Montenegro is the newest country in the world after declaring its independence in 2006. However, despite this, Montenegro offers a rich history and interesting culture. It also has many beautiful attractions, including Montenegro’s four spectacular national parks.

Durmitor National Park is the largest of all national parks in Montenegro, with an area of ​​approximately 39,000 hectares.

Established in 1952, the park is home to 18 glacial lakes, the largest of which is Crno Lake or Black Lake, as well as blue rivers, deep canyon valleys, and impressive mountains. There are also several necropolises, medieval monuments, and ancient churches within the park.

Due to this, Durmitor National Park has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, one of only two in Montenegro. It is the most popular national park in the country and also provides tourists with the opportunity to go horseback riding, rafting, kayaking and hiking.

The Skadar Lake National Park also has a large area. In fact, Lake Skadar (also known as Lake Scutari) can sometimes reach up to 530 square kilometers, depending on its water level, making it the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula. Of all the national parks in Montenegro, Lake Skadar National Park is the best-known birdwatcher’s paradise, home to many marsh birds, including the rare Dalmatian pelican, which is also the symbol of the park.

In addition to bird watching, the park is also a great place for windsurfing and caving. It can also provide a great dining experience, as the cities of Virpazar and Rijeka Crnojevica, which are famous for their restaurants, and the Crmnica vineyard are located on the shores of the lake.

You can also have an unforgettable dining experience in Lovcen National Park, particularly at Njegusi Village, which makes the best ham and cheese in the country. However, what sets this park apart from other national parks in Montenegro is the fact that it is the site of the Njegos Mausoleum, one of the most important cultural monuments in Montenegro and the masterpiece of Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic.

Finally, there is the Biogradska Gora National Park. Although it is the smallest, it is not the least of the national parks in Montenegro. In fact, it is just as popular due to the tourist facilities developed around the Biogradska lake. It also contains a 1,600-hectare rainforest, one of only three remaining rainforests in all of Europe.

In fact, these Montenegrin national parks are the jewels of Montenegro and are undoubtedly great places to spend your vacations. So, whether you want to have an exciting adventure or just get away from the hustle and bustle of work and city life, don’t forget to consider Montenegro as one of the destinations for your next vacation.