Igalo

Igalo (Cyrillic Игало ) is a small Montenegrin town west of Herceg Novi, which is accessible via the E65/E80 as the first of Croatia and Dubrovnik. The name is of Greek origin and means coast or beach. According to the census of 2011, it had a population of 3,354 inhabitants. Igalo and Herceg Novi are only administratively divided, there is no visible separation between the two cities.

On the coast connects the " Sem Danic " Boulevard, where many small restaurants and cafes are located, the two cities. " Zanic ", the most famous beach Igalo, is not locally but on the off-shore island of Mamula, which can be reached by motor boat in 20 minutes.

Situated on the slopes of mountains Orjen Igalo is known nationwide for the " Dr. Simo Milošević " Institute of Physical Medicine, a Mediterranean spa bath, formerly attracted many tourists. Architect Aleksandar Djordjevic created this institution. It is one of the most unique hospitals and spas in the Balkans. It is known for its use of sand and mud from the ocean floor, where a curative effect is attributed. Although the effects of the Yugoslav civil war, the tourist attractiveness Igalo restricted for the time being, it still remains a popular resort for tourists from the surrounding region.

Former Yugoslav President Tito had his summer residence here, the Villa Galeb. The building was used after his death for political meetings, most recently for the Milošević - Tuđman meeting in September 1991.

Population

2003 lived in Igalo about 60 % Serbs, Montenegrins 27% and 2.5 % Croats.