Start your tour in Virpazar, the tiny fishing village built on the shores of Lake Skadar. Sail along a short river channel and enjoy the greenery of willows and reeds surrounding you. When you exit, you will be treated to a beautiful view of the distant mountains in Albania and the vast blue waters of Lake Skadar below them. For a moment, you will admire Vranjina Island as it defiantly aims its two peaks towards the sky.
After passing under the nearby bridge, you will sail through paths surrounded by vast fields of kasaronja, the water chestnuts. Ruins of Lesendro will emerge soon after, offering a lovely view of its avian dwellers enjoying the sun. Breathe in the fresh air as you pass near the lake’s crossroad with river Morača.
Another enchanting sight awaits, hidden behind the three nearby islands. Marvel at the endless fields of water lilies and their floating, dark green leaves.
A narrow passage, tucked between marshy meadows and an uneven, steep coast, ends at the foot of Odrin Hill, the home of the medieval Kom Monastery. Hidden in the swampy northwestern reaches of the lake, Kom has courageously withstood all the trials of time. This monastery has the best-preserved frescoes in the region.
During the construction of its church in 1415, the medieval state of Zeta was under siege by the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice. Therefore, all the monasteries of that period resembled a fortress. Kom was not an exception, built on a high hill with a protective wall and two gates, surrounded by an impassable swamp.
After leaving this scenic view, the boat will take you back to Virpazar. In the meantime, arm yourself with sunscreen and a hat – take the opportunity to swim in the fresh lake water.
(For a step-by-step description, read the itinerary.)
