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The Top 12 Attractions around Lake Skadar

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Lake Skadar. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lake Skadar is a region where 12

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Lake Skadar

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Lake Skadar (also Lake Shkodra or Lake Skadar; Albanian Liqen/-i i Shkodrës, Serbian and Montenegrin Скадарско језеро Skadarsko Jezero, historically also Italian Lago di Scutari) is the largest lake on …

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Virpazar

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Virpazar is a small fishing village, located on the way between Podgorica and the Montenegrin coast

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Lake Shkodra Nature Reserve

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Here, right on the border with Montenegro, this beautiful natural lake unfolds all its soothing charm. The promenade town of Shkoder is beautiful, but also touristy. If you want to …

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Panoramic Road Above Lake Skadar

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It goes up and down quite a bit, but the magnificent view is worth the effort. Nice little traffic.

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Sunken Austro-Hungarian Shipwreck at Lake Shkodër

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Austria wanted to establish a protectorate in Albania, i.e. a state under the “supervision” of Austria-Hungary. But the plan didn't work...

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Wooden Boardwalk Near Virpazar

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Completely unsignposted, on the Virpazar side it is tucked away behind the Voli supermarket (shown in photo), on the opposite side it is just at the junction of the road into the Orahovstica valley with the M2.

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EuroVelo 8 Route Through Skadar Lake National Park

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Part of the road is Eurovelo 8. Sufficient number of campsites. There are no sources of drinking water. Or filtering or ask in cafes and houses. There is tarmac everywhere. Very beautiful views.

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Gazdinstvo Orlić

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Small quaint restaurant (cannot be found on google maps). Eat delicious fish, look at the lake in the shade and relax.
Directly above, a narrow, barely recognizable trail leads to …

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Panoramic Entrance to Lake Skadar

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Lake Skadar is the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula and the largest lake in Southern Europe

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Fort Lesendro

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Interesting place, a bit neglected. It's a bit dangerous to get to the fort. There is a nice view of the lake from the Fort.

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Swallow nesting site under the bridge at Skadar Lake National Park

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Swallows seem to feel very comfortable under the bridge and breed in large numbers. Even outside of the breeding season, the river is simply a magnificent sight.

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The Top 12 Attractions around Lake Skadar

Lake Skadar

Virpazar

Lake Shkodra Nature Reserve

Panoramic Road Above Lake Skadar

Sunken Austro-Hungarian Shipwreck at Lake Shkodër

Wooden Boardwalk Near Virpazar

EuroVelo 8 Route Through Skadar Lake National Park

Gazdinstvo Orlić

Panoramic Entrance to Lake Skadar

Fort Lesendro

Swallow nesting site under the bridge at Skadar Lake National Park

Most popular routes around Lake Skadar

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