Žanjica is a bay surrounded by ancient olive groves and lush vegetation. At the white pebble beach, Cape Arza shields the shore from strong waves. The shoreline is more than 300 metres long, and the beach is up to 15 metres wide. This combination of a sheltered coastal setting and a long pebble shoreline shapes the stay: Žanjica is best understood as a coastal destination, while the surrounding area offers additional places to visit and excursions.
Summer boat connection and cuisine by the landing stage
In summer, you can reach Žanjica by a regular boat service that runs several times a day. Other boats also bring excursion visitors to Žanjica. If you are planning this seasonal journey, check the latest departure times locally before travelling. Restaurants are located next to the small landing stage. They serve typical Mediterranean cuisine and some specialities of continental Montenegrin cuisine. This lets you combine access by boat with the area's culinary offerings, without limiting the food selection to a single type of cuisine.
Places along the shore and in the surrounding area
Mirište lies between Žanjica and Cape Arza. The monastery and church complex of Vavedenje is located on the islet of Žanjic, also known as Mala Gospa. The Church of St John stands right next to Žanjica beach; the present church dates from 1881 and was built on the ruins of an earlier church. The distinction is important for orientation: Mirište lies between the two coastal points, the Vavedenje complex is on the islet, and the Church of St John is directly on the beach.
The Blue Cave as a separate excursion destination
The Blue Cave on the Luštica Peninsula is also part of the excursion options. Small boats can enter the cave; swimming there is considered a remarkable experience. Boat availability depends on the season and the operators. There are two separate boat-related considerations when planning: the summer service to Žanjica runs several times a day, while services to the Blue Cave depend on the season and the operator.
Herceg-Novi in the wider context
Within the wider destination of Herceg-Novi, Orjen Nature Park offers a different kind of landscape. The park lies in the hinterland of Herceg Novi on Mount Orjen. Its dense network of marked trails ranges from easy walks to routes for experienced mountaineers. The nature park is connected by the Herceg Novi–Trebinje road and can be reached on foot from the centre of Herceg Novi in less than two hours via a marked trail. For a cultural contrast, there is the Old Town and its landmarks: Kanli Kula was built by the Ottomans in 1539; the Clock Tower was built in 1667 by order of Sultan Mahmud and marks the entrance to the Old Town. The traditional Mimosa Festival was founded in 1969 and includes masquerade balls, carnival events, concerts, and numerous children's, arts and sports programmes in February and March.
Discover more destinations: Žvinje, Lipci, Sasovići, Zelenika, Kameno, Bijela, Gornji Morinj, Igalo
For the wider travel overview: Herceg-Novi.
