The city of the sun and flowers
Located in an attractive area between the mountain Orjen and the Bay of Kotor, Herceg Novi is a first stop for sailors coming from the world into the Montenegro.
With over a 200 sunny days over a year this town is recognized as the city of the sun. Mild Mediterranean climate with dry and warm summers and mild winters is, overall, characteristic for Montenegrin shoreline, but Herceg Novi hides another pearl in its sleeve – the specific climate conditioned by the southern exposure, which prevents the penetration of cold air mass. These facts indicate that the average annual temperature in the city is extremely favorable and amounts to 17 degrees Celsius.
When describing Herceg Novi, it is impossible not to mention flowers. Mount Orjen is known for endemic plant species, but a very rich flora with rare flowers and ornamental plants can be found in the city as well. Some of the spieces, brought by the sailors, came to Herceg Novi from all around the world. Mimosa is one example, this beautiful yellow flower even has its own festival and it is of Australian origin. Cycas revoluta, very popular in the Mediterranean, originating from the Far East, and is one of the oldest living species in the world. Agave, plant with antiseptic and medicinal properties, can also be found in Herceg Novi, whose homeland is eastern Mexico.