Ulcinj

Introduction

Ulcinj is a city on the southern coast of Montenegro. It's extremely popular with summer holiday people from Montenegro itself, but also from nearby Kosovo and Albania. Over 70% of the city's total population of almost 11,000 souls is of Albanian origin. Much of the city is nondescript concrete, hotels and a fairly nice beach, but the old town (Stari Ulcinj) has some nicely renovated buildings, which are mainly converted into hotels and restaurants. It still makes for a pleasant trip though, although staying longer than half a day is only recommended for enthusiasts of beaches and aquatic activities.

Weather

Ulcinj has a typical Meditarranean climate with warm/hot and dry summers and mild but wet winters. Temperatures average 30 °C or more during the day from June to early September and around 10-15 °C during winter (December-February).

Getting There

By Bus

There are regular bus connections to Podgorica and places along the coast including Bar, Budva and Kotor. Two times a day, a (mini)bus connects Ulcinj with Shkodra in northern Albania, taking about 1.5 hours including border formalities.

Getting Around

By Foot

All of Ulcinj, from the beach to the outlying bus station is easily navigated on foot.

Sleep

Keep Connected

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

External Links

• Official Website