Shetalishte Guide: Day 1
Herceg Novi — Zelenika — Kumbor — Portonovi — Dženovići — Baošići — Bijela — Ðurići — Kamenari
📏 Distance: 19 km ⛰ Elevation gain: ≈ 455 m
The first day of the Shetalishte trail runs along the Adriatic coastline — from the border with Croatia to Kamenari. The route connects ancient fortresses, seaside promenades, and monasteries, offering views of Mount Orjen and the scenic Bay of Kotor.
The first day of the Shetalishte trail runs along the Adriatic coastline — from the border with Croatia to Kamenari. The route connects ancient fortresses, seaside promenades, and monasteries, offering views of Mount Orjen and the scenic Bay of Kotor.
Starting point — Herceg Novi
The town was founded in 1382 by the Bosnian king Tvrtko I as a fortress.
Over the centuries, it passed from the Ottoman Empire to the Venetian Republic, was under Russian protection, French administration, and Austrian rule, endured Italian occupation, and later became part of Yugoslavia.
Today, Herceg Novi is a coastal resort town with a rich history and a unique old-port atmosphere.
Over the centuries, it passed from the Ottoman Empire to the Venetian Republic, was under Russian protection, French administration, and Austrian rule, endured Italian occupation, and later became part of Yugoslavia.
Today, Herceg Novi is a coastal resort town with a rich history and a unique old-port atmosphere.
On the first day you will see
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The border with Croatia and the Igalo Bay - The foothills of Mount Orjen, part of the Dinaric Alps
- Forte Mare fortress — where it all began
- Kanli Kula tower — an Ottoman heritage site
- The Clock Tower and the old town of Herceg Novi
- The central square Belavista
- Church of St. Archangel Michael (late 19th – early 20th century)
- Catholic Church of St. Jerome — the patron of the town
- Church of St. Leopold (17th century)
- Churches of St. Spyridon, St. Nicholas, St. Peter, and others
- Pet Danica promenade, built on a former railway line
- Savinska Dubrava forest park and the monastery
- Luštica peninsula and Lalovina beach
- St. Nedelja lighthouse
- Several scenic viewpoints
- Views of the Bay of Kotor — one of the most beautiful bays in the world
Shetalishte Photos
Places you will see on the first day
Route features
The first section follows the coastline, with light ascents near Savinska Dubrava and between Zelenika and Kumbor.
The final part runs along an old Roman road above Bijela — shaded by pine trees and overlooking the bay.
The final part runs along an old Roman road above Bijela — shaded by pine trees and overlooking the bay.
Route rating
Useful information
- Montenegro requires mandatory tourist registration at turistička organizacija offices.
- Tourist SIM cards can be purchased at Tobacco S Press kiosks.
- Bus schedules: https://busticket4.me