For an outing at your own pace, walk along the Igalo waterfront, pausing by the sea and heading back whenever you choose. A match on the clay courts at the Sports Centre or a game of bowling at the Institute offers a different outing with a partner or friends. If you would like time on the water, the guided kayak programme follows the Igalo coast towards Njivice. You arrange to meet the organiser in the Zalo area of Herceg Novi.
Two useful factsTennis courts and time on the water
Outdoor clay tennis courts at Igalo Sports Centre
3 courts
Published duration of the Igalo-Njivice kayak programme
2.5-3 h
Walking, tennis, bowling and the kayak programme are separate outings you can fit into your stay without following a full-day itinerary. Each description explains the location and how to take part: you organise the walk yourself, while recreational sports and paddling are arranged with the provider.
The overview lets you compare the experience, time and participation requirements, and the two maps separate places in Igalo from the kayaking area in Herceg Novi. For a visit to Villa Galeb and more about the coast and the mouth of the Sutorina, continue to attractions in Igalo. After the activity descriptions, you will find itineraries for your stay and ideas for other outings.
Activity overview
Compare outings and ways to take part
Playing time is agreed with the venue, while the kayaking duration refers to the published programme. Travel to the meeting point and back to Igalo is planned separately.
Two and a half to three hours for the published programme. Travel there and back adds time
Booking, meeting arrangements in the Zalo area of Herceg Novi
Activity locations
Places in Igalo and the kayaking area
The first map marks the waterfront, Sports Centre and Phase II of the Institute in Igalo. The second shows the kayaking area at Zalo in Herceg Novi. You choose your own walking stretch on the waterfront. For the sports complexes and kayaking, confirm the exact entrance or meeting point when making arrangements.
The waterfront, Sports Centre and Institute in Igalo
You can walk along Obala Nikole Kovacevica by the sea, past swimming spots and outdoor terraces, with views across the bay. A break on the waterfront or a meal can be part of the same walk, before you continue along the coast when it suits you.
Choose a stretch according to where you join the waterfront and return the same way. For a longer walk, the connection to Pet Danica Promenade at the eastern end leads towards Topla and Herceg Novi. Continuing also lengthens the walk back to Igalo, so the time depends on your chosen stretch and stops. For a meal during the outing, the guide to where to eat in Igalo gives dish recommendations and addresses. Igalo waterfront on Google Maps.
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Tennis and bowling
Tennis is played on the outdoor courts at Igalo Sports Centre, while the bowling alley belongs to the Institute. These are two different complexes with separate bookings.
Recreational tennis at Igalo Sports Centre
Igalo Sports Centre welcomes recreational players who want to play a match during their stay. There are three outdoor clay courts with LED lighting, so you can also ask for an evening slot.
Arrange a booking through Igalo Sports Centre, at II Dalmatinske brigade. When you book, confirm the price, the length of court hire and equipment options. The published offer does not state that rackets, balls or a coach are included, so clarify this before heading to the court. Igalo Sports Centre, tennis on Google Maps.
A game of bowling at the Igalo Institute
You can arrange a game of bowling with friends at the sports and recreation centre in Phase II of the Igalo Institute. The Institute also lists billiards among its recreational activities, as another game to play during your stay.
In the guided Igalo-Njivice kayak programme, you paddle along the coast of Herceg Novi and Igalo with a guide accompanying the group. From the water, you see the swimming spots along the coast, then stop in Njivice on the opposite shore of the bay to swim and snorkel.
Kayak Herceg Novi publishes a duration of 2.5 to 3 hours and a price of €40 per person for this programme. Its guided tours include kayaking equipment, dry bags for small items and a guide, and no previous kayaking experience is needed. Arrange a date and confirm whether the programme can run during your stay.
The Tourist Organisation lists this kayaking offer at Zalo Beach by Skver in Herceg Novi. You travel to that area from Igalo, while the organiser confirms the exact meeting point. Allow for travel to Zalo and back to your accommodation as part of the whole outing. When booking, clarify whether preparation is included in the stated programme duration. Zalo, kayaking area on Google Maps.
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Stay itineraries and other outings
For an itinerary spanning several days, open the itineraries based in Igalo. The three-day plan combines beach mornings, a visit to Villa Galeb and a later visit to Herceg Novi, with one day devoted to Risan and Perast. It includes transport, meals and rest, with a return to your accommodation in Igalo.
If you continue your trip from Budva, our road trip guides from Budva describe outings towards Kotor and Perast, Cetinje and Lovcen, Ostrog and Lake Skadar. You can read the suggestions there and choose another outing to suit your interests and available time.
A car for onward travel from IgaloIf you plan to combine local activities with an outing further into the Bay of Kotor or onward travel to another base, compare car hire offers in Igalo for your dates and collection location.
Is the waterfront promenade completely free of vehicles?
Vehicle access along Pet Danica Promenade is restricted, but there are exceptions for residents and deliveries. According to the Municipality of Herceg Novi notice, delivery vehicles and people with property along the promenade have access between 5am and 9am. Residents with the appropriate cards can also access it after 9am.
How far ahead should we arrange a guided kayak outing?
Kayak Herceg Novi asks for guided tours to be booked a few days ahead. If you want the Igalo-Njivice programme described here, contact the operator about your travel dates before arriving at Zalo.
Can we choose between one tandem kayak and two separate kayaks?
Kayak Herceg Novi lists both single and tandem kayaks. When booking an outing for two, say whether you want to share a kayak or use two separate ones, and ask them to confirm the equipment available for that time.
