Kunje: Coast, bathing areas, and Stari Ulcinj Nature Park

Kunje and Stari Ulcinj Nature Park

Kunje is one of the settlements along the coast of Stari Ulcinj Nature Park. The park includes the coastal area of Kunje and is a Category IV protected area; the national protection decision dates to February 11, 2022. The entire protected area covers 929.16 hectares and has a boundary 17.62 kilometres long.

Bathing areas and planning status

Public family bathing areas are designated at Uvala Maslina in Kunje, including beach sections measuring 30, 75, and 65 metres. Uvala Maslina covers 5,200 square metres. Paljuškovo Beach near Bušat is listed in the 2016–2018 coastal use plan as a 50-metre-long public, organised bathing area on a plot in Kunje.

A camping area for up to 30 camping units is planned at Uvala Maslina; an area for temporary parking is also designated there. Access to the protected area and its coast is via local unpaved roads. Check road conditions before setting out, as they may change.

Cultural traces nearby

Archaeological remains are visible on the nearby island of Stari Ulcinj. The nearby Bay of Valdanos is a historic landscape: the remains of churches can be found at Cape Mendra, while centuries-old olive groves lie farther inland. Hladna uvala is also in the vicinity of Kunje. The bay is in Bušat, in the resort of Utjeha, halfway between Bar and Ulcinj. It is considered secluded and is characterised by clear sea and natural surroundings; these features may vary seasonally.

Facilities and dining

Hotel R in Kunje offers an outdoor pool with sun loungers and parasols, access to a private beach section, and a restaurant serving regional dishes. El mar in Kunje has a restaurant, a pizzeria, a pastry shop, and a summer garden with a swimming pool. There is also a multi-purpose court for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and indoor football. Facilities and restaurant services may change; check the details before booking or visiting.

Ulcinj as the wider destination

In the wider destination of Ulcinj, the Old Town offers a distinct historical setting: it was protected as a cultural property of national importance in 1961. The upper area, dominated by the Citadel, has a military character, with the civilian settlement below; defensive walls surround the Old Town. The Church of St. Mary was built in 1510 and converted into a mosque in 1571.

The olive grove of Valdanos contains around 18,000 olive trees, averaging 800 years old, and is under special state protection. The historic town of Shas lies on 85-metre-high Shas Hill, north of Lake Shas; it offers views of the lake and the Bojana Delta. The ruins of around ten ancient churches have been found in Shas, including the churches of St. John and St. Mary.

Discover more destinations: Bratica, Sveti Nikola, Ulcinj, Mala Gorana, Utjeha-Bušat, Doni Štoj.

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