Ulcinj, Coastal city in Montenegro
Description
Ulcinj sits on the southern Montenegrin coast, where sandy beaches stretch for several kilometers along the Adriatic shoreline. The town occupies low-lying ground just above sea level and forms the country's southernmost coastal settlement.
History
Greek settlers founded a colony here in the fifth century BC, which later became a trading port under Roman and Byzantine control. The Ottoman Empire took over the town in the sixteenth century and held it until the Congress of Berlin in 1878.
Culture
The city maintains Albanian cultural heritage with traditional celebrations, regional music performances, and local gastronomy centered on Mediterranean seafood specialties.
Practical
Most hotels and restaurants line the coast, with the main season running from June through September. Many beach sections offer chair rentals and water sports options.
Did you know?
North African corsairs used the harbor frequently during Ottoman times as a base for raids across the Mediterranean. This connection shaped the town's architecture and layout in ways still visible today.
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