Virpazar - Skadar Lake - Rijeka Crnojevica - Monte Mare Travel

Virpazar - Skadar Lake - Rijeka Crnojevica - Monte Mare Travel

Virpazar is a small fishing village, located on the road between Podgorica and the Montenegrin coast, at the confluence of the river Crmnica and Orahovica in the lake. It is also recognizable by local wines, which you can taste in family vineyards and cellars in the center and the surrounding area.

Skadar Lake is the largest lake in Montenegro and on the Balkan. The lake has many islands and peninsula with traces of history and valuable cultural heritage: Žabljak (15th century) – the capital of the Crnojević dynasty, Lesendro - fortress on the rock at the lake, the fortress Grmožur - the Montenegrin Alcatraz. The lake has 18 important historical monuments that witness to Montenegrin history from the 11th century to the present. The lake is known for its diversity of flora and fauna. Skadar Lake is a bird's paradise, it has 264 bird species...

On the shore of Skadar Lake, as a small place on the same river, there is – Rijeka Crnojevića, known as the Montenegrin Venice.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Virpazar-old-bridge, Virpazar, Bar Municipality Montenegro

A short walk around the town. Free time for climbing on the Besac fortress - the most attractive viewpoint on the Skadar Lake, or drinking coffee in one of the restaurants - 20 min.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lake Skadar, Virpazar bb Southeast Zeta-Skadar basin, Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality Montenegro

Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 2 hours, We will see the fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take a swim in the lake. For refreshment on the boat, the host will serve us domestic products (delicious donuts, wine, brandy and juice).

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Skadar Lake, Pavlova Strana viewpoint, Rijeka Crnojevica, Cetinje Municipality 81253 Montenegro

Drive towards Rijeka Crnojevića by old road around the lake, during which you will enjoy the view of the old villages - 45 min.

Arrival at Rijeka Crnojevića. A short lunch break at a local restaurant - optional - 45 min.

Drive to Pavlova side, one of the most attractive viewpoints in Montenegro, the most famous "picture card" of Montenegro. Photo break - 20 min.


Duration: 2 hours