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Family travel The Modern Family 23 Herceg Novi, the finest of Montenegro Herceg Novi is one of the most beautiful cities on the Adriatic


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his city oasis of greenery and blueness is an ideal place for


a holiday and serves as a beau- tiful haven of romance at all times of the year, it’s equally beautiful. Wonderful beaches, a Mediterranean climate, parks and gardens with a variety of exotic greenery and an excellent gastronomic offering make this destination ideal for those who plan to spend some time on the coast of Montenegro. Excellent connections with the


whole of Europe and the rest of the world are available by sea, land and air. Flights from Herceg Nov are via Tivat Airport, 12 miles away, and via Dubrovnik Airport, 19 miles away, with flights from most British cities taking only two hours. Located at the


foot of Mount


Orjen, Herceg Novi looks out onto the Bay of Kotor, one of the most beautiful in the world. This great Adriatic bay is dotted with a dozen protected urban areas, stretching for 65 miles. Almost nowhere in the world can so many beautiful, ancient enclaves be found in a single area; sites that blend sea, mountains and verdant Mediterranean landscapes, not to mention the age-old legacy of trading wealth and artistic crea- tivity, as evidenced in places such as Herceg Novi, Perast, Kotor and Tivat. Such is the richness of choice on


offer to visitors, it’s difficult to pick out the most notable attraction on the Herceg Novi Riviera. History and priceless cultural monuments that testify to it abound; Kanli Kula, Fortress Spagnola, Mamula, Forte Mare and the Citadel are just some of the historic monuments to be found here. The clear blue sea and moun- tain ranges in the hinterland of this Riviera are sheltered from the cold


northern winds and contribute to the mild, Mediterranean climate, which means long hot summers and mild winters. The number of sunny days and the average air and sea temper- atures can be compared to cities on the Azure Coast. Both help to ensure a pleasant stay throughout the year. Urban beaches, hidden coves, untamed wild- life, as well as typical fishing villages close to the sea, are guaranteed to delight visitors with their natural beauty. An equally stunning


up to the Orjen Mountain, famed for its endemic plant species. The opportunity of hiking, mountain- eering,


snowshoeing, mountain Herceg Novi lays at the


entrance of one of the most beautiful


bays in the World – the Bay of Kotor


and unforgettable mountain landscape unfolds in the hinter- land behind the city, where villages boasting typical Mediterranean architecture are located, all the way


biking, and participating in water- sports like sailing, diving, swim- ming and scuba diving on the same day is one that can’t be resisted. The chance to participate in such a diverse range of activities in such a short space of time is something rarely encountered anywhere


else in the world Visitors staying in


Herceg Novi are welcomed


by friendly and open-hearted hosts who take the utmost care that every stay is to the very highest standard of accommodation, where


their guests are staying at intimate private apartments or camps in the shade of olive groves. The local gastronomic offering


available at Herceg Novi is a fitting match for the welcome rolled out, ranging from local seafood specialties such as fresh fish and shellfish to salads of organically grown vegetables. The region’s towers and squares


and other areas of boundless natural beauty have hosted numerous cultural events over the


years.


These include prestigious festi- vals such as the Montenegro Film Festival, the Guitar Art Summer Festival, the Jazz Festival, opera seasons, the Strip Festival and Days of Music. All have been held here with the knowledge that each will be blessed by clear skies and warming sunshine, every hospitable as the local people.


bit as


“The chance to hike, climb, snowshoe and mountain bike or enjoy various watersports all on the same day is one that can’t be resisted”


For more information, please visit hercegnovi.travel


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