Ulcinj

Panorama of Ulcinj Montenegro Ulcinj (Cyillic: Улцињ, Albanian: Ulqin or Ulqini) is the most southern coastal town of Montenegro. Understand Ulcinj is the southern most major town along the Montenegrin coast before reaching the border with Albania. Well over a majority of the population of Ulcinj is ethnic Albanian. Together with the town of Tuzi it is one of the two major population centers of Albanians in Montenegro. Due to the town's nice location on the coast it is a major tourist destination of much of the Albanian population of Kosovo. Get in There are frequent buses from Podgorica that cost €6, a 2 hour ride. From Bar you can either take a normal bus or catch a 'combi' minibus that runs up and down the coast of Montenegro. The ride from Bar takes about half an hour. From Kosovo during the tourist season there are frequent buses leaving from the major cities. The price should be around €25. There are three buses per day (6am, 7pm, 9pm) each day. The first two go via Podgorica, with the last going via Shkodra, Albania. The bus via Shkodra takes approx 6-7 hours. From Albania there are 'combi' minibuses that come from Durres in Albania to Ulcinj, although they most likely are not official bus operations, so you'll have to do some asking around. There are also daily departures from Shkodra in Albania to Ulcinj (6 am and 12:30 pm). These are, in theory, well connected with Albanian 'furgons' from Tirana and Durres. It takes 1 hour to Shkoder by "private" cab. Get around Ulcinj is a small city, you will have no problem getting around by foot. The bus station is a good 40 minute walk from the old town of Ulcinj by the coast. Car rental Car Rental and Airpot Transfers to Ulcinj MCR - Rent a Car Offering Rental Cars and Airport Shuttle Transfers to and from Ulcinj . [1] Tel: +382 (0) 67 515 477 Sixt- Rent a Car Offering Rental Cars and Airport Shuttle Transfers to and from Ulcinj . Rent a car Montenegro Tel: +382 (0) 67 645 206 See There is an old castle overlooking the sea. Stari grad (old town) is worth a visit though sadly destroyed and not fully restored since a large earthquake in 1979. Do Ulcinj is a splendid central location for exploring Montenegro's South Coast region (from Bar to Skader Lake to Ada Bojana) and parts of Albania. The Ulcinj South Coast region boasts some of the most interesting adventure, historic and eco tours, and vacation beach stays in all of the Adriatic. There are good beach spots in the area, including some rocky ones in the southern part of town. The longest sandy beach in Montenegro, Velika Plaza, is located near by. At the Southern end of this 14km-long beach there is Ada Bojana[2] , a triangular island with very nice beaches, formed where the Bojana river meets the Adriatic Sea. The island is a favourite spot for kitesurfers and windsurfers and it has a large a nudist beach for those so inclined. There are minibuses that take you from the market on Skenderbeu Ave in Ulcinj to Velika Plaza and even to Ada Bojana (if there are at least 3 people going there). Go for a walk after sunset when the main street fills with people promenading and taking some fresh air. It is said that some of the most beautiful girls in the Balkans can be found promenading. For the more adventuresome you can take the 'combi' towards the Albanian border (but not crossing it) getting off on the first road heading towards Lake Skadar near the town of Brajse. There is a small bus from Brajse that runs along this small road towards the mountains which if it's running you can take for 0.50 EUR, otherwise you'll have to walk or hitch hike. Once you get to the peak of the mountain range you'll be standing almost exactly on the Albanian and Montenegrin border. You'll be able to look out over one of the most magnificent lakes in Europe as well as get a good view of the Adriatic coast, Albania and Montenegro. Continue hitchhiking up the lake, you'll get to see some of the most rural untouched villages in the Balkans. The southern half of the lake shore is populated by ethnic Albanians while the northern half all the way up to the town of Virpazar is populated by Montenegrins. There is very little travel between the two communities so there are almost no buses that run the course of the highway meaning you'll either have to walk or hitchhike. The people driving the road though few and far between seemed more than willing to take hitchhikers. If you camp (which is a good idea) there are some camp sites about half way between Virpazar and Arbnez. Eat Near the beach stalls sell kebab and hamburgers. Note that the fish restaurants calculate the price per 1 kg of raw fish. Example: One raw fish is about 500-600 grams, but when cleaned and cooked, it's around 200 grams. You get charged for 500-600 grams. Restaurant Grand (Fish and Steak Restaurant Ulcinj), Gj. K. Skenderbeu Ulcinj Montenegro (Main Street in Ulcinj), ☎ ++382 (0) 69 478 625, [3]. 12:00 - 01:00. The Restuarant Grand offers a wide range of Mediterranean, Albanian and Montenegrin Cousine and is well known for its fresh Lobster. 5 - 20 Euro.  edit Drink Sleep Accommodation are plentiful in Ulcinj, ranging from resort hotels to private accommodations. The resort hotels in Ulcinj are each in the process of renovation and reconstruction, as most have been recently privatized from former government agencies. Lodging costs range from full-service rooms at 50 EUR per person (or more) down to the many unlicensed/unregulated private accommodations costing in the range of 10-25 EUR. Hostel Ulcinj-Montenegro [4]Kodre bb,Ulcinj, tel: +382 (0) 69 920 - 190 , +382 68 544 146 hostelulcinj@yahoo.com. Situated 100 m from main Bus Station in Ulcinj. Ulcinj Accommodation and Hotel Directory [5] Get out There are at least twice-daily departures to Shkodra in Albania, making a stop at the border and at the furgon station of Shkodra, before making it to the city centre. In the furgon station by the Shkodra bridge and castle, furgons for Tirana and Durres will be waiting. This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!