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Cruising on Lake Skadar and visiting Lesendro Fortress

Activity

Primary

1 hours

Boat touringBoat touring

Boat touring

Virpazar

Overview

Embark on a one-hour boat cruise from Virpazar to Lesendro on Lake Skadar, passing under picturesque bridges and exploring historical landmarks like the 18th-century Lesendro Fortress, a site steeped in Montenegrin folklore and battle history. Continue your journey past fields of water chestnuts, with an opportunity to sample these local delicacies in late July and early August. Conclude your memorable tour with a return to Virpazar, carrying cherished memories of the scenic and historic voyage.

Full description
  • The basic boat cruise on Lake Skadar is our one-hour tour from Virpazar to Lesendro. To help you easily imagine what this tour looks like, we have prepared an overview of the basic information about it, as well as the flow of the tour itself. What to Expect: Historical landmarks that can be seen during the boat cruise on Lake Skadar. Our route takes us beneath a picturesque bridge, providing insight into the rich past of the region. You will meet the imposing silhouette of the 18th-century Lesendro Fortress, which stands as a silent sentinel over Lake Skadar. Did you know that Lesendro Fortress was the site of the legendary event known as "Čista Velika," where Montenegrins, using cunning and bravery, carried out a successful attack on a much stronger Ottoman army, dealing a significant blow to their dominance in the Balkans? This episode is often mentioned in Montenegrin folk songs and legends. Water Chestnut Fields on Lake Skadar After cruising past Lesendro Fortress on Lake Skadar, we pass by fields of water chestnuts (Trapa natans), and in late July and early August when the water chestnuts are growing, you will have the opportunity to try them. Return to Virpazar We conclude our excursion by returning to Virpazar, where we started our adventure. Here ends our unforgettable cruise on Lake Skadar, leaving us with precious memories of this beautiful journey.
    Duration
    • 1 hours
      Location
      • Virpazar
        Included
        • Visiting Lesendro Fortress
        • Cruising Lake Skadar
          Excluded
          • Ticket to Skadar Lake National Park
            Highlights
            • By cruising, you can see historical landmarks and pass beneath picturesque bridges that offer insight into the rich past of the region
            • View of the water chestnut field
              Suitable for
              • Single
              • Couples
              • Families
              • Friends
                What to bring
                • Swimsuit
                • Towel
                  Cancellation
                  • 72 hours
                    Accessibility
                    • Infant Compatible: Yes
                    • Accessible for People with Disabilities: No
                    • Child Friendly: Yes
                    • Allowed pets: Yes

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