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Ulcinj

Region: South Adriatic | Position: 41.921667, 19.206667 | Adriatic Sea / Jadransko more
41°55'.3N 19°12'-4E Charts BA 1582, MK29, lmray M27 Ulcinj is the most southerly port in Montenegro and is situated 8Yi.M northwest of the border with Albania, which is formed by the river Bojama (or Lum Buene), The 'harbour' is in a bay open S with a quay, and offers limited shelter, The town with its old fortifications overlooking the harbour and

General

41°55'.3N 19°12'-4E Charts BA 1582, MK29, lmray M27 Ulcinj is the most southerly port in Montenegro and is situated 8Yi.M northwest of the border with Albania, which is formed by the river Bojama (or Lum Buene), The 'harbour' is in a bay open S with a quay, and offers limited shelter, The town with its old fortifications overlooking the harbour and its oriental atmosphere is a popular holiday resort. Unfortunately the noise from discos and from tripper boat loudspeakers detracts from the charms of Ulcinj, There are extensive sandy beaches nearby,

Approach

Approaching from south there is an unmarked shoal and rock lM offshore 4M southeast of Ulcinj, Approaching from northwest several isolated rocks lie up to 2 cables offshore between Rt Mendra and Ulcinj. Hrid Veliki Kamen (Liman) lies approximately OAM northwest of Ulcinj, nearly 2 cables offshore, Beware of a number of large unlit buoys SE of the entrance to the bay. By day, the buildings of the town and a large white hotel on the SE side of the bay are conspicuous.

Lights

Ulcinj harbour Fl.3s27m8M (above the W side of the harbour) Rt Mendra Fl(3)10s35m25M

Berth

If it is calm tie up alongside the quay, keeping clear of the ferry berth. Anchor Anchor in the centre of the bay in 4m, The bottom is sand and offers good holding. Even in good conditions, some swell may penetrate the anchorage. Mainland coast -Ulcinj Ulcinj harbour, showing the quay in the foreground

Shelter

There is good shelter from N and NE winds, and limited shelter in NW winds. The harbour is open to the S, and dangerous in SE winds. Even in good conditions some swell may penetrate the anchorage.

Officials

Harbourmaster, Customs, Police.

Facilities

No water tap on the quay. Several shops, including a supermarket and butcher, in the town. Fruit and vegetable market. Hardware shop. Bank. Post Office. Telephones. Medical centre. Pharmacy. Tourist information. Hotels, cafe/bars, restaurants. Bus service. Tourist excursions into the surrounding area.

History

The first settlement at Ulcinj was believed in ancient times to have been founded by people from the Black Sea. Greeks, Illyrians and Romans all occupied the area in turn, leaving traces of their occupation behind. After the division of the Roman Empire Ulcinj was ruled by Byzantium. In the Middle Ages the town enjoyed autonomy for a while, but in 1421 it came under the control of the Venetians. The Turks captured the town in 1571 and allowed pirates from Algiers to make their base here, Ulcinj remained a pirate stronghold until the late 17th century. The pirates preyed on shipping and coastal settlements in the Adriatic, and carried out raids as far away as Morocco. As a measure of their success, they established a slave market at Ulcinj, In 1675, in compliance with a treaty between Venice and Turkey, the Turks were forced to attack Ulcinj, and they burnt most of the pirate ships in Uvala Valdanos. Ulcinj remained Turkish until 1880 when it was ceded to Montenegro. There are several old buildings in the town, including some built by the Venetians and by the Turks. The old ramparts, remains of palaces, a museum and churches can be visited. As a legacy of sheltered many Kosovar-Albanian refugees, Uvala Valdanos