A fishing and tourist settlement on the shore of the Bay of Kotor, 10 km from Herceg Novi
Baošići is a small coastal settlement located on the southeastern shore of the Bay of Kotor, between Đenovići and Bijela, approximately 10 km from Herceg Novi. The village stretches along the coast for 2 km and is known for its dozens of free pebble beaches surrounded by subtropical vegetation — Mediterranean pines, Canary Island palms, and magnolias. Access to all beaches is unrestricted, with no hotel monopolies over the shoreline, making it particularly appealing to families with children and those who prefer to avoid the crowds of larger tourist centres. Baošići is home to the only fishermen's cooperative in the Bay of Kotor and is renowned for its decades-long tradition of the Mimosa Festival, whose finale takes place here on the waterfront every first Saturday of February.
Location
Bay of Kotor
Population
1,473
Distance from Herceg Novi
~10 km
Coastline Length
2 km
First Mention
1351
Sea Temperature (Summer)
22–26°C
Highlights
Baošići boasts dozens of natural pebble beaches along 2 km of shoreline on the Bay of Kotor, with the remarkable distinction that no hotel restricts access to any of them. Many beaches are shaded by centuries-old Mediterranean pines, Canary Island palms, or magnolias brought back by Boka seafarers. The calm and shallow bay waters make them particularly suitable for children, and in the shallow sandy shallows it is possible to find edible vongole and vagane clams. This is one of the rare locations in Montenegro where the natural shoreline remains freely accessible to all.
The Church of St. Nikola, patron saint of seafarers, was built in Baošići more than 400 years ago and restored in 1802. Located in the centre of the settlement, it bears witness to the deep maritime tradition of the place — at the height of Boka's seafaring era, Baošići had more than 30 ocean-going vessels and over 50 sea captains. The church is a symbol of the identity of a community whose ancestors sailed the world's oceans for decades from this small bay-side village.
Above the Adriatic Highway in Baošići stands a small private collection housed in the building that was once the home of maritime captain Miroslav Štumberger, a Slovenian who left an indelible mark on Baošići. Štumberger was an unrivalled maker of scale models of old Bay of Kotor sailing vessels, whose legacy shaped the tourist history of the settlement. The museum was long an unmissable attraction for all visitors interested in the rich maritime history of Boka Kotorska.
Baošići is home to the largest concentration of mimosa plantations in Montenegro and the central stage for the finale of the Mimosa Festival, held every first Saturday of February on the waterfront in the centre of the settlement. The tradition spans more than 40 years — fish is grilled on the beach and distributed free of charge to all attendees along with wine and beer, klapa singers perform Mediterranean songs live, and thousands of visitors from Montenegro and abroad fill the shoreline. Every photograph taken at the event reveals the snow-capped peak of Mount Lovćen in the background, creating a unique scene that blends a coastal festival with a mountain landscape.
Did You Know?
Baošići has the largest concentration of mimosa plantations in Montenegro, and every first Saturday of February the finale of the Mimosa Festival takes place on its waterfront — with free grilled fish, klapa singers, and the snow-capped peak of Mount Lovćen visible in the background. Largest concentration of mimosa plantations in Montenegro
Plan Your Visit
Admission
Free access to all beaches
Website
www.hercegnovi.travelBeaches accessible throughout the day, swimming season May–October
Free parking in the surrounding settlement area along the main road and side streets
Pebble beaches mostly without adapted access ramps for wheelchairs; the terrain is flat along the coast
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