Hotel Mediteran Ulcinj is an exciting "base camp" for vacations, holidays, and travel excursions in the immediate area, and throughout Montenegro. The Ulcinj South Coast region of Montenegro, is one of the top travel destinations in the Adriatic. The region is rich with extensive options for day trips, entertainment and recreational activities throughout coastal Montenegro. Day trips to Sasko Lake, scuba diving excursions to sunken wrecks, jet-skiing, boat tours of scenic coastal Montenegro, day trips to beautiful Long Beach (Velika Plaza) and even extreme sports including kite-surfing are easily arranged.
Visitors are attracted by the natural beauty of Ulcinj's extensive beaches, rolling hillsides, and 2,000-year history, as well as the gracious hospitality of its people .
Ancient Cities of Montenegro's South Coast
Stari Grad Ulcinj - The scenic old walled town of Ulcinj - known as Stari Grad Ulcinj or simply Stari Grad, was founded in the 5th century BC by the Colchinians. Before the Colchinians, the Illyrians, a people of Indo-European origin, were active in the Ulcinj-Bar "South Coast" region since prehistoric times.
Cetinje - Cetinje is the old royal city and the former capital of Montenegro. The royal palace and other historical monuments, along with Cetinje's famous art academies and young people, make this a is rather a bohemian city. Cetinje is also a town full of interesting cafes where the group can have a range of refreshments.
Budva - A 2,500+ year-old town which was most prosperous in the time of the Venetian Republic. One of the important parts of the old town is Budva Citadelle - the Budva fortification. Now a popular tourist destination.
Kotor - The Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea is sometimes called the southern-most fjord in Europe and truly one of the great Mediterreanean landscapes. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Svac - This medieval town near Ulcinj is situated on a plateau above Lake Sas and is believed to be one of the more interesting and historical dead towns on the Adriatic coast. 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 churches can still be seen.
Stari Grad Bar - a historic spot of the town of Bar is the Old Bar Fortress, situated on a 4-hectare hilltop just four kilometers from the sea. This old "fortress town" was first mentioned in writings from the 9th Century when Mihajlo Vojislavljevic, the first King of Montenegro was crowned in Bar in 1077.
Shkodra (Albania) - Shkodra is one the most ancient cities in Albania, rich in history and culture. Shkodra was founded in the IV century B.C., the principal town of Illyrian tribe of Labeats and later on during the reign of King Gent the chief centre of the Illyrian state.
Overnight Excursions
Bari (Italy) - is located a short ferry trip across the Adriatic Sea, from the Port of Bar in the Ulcinj South Coast. Bari's role as a strategic harbor and landside crossroads dates to 181 BC. For a brief period of 20 years starting in 847, Bari was captured by Islamic invaders and became the Emirate of Bari under the emir Kalfun.
Other Excursions and Active Recreation - For those interested in excursions to ancient cities, places of extraordinary wild beauty, and retracing the footsteps of history, there is literally no limit to what can be done in the Ulcinj South Coast. In addition to the above popular activities, there are a myriad of active sports and recreation activities available to visitors, such pursuits as Cave Exploration, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Obstacle Courses, Surfing, and Outdoor
Survival Courses, can be arranged. Simply inquire before arriving to make arrangements for the recreation activity of your choice.
