5. Get a bird’s-eye view of the roads around Kotor <\/h2>\n\n Kotor is beautiful from sea level, but the scenery becomes even more impressive as you start to climb higher.<\/p>\n\n
The roads that wind their way up behind the bay take one turn after another, gradually revealing incredible panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor.<\/p>\n\n
This is exactly the kind of road where we end up stopping much more often than we planned. A curve, a new viewpoint\u2026 and we\u2019re already looking for a place to park so we can get the camera out. <\/p>\n\n
This experience pretty much sums up our trip to Montenegro: the distances look short on the map, but the trips take a long time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\nAnd in the end, it’s not a problem. The journey is part of the adventure. <\/p>\n\n
\n📷 Our tip:<\/strong> Always allow a little more time than your GPS suggests. Between the winding roads and photo stops, a leg of the trip covering a few dozen kilometers can easily take up a good part of the morning. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n6. From the Sea to the Durmitor Mountains <\/h2>\n\n This is probably the most impressive change of scenery on our road trip.<\/p>\n\n
After spending several days on the coast, we leave Kotor and head to \u017dabljak<\/strong>, at the entrance to Durmitor National Park.<\/p>\n\nWithin a few hours, the landscape changes completely. The beaches disappear, the terrain becomes increasingly rugged, and the temperature drops significantly. <\/p>\n\n
We’re staying in small wooden cabins surrounded by nature<\/strong> at Eco Camp Chalets Podgorom. After the hustle and bustle of the coastal towns, we’re really enjoying this much quieter atmosphere. <\/p>\n\nDurmitor National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its mountain peaks, forests, glacial lakes, and the Tara Canyon, this part of Montenegro is completely different from the coast and is a true paradise for those who love hiking and the great outdoors. <\/p>\n\n
\n🏔️ If we could do it all over again:<\/strong> we\u2019d spend at least one more day in Durmitor. That\u2019s the part of our itinerary where we wish we\u2019d had more time. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n7. Take a walk around Lac Noir, even when the weather isn’t perfect <\/h2>\n\n The next day, we headed to Crno Jezero<\/strong>, literally \u201cBlack Lake,\u201d located near \u017dabljak.<\/p>\n\nThe weather really isn’t ideal when we arrive. But rather than giving up, we decide to go for a walk around the lake anyway. <\/p>\n\n
And we did the right thing.<\/p>\n\n
The trail alternates between sections through the forest and views of the water, with the Durmitor Mountains in the background. Even when it\u2019s cloudy, the colors are magnificent, especially when the water takes on blue-green hues. <\/p>\n\n
Our walk around the lake is about 7 kilometers<\/strong>\u2014the perfect distance to enjoy the scenery without having to plan a long day of hiking.<\/p>\n\nAnd as is often the case after a walk, it\u2019s time for a little treat: we finish with some trout and a local beer<\/strong> at the restaurant by the lake.<\/p>\n\nSimple and effective!<\/p>\n\n
\n🥾 Even for a relatively easy hike, be sure to bring good shoes and a jacket. In Durmitor, the weather can be very different from that on the coast. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
If we were to go back to Montenegro\u2026<\/h2>\n\n We wouldn’t necessarily try to add more steps. Instead, we would do the opposite: <\/p>\n\n
\none more night in the Bay of Kotor;<\/li>\n\n\n\n several days in Durmitor;<\/li>\n\n\n\n more small roads around Lake Skadar;<\/li>\n\n\n\n enough free time to stop whenever we see a landscape we like;<\/li>\n\n\n\n and always a few days with no set plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nMontenegro may look small on a map, but it boasts an impressive variety of landscapes. It was precisely this contrast that we enjoyed so much: a beach in the morning, a walled city in the afternoon, and, a few days later, a hike in the mountains<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\nWe really enjoyed reminiscing while writing this article. If you\u2019re planning a trip to Montenegro or know of other places to add to our list for a future trip, feel free to leave us a comment. <\/p>\n\n
Please feel free to leave us a quick note or a 5-star rating below, or ask us any questions you may have here or on Instagram. We\u2019ll be happy to respond! <\/p>\n\n\n
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