Durmitor: description, attractions, transportation

Durmitor is a national Montenegrin reserve, which is located in the northern part of the country. This mountain range is recognized as the largest in the world and has 48 peaks, the height of the largest of which is 2,523 meters.

Durmitor National Park is highly popular among tourists in the country. Montenegro announced the creation of the park in 1952, but in fact Prince Nikol I in 1907 declared the need to protect natural territories. To date This area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Durmitor is considered a true wonder of nature., as here in a huge area located and ancient forests, and mountains, and lakes, and rivers. Along with the natural beauty preserved and ancient villages, in which there are residents living according to ancient rules and canons. The centuries-old way of life has not changed since ancient times, so an ordinary person who comes here for the first time feels like a completely different dimension.

The park's registered area is 390 square kilometers, and it is located between the cities of абabljak, Shavnik, Pluzine, Mojkovac, Plevlya. Expeditions are regularly sent to this natural area. At the same time, local people are also actively visiting the territory, just like foreigners. There are a lot of visitors in Durmitor all year round. The park is popular in the summer due to the natural beauty, and in winter you can rent a snowboard or ski.

In addition to the mountain range, the Tara, Susita and Draga rivers flow in the park. Beautiful meadows, forests, lakes, numerous mountain streams. For the convenience of tourists, all the necessary infrastructure for travel is concentrated. in the city of Zabljak. Almost all excursion routes originate here, climbers as well as hiking enthusiasts set off from here.

Shavnik - a small town, the smallest in population. According to the 2003 census, 570 people are registered here. In the town begin the river Bukovitsa, Bele and Shavnik, which are chosen by lovers of rafting.

Local meadows and pastures allow residents to actively develop livestock, therefore, those who like to eat natural products come to the town. The following excursions are organized from the town:

• Nevideo Canyon - Komarnica;

• Bijela Monastery;

• Podmalinsko Monastery;

• Durmitor National Park;

• river Shavnik.

Pluzine is another town with a population of 1,500 people, it is famous for its hydroelectric power station and the local reservoir. The locality was chosen by lovers of active rest, from here begin rafting down the rivers Tara and Piva. Tara is a part of the protected zone of Durmitor. This river flows between picturesque cliffs and periodically falls waterfalls. The water temperature does not rise above + 15 ° C, it is considered to be drinking. In Europe, it is the largest such waterway, the water from which does not require purification.

Moikovac is another town near the Tara River, and from here there is access to the Sineyavina and Belasitsa mountains. Alpine skiing and rafting are popular activities of tourists who choose this locality to stop.

The nearby lakes are rich in trout, so during the fishing season lovers of this type of recreation gather here. Among the attractions of the town are:

• 12th century mint;
• the monastery of St. George;
• monastery Moraca.

Popular hotels where vacationers like to stay:

• Krstac;

• Palas;

• Tara;

• Lipka;

• Bianca.

The average room rate is 35 euros per person per day.

The climate zone of Durmitor is located north of the coastal zone, therefore May and June are cooler here than in the main part of the country. The national park also attracts with its coolness. Here you can hide from the heat, which pursues the Montenegrins in the high season.

It is convenient to follow the weather in Durmitor in winter, summer, spring or autumn using a special meteorological table that includes data for several years. For example, a diagram obtained over the past 30 years will tell about typical climatic features of the area. Expected weather conditions that you can easily explore on your own:

• temperature;
• precipitation;
• sunshine;
• windiness

Meteorological charts are available on Internet resources, for example, meteoblue. The data on Durmitor indicate that the maximum temperature here may be in August (up to +22 degrees), and the minimum possible in January (-5 ° C). At night, it may be around -16 ° C. It is not particularly windy here: the speed of wind gusts is from 4 to 12 m / s. The greatest amount of precipitation is possible in April, May, and especially cold rains occur in November.

When planning a vacation is recommended take into account exactly the average temperatureSo you can prepare for all the weather surprises of the area. Given the schedule of sunny days and precipitation, we can say that in Durmitor is the driest in July. Cloudy weather will await tourists who decide to go to the reserve in winter, as well as in March or November.

The main attractions of Durmitor:

• walking trails;
• ponds and streams;
• ski resort.

On the territory of the reserve is ice cave Ledena pecina. It is located on a hill, where only trained tourists go up. The cave is 100 meters long. Its inner surface is dotted with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. Ice reliefs sparkle and sparkle, and in places resemble fantastic statues.

Another famous landmark is Dzhurdzhevich bridge. It is considered the highest in Europe, as it rises above the surface by about 172 meters, its length is 365 meters. The construction was erected in the late 30s of the last century.

The park has a lot of walking paths, among which the most famous is the cycling track, which approaches the famous Black Lake. Externally, it is emerald green, transparent and visible through to the very bottom. The reservoir was named because of a mountain nearby, which casts a shadow on the water surface.

Another is connected to the Black Lake, which is called Small (it is significantly inferior to the first in area). In depth, it is deeper, almost doubled. The lake exists due to the melting of glaciers, numerous streams run down to it, the largest of which is Mill Creek. It differs from the others by consistency and fullness. Many other streams disappear by the coming heat in August.

Around the lakes there is a walking trail about 3 km long, which can be reached in two to three hours. Along the way will open stunning natural views. It is recommended to travel along the route from early morning, then there will be almost no people on the way.

Another kinda Lake Durmitor - Pivske, It is famous for the cleanest water and beautiful surroundings.

You can see the whole reserve from the highest mountain Bobotov Cook. There are tourist routes to the summit, but they cannot be called simple. Nature in the mountains is different, and the snow practically does not melt.

Trips to the national park cost from 40 euros for an adult and about 20 euros for a child, for kids up to three years of age, admission is free. Popular routes - on Skadar Lake, which is considered the largest in Europe, to the ancient shrine of Moraca.

Not less popular canyon of the river Tara. There is a bungee house, there is a restaurant with dishes of national cuisine.

In addition to natural beauty, the park has historical sights. These are the monasteries of Archangel Michael, Dovolya, Dobrilovin, as well as burials, which belong to the ancient Roman period.

The region is famous for its high ecological level. Walking around this area is not complete without collecting healing herbs and brewing useful teas. This territory was also chosen by hunters and fishermen.

On the map of tourist routes Durmitor is marked as a mountain park, a place for active recreation. It is most convenient to get to it from the town of Zabljak (the name translates as “splash”). The town is always full of tourists, in winter there come lovers of alpine skiing, and in the summer - admirers of hiking and cycling.

Zabljak can hardly be considered a city by Russian standards, since small private houses here are built along one street. The area is clean, living in campgrounds for a tourist will cost from 25 euros and more. “Razvrše” is the most popular local “hotel” with two-person houses, where there is a shower and a toilet, as well as satellite TV. All rooms and beds in the private sector are rented everywhere, so a place to stay for the holidays will be very easy to find.

There is a bus service to the town, for example, from the capital one can get to the place for 7 euros. Only local roads are of poor quality, and the road from the capital is rather big - more than 120 km. The journey time from the capital is a little more than 2 hours.

From the city of Tivat will have to go almost three hours. The road from this resort town is better, the automobile highway is even included in the European route E65. The two-lane highway stretches along the entire Adriatic coast and connects Budva, Petrovac, Sutomore, Bar and Ulcinj. For the trip, you can use a rented car.

If you do not have a car, you can use the bus route from Tivat. At the Tivat Zob stop, you need to get on the bus, paying the carrier about two euros. After 10 km, you need to get off at the Kotor stop. This journey will take about 20 minutes. At the stopping point, you need to get on the bus carrier Bozur, pay about 15-20 euros and go to the final destination.

From Kotor to the town of Zabljak the path will take about four hours. Other popular bus routes:

• Budva - Zabljak;
• Bar - Zabljak;
• Kolasin - Zabljak;
• Petrovac - Zabljak.

There is also a route from Belgrade, the fare will be 22 euros.

In the next video you will be able to visually get acquainted with the national park Durmitor, mountains and reservoirs of Montenegro.