Fifth Natural Magic Is Zabljak & Tara Canyon

Natural Magics Of Montenegro: Fifth Magic Is Zabljak &Tara Canyon

Žabljak is a small town in northern Montenegro. It has a population of 1,723. Žabljak is the seat of Žabljak Municipality. The town is in the centre of the Durmitor mountain region and with an altitude of 1,456 metres, it is the highest situated Balkan town. Žabljak is centre of Montenegro's mountain tourism. The entire area of Durmitor mountain is protected as a national park, and offers great possibilities for both winter and summer mountain tourism.

Among the main tourist attractions of Durmitor are 18 glacier lakes; the biggest and closest to Žabljak being Crno jezero, literally "Black Lake". Durmitor's slopes are also becoming increasingly popular among snowboards. Žabljak caters for activities such as:

Skiing:  Durmitor's snow cover lasts 120 days per year, with decent slopes such as Savin kuk, Štuoc and Javorovača.

Rafting: the 1300 m deep Tara River canyon is the second deepest in the world, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rafting on Tara River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Montenegro.

Mountaineering: Durmitor's conditions are appropriate for this sport.

Hiking: The surrounding area of the town of Žabljak provides hiking paths.

Mountain Biking: Side-hills of Durmitor are perfect for biking while enjoying the view.