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From April to October Ulcinj, with its fantastic natural endowment and large accommodation capacity of various hotel levels, attracts thousands of tourists from inland areas and abroad to its sandy beaches. Its immense blue sky, with more than 270 sunnydays a year, and warm turquoise and azure sea, offer an extraordinary gift to one’s body and soul.
Ulcinj is one of the most ancient towns of the Mediterranean. More than 2500 years of written history and culture, including the Greeks, Romans, Slavs, Balsics, Venetians and Ottoman Empire, have made an indelible trace. The evidence is within the walls of the ancient town and it speaks eloquently of a rich cultural heritage which has resisted disastrous earthquakes, the passing of centuries and human carelessness.
On his way to the Orient, Arnold von Harff saw the ancient town on the cliff, which reminded him of a grounded ship. He supposed this is how Paradise looked.
It is here that Miguel de Cervantes found his inspiration for Dulcinea in his novel, Don Quixote,
while Sabataj Tsvi, the reformer of the Talmud, spent his last days of life here. This is just to mention some of the renowned individuals who have passed through this unique place.
Its 2500 inhabitants live in great harmony, a model of coexistence and tolerance between ethnicities and confessions.
The surroundings of Ulcinj are both beautiful and attractive. The thousand years old olives attract with their magic beauty. The pinery with springs of sulfurous water is a paradise for all those who love the nature. Just 20 km from the town of Ulcinj, you can explore the ancient town Svac- today’s Shas.
It is situated above the Shas lake therefore we recommend you to visit it. In this way, for a few moments, you can go back into the past.
Legends and reality meet there The ruins of the old churches and the attractive lake surroundings with more than 250 bird species will leave unforgettable impressions on you.
At the end of the Long Beach – 18km from Ulcinj, you will find the Buna river, the Amazon of Montenegro. With its length of 44 km, it is well known for its rich flora and fauna. On its banks, close to the place where it flows into the sea, there are many restaurants and log cabins on the river which attract the guests who visit it, whereas on its mouth there is the Ada island with a great tourist offer mainly dedicated to nudists. This place is a real paradise for both body and soul. |