Ulcinj is the southernmost town on the Montenegrin coast. With the longest beach in the Adriatic Sea, Velika Plaza, 13 km long, Ada Bojana, a unique river island with magnificent sandy beaches, Valdanos, a unique bay with a coastline covered with ancient olive trees, and surrounded by interesting restaurants, cafes, galleries and hotels, it is a city you must visit.
Ulcinj Beaches A natural town that has gained the necessary fame outside the borders of Montenegro, Ulcinj has a coastline of 33 km long, 18 km of which are sandy beaches. Among the approximately 25 beaches, only the sandy beaches stand out due to their location combined with their visuality, size and surrounding ambiance; among these we can mention Velika plaza (Big beach), Mala plaza (Small beach), Ada Bojana and Borove sume (Pine forests) and Valdanos beaches.
Ulcinj is visited first of all for the sun, the sea and the sandy beaches, as many visitors say that these are “God-given beaches”, made up of the smallest gray and warm grains of sand. The warm, clear and transparent sea, the largest in the Adriatic Sea with a transparency of 56 meters measured in Ulcinj, and the mild coastal climate are an irresistible motif for every tourist.
According to historical data, Ulcinj is one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic coast. Ulcinj is estimated to be more than 2,000 years old. Eastern and Western cultures have clashed in this region for centuries, and this can be felt at every step thanks to the richness of the historical heritage. It is believed that Ulcinj was founded by Illyrians of Indo-European origin, since the first settlements in Ulcinj date back to the 5th century BC. Ulcinj experienced its greatest development during the time of the free Illyrian state. Ulcinj’s original name is Kolhinijum, named after the Kolhidians (a tribe of Greek origin), who are thought to be the founders of the ancient Lake Ulcinj.
Ulcinj occupies the southernmost part of the Adriatic coast and is located in the south-eastern part of Montenegro. Due to its exceptional natural and geographical features, Ulcinj and its surroundings belong to the marginal sub-region of the European Mediterranean.
Ulcinj, whose southern part is 30 kilometres long, opens into the Adriatic Sea and its eastern part is bordered by the Bojana River. In the central part of Ulcinj is Lake Sasko, and in the bay is the Rumija mountain massif, which houses Ulcinj.
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