Natural treasures of Montenegro: Biograd Mountain

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Natural treasures of Montenegro: Biograd Mountain

National parks in Montenegro - is not just its pride and the object of aspirations of tourists and lovers of beauty from around the world. And the Biograd mountain is one of the most beloved and, so to speak, the most revered natural objects of the country. What is this pantry of the purest air and crystal water, the haven of amazing animals and birds and the largest botanical garden in the country?

Biogradsky mountain reserve is more than 50 square kilometers of wooded area, with which the Belasitsa mountain range is covered. In 1952, this zone was given the official status of a national reserve. Once inside, you will be lost among the picturesque canyons and alpine lawns, mountain lakes and glaciers, between which are laid convenient paths - there are thousands of ecotourists here, and new interesting routes are opened for them every year. Biogradskoe Lake is the most beautiful natural object of the Balkans, without visiting which your rest in Montenegro will be incomplete. The lake is surrounded by leafy groves, equally beautiful in summer and autumn, when riot of colors makes any photo a bright card.

There are many cultural attractions. If Biogradska Gora is your choice, be sure to visit the ancient Orthodox monastery of Moraca, erected in the 13th century, and the younger monastery of St. George (16th century).

Pleasure Biogradska Gora and active tourists, alpine skiers, because here is the famous ski slope Belasitsa.

If you like climbing, climb to the highest point of the massif - it is the Crna Gora, whose height exceeds 2 thousand meters.

From the airports Biogradska Gora is located relatively far (the shortest distance, to Podgorica - 100 kilometers, and from Tivat you have to overcome as much as 177 km), so there are not so many tourists in these wonderful places as it could be.

Biogradska Gora is famous for its legendary relic forest, analogues of which are found only in Bosnia and Byelorussia in Europe. The microclimate, created by unique tree species, is reliably protected from external influence by a dense mountain ring, and therefore some samples of the local flora safely crossed the 400-year-old line and 1.5-meter girths.

The most wonderful entertainment that the Biograd Mountain offers you is a boat excursion and, if you wish, fishing. At the same time you can go on a lake on your own, or you can use the services of an accompanying person who will show you the most interesting and unusual places.

Since it is difficult to get to the reserve, it is better to go there purposefully and for a long time. Biogradska Gora is full of places for camping, and you can also rent a cottage and enjoy silence and seclusion. Recall that real estate in Montenegro, both for rent and for purchase, is only in season and only in the beach area, to live in a protected area such as Biogradska Gora is very profitable in every sense.

If you settled in Budva, you can get to Mojkovac by bus for 13 euros, and then hire a taxi for 6 euros. However, 3 km from the lake you can go on foot.

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