Durmitor: description, attractions, travel

Durmitor is a national Montenegrin nature 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 2523 meters.

Durmitor National Park has a high popularity among tourists vacationing in the country. Montenegro announced the creation of the park in 1952, but in fact, the need for protection of natural territories was announced by Prince Nikola I in 1907. To date This area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Durmitor is considered a real miracle of nature, since here on a vast territory and ancient forests, and mountains, and lakes, and rivers. Along with the natural beauties, ancient villages have also been preserved, 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 gets here for the first time feels himself in a completely different dimension.

The registered area of ​​the park is 390 square kilometers, and it is located between the cities Zabljak, Shavnik, Pluzhine, Mojkovac, Plevlya. Expeditions are regularly sent to this natural area. At the same time, locals visit the territory as actively as foreigners. Durmitor has a lot of visitors all year round. The park is popular in summer due to its natural beauties, and in winter you can rent a snowboard or ski.

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

Shavnik is a small town, the smallest in terms of local population. According to the 2003 census, 570 people are registered here. In the town the rivers Bukovitsa, Bele and Shavnik begin, which are chosen by rafting enthusiasts.

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

• Nevideo Canyon - Komarnitsa;

• Biela Monastery;

• Podmalinsko monastery;

• Durmitor National Park;

• Shavnik river.

Pluzhine is another town with a population of 1,500 people, it is famous for its hydroelectric power station and local reservoir. Fans of outdoor activities have chosen the village, rafting along the Tara and Piva rivers begins from here. Tara is part of the Durmitor conservation area. This river flows between picturesque cliffs and periodically falls waterfalls. The water temperature does not rise above + 15 ° C, it is considered drinking. In Europe, it is the largest such waterway, the water from which does not require treatment.

Mojkovac is another town near the Tara River, and from here there is access to the Sinejavina and Belasitsa mountains. Alpine skiing and rafting are popular activities for tourists who choose this place to stop.

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

• 12th Century Mint;
• monastery of St. George;
• Monastery of Moraca.

Popular hotels where vacationers like to stay:

• Krstac;

• Palas;

• Tara;

• Lipka;

• Bianca.

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

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

It is convenient to track the weather in Durmitor in winter, summer, spring or autumn according to a special meteorological table, which includes data for several years. For example, a chart obtained over the past 30 years will tell you about the 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 online resources such as meteoblue. Data on Durmitor indicate that the maximum temperature here can be in August (up to +22 degrees), and the minimum possible in January (-5 ° C). At night, it can be around -16 ° C. It is not particularly windy: 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 in November.

When planning a vacation, it is recommended take into account the average temperature, so 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 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 routes;
• ponds and streams;
• ski resort.

In the reserve there is ice Ledena pecina cave. 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. The ice reliefs sparkle and sparkle, and in some places resemble fantastic statues.

Another famous attraction - Dzhurdzhevich’s bridge. It is considered the highest in Europe, since 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 many walking routes, among which the most famous is the bicycle track, which approaches the famous Black Lake. Outwardly, it is emerald green, transparent and can be seen right through to the bottom. The pond was named because of the mountain nearby, which casts a shadow on the surface of the water.

Another lake 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 descend to it, the largest of which is Mill Creek. It differs from the rest in constancy and fullness. Many other streams disappear by the heat in August.

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

Another curious Durmitor Lake - Pivske, It is famous for its clear water and beautiful surroundings.

You can see the entire reserve from the highest mountain Bobotov Cook. Tourist routes are laid to the top, but they cannot be called simple. The nature in the mountains is different, and the snow practically does not melt.

Excursions to the national park cost from 40 euros for an adult and about 20 euros for a child, for children under three years old admission is free. Popular routes - to Skadar Lake, which is considered the largest in Europe, to the ancient shrine of Morach.

Not less popular Tara River Canyon. There is a bungee, a restaurant with dishes of national cuisine.

In addition to natural beauties, the park has historical attractions. These are the monasteries of the Archangel Michael, Dolvol, Dobrilovin, as well as the burial sites, which date back to the ancient Roman period.

The region is famous for its high ecological level. Walking in the local area can not do without collecting medicinal herbs and making healthy 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 outdoor activities. It is most convenient to get to it from the town of Zabljak (the name translates as “paddling pool”). The town is always full of tourists, in winter ski lovers come here, and in summer, fans 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, campsites for tourists will cost from 25 euros and above. “Razvrshye” is the most popular local “hotel” with double houses with a shower and toilet, as well as satellite TV. Rooms and beds in the private sector are for rent everywhere, so a vacation accommodation will be very easy to find.

A bus service is organized to the town, for example, from the capital you can get to the place for 7 euros. Only local roads are of poor quality, and the path from the capital is rather big - more than 120 km. Travel time from the capital is a little more than 2 hours.

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

If there is no car, you can take the bus route from Tivat. At the stop Tivat Zob 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 board the Bozur carrier bus, pay approximately 15-20 euros and travel to your final destination.

From Kotor to the town of Zabljak, the journey takes about four hours. Other popular bus routes:

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

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

In the next video, you can clearly see the Durmitor National Park, the mountains and ponds of Montenegro.