Igalo

Igalo is a popular coastal town located in the Herceg Novi municipality of Montenegro. It is situated along the northern shore of the Bay of Kotor, seamlessly merging with the neighboring town of Herceg Novi. Igalo is internationally renowned as a center for health and wellness tourism, famous for its therapeutic sea mud (known as 'Igalo mud') and mineral water springs. The town has a lively, tourist-oriented atmosphere with a long beach promenade, numerous cafes, and wellness resorts.

Igalo is located along the Adriatic Highway (E65). It is easily reached by bus from major Montenegrin cities like Kotor, Budva, and Podgorica, as well as from Dubrovnik in neighboring Croatia. The closest airports are Tivat Airport (30 km away via the Kamenari-Lepetane ferry) and Dubrovnik Airport (25 km away).

The town is highly walkable, with a flat coastal promenade (Šetalište Pet Danica) connecting Igalo directly to the center of Herceg Novi. Local buses and taxis are readily available for travel within the municipality.

The main landmark is the Dr. Simo Milošević Institute, a massive, world-famous Mediterranean health center. Also worth seeing is the Tito's Villa (Villa Galeb), the former summer residence of Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito, which is open for guided tours. The coastal views of the Luštica Peninsula and the entrance to the Bay of Kotor are spectacular.

Experience the therapeutic benefits of the mineral mud and hydrotherapy treatments at the local spas. Walk or cycle along the scenic 7-km seafront promenade. Relax on the sandy and pebbly beaches, or take a boat trip to the nearby Blue Grotto and Žanjic beach.

The town boasts a wide variety of restaurants along the waterfront, serving fresh Adriatic seafood, Italian pasta, pizza, and traditional Montenegrin dishes like grilled meats and seafood risottos.

Numerous beach bars, cafes, and open-air clubs line the promenade, offering everything from morning espresso to evening cocktails and live music.

Accommodation ranges from large wellness hotels and spa resorts (like the Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa) to numerous private apartments, guesthouses, and beachfront villas.

Igalo has numerous shops, supermarkets, and beachside stalls selling clothing, souvenirs, and local olive oil. The town has a lively summer market along the promenade.

From Igalo, you can walk to the historic Old Town of Herceg Novi, take a boat tour of the Bay of Kotor, or cross the border to visit the historic city of Dubrovnik in Croatia.