What if I told you that there is a gorgeous seaside town — with carefree boats bobbing from the waves, the sun shining on jaw-dropping Baroque palaces, and still very much under the radar — just a 15-minute drive from Kotor?
Surprised? Well, pack your bags and let’s take a trip to Perast!
Herceg Novi is hard to put into words, but this quote by famous Yugoslav poet Ivo Andrić comes pretty close: “This city of eternal greenery, sun and stairs stays stuck between the sea and the hill as a place whose magic can be experienced more and more as a place with the soul.”
Herceg Novi is famous for many things– it’s the sunniest city in Montenegro (it averages around 200 days of sunshine a year!), has a popular mimosa festival every year, and is well-known for its fortresses… but more on that later.
Located at the western end of the country, Herceg Novi is the perfect introduction to Montenegro (if you’re traveling from Croatia) or a fantastic continuation of your trip around Montenegro.
Ready to dive into this fantastic city? Let’s check it out!
