# Virpazar and Lake Skadar

> Lake Skadar is the largest lake in Southern Europe and lies on the border between Montenegro and Albania.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/virpazar-skadar-lake/

A small harbour village on the shore of Lake Skadar National Park, with reed beds, water lilies and birdlife that can be seen on a short boat trip. Go in the morning or late afternoon, when the light is softer and wildlife is more active.

Lake Skadar is the largest lake in Southern Europe and lies on the border between Montenegro and Albania. Its surface area fluctuates seasonally between 370 and 530 km², about 65% of it in Montenegro. The Montenegrin part has been a national park since 1983. Around 270 bird species have been recorded, including some of Europe’s last pelicans, as well as dozens of fish species. Most of the water comes from the Morača River.

Virpazar is a small harbour village on the lakeshore and the usual starting point for boat trips through reeds and water lilies. A short boat trip is enough for a first impression. Go in the morning or late afternoon, when the light is softer. Bring sun protection.

- **Nearest town:** Virpazar, Montenegro
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 42.2469, 19.0927

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Montenegro: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Skadar Lake – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skadar_Lake)
- [National Park Skadarsko jezero – Parks of the Dinarides](https://parksdinarides.org/en/national-park-skadarsko-jezero/)

## Nearby

- [Rijeka Crnojevića Bridge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-rijeka-crnojevica-bridge/) – 13 km
- [Sveti Stefan](https://camping-spirit.com/places/sveti-stefan/) – 17 km
- [Stari Bar](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-stari-bar/) – 17 km
- [Budva Old Town](https://camping-spirit.com/places/budva-old-town/) – 21 km

## FAQs

### Where is Virpazar and Lake Skadar?

Virpazar and Lake Skadar is in Virpazar, Montenegro, at GPS 42.2469, 19.0927. It is about 21 km from Cetinje.

### Can you camp near Virpazar and Lake Skadar?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kamp Lad, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Virpazar and Lake Skadar?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rijeka Crnojevića Bridge (13 km), Sveti Stefan (17 km), Stari Bar (17 km) and Budva Old Town (21 km).

### When is the best time to visit Virpazar and Lake Skadar?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)