.5 EUR for each kg you will cook it right here. True, there are no tables, so you will have to think about the place of the meal in advance. This did not bother us, we took fish and went to dinner on the terrace or balcony in our apartments. :)
You can also buy mussels here (2.5 EUR per kg), but you will have to cook it yourself. However, if you're polite, they'll even tell you how to do it!
While the fish is cooking, you can go down the Mica Vavica almost to the stop, i.e. to the embankment, where on the right side you will see a “window”. You can order different types splashers(in general, this is a cutlet made of minced meat or minced meat, but here it is “packed” into a bun, vegetables, cheese, sauces are added and you get a delicious burger for 2.5 EUR) and french fries for 1.5 EUR.
Splash in the process of cooking:) Salivating is still flowing!
We lived nearby, so we bought fish very often, and while we were cooking it, we went for french fries and bought vegetables in a supermarket, which are many in Herceg Novi:
- IDEA,
- roda,
- Vol.
This is incredibly convenient for those who, like us, prefer to stay in the private sector. Prices are slightly higher than Russian ones, but it all depends on the specific product:
At the same time, prices within the same network may be different, and it is always cheaper in the mountains.
Fruits and vegetables, by the way, are also more convenient to buy in the store. In shops and markets, as a rule, there is an extra charge, and in the supermarket, firstly, there are promotions, and secondly, fruits and vegetables are often sold in the evenings: they are not stored in the refrigerator here, so they can go bad overnight. In general, a budget tourist has a place to roam. This also applies to those who live in a hotel and do not have their own kitchen: simple dishes in local cafes can always be taken at a very nice price. For example, in very cozy establishments right on the embankment, soup will cost 1.5 EUR, pasta with seafood - 5–6 EUR, etc.
Budget
Intermediate level
Holidays
Mimosa Festival
One of the brightest events that completes the winter. The whole city celebrates it in February. It is at this time that it becomes warm enough, and the whole city turns bright yellow due to the mimosa blooming everywhere.
During the whole month, the city lives very actively, unusual festivals and events take place almost every day: carnival processions and masquerade balls, concerts, flower, wine and fish exhibitions, boat regattas and much, much more. For example, the poster of last year's festival:
Safety. What to watch out for
A holiday is a holiday, but a few words should also be said about safety.
During the festival, about 20,000 people come to the city, determined to have fun, which is clearly helped by liters of local wine. So do not lose vigilance, especially for girls. Many people say that at masquerades you can easily be approached, hugged, kissed, and further down the list “handsome prince”, and this will be absolutely normal - the festival erases all boundaries. :)
On the rest of the days, you should not worry about your safety and comfort: the locals are extremely pleasant and responsive, I have never heard of unpleasant precedents.
As elsewhere, do not leave wallets, bags and equipment on the beach, do not provoke anyone with insults, and you will have a calm and happy vacation. The only thing that can overshadow it is the widespread smoking. I got the impression that in Montenegro, in principle, EVERYONE and EVERYWHERE smoke, especially for girls and women. So, if you have a hard time with cigarette smoke or suffer from asthma, traveling around the country will not be so pleasant.
Things to do
Tracking
Herceg Novi stands at the foot of Mount Orjen, so the first thing that comes to mind when talking about outdoor activities- tracking. More about routes below in extreme sports. All hiking trails and routes in Montenegro are marked with a special sign: a red circle with a white center, very similar to a target. Thanks to such "targets" it is very difficult to get lost. :)
Boating
This is another rather interesting entertainment that will please the eye. A tour of the Bay of Kotor with a visit to several islands will cost about 20 EUR, you can ride to Zhanitsa beach or the other side of the Lustica peninsula for 8–10 EUR. As a rule, such excursions start at 09:00–10:00 and last until 17:00–18:00.
There are several main piers in the city from which sightseeing boats depart: 2 in Igalo, as well as the central pier of Herceg Novi.
Usually boats depart from them at 09:00–10:00, but you can arrange with some private trader throughout the day.
Diving
Although the Adriatic is not as rich in the water world as the Red Sea or ocean shores, diving is also practiced in Montenegro. Read more in the extreme section.
Fishing
Available, as you know, along the entire coast. You can buy a fishing rod and tackle - there are several fishing shops in Herceg Novi. Locals prefer to fish in Igalo, there are still fewer people, the water is calmer, and experienced fishermen go out to "hunt" in the sea in boats.
In the local waters they catch red mullet (amazingly tasty and inexpensive, most often we took it in the fish farm), tuna, sardines, sea bass and sea bream, as well as all kinds of marine reptiles: octopuses, squids, sea urchins, moray eels (tried, extremely oily fish!), stingrays. The Adriatic is very rich in catches. :)
Mud baths on the Blatna open beach
What I already wrote about in the “Beaches” section: the Sutorina River brings healing mud to this beach, anyone can get smeared with it and experience the effect on themselves for free.
Entertainment is dubious, but the taste and color, as they say... :)
Shopping and shops
Herceg Novi is a fairly large city, and it has everything for a comfortable life for citizens, including various shops.
You will not find large malls here, but there are plenty of small shops and shops located on the first floors of ordinary residential buildings. Most often, these are clothing and footwear stores that sell products made in neighboring countries. These places are mostly located on the street. Njegoseva.
Serbian textiles, Italian leather shoes and branded items are highly valued here - there are few of them in Herceg Novi, but there are usually no fakes either. As for the prices for brands, here they are about the same as in all of Europe, but we did not record our own well-known brands and brands in Herceg Novi.
Bars. Where to go
For all lovers of evening life in the city there are several pubs and bars open almost all night. Prices in them, as in all public catering in the city, do not exceed the average, and in the season they are always very crowded. This:
- rub GOT in the English Gothic style - it serves more than 10 types of beer and ale;
- jazz club PROSTOR- a very atmospheric place with live music, where you can slowly sip your favorite drinks;
- bar Citadela- a place on the embankment near the fortress, which serves a variety of drinks and is full of nightlife;
- famous bar bluefin- the most active party place, a cross between a bar and a club.
Clubs and nightlife
For those who are completely bored in this quiet cozy oasis, there is still entertainment in addition to bars and cafes - a night party on the beach! It lasts until 05:00 at the cafe PEOPLE'S BEACH CLUB. They say that every night they choose Miss "The Wettest T-shirt" - in general, it's fun, drunk and long, although it can hardly be compared with Budva parties.
The nightlife of the city does not end there: during the season it is open daily night club Tondo(next to city park) and La bamba, on weekends the club joins them Cassa, and in the summer season parties are also held in the club Pandora and cafe-club Yacht Club.
Of course, there are no hard lines and face control in these establishments. Entrance is free for all vacationers.
extreme sports
I wrote above that here I will tell you more about trekking and diving.
Tracking
So, if you really like not just quiet walks, but serious hiking in the mountains for 8–10 km or more, then Herceg Novi is a great vacation spot for you. The most popular of the close routes to the mountains is to the saddle of Mount Orjen, which is located at an altitude of about 1,600 m or a little higher, to the lookout. Part of the way can be overcome by car, from Herceg Novi to Vrban, for example, it is more than 20 km. And from the town of Vrban to the saddle you will be taken by a steep gravel path 11 km long, another 1.5 hour walk to the observation point.
In general, it is enough to allocate a day for such a route, the main thing is to put on comfortable shoes, do not forget a hat and water and, of course, a camera.
Diving
In Herceg Novi itself, however, diving is not practiced, the underwater world is not so rich here. Not far away, on Lustica, in the area of the town of Bigovo, they actively dive and do both diving and snorkeling.
At the same time, there are diving schools within the city: for example, at the People's cafe beach club works that offers various programs dives for children and adults. They have a lot of diving points: these are old military tunnels, sunken ships, Mamula Island, Blue Cave, etc. They are marked on the map:
Also in Herceg Novi there is a diving club Adriatic Blue (near Bla Bla Beach) and a Marina center. The cost of diving in both is from 30 EUR, courses and training will be offered to you for 90–150 EUR.
Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift
In the “Shopping” section, I have already mentioned some of the main products that are brought from Montenegro as a souvenir: these are Serbian textiles, Italian and Turkish clothes and shoes, woolen products are made very high quality in the country, including clothes.
Also very often local products are brought from Herceg Novi as a souvenir: pickled olives and olive oil, dried figs, local meat delicacy prshut, mountain honey and nuts, as well as alcohol: Vranac wine (from 4 EUR), Niksicko beer ” (from 1–2 EUR), as well as local moonshine on raki fruit (from 10 EUR).
Personally, I always try to bring my loved ones something that can convey the flavor of the country. And most often these are local products: we arrived from Herceg Novi with full bags of olives in vacuum bags (500 gr for 2–4 EUR) and large bundles of dried figs (a bundle from 3 EUR, store packaging of 200 gr at least 1.5 EUR) .
Tip for those looking for souvenirs for family and friends: walking along the embankment, we found two stores "All for Euro" - one at the very beginning of the embankment, the other, on the contrary, at its end, already in Igalo. There, as in our Fix Price, there is nothing but a very large selection of magnets, key rings, ceramics, wood products, etc.
How to move around the city
On foot! But how else can you see all the described beauty, feel the atmosphere of the city, get to know the most comfortable corners, endlessly going up and down the stairs, enjoy the bright colors and pleasant smells?
But this is my personal opinion, in the end, everyone has their own. Therefore, below is a brief description of other possibilities for moving around the city.
Taxi
Always at your service. You can catch in the city, you can call by phone or via the Internet. The cost of trips around the city is the same - about 0.8 EUR per kilometer plus 1 EUR for landing. But it often happens that the driver himself sets the cost of the trip, and the meter is not taken into account at all, and here, apparently, whoever is lucky with the driver.
Cars are not always yellow, but there is always a sign on the roofs with the appropriate inscription or checkers.
Buses
Of the local buses, there are only two regular routes:
- Herceg Novi - Meljine,
- Herceg Novi - Kamenari.
A ticket on the first one costs about 0.7 EUR, on the second - 1.3 EUR or more, they somehow took 2 from us. Travel on local buses is paid exclusively in the cabin: as a rule, young conductors sit, they will definitely punch you a ticket on a funny device. Stops, however, are not announced in advance, so it is better to follow the map or consult with the locals or the conductor.
Buses depart from the station, sometimes you can catch them in the city itself on the street Njegoseva.
Transport rental
If you plan to ride around the area for a long time and a lot, it will be most convenient to rent a car or scooter. There are rental offices in Herceg Novi, but it is more convenient to use online services in advance: for 25–30 EUR per day, a car will be delivered to you from anywhere in the city, and a bike will cost 15–20 EUR. Offers from different distributors can be searched and compared, for example,. To rent a car, you will need a license (usually any national, but sometimes they ask for international ones), an age of 22 years and money for a deposit (usually from 300 EUR).
And finally: the cost of gasoline is approximately 1.3 EUR for both 95 and 98 with a difference of several euro cents.
Herceg Novi - holidays with children
This city, it seems to me, is a wonderful option for families with children. There is only one big “BUT”: since there are a lot of stairs here, it will be difficult to walk with a stroller, and the kids will often ask to be picked up, so you definitely can’t do without a strong dad.
But in the Igalo region there is a small aquapark right on the beach (2 EUR per child), even further, at the end of the village there is mini amusement park with carousels. The locals call it Lunapark, entrance to its territory is free, rides on the attraction will cost 1.5–2 EUR.
Hotels- do not forget to check prices from booking sites! Don't overpay. This !
Rent a Car- also aggregation of prices from all distributors, all in one place, let's go!
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