ULCINJ

Ulcinj is a coastal town and municipality in Montenegro. The town of Ulcinj has a population of 10,828 (2003 census), and it is the centre of Ulcinj municipality. This southernmost municipality of Montenegro has a population of 20,290.

In the summer time, Ulcinj is a popular tourist destination. Although still undiscovered by many travelers from larger countries, regular visitors and an increasing amount of first time visitors make Ulcinj a hot spot for vacationers between the months of May and September. It is most famous for its beaches, which are considered the most beautiful in Montenegro. The most valuable resource of the Ulcinj riviera is Velika plaža (Long Beach), which is a 13 km long strip of sandy beach - the longest on the Montenegrin coast.

There is also a beach that holds the name Mala plaža (Small Beach) which is much smaller in size, but is very popular with visitors and beautiful beach Valdanos with thousands of olive trees in the background.

Ulcinj's old town is a very well preserved fortress-like structure that is left over from medieval times. The old town sits atop a mountain overlooking the shore and is a tourist attraction on its own.

Ada Bojana is popular among foreign tourists from Western Europe for its peace and unique atmosphere.

Šasko lake and Ulcinj's salt pond (Port Milena) are popular among birdwatchers, because Ulcinj and its surroundings are major resting points for over 200 bird species on their migration paths.