Igalo is a seaside health resort and spa town in the Herceg Novi Municipality, located on the western shore of the outer Bay of Kotor approximately 3 kilometres from Herceg Novi town. The town is internationally recognised for the Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation “Dr Simo Milošević” — a renowned therapeutic centre that has treated patients and guests for over 60 years using the naturally occurring peloid (healing mud) and thermal seawater that give Igalo its unique reputation.
The town’s position on the inner shore of the bay, protected from open-sea winds, gives Igalo a sheltered and particularly pleasant seaside environment. The gently sloping beach, lined with pine trees and the elegant architecture of the Institute’s facilities, provides a distinctly relaxed and health-conscious atmosphere that differentiates Igalo from the more commercial resorts elsewhere on the coast.
Property in Igalo ranges from apartments in older residential buildings to newer developments and sea-view villas, at prices that are generally competitive compared to the Budva Riviera. The town’s dual appeal — as a health tourism destination and as a pleasant residential base close to Herceg Novi and the Croatian border — attracts buyers including retirees, health tourists, and investors targeting the growing wellness and medical tourism segment.
Herceg Novi centre is just 3 kilometres away, Dubrovnik is approximately 45 kilometres to the north, and Tivat Airport is reachable in around 45 minutes. For buyers seeking a calm, health-oriented coastal lifestyle in one of Montenegro’s most naturally beautiful bay settings, Igalo is a distinctive and welcoming address with strong long-term tourism fundamentals.
