What to See in Herceg Novi — Top Sights and Views from the Sea

The heart of Herceg Novi is its Old Town (Stari Grad): narrow staircases, the Belavista square, baroque churches, and the Clock Tower (Sahat Kula), the former city gate. The centre is compact and easy to walk in a couple of hours as you descend the steps toward the seafront.

Above the old town rises Kanli Kula — the “Bloody Tower”, a 16th-century Ottoman fortress. Today it holds an open-air stage and a viewing terrace overlooking the bay and Luštica. It is one of the best panoramic spots in town and an essential item on any list of what to see in Herceg Novi.

Right at the water stands Forte Mare — a sea fortress by the old town entrance, where the promenade begins. Higher on the hill sits Španjola, the Spanish fortress started by the Spanish and finished by the Ottomans; the climb rewards you with the widest view over the entrance to Boka.

Along the shore runs the Pet Danica promenade, roughly 7 km of pedestrian seafront with cafés, bathing spots, and bay views. A walk along it links the centre of Herceg Novi with Igalo and pairs well with a tour of the fortresses.

A little east of the centre, set in a cypress grove above the sea, stands the Orthodox Savina Monastery — a calm place with 18th-century churches and a view over the bay. Herceg Novi itself is known as a town of greenery and mimosa: subtropical plants from around the world have been planted here for over a century, and a mimosa festival is held each February.

These stops make for an unhurried day on land — and going out on the water is best planned separately, to see what the shore cannot show you.

The most recognisable views sit at the bay entrance and along the Luštica peninsula — most easily reached by water. The circular fortress on Mamula island, the Blue Cave with its turquoise-lit water, Žanjic bay, and the fishing village of Rose are all within a short hop from Marina Lazure.

Deeper into the bay lie Perast with its island-church Our Lady of the Rocks, and the walls of old Kotor, which look their best precisely from the water. A single day under sail can comfortably combine several of these with a swim stop.

Mamula, the Blue Cave, and the hidden coves of Luštica are hard or impossible to see from shore — there are no convenient roads, and in summer the switchbacks and beaches are crowded. From a sailing yacht you arrive directly: less walking in the heat, more time in the water, and shots you cannot get from the promenade.

A private trip means your own pace and a route built around your group — you can linger where you like and skip the schedule of the big excursion boats. Captain Lev has worked from Marina Lazure for over 15 years and sets the course to the wind and your wishes.

A convenient pattern is a morning in town (old town, Kanli Kula, the promenade) and an afternoon at sea: a two- to three-hour sunset cruise or a full bay day with swimming. That way you see both the historic side of Herceg Novi and its coastal surroundings.

If time is short, choose the sunset trip — short but the most spectacular format. For a full day, plan on Mamula, Luštica, and, if you like, Perast and Kotor.

Choose a date, group size, and format: sunset, a full bay day, or a leg toward the open Adriatic. We confirm timing and embarkation at Marina Lazure (Herceg Novi) before you pay. Every trip is private — up to six guests on the 12.5 m sailing yacht Sheddi with a skipper.

Use the booking form to request a slot; we reply with availability and a clear quote. No deposit at booking — payment on the day of the trip.