Hotel Grand Ulcinj Montenegro
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Ulcinj is the southernmost city at Montenegrin coast. With its natural potential Ulcinj is tourism borne. The longest beach at the Adriatic sea – Velika Plaza that is 13 km long, the Ada Bojana – a unique river island with marvelous sandy beaches, Valdanos – a unique bay with a coastline covered in old olive trees, the reconstructed old city of Ulcinj – full of interesting restaurants, cafés, galleries and hotels … and many other attractive sights make Ulcinj unique and attractive for many tourists. Ulcinj is a city that you have to visit. When we are talking about beaches, Ulcinj with the surroundings is recognized even outside the borders of Montenegro. It has characteristic very long and beautiful beaches with the unique petty sand a lot like flour. The coast of Ulcinj is 32, 72 km long, of which 18,10km are beaches. The most beautiful and the largest are sandy beaches of 14, 40 km length. Among numerous beaches (there are about 25 of them), with its beauty, size and the surrounding ambience only sandy beaches: Velika plaza (The Big beach), Mala plaza (The Small beach), Ada Bojana, as well as the beaches Borove sume (The Pine forests) and Valdanos stand out. This city has a diversity of beaches, including sandy beaches, quarries, the rocky edge of the pine forest, that besides curative effect of the sea salt has also curative sand, curative sulfuric water springs and mineral mud.
Ulcinj with its surface has access to the Adriatic Sea, bordered by the river Buna and includes mountains of the Highlands of Rumija and Shas Lake. There are also many archaeological sites of different periods in the history of the city, such as more than 2500 years old fortress of Ulcinj, the old town of Shas, and a large number of religious objects that speak of culture and spiritual life of the city .Ulcinj's favorable climate and geographical conditions are perfect for the development of water sports (kite surfing, surfing, diving, etc.), mountain sports (hiking, paragliding, mountain biking), but also sports such as soccer, tennis, basketball, fishing, hunting etc. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, Ulcinj has developed agriculture and is well known for the production of olives, figs, citruses, pomegranates.
Ulcinj is above all visited because of the sun, sea, and sandy beaches as many visitors have pointed out that those are “God given beaches” made out of the pettiest grains of grayish and warm sand. Warm, clear and transparent sea whose transparency of 56 meters, measured in Ulcinj, is the biggest on the Adriatic Sea, with mild coastal climate, are an irresistible motif for every tourist. According to historical data Ulcinj is fro sure one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic coast. It is thought that Ulcinj is more that 2.000 years old. In this area for centuries the cultures of Orient and the West collided, which by the richness of the historical inheritance, can be felt in every step. As the tracks of the first settlements in Ulcinj appear even before V century B.C. it is considered that Ulcinj was founded by Illyrians, the people of the Indo-European origin. At the time of the free Illyrian state, Ulcinj experiences its greatest bloom. The original name of Ulcinj was Kolhinijum, and it got such name by Kolhidians (a tribe of Greek origin) for which is thought that they are the founders of the old Ulcinj Lake.
With its location Ulcinj takes the farthest South part of the Adriatic coast, and it is situated in the southeast part of the Montenegro. Because of the outstanding natural and geographic characteristics, Ulcinj with its surroundings belongs to the marginal subtopic zone of the European Mediterranean. With its South part, of length of 30 kilometers Ulcinj comes out on the Adriatic Sea, and on its East part River Bojana is situated. In the central part of Ulcinj there is Sasko Lake, and in the bay the massif of mountain Rumija shelters Ulcinj. Ulcinj is one of MUST visit places, because you will enjoy in so many different spots and will be amazed by this small Montenegro Coast city.
Ulcinj is one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic coast, withstanding the ravages of time for 25 centuries. Jutting up magically on the cliffs above the open sea, with its face towards Otrant it is guaranteed to captivate all your senses. Through the immense variety of cultures and civilisations that have left their mark and been absorbed into the overall picture. It is like a little paradise on earth, carved timelessly out of the centuries of bloody battles, defiance, pride and affection of all those who have visited this place at least once in their lives. The earliest traces take us back to prehistoric times when Ulcinj belonged to the Illyrians, a people of Indo-European origin. The old walled town of Ulcinj was founded in the 5th century BC by the Colchinians who gave it its first name of Colchinium. In the 2nd century (163 BC) it was captured by the Romans from the Illyrian tribe, the Olchiniatas and the ancient city of Colchinium became Olchinium. Under Roman rule Olchinium was granted special status, as a city with special privileges (opida civium romanorum) and later as a city with independent status (Municipia). Because of its exceptional geographical position, the layout of the land, and its mild climate it has always been a target of the great conquerors of history. The walls of Ulcinj have often been demolished in wars but have also been renovated by all those who because of the exceptional beauty of this ancient town found peace as they built their fortresses and residences. Justilian the Byzantine Emperor rebuilt the city and fortified it, as did the Nemanjic’s, the Balsic’s, the Venetians and the Turks. In 1183 the city was seized by the Serbian local ruler Stefan Nemanja and it was then that Ulcinj became one of the most important cities on the coast.
Around that time the famous Tower of the Balsic’s was built, and it is an interesting fact that this is where the famous reformer of the Talmud (Sabbatai Cevi) lived for a time and that it was here that he died in 1676 as Muhamed Efendi, after he had converted to Islam. Although it was never a true capital city Ulcinj was a favourite destination used by the rulers of Zeta for their residences. . After Venice and Dubrovnik Ulcinj had the third largest fleet and was one of the favourite destinations of pirates. During this time of the growth of piracy at one point there were 100 negroes held as slaves in Ulcinj, who on their release took the family names of the households they had served in, and so became law-abiding and respected citizens. Ulcinj was liberated from the Turks on 11th January 1878 but was not joined to the kingdom of Montenegro until 30.11.1880. Besides its rich cultural and historical heritage this ancient city is known for its multiethnic and multinational structure and population which throughout history has united in opposing the occupying power, especially during the second world war. There are many plaques and busts throughout the town which serve to remind one of this. Ulcinj should not just been seen, it must be truly experienced. As we admire the unique and indescribable beauty of the Ulcinj fortress whose ramparts rise up straight out of the sea, we must leave it to the walls, towers, loopholes and gateways from the time of the Cyclops to recount their rich history. If you wish to experience the exotic flavour, the spirit of the orient, and to learn something of its history, don’t miss the Ulcinj Riviera.. Besides the Old town, today’s Ulcinj has on offer 33 km of seashore, 18 km of which are wonderful beaches - beginning with the Velika (Large) beach which stretches a full 10 kms and is known for its fine sand whose grains are 0.1 - 0.5 mm in diameter. Then there is the Mala (Little) or Town Beach located directly beneath the walls of the Old City. We must not forget too the famous beach of Valdanos, which forms part of the hotel Albatross, Liman I and II, the Women’s Beach (with its sulphur springs), the beach of the Balsic palace etc. Right up against the Djeran peninsular, at the very beginning of the Velika beach is the marina, better known as "Porta Milena" a real jewel to behold, set deep into the land, with it’s numerous sheds which the local people call "Calimeri". And finally there is the island of Ada Bojana which was created artificially when the ship "Merito" ran aground during the XIX century at the place where the island now is, and years of deposits from the river have created this little earthly paradise. Ada is a famous tourist jewel of Montenegrin, a nudist camp with a wonderful sandy beach and unique surroundings, cleverly hidden from inquisitive eyes on two side by the beautiful river Bojana and on the third by the clearest sea. If ever you want to spend the holiday of your dreams, dressed as Adam and Eve, Ada Bojana is definitely the right choice. We must not forget lovers of good food who will find beautiful authentic restaurants by the water with a rich assortment of fresh fish and specialities of Mediterranean cuisine. Ulcinj is one of those towns which truly has much to offer the tourist, so that everyone who visits it once, always keeps returning. Djordjije, the son of king Vukan of Zeta, and the grandson of Nemanja visited Ulcinj in 1252. In 1281 Marija, the sister of queen Jelena, a Frenchwoman by birth, and widow of Anselm de Chaurs, found refuge in the city. Until 1571 her tomb was in front of the altar of the Church of our Lady or St Mark’s. After her came Jelena, the widow of king Uros I who built the Franciscan monastery together with her sister Marija in 1278 . Ulcinj was home to one more woman ruler - Jelena the widow of the Emperor Dusan, who ruled over this widely known peaceful haven for former rulers and their wives. Djuradj Stracimirovic Balsic was buried there as though it was his capital city. During the time of the Nemanjic’s and the Balsic’s money was minted in Ulcinj. One failed attempt to besiege the old city of Ulcinj is attributed to the Mongols. Having met no success at Ulcinj the Mongols laid waste to the neighbouring Bishop’s town of Svac and slaughtered all the inhabitants. Historical sources say that Svac was rebuilt by Queen Jelena in the XIII century, and according to the legend written by the Justinians (1533) and the Biks (1610) Svac had as many churches as days in the year, and even today the foundations of a dozen or so can still be seen. The Venetians put Ulcinj under their protection in 1423 and it remained under their control up until 1571 when it was attacked and laid waste and fell into the hands of the Turks. After the battle of Lapant in the Mediterranean that same year the old town of Ulcinj was host to the famous Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes who was a captive there and who later wrote the world famous novel "Don Quixote ". As the town was then called Cita di Dolcinio, Cervantes gave his hero of "Don Quixote" a lover Dulcinea who was named after the city where he was a captive for 5 years. To this day there is a square in Ulcinj where slaves where brought and traded known as Slaves’ Square or.
After you have relaxed and experienced some of the crazy things, you can continue enjoying yourselves in some of the numerous Ulcinj cafes, restaurants or taverns. There is hardly any restaurant or hotel in Ulcinj and its surrounding that does not offer to tourists extra activities from night to night, like mini-concerts, performances of famous singers, various dance and show programmes, karaoke show, various competitions or show games like bingo with awards for the visitors. Although you can feel the spirit of the Orient everywhere, you can also enjoy the rhythm of the newest music, so that in many cafes in Ulcinj there are hip-hop, rave, dance, or similar parties. There is also a great number of discos or open space gardens which are visited by young people, and where teenages can experience the best nightlife. Dance the night away at the most mesmerizing clubs in Ulcinj. These prominent top spots are situated by the sea, the ones keeping the town all night up, ready to satiate all your taste buds. The enticing bars, clubs, restaurants, and the town itself, are marked by a boastful lavishness, hosting a great number of up-and-comers, top quality musicians from Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A great number of bars and clubs are equipped with well crafted drinks, some even serving only by the keg. For all those who love a wide-sweeping view of the river Bojana, there are a lot of restaurants which sit alone, away from the busy center crowd. Despite the remoteness, the atmosphere brings everything back to life. These restaurants happen to have authentic Albanian, Montenegrin, Serbian, Italian, and Greek food. For regular night owls, there are a great number of disco clubs by the small and the Long Beach, offering a wide array of good music and drinks.
The convivial atmosphere will make this place an ever returning point. It’s one of the coolest places to check out in the region. Besides the few Ulcinj cafes in town, there are some nicely decorated discos, too, just nearby, which are open from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Should you be loooking for a different kind of entertainment, then you should head for the Ulcinj hotels, restaurants or taverns. You can spend an enjoyable evening eating good food, or sweet desserts, drinking good Montenegrin wine, and, naturally, watching the sky full of stars. Those ones who like culture can walk to some of the squares where they might encounter a yet unknown painter who will be trying to transfer the impression he experiences while watching the Old Town, onto the canvas, with help of his skillful movements. If you are looking for some bestseller, you can also visit the book stalls which will be located in the vicinity of the Old Town. Those ones who respect culture and art too can watch a lot of performances or theatre events which are going to be played as part of the manifestation „Summer Scene“ in the Old Town. You can also experience a pleasant evening if you decide to have a walk from the town pier to the end of the city beach underneath the Old Town. Thus, whereever you go, whatever time of the year, the night will take you by its music and atmospehere, which peep out every time you try opening the door of some pub. And do not stay at just one place, try it all: open-space parties, beach parties, accompanied by the sounds of the electric or acoustic guitar, or the concerts of folk stars in clubs and discos.
