Ulcinj Municipality district, Montenegro

Places to visit near Ulcinj

Ulcinj is a town in Ulcinj Municipality district, Montenegro, home to about 10,828 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 beaches & coast, 20 forts & heritage and 15 churches. The must-see places are Xhamia e Kryepazarit (2 km), Seaman's Mosque (2 km) and Pasha's Mosque (2 km).

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Ulcinj, Montenegro
Ulcinj, Ulcinj Municipality district, Montenegro. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ulcinj at a glance

Location
Ulcinj Municipality district, Montenegro
Population
about 10,828
Coordinates
41.9294° N, 19.2244° E
Places within 50 km
141 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ulcinj

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ulcinj: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Ulcinj, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ulcinj

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulcinj. The closest is Kodra (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kodra · viewpoint · Ulcinj Municipality · ~13 km
  • Rasovac · viewpoint · Ulcinj Municipality · ~15 km
  • Oćas · viewpoint · Bar Municipality · ~15 km
  • Vladimir - Maja Katërkollë · viewpoint · Ulcinj Municipality · ~15 km
  • Šulani · viewpoint · Ulcinj Municipality · ~15 km
  • Ćafa e Špels · viewpoint · Ulcinj Municipality · ~18 km

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Beaches & coast near Ulcinj

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ulcinj. The closest is Albatros Beach (2 km); the best-known is Small Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Ulcinj

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulcinj. The closest is Pllaka Përkujtimore Kosovë-Ulqin (1 km); the best-known is Tvrđava Ulcinj - Kalaja e Ulqinit (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ulcinj

36 churches within 100 km of Ulcinj. The closest is Crkva-džamija - Kishë-Xhamia (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ulcinj

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ulcinj. The closest is Bregu Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Xhamia e Kryepazarit (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ulcinj

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ulcinj. The closest is Old Ulcinj (12 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Ulcinj

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulcinj
  2. 2 km Xhamia e Kryepazarit · mosque or dargah, Ulcinj Municipality
  3. 1 km Pasha's Mosque · mosque, Ulcinj Municipality
  4. 1 km Crkva-džamija - Kishë-Xhamia · church, Ulcinj Municipality
  5. 1 km Seaman's Mosque · mosque, Ulcinj Municipality
  6. 1 km Small Beach · beach, Ulcinj Municipality
  7. 2 km Back to Ulcinj

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From travellers near Ulcinj

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How to reach Ulcinj

    All places near Ulcinj by distance

    Within 15 km of Ulcinj

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulcinj by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3865Kodra (13 km)
    Beaches & coast3138Albatros Beach (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2038Pllaka Përkujtimore Kosovë-Ulqin (1 km)
    Churches1536Crkva-džamija - Kishë-Xhamia (2 km)
    Other attractions913Clock Tower (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs910Bregu Mosque (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves79Old Ulcinj (12 km)
    Museums35Zavičajni Muzej Ulcinj - Muzeu I Ulqinit (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Lake Zogaj (6 km)
    Waterfalls24Vrteljak (26 km)
    Caves23Shpellë (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Buna River Velipojë Protected Landscape (24 km)
    Buddhist sites12Manastir Moračnik (29 km)

    Ulcinj: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulcinj?

    Xhamia e Kryepazarit (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Seaman's Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Pasha's Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Small Beach (beach, about 2 km), Crkva-džamija - Kishë-Xhamia (church, about 2 km), Tvrđava Ulcinj - Kalaja e Ulqinit (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ulcinj?

    141 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 beaches & coast, 20 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ulcinj?

    Kodra, about 13 km by road; Rasovac (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ulcinj?

    Albatros Beach, about 2 km by road; Small Beach (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulcinj?

    Pllaka Përkujtimore Kosovë-Ulqin, about 1 km by road; Përmendorja Kushtuar Viktimave Të Tërmetit Të Vitit 1979 (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulcinj?

    Start in Ulcinj, visit Xhamia e Kryepazarit, then Pasha's Mosque, then Crkva-džamija - Kishë-Xhamia, then Seaman's Mosque, then Small Beach, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulcinj?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ulcinj

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ulcinj’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ulcinj on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.