What Njivice is

Njivice runs along the shore between Igalo and Herceg Novi, with the Njivički put road climbing inland behind it. Its mild microclimate supports fruit-bearing plants such as Japanese medlar, jujube and kiwi, which gives the gardens and terraces here a greener feel. The neighbourhood is residential and low-rise, with a beach (Plaža Njivice) that sits a short walk from much of the accommodation.

The settlement has no old-town core, no walls and no gate to find, so a visit here is about the seafront and the swimming rather than monuments. Reading it as part of the wider Herceg Novi municipality, rather than as a standalone resort, is the most useful way to plan a stay.

Who it suits and who it does not

Njivice suits travellers who want a calm base with a beach within a few minutes' walk and easy bus access to Herceg Novi. It does not suit anyone hoping to step out of the door into a historic old town, a dense restaurant strip or late-night bars, since those are concentrated in Herceg Novi itself. Families and older visitors who prefer flat coastal walking will find the seafront easier than the steep lanes above the road.

If you want a busier waterfront with more facilities on the doorstep, the neighbouring areas along the same coast make better sense, and the Meljine, Herceg Novi guide covers one of them. Njivice is best chosen deliberately for quiet, not as a compromise when the centre is full.

How to reach Njivice

Bus line 6 runs between Herceg Novi and Njivice, starting at the Herceg Novi arrival platform by the bus station and finishing at Njivice near Hotel Rivjera. In between it calls at Topla, several stops in Igalo (the bakery, the petlja, the institute, the petrol station, Voli) and three stops on Njivički put before reaching Njivice itself. The route runs in both directions, and the return service ends back at the Herceg Novi arrival platform.

PlanPlus lists departures on a weekday and a reduced Saturday timetable, with the last services in the early afternoon rather than through the evening. Read the posted timetable at the stop on the day you travel rather than relying on any printed list, and check with the driver about the return times before you set out. Arriving from further round the bay, the Herceg Novi bus station is the natural place to pick up line 6.

Taxis are the practical alternative later in the day, and the drive from Herceg Novi follows the same coastal road through Igalo. If you are staying elsewhere in the municipality, the Kumbor and Baošići areas lie the other way round the bay and need a different approach.

Getting around on foot between Njivice, Igalo and Herceg Novi

The waterfront is the easiest route: walk west from Njivice past Igalo and on towards Herceg Novi, where the seafront promenade continues into the town. The stretch is flat, but the distance to the old town is long enough that most visitors walk one way and take line 6 back the other.

Inland from the coast, Njivički put and the lanes above it climb, so anyone staying back from the water should expect a slope on the return leg. The beach is within walking distance of the seafront hotels, while Herceg Novi's old town, fortresses and museums need the bus or a longer walk.

Where to stay in Njivice

Only a small number of properties sit inside Njivice itself, and Bella Vacanza is the clear example, described as being in Njivice about four minutes' walk from Plaža Njivice. A wider search for the area pulls in hotels in Igalo, Herceg Novi, Tivat and even a private-island property, so check the stated location of each before booking rather than trusting the search heading.

Among the hotels listed nearby, Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa sits in Igalo with a pool and a private beach area, Lazure Hotel & Marina overlooks Kotor Bay around two kilometres from Herceg Novi, and Boutique Hotel Kredo stands at the start of the promenade in Herceg Novi. Hotel Perla is on its own private beach in Herceg Novi, and Garni Hotel Kruso, Hotel Maksim and One&Only Portonovi are all given as Herceg Novi addresses. Agape Rose is listed in Tivat, and Mamula Island by Banyan Tree is a separate island property. Rates change with season and demand, so compare prices and availability for your own dates before choosing.

Where to eat and drink in Njivice

Njivice has everyday food rather than a restaurant quarter, and the Voli stop in Igalo on line 6 marks the supermarket end of the strip. For a wider choice of restaurants and cafés, walk or take the bus into Igalo and Herceg Novi, where the promenade and old town carry most of the options. The nearest thing to a landmark for orientation is the Hotel Rivjera stop at the Njivice end of the line.

What else is within walking distance

The main draw on foot is the coast itself: Plaža Njivice and the Igalo waterfront give you swimming and a flat promenade walk without needing the bus. Continue into Herceg Novi and you reach the old town, its fortresses and churches, which are covered in detail in the Herceg Novi things to do guide.

Further round the bay, Bijela, Montenegro and Zelenika sit on the same shore and can be reached by road or local bus for a change of scene. These are separate neighbourhoods with their own character, so treat them as half-day outings rather than as part of Njivice.

Practical notes for a Njivice base

Keep the bus timetable in mind when planning your day, because line 6 thins out after the early afternoon and does not run into the evening. Carry water and sun protection for the coastal walk, and wear shoes suited to the slope if your accommodation is up Njivički put. Cash in euros is useful for small bakeries and local buses, though card acceptance varies by business.

Should you base yourself in Njivice?

Choose Njivice if you want a quiet, low-rise base with a beach close by and easy bus access into Herceg Novi, and you are happy to walk or ride for restaurants and sights. Look at Igalo or central Herceg Novi instead if you would rather have the promenade, food and old town on your doorstep. Check the current line 6 timetable at the stop before you rely on it for an evening out.