Weekend in Ulcinj

Main town beach with fine grey sand and shallow water. Lifeguarded in summer. Good for swimming and sunbathing without paying for loungers.

Tip: Bring your own towel and spot near the wooden jetty at the west end — fewer crowds and deeper water sooner.

Small park and picnic area by the Buna River, shaded by old plane trees. Has benches, a children’s playground, and a wooden footbridge over the river.

Tip: Ideal for a cheap lunch — buy burek and fruit from the market in town and eat at one of the riverside tables.

Ottoman-era Muslim cemetery on a hillside above the old town, with carved stone tombstones marking the resting place of 18th-century corsairs.

Tip: Combine with a walk along the path to the 'Volujica' viewpoint for a panoramic look over the coast. Quiet in the morning.

Walled hilltop quarter with narrow stone streets, Ottoman-era houses, and a Venetian castle. Views over the Adriatic and salt flats.

Tip: Walk up via the Balsic Tower entrance for the quietest route. Best light for photos is late afternoon.

Former salt pans now a protected wetland with birdlife including flamingos and herons. Walking trails and bird hides. Entry costs €2 per person.

Tip: Go at sunrise or late afternoon for the best bird activity. Bring binoculars. The café on site sells weak coffee — skip it.