These National Parks in Montenegro are Definitely Worth the Visit

Aside from architecture, Europe has much to offer when it comes to all things related to nature. Just take the small nation of Montenegro as an example. It is known for its beautiful coastline that beach lovers flock to year in and year out.

Montenegro is also home to picturesque national parks that are definitely a breath of fresh air. Here is what you have to know about Montenegro's national parks.

Biogradska Gora National Park

Rainforests are sadly not very common Europe, but if you hope to find one within the continent, check out the Biogradska Gora National Park. Located just a few kilometers away from Kolasin, it is a popular destination for hikers as it is where you can find mountain peaks of Zekova and Crna Glava.

However, it's best known attraction is the Biogradsko Lake. Found at the heart of the rainforest, Biogradsko Lake is the largest glacial lake on the mountain of Bjelasica.

Durmitor National Park

Considered the largest among Montenegro's national parks, Durmitor National Park is carved out by glaciers, which is why you can expect to find glacial lakes during visit. It is also home to 1,500 different species of flora and over 100 different species of birds.

The Durmitor National Park is also home to almost 50 limestone peaks. If you are up for the challenge, the highest peak is known as Bobotov Kuk, which hits 2,523 meters.

Lake Skadar National Park

The place where the former royal family of Montenegro chose to spend their summers, the Lake Skadar National Park straddles both Montenegro and Albania similarly to another national park on this list. Home to rocky shores and more than 260 species of birds, this is also where you can find some of the best wine and organic produce in the country.

This fresh water lake is the largest in the Balkan Peninsula. It is likewise known for being part of the World's List of Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.

Lovćen National Park

If you are looking for a national park that can serve as a day trip from either Kotor or Budva, the Lovćen National Park is what you're looking for. Mount Lovćen, in particular, is significant to the history of Montenegro and its people as it is the mountain that gave the country its name.

It serves as the final resting place of Montenegro's greatest ruler, Petar II Petrović-Njegoš. Today, the Lovćen National Park is also where you can find a number of adventure activities, such as quad biking and ziplining.

Prokletije National Park

Known as the youngest national park in the whole of Montenegro, the Prokletije National Park is located in the southernmost area of the Dinaric Alps. The mountains actually serve as a natural bordered between Montenegro and Albania, which means the national park can also be accessed via Albania. It can likewise be accessed via Kosovo.

Expect a jagged landscape as this national park has a number of peaks, gorges, and steep slopes. The area is rather remote, which makes it perfect for those who do not like to hike with many people around.