Ulcinj Old Town (Kalaja)
A walled hilltop old town above the sea, with stone gates, narrow lanes, old houses and a small museum. Its ramparts give wide views over the coast and beaches.
Ulcinj
Velika Plaža, a long sandy beach, lies in this southern town, which also has a hilltop old town and an Oriental flavour.
Attractive locations
Velika Plaža (Long Beach)
Montenegro's longest beach, a broad stretch of fine dark sand running south-east of the town. Shallow, warm water and a long shoreline make it popular for families and for kitesurfing.
Ada Bojana
Triangular island formed by the Bojana river as it reaches the sea, with long sandy beaches and wooden fish restaurants. A relaxed place to swim, eat seafood and watch the river meet the Adriatic.
Mala Plaža (Small Beach)
Compact pebble and sand beach directly below the old town's walls. Swimmers and sunbathers fill it in summer, and cafes sit right on the front, with the hilltop old town rising behind.
Pasha's Mosque
Historic mosque in Ulcinj, one of several built during Ottoman rule, when the town was a lively trading centre. Visitors should dress modestly and take off shoes before entering.
Ulcinj Saltworks
Large area of salt pans and lagoons south of the town, valued by wildlife. Many migrating and wading birds stop here, making it a rewarding place for birdwatching, especially in spring and autumn.
Airports
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase TGD
It is about 49 km in a straight line from Ulcinj.
Tivat Airport TIV
It is about 67 km in a straight line from Ulcinj.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Montenegro page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan6.0 °C142 mm
- Feb7.1 °C131 mm
- Mar10.1 °C125 mm
- Apr13.8 °C94 mm
- May18.3 °C80 mm
- Jun22.9 °C57 mm
- Jul26.2 °C32 mm
- Aug26.4 °C33 mm
- Sep21.5 °C104 mm
- Oct16.7 °C126 mm
- Nov12.4 °C170 mm
- Dec7.6 °C163 mm
Driest months: Jun, Jul, Aug. Wettest months: Jan, Nov, Dec.
Costs
Prices here are about 42% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
112. Police 122. Fire 123. Ambulance 124.
local government
National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro
Helps with: Montenegro's national tourism organisation. Contact its Podgorica office for visitor information. Its page also lists a separate call centre number.
Who qualifies: Anyone travelling in Montenegro or planning a trip there.
Phone: +382 (0)77 100 001
Address: Slobode 2, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
ngo
Red Cross of Montenegro
Helps with: Montenegro's national Red Cross society. It covers disaster response, first aid and lifeguard training, blood donation, and a tracing service for missing persons.
Who qualifies: People in Montenegro who need its first aid, disaster or tracing services.
Phone: +382 20 241 819
Email: ckcg@t-com.me
Address: Jovana Tomasevica 6, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Montenegro
Helps with: The UN migration agency, present in Montenegro since 2001. It works on counter-trafficking, anti-smuggling, labour migration and assisted return.
Who qualifies: Migrants, returnees and people at risk of trafficking. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Address: BC Hilton, Ulica Slobode 2, V floor, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
local government
Emergency number 112
Helps with: Montenegro's emergency number. UK government travel advice gives this one number and does not split it by service.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors.
Phone: 112