The Municipal Assembly of Ulcinj has officially approved a strict new regulation governing public dress codes, aiming to preserve civic order, local ethics, and the coastal city’s tourism image ahead of the summer season.
According to the decision announced by the President of the Municipal Assembly, Ivana Popović, walking in swimwear or remaining semi-nude is now strictly prohibited outside designated beach and swimming zones. The new public order regulation applies directly to city streets, squares, the main promenade, public parks, pedestrian areas, and green spaces.
Municipal authorities have warned that violators will face steep financial penalties, with fines ranging from €350 to €500.
“The regulation was approved to maintain public order, cultivate a culture of respectful behavior, and ensure respect for our shared public spaces,” Popović stated.
The legislative move comes amid a growing regional debate regarding tourist behavior in historic and coastal Mediterranean destinations. In neighboring Albania, public concern has similarly risen not only over tourists wearing swimwear far beyond the beachfront, but also regarding unauthorized nudity in certain tourist sectors—a phenomenon increasingly flagged by local communities and families as disruptive to public decorum.
