Ulcinj, Long Beach and Ada Bojana by car from Petrovac
People still live in Ulcinj Old Town, where the walls enclose homes, stone streets and terraces above the sea. A different coastline begins to the south, with a long sandy beach and a river island at the end of the road. This trip from Petrovac connects the old maritime town with the Bojana River, where wooden houses and restaurants stand right beside a branch of the river.

Trip overview
- Trip duration
- About 12-13 hours
- Places and breaks
- 6
- Route length
- About 135 km
Why set aside a day for this trip
Ulcinj brings together a maritime town, a long sandy coast and life beside the Bojana River. It is worth setting aside a day to explore a fortress where people still live, relax on the sand and reach the seaward side of a river island.
Trip and costs at a glance
| Trip duration | About 12-13 hours |
|---|---|
| Transport | Car required · rental offers |
| Sights on this trip | |
| Fuel consumption | Estimated 11-15 l |
| Tolls | No charge |
| Admission costs | Old Olive Tree admission 2 € per adult |
| Navigation | Open the prepared navigation route |
Route, visits and breaks
The duration includes all visits, time at the beach, lunch, walks to and from the car, the return drive and an allowance for slower traffic.
01Leaving Petrovac and visiting the Old Olive Tree in Mirovica
50 min driving · 30 min for access and the visit

Set off in the morning along the coastal road through Sutomore and Bar. The first visit is the Old Olive Tree in Mirovica, close to the main road toward Ulcinj. The prepared driving route ends at the site's access point, about a 120-meter walk from the tree. Do not enter the Kuća maslina showroom in Stari Bar as your destination, since that is a different location.
Allow about 25 minutes to look around. Walk through the maintained area around the broad, branching trunk and read the information about the tree's estimated age. Adult admission is 2 €. The operator lists visiting hours as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
02Through the olive groves to Valdanos Bay
Questions before you go
Are Long Beach and Ada Bojana the same place?
No. Long Beach is on the mainland, between Port Milena and the right branch of the Bojana River. Ada is the island across that branch, with its own seaside beach and holiday resort. The route therefore includes a separate stop at Long Beach and a walk across the bridge through the island resort to Maestral.
Can you visit Ada without going to the nudist beach?
Yes. The walk crosses the bridge to Maestral restaurant, where normal clothing is allowed under the resort operator's rules. The hotel beach and its shoreline are naturist areas, so this itinerary does not use them for walking in clothes or swimming in a swimsuit. The separate stop at Long Beach provides time for a regular beach visit.
Can you drive this route in a regular car?
Yes, using the specified access roads and parking areas. The prepared driving route does not follow the sandy shore or require driving over dunes. The final approaches to some beach facilities can be uneven or unpaved, so check that these sections are permitted under the terms of your particular rental. The island walk is about 3.3 km in total, including the return, while the car stays before the bridge.
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