{"id":2035,"date":"2026-02-13T12:32:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/montenegro\/?p=2035"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:19:15","slug":"national-parks-of-montenegro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/national-parks-of-montenegro\/","title":{"rendered":"National Parks of Montenegro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>There are only five national parks of Montenegro, and I\u2019ll cover all of them from a traveler\u2019s perspective. Is it worth visiting? What can you do there? How much time should you allocate? I\u2019ll also include my personal, subjective ranking to give you a better idea of what each park has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#1\">National Parks of Montenegro: List &amp; Map<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#2\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#2\">Biogradska Gora<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#3\">Lov\u0107en<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#4\">Skadar Lake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#5\">Durmitor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#6\">Prokletije (Accursed Mountains)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#7\">Visiting Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">It will be difficult for you to plan your dream trip to Montenegro without these websites<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aviasales.tp.st\/rQTIjEb3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-bilety.png\" alt=\"air tickets to montenegro cheap\" class=\"wp-image-5538\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px\" 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montenegro cheap\" class=\"wp-image-5536\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-hotel.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-hotel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-hotel-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/nacional-park-begin.jpg\" alt=\"national park durmitor and black lake\" class=\"wp-image-2072\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Durmitor National Park and Black Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"1\">National Parks of Montenegro: Overview &amp; General Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montenegro is a small country\u2014you can drive across it in just three hours. Yet, 82% of its territory is mountainous, which is why four out of five national parks are located in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a map marking all of Montenegro\u2019s national parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/mne_np_map.gif\" alt=\"national parks of montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-2058\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Few Key Points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public transport won\u2019t get you to these parks\u2014it simply doesn\u2019t exist. A car is necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The only park accessible by bus is <strong>Durmitor<\/strong>, but even then, you\u2019ll need to walk about 4 km from the bus station to the park entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most accessible parks for tourists staying on the coast are <strong>Lov\u0107en<\/strong> and <strong>Skadar Lake<\/strong>, located just 30 km from Montenegro\u2019s seaside resorts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The other three parks are situated in the inland regions near the Serbian border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/car-rental-in-montenegro\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2919\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renting a car in Montenegro<\/a> is affordable, and rental companies treat tourists exceptionally well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll find brief information on each of the five national parks. My focus is on practical details\u2014no fluff. You\u2019ll learn what to see, ticket prices, and my personal rating from 1 to 10. For in-depth guides with photos, follow the links provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2\"><strong>Biogradska Gora National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/nacional-park-1.jpg\" alt=\"biogradska gora national park\" class=\"wp-image-2074\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Main attraction: Biogradsko Lake\u2014rent a boat or kayak<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Biogradska Gora is a popular weekend getaway for locals. From Podgorica, it\u2019s just a one-hour drive via the toll highway, making it a very convenient trip. However, weekends can be crowded, so plan your visit on a weekday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Park Entrance Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AbwU4sD1611YGnmr8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AbwU4sD1611YGnmr8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.915140, 19.577886<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> \u20ac4 per person; car parking from \u20ac1 per hour. Check the official website for updated prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Inside the Park?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restaurant, souvenir shop, restrooms, picnic gazebos, and BBQ areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 10-15 marked hiking trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most visited spot is <strong>Biogradsko Lake<\/strong>, surrounded by an easy <strong>3.5 km walking trail<\/strong> with minimal elevation changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is peaceful, scenic, and relaxing. You can also rent a <strong>boat or kayak<\/strong> to paddle on the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A detailed overview of visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/biogradska-gora-in-montenegro\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3222\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Biogradska Gora National Park<\/strong><\/a> is at the link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/p>\n<cite><strong>5\/10<\/strong>. A nice park, but not breathtaking. Worth a half-day visit, but a full day only makes sense if you&#8217;re planning a picnic. Good for a stroll with kids (without a stroller). <strong>Durmitor and Prokletije are far more impressive.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/c108.travelpayouts.com\/content?trs=203835&#038;shmarker=403454.mneNatParksBiogradskaWdgt&#038;place=Biogradska&#038;items=3&#038;locale=en-US&#038;powered_by=true&#038;promo_id=4039\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"3\"><strong>Lov\u0107en National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/nacional-park-2.jpg\" alt=\"national park lovcen and view of the bay of kotor\" class=\"wp-image-2075\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor from the mountain slopes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lov\u0107en National Park is the closest to Montenegro\u2019s popular beach resorts. It\u2019s just <strong>30 km from Budva and Kotor<\/strong>, a <strong>40-minute drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on <strong>Mount Lov\u0107en<\/strong>, this park offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Numerous <strong>panoramic viewpoints<\/strong> overlooking the <strong>Bay of Kotor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The village of <strong>Njegu\u0161i<\/strong>, famous for homemade <strong>prosciutto (pr\u0161ut)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Mausoleum of Njego\u0161<\/strong>, Montenegro\u2019s ruler, at the mountain\u2019s peak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The former capital of Montenegro, <strong>Cetinje<\/strong>, at the mountain\u2019s base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read a detailed review about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/lovcen-national-park-in-montenegro\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>visiting Lovcen Park<\/strong><\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paid Area Entrance Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/92VzyRXaM8S3geTbA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/92VzyRXaM8S3geTbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.400770, 18.827511<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> \u20ac3 per person + \u20ac8 for the mausoleum visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilities:<\/strong> A small restaurant where you can grab a bite or a drink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/c108.travelpayouts.com\/content?trs=203835&#038;shmarker=403454.mneNatParksLovcenWdgt&#038;place=lovcen%20park&#038;items=3&#038;locale=en-US&#038;powered_by=true&#038;promo_id=4039\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/p>\n<cite><strong>3\/10<\/strong>. The least interesting park in Montenegro, especially the paid section\u2014not worth the money. <strong>Best suited for a quick mountain trip from Budva<\/strong> if you want to be back on the beach by lunchtime. <strong>For true mountain lovers, Durmitor and Prokletije are much better options.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"4\"><strong>Skadar Lake National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/nacional-park-3.jpg\" alt=\"skadar national park\" class=\"wp-image-2076\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boat tour on Skadar Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skadar Lake is the only national park <strong>centered around a lake<\/strong> rather than mountains. It\u2019s the <strong>largest freshwater lake in the Balkans<\/strong>, straddling the border between Montenegro and Albania. The lake is a <strong>protected nature reserve<\/strong>, home to many bird and plant species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Can Tourists Do Here?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, <strong>not much<\/strong>\u2014the main attraction is a <strong>boat tour<\/strong> to enjoy the stunning scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boat trip price:<\/strong> Around <strong>\u20ac25<\/strong>, but depends on your bargaining skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boat departure point:<\/strong> <strong>Virpazar village<\/strong> (coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aaJ9j1cShRQgC9R3A\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aaJ9j1cShRQgC9R3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.2461872567081, 19.09132998026524<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read a report about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/piva-lake-and-skadar-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2340\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lake Skadar and a boat trip<\/strong><\/a> here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/p>\n<cite><strong>4\/10<\/strong>. Located just <strong>5 km from the capital<\/strong> and <strong>close to the coast<\/strong>, but there\u2019s little to do besides taking a boat ride and dining at a lakeside restaurant in Virpazar. If your time in Montenegro is limited and there are other places you want to visit, <strong>Skadar Lake can be skipped.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/c108.travelpayouts.com\/content?trs=203835&#038;shmarker=403454.mneNatParksSkadarWdgt&#038;place=montenegro%20Skadar%20Lake&#038;items=3&#038;locale=en-US&#038;powered_by=true&#038;promo_id=4039\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"5\"><strong>Durmitor National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/nacional-park-4.jpg\" alt=\"national parks of montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-2069\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u0110ur\u0111evi\u0107a Tara Bridge in Durmitor National Park<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we\u2019re getting to the real heavyweights. The last two parks are <strong>the true gems of Montenegro<\/strong>. Durmitor National Park is relatively far from the coast by Montenegrin standards\u2014about <strong>2.5 hours by car<\/strong>. A one-day trip without an overnight stay isn&#8217;t worth it; you need at least <strong>2-3 days<\/strong> to fully appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Park Entrance Coordinates:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ofmGzpodtnyRAY3q9\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ofmGzpodtnyRAY3q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">43.151150230541234, 19.1030050777103<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> \u20ac5 per person. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/nparkovi.me\/sections\/27\/durmitor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website<\/a> for updated prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much time do you need?<\/strong> <strong>2-3 days<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to stay?<\/strong> The best base for exploring Durmitor is the town of acommodation place: <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/zabljak\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u017dabljak<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must-See Attractions in and around the Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sedlo Pass<\/strong> \u2013 a breathtakingly scenic mountain pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Black Lake<\/strong> \u2013 a stunning alpine lake with mountain peak views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u0110ur\u0111evi\u0107a Tara Bridge<\/strong> \u2013 an architectural marvel and an iconic landmark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tara River Canyon<\/strong> \u2013 one of the deepest canyons in the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bobotov Kuk<\/strong> \u2013 the highest peak in Montenegro, perfect for a hiking challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25+ well-marked hiking trails<\/strong> for all levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230;and much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In-Depth Guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/tara-river-durmitor-and-tara-bridge\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Durmitor National Park<\/a> and its Attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/p>\n<cite><strong>9\/10<\/strong>. An <strong>absolutely incredible<\/strong> park that should be on every traveler&#8217;s list, especially for those who love hiking and mountains. You need at least <strong>2-3 days<\/strong> here\u2014there\u2019s just <strong>so much to see<\/strong>. If we rank all of Montenegro\u2019s national parks, Durmitor <strong>definitely makes the Top 2.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/c108.travelpayouts.com\/content?trs=203835&#038;shmarker=403454.mneNatParksDurmitorWdgt&#038;place=Durmitor&#038;items=3&#038;locale=en-US&#038;powered_by=true&#038;promo_id=4039\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"6\"><strong>Prokletije National Park (The Accursed Mountains)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/nacional-park-5.jpg\" alt=\"national parks of montenegro mountains prokletije\" class=\"wp-image-2070\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Prokletije Mountains on the Montenegro-Albania border (photo from the Montenegrin side)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong>crown jewel<\/strong> of Montenegro\u2019s national parks\u2014the most <strong>remote and least touristy<\/strong> park in the country. Located in a wild mountainous region on the <strong>border with Albania<\/strong>, Prokletije offers nothing but <strong>pure, untouched nature<\/strong> and <strong>incredible hiking trails<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do in Prokletije?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking, hiking, and more hiking! There are <strong>numerous trails<\/strong>, ranging from <strong>short 2-hour walks<\/strong> to <strong>full-day treks<\/strong>. These are hands down the <strong>most spectacular mountains<\/strong> in Montenegro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/prokletije-mountains-in-montenegro\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2806\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Prokletije National Park<\/a> for Adventure Seekers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most Scenic Valley in Prokletije Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5rW8U7ACEJAkcmcq8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5rW8U7ACEJAkcmcq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.51287999472343, 19.77992971162285<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Technically <strong>\u20ac3<\/strong>, but in reality, it\u2019s <strong>free<\/strong>\u2014there\u2019s no one to collect the fee, as the tourism office is in a place most visitors don\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/nacional-park-6.jpg\" alt=\"parks in montenegro to visit\" class=\"wp-image-2071\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Grebaje Valley in Prokletije\u2014imagine waking up in a chalet with this view!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/p>\n<cite><strong>10\/10<\/strong>. The views here are <strong>out of this world<\/strong>\u2014think of them as the <strong>Albanian Alps<\/strong>, or rather, the very start of them. If you love mountains, <strong>this is the place for you<\/strong>. Plan for <strong>at least one full day<\/strong> to hike one of the peaks. If you can stay for <strong>2-3 days<\/strong>, even better! <strong>There are camping spots right in Grebaje Valley.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"7\"><strong>Visiting Montenegro\u2019s National Parks: Key Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up everything we\u2019ve covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>If you\u2019re short on time or don\u2019t have a car<\/strong> and just want a half-day mountain escape from the coast, <strong>Lov\u0107en National Park<\/strong> is your only real option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>For a relaxing one-day trip with a BBQ<\/strong>, <strong>Biogradska Gora<\/strong> is a great choice. You\u2019ll need a car, as there\u2019s no public transport to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>Skadar Lake (Lake Shkodra)<\/strong> offers a different kind of experience\u2014no mountains, just a lovely <strong>boat trip on the lake<\/strong>. 2-3 hours here is plenty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>The two ultimate highlights<\/strong> for nature lovers are <strong>Durmitor<\/strong> and <strong>Prokletije<\/strong>.<br>I strongly recommend visiting <strong>both<\/strong> for at least <strong>2 days each<\/strong>. <strong>You\u2019ll need a car,<\/strong> but the landscapes you\u2019ll see will stay with you forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Montenegro\u2019s national parks may be just a <strong>short list of five<\/strong>, but for such a tiny country, that\u2019s already impressive. <strong>Mountains, rivers, canyons, high-altitude passes, and breathtaking views<\/strong>\u2014that\u2019s what awaits you here. If you\u2019re a nature lover, <strong>Montenegro\u2019s national parks will not disappoint!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to Montenegro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong> in Montenegro:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/e3nVabr1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/e3nVabr1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; works with local rental companies. Leader in car rental in Montenegro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/sGiFAwFa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars <\/a>&#8211; a large international platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget-friendly <strong>vacation packages<\/strong> to Montenegro: <a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.tp.st\/AHMgZsCG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expedia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and apartments<\/strong> all over the country: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/mbzOVAjU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; the most popular accommodation  booking platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours, excursions and activities<\/strong> (including extreme ones):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/Z8qaMHQX\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/Z8qaMHQX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; more than 800 tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/s3vZQJrD\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/s3vZQJrD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 1000+ excursions and activities throughout the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet and Calls<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/g5fKeKKO\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/g5fKeKKO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo eSIM<\/a><\/span> in Montenegro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drimsim.tp.st\/S2cTJqRf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drimsim<\/a> &#8211; universal sim card for frequent traveler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi and airport transfers<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/UGpTDq3P\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/UGpTDq3P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.Travel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are only five national parks of Montenegro, and I\u2019ll cover all of them from a traveler\u2019s perspective. 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