Have you ever made a trip along the western shore of Skadar Lake? I believe that it is one of its most fascinating sections. Indeed, the road between Virpazar and Murići, which turns further inland to Ostros and then descends to Ulcinj, is narrow, winding and often steep. There is no public transport, so you […]
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SKADAR LAKE: COUNTDOWN TO SPRING
Skadar Lake is close to Podgorica and it is always waiting to be explored. Historic villages, gastronomic delights (trout and carp!), breath-taking views, islands and monasteries, old stone bridges … but above all, natural beauties. Depending on the weather, the lake can be blue, green, and sometimes dark grey. Its color changes all the […]
SLOW FOOD IN MONTENEGRO
The Slow Food philosophy – which envisions a world in which all people can access and enjoy food that is good for the planet – has finally found its place in Montenegro. Each of Slow Food’s 100,000 members around the world are part of a convivium – a local chapter – that brings the philosophy […]
LAKE SKADAR: THE MILLS AND BRIDGES OF POSELJANI
Last weekend the weather was sunny and we thought it a good idea to make a walking tour to the village of Poseljani. With its authentic architecture, stone mills and arched bridges, this village is a secret treasure in the central part of Montenegro. It is situated in the hidden, narrow valley of the Seljani […]
EXPLORING CRMNICA: THROUGH THE VALLEY OF ORAHOVŠTICA
Montenegro has many hidden places that can be explored in several ways: when you don’t have enough time for hiking or biking tours, you can also explore the country by car. The hiking tour “Through the valley of Orahovštica”, designed by Skadar Lake National Park, is an interesting five hour walk (17 km) that leads you […]
LOOKING FOR PELICANS
Skadar Lake has become an important tourist attraction, first of all for bird-watchers. Foreign tour operators organize special bird-watching trips, but there are also daily excursions and boat tours for groups and individuals on the Lake. All tourists hope to see the Dalmatian Pelican, but many of them get disappointed. Skadar Lake (see also Autumn on […]