Virpazar: Skadar Lake National Park Boat Tour & Karuč Visit｜Montenegro

Start your journey in a tiny townlet on three bridges - Virpazar. Leave its harbour sailing through a small, narrow river with the sides sheathed in reeds and willow trees. Find yourself at the open lake and marvel at its size while observing the distant mountains in Albania.

Then turn left and go under a nearby bridge. Discover Lesendro there, an 18th-century fortress, as you glide through the fields of water chestnuts. Locals call them - kasaronje. Observe birds and enjoy their unique beauty and lovely sounds. Admire them as they soar proudly through the sky, showing that you are in their realm.

Sail near the three islands. Impassable and overgrown with low vegetation, they are home to wild goats. Have your breath taken away by the view hidden behind them. Take a look at thousands of water lilies and their huge floating leaves. As you continue gazing at the proud Montenegrin coast, you will find yourself in a small fishermen's village named Karuč.

Like any other village on Lake Skadar, Karuč is tiny - yet it is a giant in terms of history and nature. Karuč was the village from which fishermen used to go fishing, as the Karuč Eye was known for the abundance of bleak. There are still ruins of the houses that the fishermen used to store their nets and other equipment. If you have any investigative flair, you will also search for the ruins of the winter home built by Petar I Petrović Njegoš. Being a place with a mild climate where winters are not very cold and rarely windy, Karuč is a perfect choice from November to April. Feel the spirit of past times and enjoy the mesmerising environment and untouched nature.

Take your time and explore the village. Then return to Virpazar after you immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of Lake Skadar. In the meantime, well, pack your swimsuits, sunscreen and towels!