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Ulcinj is the southernmost city on the Montenegrin coast and is known for its natural beauty and tourism appeal. The city boasts the longest beach on the Adriatic Sea, Velika Plaza, stretching 13 kilometers, as well as the unique river island of Ada Bojana with its stunning sandy beaches, and Valdanos, a picturesque bay lined with ancient olive trees. The reconstructed old city of Ulcinj features interesting restaurants, cafés, galleries, and hotels, making it a must-visit destination for many tourists.Ulcinj’s beaches are renowned beyond Montenegro’s borders for their long stretches and fine, flour-like sand. The coast extends 33 kilometers, with 18 kilometers of beaches. The most remarkable sandy beaches include Velika Plaza (The Big Beach), Mala Plaza (The Small Beach), Ada Bojana, and the beaches of Borove šume (The Pine Forests) and Valdanos.Ulcinj is a popular destination for its sun, sea, and sandy beaches, which visitors describe as “God-given beaches” made of the finest grains of warm, grayish sand. The warm, clear, and transparent sea in Ulcinj offers the greatest water clarity on the Adriatic Sea, with a transparency of up to 56 meters. The mild coastal climate adds to the town’s irresistible appeal for tourists.Historically, Ulcinj is one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic coast, believed to be more than 2,000 years old. For centuries, the area has been a crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures, evident in the town’s rich historical heritage. The earliest settlements in Ulcinj date back to the 5th century BC, with evidence suggesting that the town was founded by the Illyrians, an Indo-European people. Ulcinj flourished during the time of the free Illyrian state.Ulcinj’s original name was Colchinium, derived from the Colchians (a tribe of Greek origin) who are thought to be the founders of the old Ulcinj Lake.Geographically, Ulcinj occupies the far southern end of the Adriatic coast, located in the southeast part of Montenegro. Its exceptional natural and geographic features place it in the marginal subtropical zone of the European Mediterranean.Ulcinj’s southern part, extending 30 kilometers, borders the Adriatic Sea, while the River Bojana flows along its eastern side. Sasko Lake is in the central part of Ulcinj, and the massif of Mount Rumija shelters the town from the bay.