Igalo with children

Family travel in Igalo

At Stara Banja in Igalo, you can combine swimming with sand play on a beach where shallow water extends a long way from the shore. A visit to Vila Galeb takes you through rooms in Tito’s former residence, from spaces for meetings and watching films to the apartments where Tito and Jovanka stayed.

Bathers in the shallows at Stara Banja, with Igalo's shoreline in the background
Coast, games and outingsA family stay in Igalo
Clay tennis courts at the Igalo Sports Centre.
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Vrbanj's easiest course is designed to suit children from this age.
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AuthorHire And Travel Editorial TeamLast updated

We researched family activities in Igalo and separate outings in its surrounding area.

Alongside the beach and walks along Igalo's waterfront, you can choose a guided visit to Vila Galeb or a game together at one of two sports complexes. Tennis is played outdoors at the Igalo Sports Centre, while bowling and other recreational activities in Phase II of the Institute are a separate option. For a film or play, head to Dvorana Park in Herceg Novi. Boat trips towards Lustica, visits to the animals in Zvinje and the courses at Vrbanj take you beyond Igalo's shore. The overview compares the activities and key choices, while two maps show where each place is.

Activities at a glance

Family activity overview

ActivityExperienceHow to take partWhat to consider
Stara BanjaSwimming and playing in the sandIndependent beach visitSandy shoreline with a long stretch of shallow water
Igalo waterfrontA walk by the sea with coastal viewsIndependent walkA shorter stretch in Igalo or a walk onwards towards Herceg Novi
Vila GalebGuided visit to the rooms of the former residenceGuided visitVisit times and the language of the tour
Igalo Sports CentreClay-court tennis or table tennis in the sports hallA booked court or tableEquipment and playing with children
Recreation in Phase II of the InstituteBowling, table tennis or billiardsA session arranged with the InstitutePhase II of the Institute, a separate complex
Dvorana Park, Herceg NoviA film or theatre programmeA ticket for the chosen programmeLanguage and age rating of the chosen programme
Barba Boats, Blue CaveBoat trip, views of Mamula and swimming stopsA booked boat tripIgalo/La Bamba is one advertised departure point
Aryen Ranch, ZvinjeAnimal encounters and riding lessonsA visit or lesson by arrangementThe ranch confirms the riding option for the children's ages
Vrbanj Adventure ParkCourses and a zipline in the beech forestChoose a course with an instructorThe easiest course is designed to suit children aged 6 and over
Activity locations

Places in Igalo and separate outings

The town map covers Stara Banja, the waterfront, Vila Galeb, the Sports Centre and Phase II of the Institute. The wider map shows Dvorana Park in Herceg Novi, the Blue Cave as a destination at sea, Aryen Ranch in Zvinje and the park at Vrbanj. Coastal pins indicate areas, while pins for buildings and complexes show their locations. The exact departure point from Igalo by La Bamba is arranged for the chosen boat trip.

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Beach and walks by the sea

Swimming and sand at Stara Banja

Bathers in the shallows at Stara Banja, with Igalo's shoreline in the background

Stara Banja is a sandy beach in western Igalo, near the mouth of the Sutorina River. Its shore leads into a long stretch of shallow water, and a family outing can combine swimming with playing in the sand.

Stara Banja on the map.

A walk by the sea along Igalo's waterfront

Igalo's illuminated waterfront and coastal buildings at night

Igalo's built-up waterfront has a pedestrian walkway and bathing platforms between the sea and the neighbourhood's buildings. It continues along the Pet Danica promenade towards Topla, Herceg Novi and Meljine. You can keep to the Igalo stretch or extend your walk towards town.

Igalo waterfront on the map.

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The villa, sports and cultural programmes

A guided visit to the rooms of Vila Galeb

Bed, daybed and furniture in a room of Tito's apartment at Vila Galeb

At Vila Galeb in Igalo, you visit part of Josip Broz Tito's former residence. The visitor area includes rooms where he held meetings and watched films, one apartment used by his associates, and Tito's and Jovanka's apartments.

Guided visits are in Montenegrin or English and start at the villa's main gate. Check visit times, tickets and arrangements for children in the Vila Galeb visitor programme. The villa's location on the map.

Tennis and table tennis at the Igalo Sports Centre

Players on a clay tennis court at the Igalo Sports Centre

The Igalo Sports Centre has three outdoor clay tennis courts, lit for evening play. Table tennis takes place in the sports hall, so the same complex offers a choice between tennis outdoors and a game at a table indoors. The centre also offers sessions for recreational play.

Contact the Igalo Sports Centre about a session, equipment and playing with children. The sports complex on the map.

Bowling and games in Phase II of the Institute

Two lanes and an electronic score display at the Igalo Institute's bowling alley

In Phase II of the Igalo Institute, you can combine bowling with table tennis or billiards in the same sports and recreation centre. Its recreation service is intended for individuals and groups throughout the year.

Arrange a session with the Igalo Institute's recreational centre and check the conditions for children using a lane or table. Phase II of the Institute on the map.

A film or play at Dvorana Park

The Dvorana Park building and entrance in Herceg Novi

For a film or theatre outing from Igalo, you can choose Dvorana Park in Herceg Novi. The hall hosts a changing programme of film screenings and cultural events, including animated films and plays.

For your travel dates, choose a programme in a language the children understand and appropriate for their ages, then check the time and tickets with Dvorana Park. The hall on the map.

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Boat trips and countryside outings

A boat trip from Igalo towards the Blue Cave

A Barba Boats vessel beside a quay

The Blue Cave programme run by Barba Boats offers a departure from Igalo by La Bamba beach and heads towards Lustica's coast. You see Mamula Island from the boat, with the option to swim and snorkel near the Blue Cave entrance. The programme also includes a longer break at Zanjic or Miriste.

For your chosen departure from Igalo, arrange the pickup point, children's participation and return time with Barba Boats. La Bamba area on the map · Blue Cave on the map.

Animals and riding at Aryen Ranch in Zvinje

Visitors with horses and ponies at Aryen Ranch

At Aryen Ranch in the hill village of Zvinje, you can visit a small zoo with horses, ponies, rabbits, goats and llamas. You can pet the animals and feed them food prepared by the ranch. The same estate has a riding school with instructors and enclosed arenas, and ponies for children.

Arrange a visit and the specific riding option with Aryen Ranch, giving the children's ages. The ranch in Zvinje on the map.

Obstacles in the beech forest at Vrbanj

Visitors crossing suspended nets and obstacles between trees at Vrbanj

Vrbanj Adventure Park is in the beech forest in Herceg Novi's surrounding hills. You cross suspended obstacles and nets between the trees. Four courses have a total of 44 elements, while a separate fifth course is a zipline 200 metres long. The courses differ in difficulty, and instructors are available to visitors. The same park has a fitness trail and a rest area with gazebos.

The easiest course is also designed for children aged six and over. Check which course suits your child and whether the park is open on your visit date with Vrbanj Adventure Park. The park at Vrbanj on the map.

Questions about a family stay in Igalo

Are the two sports complexes in the same place?

The Igalo Sports Centre and the sports and recreation centre in Phase II of the Institute are separate complexes. Contact the Sports Centre for clay-court tennis and table tennis in the hall, and the Institute's recreation service for bowling. When arranging your visit, ask for the entrance to the specific playing area.

Do we have to go to Skver first for a trip to the Blue Cave?

For the Blue Cave programme run by Barba Boats, you can choose pickup in Igalo by La Bamba. When choosing the trip, arrange the exact pickup point and return for that departure. The Blue Cave map shows the destination, not the boarding point.

Which activities can we choose indoors?

Bowling, table tennis and billiards in Phase II of the Institute take place indoors. At the Igalo Sports Centre, table tennis is in the hall, while the tennis courts are outdoors. Viewing the rooms of Vila Galeb requires a guided visit, and a film or play depends on the programme at Dvorana Park in Herceg Novi.

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