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- ital and present-day honorary old capital, presents km from the bridge you will come to a place from After the turn towards the village of Čukovići, 9.5 Sea and Heights aFounded knot of inexceptional the 15th century, historical the and former cultural royal heri cap- which, on the left and downhill a footpath starts - with old façades and elegant balconies, a monas- to a place called Mlinovi (Mills) and Poseljani. Mli A labyrinth of sun, rocks and shadows. The little towns that ask: what kind of trave- tery,tage ofthe great royal value. palace, It offers the Museum rich beautiful of Njegoš streets and goesnovi isdown the secretto the treasurelake, there of werethis area. stone Once mills in of a steep-sided, hidden, narrow valley which quietly ller are you? A lofty mausoleum and a sprinkling of low boats among the water - the National Museum, etc. However, what is most mill has still been recently reconstructed and used lilies. The largest lake in the Balkans. The largest bird reserve in Europe. The oldest interesting and valuable in Cetinje is its inhabit which today only the walls and rubble remain (one ants, particularly talented orators. arched stone bridge, numerous terraces and pools olive tree in the Balkans. as a holiday home). There is also a remarkable and tubs filled and enjoyed by a small river that Length: 590 km Herceg-Novi - Kamenari - - - - Luštica - Kotor - Lovćen - Cetinje - Rijeka Crnojevića - Dodoši - flows through here. Each terrace and each pool are Virpazar - Ostros - - Bar - Rumija - Virpazar - Petrovac - - - - Jaz - Budva an invitation have a swim, and the smooth rocks invite to have a rest and to daydream. Do not miss Rose Lovćen The Circuit around the Lake

- treat, where there are wonderful old stone houses th This road begins from the old walls of - withA fishing balconies village that in spendLuštica, the a wholepopular day artists’ talking re to Both the mountain and the mausoleum of Petar II Herceg-Novi, and then down the coastline Petrović Njegoš (19 century), the spiritual and eastwards, all the way to the islands of Per secular ruler, are symbols of . This And then, you will make a turn towards the ast – St. George and Our Lady of the Rock. the sea. The access from the intersection is steep representssimply arranged an obsession stone building, with the approachedsky as the only via theand road goes there downhill is little for place 4 km, for the parking road beingand turn 3.5- a path running along the blade of this final ridge, Rijeka Crnojevića ing,m wide so that and this up undertakingto 10% steep, is onlyand atfor the small end and of songs of rulers and the local gusle players with heights… to see things from above. limit that bravery can accept, celebrated in the

medium-sized campers, experienced drivers. At the words of freedom. From Mt. Lovćen through A postcard picture, recognizable by the famous the entrance to the village the road stops and you tothis the great cold area water it ishere easy there to reach is a hotel, Ivanova a few Korita, res- Danilo’s Bridge. In order to reach it, you will need - Risan Incan summer only continue it can by easily foot. happen that the small the spring of water celebrated in song. In addition to make the right turn th seven kilometresth century from - Cetinje, in the village of Ulići, down a road 4.5 m hubDown for the boat road trips from and Rijeka roads Crnojevića around the you lake, will and de stible stone buildings and streets the story of taurants, and even an “adventure park”. commercialwide. Once during centre the of the19 countryand early and 20 the royal scend to the charming town of Virpazar, a tourist Risan seeks our time, to tell us with its irresi parking lot on the site is full, so it is wise to arrive Rijeka Crnojevića was the largest port, a leading- At the 30-km mark from Vir- early in the morning (when Rose, after all, at its anda place then to further find accommodation. on to the ridge Theon the drive Albanian along pazar, the road winds through itself and the Boka Bay. At the entrance, there is most beautiful). summer residence. Danilov Most was named af borderthe rim is of one Mt. of Rumijathe most from remarkable Virpazar experiences to Ostros a forest of huge old chestnuts. a short but beautiful avenue of palms. ter Prince Danilo Petrović, who built it in 1853 Collecting and selling chestnuts in memory of his father, Stanko. There is also a is normally a traditional branch single-storey house called “Mostina”, built as an of Montenegro’s nature, only for small campers, of the domestic economy in this The Climb to the Saddle integral part of the bridge and preserved up to the theexperienced water, the drivers. next on Each heights kilometre that offer of the us wideroad area. The next village, Kostan- thepresent centre day. the In Rijekapromenade Crnojevića, has been in Obod, refurbished the first brings us something new: one minute we are near jica, was actually named after Krstac andbook now printed has a in few Cyrillic pleasant was restaurants produced in and 1494. cafés In chestnuts. and on the way out there is an intersection to the horizons. The road is 3.5 m wide, with narrowest points about 3 m wide, and meandering. The slopes are Return to the Coastline An iconic experience in Montenegro – drivers and right, across another bridge, towards Virpazar. up to 8%. The risky places are usually secured passengers love to boast that they have passed with a fence. Traffic is very sparse. it. It is because the asphalt road, scratched into the Lakeside Picnic Site immense wall of Lovćen, serpentine by serpentine, - is a small miracle, the result of the perseverance From the village of you can enjoy the and courage of its builders. Almost every metre of wildunique world landscape where youof the can large watch bay birds of Lakefor hours, Ska At 18.7 km from the centre of Virpazar, to the left its length is a viewpoint. And yet it is a narrow road, with a slope of up to The most beautiful viewpoint carpetsdar. The of peninsula marsh plants is your and bridge the stripes to a wonderful, of reeds, and downhill there is a turn to the village of Donji Murići, 3 km away, located on the shore of the lake. top sights in Montenegro, and the best one you can The road there is freshly paved but steep in the 11%, and very dense traffic, so it is only suitable that continues to Njeguši and turn right onto a little islands, land formations... Again one of the first half (up to 11%). There is a beautiful sandy for "S" campers. At the saddle Krstac itself you will leave the road beach here surrounded by beautiful trees. On the afford of Lake Skadar that is not from a boat. The onlyopposite need side to therearrange is afor little transport isle called by Beška boat with Kotor – the Host of good new asphalt road 3.3 metres wide, where thelake, last 44 freshwaterkm long and marshes, 14 km thewide largest is the birdlargest re- a monastery of the same name and a church. You- the rise goes up to as much as 8% (again, this is lake in the Balkans. The wetland parts belong to Boka Bay not for L-type campervans). This beautiful road some of the local fishermen. There is a nice res takes us to the heart of Lovćen National Park, and serves in Europe, and the last habitat of Dalmatian taurant and a chalet. Here groceries and bread are - offers us (5 km from the saddle) a very important Pelicans on our continent. The area of the lake has supplied by waiting for mobile food stalls – a van tely knit light and shadows dripping down the hill, place: probably the most beautiful viewpoint in been a national park since 1983. that runs along the coast every morning... The Boka Bay is a maze of sea and land, intrica all the area. Fishermen’s villages - froma spiral the of north human and nature takes us– suchinto theas it farthest has always cor- - ner,been. where To the the east sea of caresses the bay the the walls road turns south situated in a fantastic position, right in the mid- From Virpazar, at the crossroads for Sozina Tun Karuč is a tiny, enchanting fishermen’s village nel, you will turn onto the old quiet road to Petro vac that used to be the main road to the sea. The- of Kotor. The host and keeper of keys to the Boka- dle of the backwaters that end there. Karuč is uphill slope is 7% to 9% and downhill slope up Bay, a submarine diving through the deep waters the back of beyond, so you will first need to get ato number 9%, the of road tourist is slippery landmarks on ofrainy Montenegro, days and there thatof history, manages perpetual to cope mower with at of all sea times, waves all and people, sto back onto the road from Rvaši and then continue quires careful driving. From Petrovac you will see oped carrier of Mount Lovćen - all of this is the city along the same on the side of Bobija Hill towards- pansethe village of water, of Dodoši. the island This ofis aAndrijska beautiful Gora section, and Sveti Stefan peninsula, Budva, , where and all earthquakes. And yet every old city in the thewith small a lot adjacentof great viewpoints island of Kom, over protected the wide exby concerts of big stars are held, Grbalj, Lješevići and Bay has a different story. at last the fishing village of Bigova. Due to the road From Kotor we continue to the south side of the- - width, the section Trsteno - Lješevići - Bigova is- Boka Bay, following a road with less traffic that the monastery of the same name. The detour to not for campers. They can visit the bay of Trsteno will take us apprehensively under the giant Vr These restaurants and accommodation facilities are recommended by the author of the text. Karuč and Dodoši is only for small campers, ex and the beach of Ploče (a lot of people, all-day par mac, opposite of ancient , and to the other perienced drivers. ty) and go back to Budva to discover the secret of side of Verige strait. its popularity. GPS Types of vehicles www.panoramic.roads.montenegro.travel -

Montenegrin attractive roads are of ten very narrow, winding and with- significant slopes. In order to specify the road conditions for different ve hicles, we have defined the following categories:1. Motorcycles (m)

2. Cars (c)

3. Small camping vehicles (S) srbija 3 Serbia Length up to 5.60 m Width up to 2.30 m Ada Bojana Height up to 2.70 m 4. Medium-sized camping vehicles (M)

Length up to 7.00 m In Ulcinj there is a crossroads where you will Width up to 2.30 m Height up to 3.50 m aturn hippie left atmosphere, towards Ada makeshift Bojana. Onwooden the wide cha- 5. Large camping vehicles (L) sandy mouth of the River Bojana you will find Bosnia and the back of the beach, the sprawled bodies of lets scattered among the unripe vegetation at Herzegovina Length 7.00 m and more In all towns in Width 2.30 m and more Montenegro Height 3.50 m and more ofphilosophers real tourists, and and artists the ofwind various blowing lifestyles sand there are that have taken root here, even a smattering Note: local tourist 1 organisation At this point the routes are not recommended for on everything. - Yet there are serious restaurants here too. info centres where you can There is an excellent opportunity for wind large camping vehicles (L) and drivers with no surfing and kite-surfing (including several get additional experience. schools for both activities). information and Different seasons entail a variety of challenges.

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7 Albania Food, Drinks and Souvenirs 5 MontEnEgro Montenegro is rich with sources of fresh, healthy 6 4 Natural Resources: - - noticewater. signsTo the for taste paths of springof wine, water cheese add and the honey, supe binationComing back of the from Orient Ada, spendand the at Mediterranean,least half of the 7 butrior besides taste of thesethe local also cuisine. do not missOn the the roads opportunity you will 1. Biogradska Gora National Park day on the city walls of Ulcinj and Old Bar, a com 8 2. Prokletije National Park 8 - 5 3. Durmitor National Park fortresses with a rich history. At the entrance to to buy food from the hosts. Also try their brandy, 4. Lovćen National Park Bar, after the “Kalamper petrol” gas station you 5. Lake Skadar National Park mead and of course – great wines. Authentic sou will turn into the first street on the right and then, 6. venirs made from wool and wood will be not only will go left onto the street Stari put za Ulcinj, and A from a local star – a 2000-year-old olive tree, you dri 7. Tivat Salt Marsh memories, but also very useful items. - Cultural Resources: at 8. Spas Hill ic 9. Ratac Peninsula will quickly get to the parking lot below Bar For 10. Old Ulcinj Island enchanted by the narrow cobbled streets below it, S tress. In addition to visiting the fort, you will be e 11. Ada Just Bojana one part of the natural and cultural 1. St Nicholas’ Church, Grahovo e 9 2. Savina Monastery with souvenir shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. 3. Kotor’s Old Town with ramparts 9 heritage of Montenegro along the panoramic roads. 4. Our Lady of Angels Church The View of the Open Sea 5. Mausoleum of Petar II Petrović Njegoš - 6. Historical Centre of Cetinje 7. Žabljak Crnojevića 8. Budva’s Old Town Panoramic Roads around Montenegro The road from Bar across Rumija towards Vir Publisher: 9. Bar’s Old Town 10 pazar is another nice climb to the heights from 10. Ulcinj’s Old Town Montenegro; The project team: Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of which you can see Bar and the open sea towards Dušanka Pavićević, Anka Kujović, Italy, as clear as on the palm of your hand. The BranimirAuthor of Raičević, the text: Jovan Eraković, KirsiPhotographs: Hyvaerinen, Dr. Thomas 10 Wöhrstein, Milica Vušurović, Gojko Cimbaljević, Karsten Schöpfer; steepest gradient is 10% and the road is of normal Translation: Jovan Eraković; Reviewers:Jovan Eraković, width. Near Virpazar you will have a great view of Sea and Heights Miodrag Bogdanović, Mobil Design Total, Nationaland Prepress: Tourist Organisation Printing(NTO) Archive; by: Copies:Porta Aperta; Sonja the beautiful Crmničko Polje ( Field), the Živaljevć, Vesna Vukadinović; Ivanka Haverić; 11 home of fine wine and dried bleak (a type of fish) Studio MOUSE; 1000 that goes best with the wine.