In 1983, Skadar Lake was declared a national park. Today, it is one of the country’s five national parks. ⠀ The Skadar Lake region has long been a place where many civilizations and cultures have mixed. And on the small islands scattered along the Montenegrin part of the coast, medieval Orthodox monasteries have been preserved: Moračnik, Starčeva Gorica, Beška, and Kom.
What to do at Skadar Lake
1. Simply relax and watch the birds.To see them up close, it is better to rent a boat. In spring or autumn, you have a chance to see rare curly pelicans! The price of a boat per hour is 25–30 euros. In addition, add 4 euros per person — the national park entrance fee.
2. Go hiking or cycling along the marked routes around the lake.There are routes lasting from 1 to 8 hours. During this time, you can see local caves and capture the lake from unusual angles. However, we do not recommend doing this in summer — at this time of year, temperatures in this area can reach 50 degrees. At other times of the year, it is beautiful here.
3. Climb the Lesendro Fortress.The semi-ruined fortress is located near the Skadar Lake tourist center in the village of Vranjina. Admission is free. Just be careful: to get to the fortress, you need to cross the road and railway tracks.
4. Visit local wineries.The Skadar Lake area is famous for its vineyards and is the center of Montenegrin winemaking. Local wineries are everywhere here.