The most beautiful places in Montenegro annually attract many tourists from all over the globe. Montenegro attracts someone with picturesque sea bays and beaches with crystal clear water, someone comes here to admire the ancient cities with narrow streets, and others like high mountains and amazing lakes of the country. Every visitor will find something to admire in Montenegro. This small country has natural diversity, as it has several climatic zones. We have prepared a story about the ten most beautiful and interesting places in Montenegro, which are worth visiting.
10. Black Lake
Black lake - one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro. In popularity, it is not inferior to the famous Skadar Lake. Black Lake is located in the territory of the Durmitor National Park. The name of the pond was due to the characteristic color of the water. The shores of the lake are overgrown with dense coniferous forest, reflected in the water and giving it a dark shade. In fact, the water in the lake has an amazing emerald color and is striking in its purity.
Black Lake consists of two parts - the Big and Small Lakes, connected by a small channel. In hot weather, it dries up, and in spring, after the snow melts in the mountains, water bodies fill up and merge into one lake.
9. The river Crnoevich
Among the most beautiful and picturesque places of Montenegro is river Crnoevich. The city of Rijeka Crnoevich, located on its shore, was once a rather significant river junction and port. Now it is a practically abandoned city in which several hundred people live. Meanwhile, the river Tsrnoevicha and especially the view of its bends between the hills - this is one of the most beautiful places of Montenegro. Travelers must visit the panoramic point of Pavlova strana, take a boat ride on the river, admiring the cliffs and water lilies, and taste river trout, eel and carp in local small restaurants.
8. Mount Lovcen
Mount Lovcen, located in the eponymous National Park - a symbol of Montenegro and one of the most beautiful places in the country. Despite the fact that the view from the mountain to the Bay of Kotor has become a “worn out” place, it is still worth a visit. The path to the mountain starts from the town of Kotor and runs along a winding mountain serpentine. On the way to the top, you can stop at the panoramic grounds, eat while sitting on the benches, and admire the stunning views of beauty. The best time to visit the national park and mountains is late spring and summer.
7. Skadar Lake
Skadar Lake, located in the National Park - one of the most beautiful and popular places in Montenegro. It is one of the largest fresh water bodies on the Balkan Peninsula. The lake is striking in its rich fauna - only birds, there are about 280 species.
On the shores of the lake there are fish restaurants with panoramic terraces where you can taste fresh fish and enjoy stunning views during the meal.
On the shores of Lake Skadar and numerous islands there are many historical sights: monasteries, ancient churches, fortresses, bridges, mills.
It is better to admire the beauties of the lake not from the shore, but during a boat trip. For tourists, they organize trips on any swimming means: kayaks, boats, boats and yachts.
6. Durmitor National Park
One of the most beautiful places in Montenegro is considered Durmitor National Park. There are beautiful rivers, mountains, many of which are covered with snow all year round, lakes famous for their clear water, coniferous forests and meadows, strewn with flowers in spring and summer. One of the most picturesque places in the park is the Saddle Pass. It offers stunning views of beauty.
5. Pivske lake
Piva Lake No wonder it is considered one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro. A man-made pond is Europe's largest freshwater reservoir. It was formed as a result of the construction of the dam and so organically fit into the landscape that it is difficult for a person uninitiated in the history of his creation to believe that he is the creation of human hands.
The turquoise waters of the lake fascinate and attract the eye. The most beautiful views of the pond open from the mountain. Those who wish can take a boat trip along Lake Piva. Since even in summer the temperature of the water in the pond does not rise above 22 ° C, there are a lot of fish here. Trout feels especially comfortable in the waters of the lake.
4. Dzhurdzhevich's bridge through the canyon Tara
Arriving in Montenegro, a must see Dzhurdzhevich’s bridge through the canyon Tara. This is not only one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places in the country, but also a unique architectural object. He gained even more fame after the release of the series of films about Harry Potter, because it is very similar to the bridge shown in one of the paintings.
Djurdzhevich’s bridge crosses the Tara River, flowing through the whole country. In the middle reaches, the river forms a huge canyon, the depth of which reaches 1300 meters. It is the deepest canyon in Europe. Fans of extreme sensations can cross the canyon on a cable or make a rafting on the river.
3. Royal Park in Milocer
Royal Park in Milocer - one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro. It is located in Milocher, the former royal residence, now the popular resort village. The park, broken in the classic French style, contains a collection of rare plants. In addition to typical Mediterranean plants, you can see Lebanese cedar, tropical mimosa, magnolia, agave, Japanese medlar, cypresses.
2. Sveti Stefan Island
One of the most beautiful places in Montenegro is considered Sveti Stefan Island with an elite resort located on it. The island was formed as a result of an extremely rare natural phenomenon - the washing of gravel in layers. Only hotel guests and those who pre-booked a table in a restaurant can get to Sveti Stefan. The rest can admire the luxurious island from the height of a panoramic platform overlooking Sveti Stefan.
1. Bay of Kotor
Bay of Kotor - one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro. The largest bay of the Adriatic Sea was formed from a river canyon, which in ancient times went under water. Because of this, the bottom off the coast of the bay abruptly goes down. It was inhabited in ancient times, and since that time many ancient and medieval cities remained on its banks.