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Bijela

Herceg Novi, Montenegro · Europe

About Bijela

Bijela works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tivat, 10km from Kotor Serpentine Road.

Bijela is a town located in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. With a population of 2,395, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bijela sits in Montenegro, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Podgorica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bijela to your route.

About Bijela

The Bay of Kotor (Serbo-Croatian: Boka kotorska / Бока которска, Italian: Bocche di Cattaro), also known as the Gulf of Kotor or just as the Boka (Serbian Cyrillic: Бока), is a winding bay of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro and the region of Montenegro concentrated around the bay. It is also the

Read more southernmost part of the historical region of Dalmatia. At the entrance to the Bay there is Prevlaka, a small peninsula in southern Croatia. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity. Its well-preserved medieval towns of Kotor, Risan, Tivat, Perast, Prčanj and Herceg Novi, along with their natural surroundings, are major tourist attractions. The Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Its numerous Orthodox and Catholic churches and monasteries attract numerous religious pilgrims and other visitors.

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Where is Bijela located?

Bijela is located in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4533 latitude, 18.6556 longitude.

What is the population of Bijela?

Bijela has a population of approximately 2,395 people, making it a town in Montenegro.

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Quick Information

Population
2,395
Continent
Europe
Country
Montenegro
Region
Herceg Novi
Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Coordinates
42.4533, 18.6556

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Montenegro

Police
122
Ambulance
124
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Bijela

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bay of Kotor

A fjord-like Mediterranean bay ringed by sheer mountains, dotted with stone-roofed Venetian towns.

1 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Konoba Ćatovića Mlini

A 200-year-old family watermill in Morinj on the Bay of Kotor turned into Montenegro's most storied konoba: trout streams run between the tables and the menu leans on bay-caught fish and Njeguši prosciutto.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Perast

A tiny baroque gem on the Bay of Kotor with elegant Venetian palaces and two enchanting church islands floating just offshore.

5 km · about 10 min drive

cathedral

Our Lady of the Rocks

A church on an artificial islet off Perast in the Bay of Kotor, reached by short boat trips from the waterfront car parks.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Kotor Old Town

A UNESCO-listed fortified medieval town nestled in a dramatic fjord-like bay, with ancient walls climbing steeply up the mountain behind.

10 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Kotor Serpentine Road

A stunning series of 25 hairpin bends climbing from the Bay of Kotor to Cetinje with commanding views of Montenegro's fjord.

10 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Kotor Serpentine (Kotor-Njegusi old road)

25 numbered hairpins climbing 900m above the Bay of Kotor on a narrow Austro-Hungarian road, with an unbeatable view.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kotor Serpentine Viewpoint

A series of hairpin bends climbing above the Bay of Kotor with each switchback revealing a more breathtaking view of the fjord-like bay.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Bijela

  • Right hereBay of KotorA fjord-like Mediterranean bay ringed by sheer mountains, dotted with stone-roofed Venetian towns.
  • Right hereKotor Serpentine RoadA stunning series of 25 hairpin bends climbing from the Bay of Kotor to Cetinje with commanding views of Montenegro's fjord.
  • Right hereKotor Serpentine (Kotor-Njegusi old road)25 numbered hairpins climbing 900m above the Bay of Kotor on a narrow Austro-Hungarian road, with an unbeatable view.
  • Right hereKotor Serpentine ViewpointA series of hairpin bends climbing above the Bay of Kotor with each switchback revealing a more breathtaking view of the fjord-like bay.
  • Right hereP1 Kotor–Lovćen Serpentines (Ladder of Cattaro)Twenty-five numbered hairpins climbing from sea level to the Lovćen ridge, with the whole Bay of Kotor unrolling below. Narrow and largely unguarded.
  • 35 kmPavlova Strana ViewpointA roadside viewpoint above a near-complete horseshoe meander of the Crnojević river as it enters Lake Skadar.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bijela.

Tivat

🇲🇪 Montenegro

4 km awayPop. 6,280

Prčanj

🇲🇪 Montenegro

7 km awayPop. 1,244

Risan

🇲🇪 Montenegro

8 km awayPop. 2,083

Dobrota

🇲🇪 Montenegro

9 km awayPop. 5,435

Herceg Novi

🇲🇪 Montenegro

10 km awayPop. 19,536

Kotor

🇲🇪 Montenegro

10 km awayPop. 5,345

Budva

🇲🇪 Montenegro

24 km awayPop. 18,000

Petrovac na Moru

🇲🇪 Montenegro

36 km awayPop. 1,485

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