Just 10 or 15 minutes after departure and leaving the city, there are interesting waterfalls on the Cijevna river and rock formations shaped by river erosion. The Cijevna River originates in Albania, and after emerging from a 1000 m deep canyon, it forms an exciting riverbed all the way to the mouth of the Morača River. We will walk in the immediate vicinity of the waterfall, enjoy the view of the endless vineyards and high limestone mountains that belong partly to Montenegro and partly to Albania.
After about half an hour's drive, we will reach Skadar Lake, the largest in the Balkans, the area of the national park of the same name. We will visit the medieval capital of Montenegro called Zablja Crnojevica that was built in the 15th century on a hill in the immediate vicinity of Lake Skadar. An easy walk leads to the fortress, which offers a wonderful view in all directions. The lake, meadows, horses, birds, domestic animals will complete the experience of the rural areas of Montenegro and the surroundings of Lake Skadar.
On the way to the main part of the lake, we drive through nice villages, along the riverbeds, and pass by the famous fishing village of Vranjina. We get to know more the lake and its surroundings , learn more about the rich biodiversity and way of life. If you wish, we can visit a local winery in an area famous for wine production, enjoy a boat ride...
After visiting the area that gravitates towards Lake Skadar and the national park, we continue towards the south of Montenegro. After about half an hour's drive, we will reach the town of Bar, the largest on the Montenegrin coast, and its historic core, which, unlike other Montenegrin old towns, is located in the hills some 4 km away from the coast.
Old Bar, inhabited since ancient times, is known for its multiculturalism and cultural heritage, where the Illyrians, the Greeks, the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the Byzantine Empire left their mark in addition to the local residents.
Archaeologists rightly call it a paradise for research, the Montenegrin Pompeii, which has been uninhabited for a century and a half, and represents a real untouched gem. The cliffs that surround it give it an extra touch of drama, and the cobbled streets and architectural heritage in the immediate surroundings contribute to an atmosphere that takes you back to some previous centuries and different ways of living.
We will walk through the interior among the walls that have surrounded it for centuries, enjoy the view from the top of the citadel, visit the archaeological museum and then have free time to complete the day with coffee served in the traditional way, a beer mixed with wild pomegranate syrup or some other local delicacy.
We will be back in Podgorica in the late afternoon.
