MONTENEGRO

Some landscapes seem almost too dramatic to belong to such a small country. Montenegro is one of them. From the deep waters of its mountain lakes to the rugged peaks of the Dinaric Alps and the winding Adriatic coastline, every road reveals a different side of the country. In 2026, I travelled through Montenegro, discovering its landscapes one turn at a time.

A person wearing a red and black sports jersey with the name 'Baresi' and the number 6, lying on a stone pier by the water, with legs crossed and head resting on one arm, facing away from the camera, and with buoys floating in the water.
A small white boat with a black stripe and registration number 'KT-265' floating on a dark body of water with boats and mountains in the background.
A red patio umbrella stands open by a lakeside with mountains in the background, near a house and a boat on the water during dusk.
A small island with a church surrounded by water, with mountains in the background at sunset.
Calm water with gentle ripples and reflections of the sky, possibly at sunset or sunrise.
A waterfront restaurant or cafe at sunset with tables set with white tablecloths, chairs, lamps, and small potted plants. Boats are visible on the water, and a mountain in the background.
Nighttime scene of a lake with a historic stone building on water and mountains in the background, with a crescent moon in the sky.
View through an open window of a river with boats, houses along the shore, and a mountain in the background under a clear sky.
A small island with a church and tall trees is in a body of water, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A small boat with two people on the water, near a coastal town with red roofs and historic buildings, backed by a mountain covered with trees.
A red boat labeled 'Old Bridge' floating on a lily pad-covered lake with two people sitting inside, and mountain ranges in the background.
A photo taken from the front of a boat on a calm lake with vast lily pads covering the water surface. The sun is setting behind distant mountains, casting an orange glow in the sky and reflecting on the water. The bow of the boat is visible at the bo
Dark water lily pads on a pond with faint reflections of the sky, some of the leaves have slight imperfections and small holes, with a gentle glow of light on a few of the leaves.
A woman with long hair and glasses sitting in a boat during sunset, with water and distant hills in the background.
A black bird with glossy feathers is perched on a branch in a pond filled with green lily pads and some yellow flowers in the background.
Two people kayaking on calm water at sunset with a pinkish sky and distant sailboats.
Sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of trees and distant mountains in the background.
A person with long hair sitting on a red boat in a waterbody covered with green aquatic plants, with mountains in the background and a cloudy sky above.
View from a canoe on a calm river with lily pads, reflecting surrounding mountains and a clear sky.
A river winding through a landscape with green trees, mountains in the background, and a boat on the water.
An aerial view of a boat traveling through a narrow waterway surrounded by dense green vegetation, possibly a jungle or swamp area.
Aerial view of a canal cutting through a dense green marshland with a small boat and dock at the water's edge.
Aerial view of a small boat floating on dark water surrounded by a dense field of green lily pads with some yellowing leaves.
Top-down aerial view of a boat with a thatched roof floating on a dark water body surrounded by dense green lily pads.
A boat floating on a dark body of water covered with green lily pads, with mountains in the background and a clear sky overhead.
An aerial view of a mountainous forest landscape with a winding dirt road running through the trees.
Aerial view of a winding river flowing through a green mountainous landscape under a clear sky.
A coastal town with white buildings and red-tiled roofs along the Adriatic Sea, with a hillside covered in trees and mountains in the background.
Aerial view of a coastal town with red-roofed buildings, church, and boats, situated at the foot of lush green mountains with cliffs.
A river flowing through hills and mountains at sunset, with several boats visible on the water.
A large lake surrounded by mountains with a small town at the shoreline, and two boats creating wakes on the water.
Coastal town with a rocky island in the foreground, beach, and colorful hillside with buildings and green trees, surrounded by deep blue water.
Aerial view of a coastal village on a rocky promontory with red-roofed buildings, a beach, and boats, surrounded by green hills and mountains.
Aerial view of a small Croatian island with red-roofed buildings and boats docked in the surrounding deep blue water.
A winding river flowing through a valley surrounded by green mountains under a gray sky.
Aerial view of a winding river flowing through green, forested mountains under a hazy sky.
A winding mountain road runs through dense green forest, with mountain peaks visible in the distance, under a clear sky.
A black and white aerial view of a winding river flowing through a lush, forested valley surrounded by mountainous terrain.