·by the Hotel Uma Premium team
Ada Bojana is a triangular island at the mouth of the Bojana (Buna) river, where Montenegro meets Albania. Two river arms and a 3 km sandy beach form its sides; wooden fish restaurants on stilts line the banks, and the wind that sweeps across the delta has made it a kitesurfing legend since the 1990s. It lies 12 km south-east of Ulcinj — about 15 minutes by car from Hotel Uma Premium.
What to do on Ada Bojana
Most visitors come for three things: the beach, the wind and the food. The island beach is wide and natural, part of it a long-standing naturist resort with bungalows. Kitesurfing takes place on the Velika Plaža side facing the island, where schools set up in summer. In the evening, choose one of the riverside restaurants for grilled fish, eel and carp from the river, mussels and local wine while boats drift past at sunset.
Kitesurfing on the Bojana delta
The delta funnels the afternoon maestral into a reliable 15–22 knots from June to September, with flat water inside the river mouth and small waves on the open beach. It is one of the few places in Europe where beginners can learn in waist-deep water and advanced riders have space to jump. Lessons and rental are available on site; book ahead in July and August.
Getting there from Ulcinj
Drive south along the Velika Plaža road towards Štoj and follow the signs to Ada Bojana; the bridge onto the island is at the end of the road. In high season there is an entrance fee for the island resort area, while the riverside restaurants on the mainland side are freely accessible. A taxi from the hotel costs around €15 each way, and boat trips along the river and to the sea can be booked from the restaurants.
Nature around the island
The Bojana delta, the Ulcinj salt flats (Solana) and Šasko Lake form one of the most important bird areas in the Balkans — flamingos, pelicans, herons and more than 250 species. Bring binoculars in spring and autumn, and combine Ada Bojana with a short detour to the salt flats on the way back.
Good to know
No. The naturist resort covers part of the island beach; the river banks, restaurants and kitesurf areas are open to everyone.
Yes — the fish restaurants along the Bojana river are open to all visitors, most from May to October.
In summer minibuses run from Ulcinj along Velika Plaža; otherwise taxis and rental cars are the easiest option.
