Bus from HERCEG NOVI to PULA

Herceg Novi, with approximately 200 sunny days a year, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Montenegro.

Located at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor and at the foot of Mount Orjen, Herceg Novi offers to tourists a rich monumental heritage, monasteries and churches, and numerous fortifications such as Španjola, Kanli Kula, Sat Kula and famous staircase, after which it takes its nickname “City of the stairs”.

Herceg Novi was founded as a fortress in 1382 by Bosnian King Stjepan Tvrtko I and was called Sveti Stefan or Castelnuovo. After the death of Tvrtko, Duke Sandalj Hranić of the Herzegovinian Kosačas acquired Castelnuovo. During his reign, Herceg Novi picked up trading salt, what bothered their neighbors from Dubrovnik, which in this part of Europe held a monopoly over salt trade in that time.

When Hranić died, his nephew, Herzog Stjepan Vukčić Kosača, inherited Castelnuovo. Under Stjepan, Castelnuovo expanded and thus became a city, renaming it to Herceg Novi.

The Turks conquered Herceg Novi in 1482, and ruled for 200 years, until 1687. In that period various nations and civilizations interspersed on its soil, leaving deep marks on the history, culture and overall development of the region.

Herceg Novi is known by a very rich cultural program in the summer months, which includes above all the traditional film and music festivals. Of course, the event are also organized during other months, which contributes to recognizable cultural life of the city. 

Nightlife

"Casa Igalo", "La bamba", "People's", Shisha bar "Krug", Beach club "Rafaello", "Tondo"

Restaurants

"La terrazza", "Papagaj", "Three limes", "Portofino", "Amber", "Verige 65", "Joy restaurant", "City tavern", "Pic nic", "Mimosa", "Old house", "Barbarella", Perla Square Portonovi

Taverns

Tavern "Krušo", "Feral", "Kantula", "Škver", "Old Herzegovina", "Gušti" Vrbanj

The most significant manifestations

"Mimosa Festival", "Herzegovinian Winter Salon", "Herzegovinian Film Festival", "HAPS" - Herzegovinian April Theater Festival, "Days of Music", "Book Square", "Guitar Art summer fest", Opera Festival "Operosa"

Accommodation

Popular hotels and motels

"Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi", "Hotel Perla", "Wellness & Spa Hotel ACD", "Carine Hotel Kumbor Superior", "Lazure Hotel & Marina", "Portonovi Resort", "Forte Rose", "Garni Vila Margot", "One&Only Portonovi"

Shopping 

HDL "Novi Mall", Merkato mall, City Market Herceg Novi, Butiko shopping center, Idea, Voli

Important phones

Phone code for Herceg-Novi (0)31

Police 122, Security Center +382 31 322 222
Firefighters 123, Protection Service +382 31 348 014
Emergency 124
Exact time 125
Delivery of telegrams by telephone 126
Sports results service 19811
Notifications about phone numbers 1181

Health care

Mediterranean Center - "Dr. Simo Milošević"
Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Igalo, Sava Ilića 5, tel. 658 111

Health center "dr Stevo Mrđen", www.domzdravljahercegnovi.com
Herceg-Novi, Nikole Ljubibratića 1, tel. 343 111, 343 024
Topla Outpatient Clinic, Mića Vavića 5, tel. 321 430
Igalo clinic, Norveska 8, tel. 331 333
Clinic Bijela, Bijela b.b., tel. 671 708

Private health institution Meljine General Hospital www.bolnica-meljine.me
(former Military Hospital), Braće Grakalića 94-100
tel. 640 988, fax 348 543

Veterinary stations
Herceg-Novi, Zemunska 129, tel. 348 314
Igalo, Sutorina, tel. 688 216

Culture

City Archives
Herceg Stjepan Square 1, tel. 322 655

JUK City Library and Reading Room
Herceg Stjepan Square, tel, 321 900, 324 229

JU "City Museum Mirko Komnenović and Gallery Josip Bepo Benković"
Museum tel. 323 779
Gallery tel. 324 051

JUK "Hercegfest"
tel. 322 320, 322 098

Media

Radio Herceg-Novi, tel. 350 765, 350 768
Radio More, tel. 350 666
Radio Delfin, tel. 344 244
Radio Jadran, tel. 335 005

Mail

Herceg-Novi, tel. 353 305
Igalo, tel. 331 747
Meljine, tel. 348 053
Zelenika, tel. 678 549
Kumbor and Đenovići, tel. 678 007
Baošići, tel. 674 175
Bijela, tel. 671 550

Travels

AMS of Montenegro +382 21 234 999
Herceg-Novi bus station, tel. 321 225
Debeli Brijeg border crossing, tel. 354,000
Border crossing Sitnica, tel. 67 284 894

Taxi stations

Taxi "More", tel. 19730
Taxi station Herceg-Novi, tel. 327 016

Municipality of Herceg-Novi
Maršala Tita Square 2, phone number 321 052, 321 564

Tourist organization Herceg-Novi
Jova Dabovića 10, phone no. 350 820

Pula may not be the largest city of Croatia, but it takes the 8^th spot when it comes to size and is the largest city of Istria with population counting 57, 460 citizens and more. What makes Pula distinctive among other Croatian cities is its tradition of winemaking, fishing, shipbuilding, and booming tourism. In addition, it has also been Istria's administrative centre since ancient Roman times. While to an unobserving eye Pula may seem like a usual workday city, wealthy Roman architecture makes Pula stand out not just in Croatia, but worldwide. The star of the show is the remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, smack in the heart of the city, which dominates the streetscape and doubles as a venue for summer concerts and festivals.

Amphitheatre: Pula’s most famous and imposing sight situated in the heart of the city is this 1st-century oval amphitheatre, which lies above the harbour northeast of the old town. This mesmerizing construction, made completely out of local limestone, is called the Arena by locals and tourists alike. Throughout history it was used for hosting gladiatorial contests. With the capacity to accommodate around 20,000 spectators. Nowadays, Arena represents Istria's popular tourist attraction, but it is also the place of mass entertainment events, such as concerts and competitions.

Lightning Giants: A sight not to be missed while visiting Pula is its star evening attraction, a lighting display at the city's 19th-century Uljanik shipyard, regarded as  one of the world's oldest working docks. Renowned lighting designer Dean Skira has lit up the shipyard's iconic cranes in 16,000 different colour shades, which bring them to life four times every evening on the specified hour and last for 15 minutes.

Temple of the Augustus: While this temple is the only visible remnant from the Roman era on the Forum, it was regarded as Pula’s central meeting place from antiquity through the Middle Ages, and it has still preserved this function today. The temple, whose building process took a lot of time to finish, from 2 BC to AD 14, is open to public throughout the year,  now housing a small museum of Roman sculpture with the occasional temporary show.

Zerostrasse: This underground system of tunnels was built before and during WWI to shelter the city's population and serve as storage for ammunition. Now tourists can walk through several of its sections, which all lead to the middle, where a photo exhibition shows early aviation in Pula. 

Triumphal Arch of Sergii: While it cannot bear the title of the oldest Roman monument, this triumphal arch that was built in honor of the powerful Sergii family’s participation in the pivotal Battle of Actium in France. It dates to about 30 BC and despite its great age. The arch has preserved its shape till today.. When it was built the arch was a city gate leading up from the naval port. Carved into the stone are friezes depicting cupids and garlands, and just beneath this you can still spot a relief of a horse-drawn battle chariot.

Kastel, a Venetian fortress overlooking Pula, dates from the 1600s. The powerful-looking walls which leave every visitor speechless were designed in a star configuration, which was a state-of-the-art design in order to repel artillery after the arrival of gunpowder. Kastel was created with the purpose to serve as Venetians’ main stronghold, defending Pula’s harbour as well as the entire upper Adriatic.

Situated inside the Austro-Hungarian fortress Verudela, Pula’s Aquarium is regarded as the largest in Croatia. The aquarium is a useful option for rainy days or the hottest afternoons in summer, as well as a magnificent place for those traveling with children. Blending neatly with the fort’s stone architecture, tanks with freshwater and marine species native to Croatia and the Adriatic, together with tropical displays, a turtle rescue centre (the only one to be found in Croatia) and an entire room devoted to sea horses, are an unforgettable sight. The centerpiece of the attraction is the shark tank, which is found in the former atrium of the fortress.

Historical attractions aside, Pula is a busy commercial city on the sea that has managed to retain a friendly small-town appeal. It is conveniently located and with a short bus ride, a series of beaches can be reached at the resorts that occupy the Verudela Peninsula to the south. Further south along the indented shoreline, the Premantura Peninsula hides a spectacular nature park, the protected cape of Kamenjak.