Skadar Lake National Park

Lake Skadar spans 530 square kilometers in winter and 370 in summer, forming the largest freshwater body in Southern Europe between Montenegro and Albania.

The Montenegrin section received national park status in 1983, while archaeological findings indicate human settlements dating back to prehistoric periods near its shores.

Twenty monasteries, churches, and fortresses from the 11th century line the shores of Lake Skadar, representing the architectural heritage of Montenegro.

Visitors access the park through Virpazar, where boat rentals, guided tours, and accommodations provide starting points for lake exploration.

The northern swamps contain one of the largest cormorant colonies in Europe, while endangered curly pelicans nest on floating peat islands.

Location: Podgorica Capital City

Inception: 1983

Opening Hours: 24/7

Website: http://nparkovi.me/np-skadarsko-jezero

GPS coordinates: 42.24000,19.20972

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:33