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Lake Skadar
Lake Skadar
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About
Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, spans between Montenegro and Albania, with two-thirds of its body in Montenegro. Known for its stunning beauty and rich biodiversity, it is a haven for nature lovers and birdwatchers
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The lake is carpeted with white and yellow water lilies, reeds, willows, and edible water chestnuts. It is also home to over 280 bird species, including pygmy cormorants and the rare Dalmatian pelican, making it one of Europe's most important wetland bird habitats. You will occasionally spot tortoises, otters, foxes, weasels, moles and groundhogs
The best time to visit Lake Skadar National Park is from May to October when the lake’s flowers and plants transform the landscape into a lush and diverse ecosystem
Did you know?
Lake Skadar is a cryptodepression, meaning parts of the lake bed are actually below sea level, reaching depths of up to 44 meters in underwater springs called "oka" (eyes). It didn't even exist in its current size until 1858, when a massive storm caused the Drin River to flood and shift its bed, transforming what was once a small marsh into the massive lake seen today.