Ulcinj

Ulcinj stands out from its northern counterparts with its distinctive Eastern feel, which is unsurprising given that over 60%+ of the population is Albanian. Turkish-style houses cluster around the bay and the town boasts 26 mosques. The Sailors’ Mosque, an imposing stone building on the waterfront, displays intriguing frescoes inside. Three minutes up the road, the Pasha’s Mosque stands as an elegant complex with an attached hammam.

The Old Town is a highlight, although somewhat dilapidated because of the 1979 earthquake. The Ulcinj Fortress offering panoramic views of Ulcinj and the beach below while the Museum of Local History (€1) contains Roman and Ottoman artifacts, as well as a relief map of the town

Mala Plaža is the town’s main beach but gets packed in summer. Alternatively, Ulcinj also features a series of small coves stretching southeast along the coast. But the best option remains the vast expanse of Velika Plaža, a 12-km long sandy shoreline with shallow water and windsurfing hotpost