Dear friends of birds and nature, welcome to Prstenijada 2026!
The programme is open to everyone, and we invite you to enjoy nature, learning and spending time together. To make your stay as pleasant and safe as possible, we are sharing some important information and rules with you.
General information for visitors
- At the entrance, you will find an info desk with a map of the salt pan and the locations of the events. Our volunteers will also be there to help guide you.
- Participation in Prstenijada (all activities and camping) is free of charge.
- You can also check the map with all important locations:
Recommendations for a pleasant stay at the salina:
- Bring water and sun protection. Although there is a water tap at the entrance to the salina where you can refill your bottles, we recommend bringing your own water as the quality may vary.
- Bring mosquito repellent and don’t let these little bloodsuckers ruin your experience.
- Dress in layers, wear comfortable footwear and bring a cap. Keep in mind that it can get hot at the salina during the day (check the weather forecast).
- The distance from the entrance to the bird-ringing station is approximately 1.5 km. You can walk there or use the free bicycles/e-scooters located at the entrance to the salina (location 3) – while supplies last 🙂 You can also wait for our electric golf cart – Slaniša.
- Slaniša will run every 15 minutes in the afternoon (17:00; 17:15; 17:30; 17:45; 18:00; 18:15; 18:30; 18:45; 19:00; 19:15; 19:30; 19:45). If you are visiting us in the morning, you can simply walk to the station.
Participation in workshops and tours
- Workshop registration is available via the online form HERE, please note that places are limited.
- Check the map for the meeting point or ask at the info desk.
- If you only wish to attend bird ringing, join the birdwatching tour or take part in the salina tour, registration is not required. Simply go directly to the bird-ringing station (location 8), where our ornithologists will be waiting for you, or to location 4 for the salina tour with Reborn by Adventures.
Camping rules
If you are staying overnight in a tent, please keep the following in mind:
Setting up and using tents
- The camping area is designated in advance – our volunteers will welcome you at the entrance and show you where to go.
- You need to bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag/blanket).
- Camping is free of charge. You are responsible for bringing your own food and water.
- Please note: it does not get cold at the salina at night – a blanket should be sufficient if you do not have a sleeping bag.
Rules for the shared space – Bird and Salt Museum
- The museum is a shared space for all campers.
- There is a separate refrigerator in the kitchen for your food. We recommend labelling it with stickers or a marker. We cannot take responsibility for any missing food 😊
- Bring your own dishes and utensils (cups, plates, cutlery, water bottle and anything else you may need).
- The water in the museum is not safe for drinking. There is a tap connected to the municipal water supply at the entrance to the salina, but we recommend buying bottled water, as water quality in Ulcinj can vary.
Hygiene and sanitary facilities
- The museum has 1 shower, 4 sinks and 3 toilets.
- Please keep the shared space clean – clean up after yourself and dispose of waste in the designated places.
- Please do not throw anything other than toilet paper into the toilets due to potential problems with the sewage system!
Special note
- It is forbidden to touch the exhibits in the museum.
- Parents, please remind your children about the rules of behaviour in the museum (although, based on our experience, we know this may not be easy, as the bird exhibits and the salina relief are very tempting for curious little hands 😊).
Finally
For any questions or concerns, the CZIP team and volunteers are at your disposal throughout the event.
We hope that at Prstenijada 2026 you will experience nature in a special way, learn something new and take home some wonderful memories! 🌿🐦
As part of the PROZHUM project, CZIP is implementing a small project entitled “Ulcinj Salina Bird-Ringing Programme.”
The PROZHUM project (Protection et Restauration des Zones Humides en Méditerranée) brings together 14 civil society organisations from 10 countries across the southern and eastern Mediterranean. Over the course of three years, the project has directly supported 25 large, small and micro projects focused on wetland conservation and restoration, while strengthening capacities for the development, implementation and scaling up of wetland-related projects. The project is financially supported by the French Development Agency (AFD).
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