Lake Skadar

The Balkans' largest lake — island monasteries, pelicans and wine villages

Country

Montenegro

Landmarks

11

Cities

7

Suggested stay

1–2 days

• 01

  Montenegro uses the euro despite not being an EU member.

• 02

  The Kotor–Cetinje serpentine road is spectacular but slow; allow a full afternoon.

• 03

  Coastal prices double in July and August; May, June and September are ideal.

• 04

  Durmitor's Black Lake and Tara rafting run roughly May to October.

• 05

  Register your stay (usually done by your host) — border officers may ask for the slip.