The richness which is shared between Montenegro and Albania, which is called Skadar Lake, is invaluable. On about 400 km2 spreads the paradise in which swimmers, sports fisherman, biologists, ornithologists, and lovers of bird watching can enjoy in. It is the biggest crypto depression on the Balkans, the lake richest with fish kinds in the surrounding, it is the space on which dozen of lakes is situated, and about 10 monasteries and monuments of culture which last for centuries and testifies about a small but proud Balkan culture. Skadar Lake, on its 40.000 ha of water surface is divided by Rumija from the sea for some 7km.Today its on half way between Podgorica which is growing along the Zeta valley, and the shore, which, by opening of the modern tunnel Sozina, is just 15 minutes away by ride from the National park. The richness of the lake is flora and fauna. On this area there are 40 fish and 270 bird kinds, of which some of them exist only on this locality in the entire world. Pelican, the trademark of the lake, today is a kind which can only be found on hidden localities on Skadar Lake. Periodically rare plant kinds create a carpet on the surface of the lake and make it seem as if it was a field, so some of the landscapes which you can come across in spring months are most picturesque in this area. On the other hand, cruising over the lake and meeting of the islands, capes, and the shore will reveal you fortifications more than 500 years old, monasteries, and legacies of important personalities of medieval Montenegro. The visit to Lesendro, Zabljak, or Grmozur is equally attractive entertainment, especially with a guide who will bring closer to you the life of the people who left their mark on the lake. more ...
Lovcen and its surrounding, are the biggest historical monument of Montenegro. On some 6.400 ha of surface lie cragged sides of Montenegrin karst which keeps the town of Cetinje in its heart. Diversity of climate and geographic characteristics of this area is an invitation to every traveler to stop for a moment and perpetuate, at least with his look, the space which on all world maps, during its history, was marked as independent and free. From Jezerski vrh (LAKE PEAK) on which lies the mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos, the view goes to Durmitor on the north, Prokletije on the east, and the blueness of the south Adriatic brings the scents of Mediterranean. The trip down the route Kotor – Njegusi – Cetinje – Budva, will reveal you the beauty of Kotor bay, mystic cradle of Petrovici – Njegusi, the eternal Montenegrin capital – Cetinje, and when you go down to the most beautiful Riviera on this side of the Adriatic sea, and when you reach Budva – you will feel as if you have been traveling through time and space. Lovcen, because of its climate structure, will always bring you back freshness. During the mountain and walking excursions you will come across numerous smaller lakes which sometimes during the year dry out, but with the first rains they appear again. The feeling of renewal of life and continuity of one tradition and culture, on this space is unique. more ...
Those who have studied the territory of Biogradska gora claim that not a single tree in it was ever cut. To those who haven’t visited it, after this information, can only imagine the picture of the last European jungle area, and to surrender in their minds to the sight in which a man and nature rarely live in harmony, such as to the one from the Garden of Eden. This area has been under protection of the every ruler, at all times. So, today, the Republic of Montenegro preserves this 5.400 ha of natural wealth as an example and as their pride. 80 different kinds of trees and conifers which reach the height of 50 meters, stags and small game which freely drink water on Biogradsko jezero (BIOGRADSKO LAKE), and the acknowledgment for the most beautiful lake of Balkan Peninsula, are just some in the wide range of characteristics of this national park. Near Kolasin, exquisite air spas and winter center will make your staying in this area even richer. From Podgorica it is only 60 minutes away bay car, so the easy accessibility to lake makes hundreds, mostly foreign, tourists to regularly come here for a picnic. more ...
Beside the massif of the mountain Durmitor, a part of the national park are also Jezerska visoravan (LAKE VALLEY), Piva Mountains, canyon of River Susica, and a part of the canyon of the River Tara. Since 1980 a part of the park is found under the protection of UNESCO, so with the care of all ecological strengths National Park Durmitor is an oasis which is intersected by several hundred years old forests, transparent and cold rivers, beautiful ski and mountain paths… By the number of smaller mountain lakes Durmitor is one of the leading mountains in this part of Europe; “mountain eyes”, as these lakes are usually called cover the entire plateau which spreads over the north of Montenegro. The biggest settlement of this area, Zabljak, is most famous Montenegrin winter tourist center, so it can serve you as a start point towards numerous other spots which are worth visiting and which are located on Durmitor. Crno jezero (BLACK LAKE), on just a few kilometers from the settlement, is surrounded by the conifer forest which hides it until the last moment. The feeling of intimacy and romance in this place is unique. Numerous camping places, marked mountain paths, caves with the most beautiful cave jewelry which you can imagine, are just some of the qualities which are characteristic for this natural area, and which make it worth of your visit. more ...
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