Shkodra (so in Albania and Montenegro called Skadar lake) is one of the notable attractions – natural and tourist-resort - all of the Balkans and, of course, directly Montenegro. A natural object is hard to miss, because it is the largest lake of the Balkan Peninsula and one of the most beautiful. Most of it belongs to Montenegro.

 

Shkodra is the largest ornithological reserve - reserve of Europe. It is home to about 260 species of marsh and wading birds, which is a lot for such a small lake. It's called "mining the sea", it occupies a large part of Montenegro, it is easily seen by looking at the map. Unique natural landscape is protected by the status of "National Park": the economic activities on the coast and close to the lake is practically reduced to the minimum necessary to service the thousands of tourists coming here to relax, to fish, to hunt. The infrastructure for this at altitude and the people here are amazingly friendly and good-natured.

For more picturesque lake gives numerous Islands decorated with not only the forest and fantastic rock formations, but also such Orthodox medieval monasteries, as Beska, Moracnik, Gorica, Starceva Com. Since they were the scriptoria, that is here manually "replicated" Church books. Besides the monasteries, the landscape is decorated with ancient fortifications and abandoned and the "active" fishing communities.

 

The natural value of the lake and its shores is not confined to unique a large number of species of birds that live here. 45 fish species, including endemic, many species of flora, the fabulous landscape is also Skadar lake can bring itself into an asset extremely attractive for tourist destinations. There is not only beautiful but also quiet – there is no "big world" here, forget about it, just enjoy the lake. A complete harmony of mountains, forests, water and humans! Looking at the combination of natural objects and a wonderfully inscribed in human settlements, it is difficult to avoid the feeling that all this was planned some very talented landscape designer, who received unlimited credit.

I hope that if you are considering buying an apartment in Montenegro in installments, even such a brief first acquaintance with extraordinary Skadar lake will help you to strengthen your desire.