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Activities in Montenegro Pictures of Montenegro

Hicking

Much of the countryside provides magnificent opportunities for walking and trekking, with trails varying from easy to challenging. In particular, on the Durmitor massif numerous peaks over 2,200 m are accesible without the use of special equipment, and the general area has 60 km of marked paths, 20 km of which are cleared. In Biogradska Gora, access roads to Mount Bjelasica are intersected by mountain paths. One of these routes runs from Goles through Zdrijelo where it enters the park; another leads from Mojkovac through Vragodo. A mountain path blazed long ago from Mojkovac via Lanizte first leads to Katunina (a small cluster of mountain huts) and the hay fields of Strugova and Jarceva Strana and then on to the national park and Bjelasica.
For further suggestions in the Bjelasica Komovi region, look for the invaluable 'Green Paths' trekking map produced in spring 2002 on the initiative of the Montenegro Office of the Organization for security and Co-operation in Europe, in collaboration with the association "International Friends of Nature", the Norwegian government and the Siemens Group of Companies. Walking possibilities in other areas of Montenegro are boundless and a variety can be found through whole Montenegro.

Mountaineering

A considerable portion of the mountaineering transveral, CT-1, runs through the Biograska Gora National Park. A total of 120 km in length, it begins in Verusa and and continues through Komovo, Tresnjevik and Lisa, skirting the slopes of Kljuc, past Raskrsnica, Vranjak to Biogradska Lake and on to Mojkovac and Sinjavina, then Njegovude and finally Zabljak.
A carefull detailed, professionally compiled guide is Durmitor and the Tara Canyon, written by mountaineer Branislav Cerovic and published by the park's shop at Crno Jerzero (Black Lake). Climbs to each of Durmitor's main peaks are featured, with special detail given to Bobotov kuk, Savin kuk, Crvena Greda, Meded and Planinica.
There are also excellent opportunities for speleology. For furher information, contact one of the following organisations:

The Mountaineering Association of Montenegro in Niksic: Tel/fax: 083 214429
Montenegro Extreme: E-mail: montenegroextreme@cg.yu
The Mountaineering Sports Association Komovi in Podgorica : Tel: 081 243892 / E-mail: komovi@cg.yu /

Skiing

Skiing is centred on Durmitor and Bjelasica Mountains and the resorts of Zabljak and Kolasin.

Riding

Specialised activity orginisations are e.g. Vila Jelka & TA Jelka Tours and Palih Partizanki bb, Kolasin.
Tel: 081 865533
E-mail: mik.bul@cg.yu
Featuring riding either form their own ranch or in combination with other sports such as camping and rafting.

Hunting

The best-known hunting grounds are the Skadarsko Jezero, Mount Durmitor, Bjelopavlicka vally, Crmnica and Ulcinj (at Sas). Hunting is allowed, with a permit for bears and wild boar, and without one for wolves. Consult the local tourist offices for information on permits and note that laws are constantly under review.

HUNTING CALENDAR

Wild duck: 15 August – 28 February
Pheasant: 1 October – 31 January
Quail: 15 August – 31 December
Roe deer: 1 May – 30 September
Woodcock: 1 October – 28 February
Rock partridge: 1 October – 30 November
Turtle dove: 15 August – 30 September
Capercaillie: 15 April – 15 May
Rabbit: 1 October – 31 December
Wild boar: 1 October – 20 February
Wolf: 1 October – 1 March

Fishing

Fishing is popular on the Skadarsko Jezero, the Crno Jezero and Biogradsko Jezero, and on the rivers Moraca, Tara, Bojana and Zeta - and ofcourse on the Adriactic Sea. Freshwater fish include trout, chub, carp and bleak. Saltwater fish include mullet, St Pierre, sea perch and porgie. For more information contact the sportsfishing associations at e.g.:

Ulcinj: Tel 085 81897
Kolasin: Tel 067 560875

E-mail: spaop@mn.yu

Wild Water Rafting

Rafting by boat or wooden raft is well organised in the Tara Canyon along 100 km of the Tara River. Contact tourist agencies, in particular :

SaBa Agency in Belgrad: Tel/fax: 00381 11 154526

Sailing

The main sailing centres are located in Budva, Bar, Kotor and Tivat. Orginisations to contact are e.g.:

The Sailing Association of Montenegro (Tivat):
Tel: 082 16762
E-mail: jscg@cg.yu
Marina Sv Nikola (Bar):
Tel/fax: 085 3133436
E-mail: omc@www.yu

Windsurfing

Windsurfing can be enjoyed at virtually all the coastal resorts as well as on the Skadar Lake. Ask at your hotel or at the local tourist office for more information.

Scuba diving

For advice on scuba diving, underwater photography, spear fishing and even underwater hockey consult:

The Diving Association of Montenegro (Podgorica):
Tel: 081 230056
E-mail: mdiving@cg.yu

Visiting Museums

Museums are underfunded and by no means always adhere to fixed opening hours. As magister Martinovic in Kotor reflected: "It is always the key: the key is always the question". At presents it is always wisest to check locally with the listed Montenegro tourists offices who are represented in all main town centres.

Shopping hours

Shops are generally open from 08.00-21.00 on Mondays till Saterdays, although food shops often open earlier and may open on Sundays as well. Larger supermarkets are often opened on Sunday afternoons. In tourist centres, shops frequently stay open untill midnight during high season.

Day trips

Montenegro Express, which has over a dozen branches in the country, offers a range of excursions. You will have to consult you nearest tourist information office, but the latest list of excursions on offer include:

Half-day trips

- The Albanian border by bus. Views over the Bojana River, the Skadar Lake and a visit to Ostros Village.
- Bus trip to Ulcinj, along the coast and past the 12 km long Velika Beach.
- Excursion by bus to rural Montenegro, with demonstrations of traditional folk customs and a visit to a typical country village.

Day Trips

Tara Bridge: The highest in Europe at 150m. By train and bus through the Moraca Canyon.
Skadar Lake: Day trip by bus to the lake and then by boat across it to view the fishing villages and wildlife.
Dubrovnik: By bus and Boat. The main features include the City Fortress, the Ducal Palace, the Church of St Blaise and Sponza Palace.
Skadar Lake - the Zeta River - Podgorica - Cetinje - Kotor - the Boka Kotorska by bus. Includes visits to small fishing villages and lakeside fortresses, with opportunities for birdwatching and swimming. An outdoor lunch is provided.
Biogradsko Jezero - Skadar Lake - Virpazar - the Moraca Monastery - Kolasin by bus. The trip goes through the mountainous north of Montenegro and includes stops in the small town of Virpazar and at the Moraca Monastery, as well as serveral pauses at viewing points. There are a number of bridges and tunnels.
A fish picnic by boat, cruising along the Adriatic Coast to the beach at Drobni Pijesak. Drinks, games and music are included.
Pirate tour by boat and bus, including the Boka Kotorska and the Island of Gospa od Skrplja (The lady of Skrplja). After cruising along the coastline of the Bay of Kotor, to a musical accompaniment, there is a stop at Gospa od Skrplja to visit the small church. The boat will also anchor for a while to give passengers a chance to swim. Lunch and drinks are included.

Two day Trips

By bus to Zabljak, the highest town in the Balkans, Podgorica, the Zeta River, Niksic, Savnik, Kolasin and the Tara Canyon.