- Location: surroundings Kolasin
- Maximum height of rocks: 1200 m
- The length of the canyon: 30 km
The Canyon of the River Moraca is one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro , traveling along which you can see high cliffs, streams of the river, changing depending on the season, picturesque beaches with growing flowers and lots of greenery.
Location:
Moraca Canyon is located on the territory of two municipalities of Montenegro - Podgorica and Kolasin , in the middle part of the Moraca River and ends with the exit to the plain of another river - the Zeta.
A few facts about the canyon
Let's talk about what interesting is hidden in the canyon Moraca in Montenegro:
- The Moracha River starts at the foot of the Rzhacha mountain and flows to Skadar Lake , merging along the way with Zeta. Millions of years have needed the river to cut through its streams of karst rocks, forming one of the most picturesque canyons in the world.
- During the melting of snow and high water, the speed of the current of the Morochi reaches 113 km / h, thanks to which one can observe an amazing picture of the flowing and spilling water currents.
- The length of the canyon of the river Moraca reaches 30 km, and the maximum depth is about 1000-1200 m. In Montenegro it is not the longest and deepest canyon, in size it is inferior to the canyon of the Tara River .
- A distinctive feature of the gorge are bare cliffs and almost vertical, very steep banks with rich flora.
- The best view of Moraca Canyon can be seen from the Djurdjevic Bridge .
- The deepest point of Moraca canyon in Montenegro is the Platia gorge. Near it there is an observation deck.
- The river Moraca is very rich in fish, so amateur fishing often come on a tour of the canyon with a fishing rod and receive a weighty reward.
What interesting things can you see?
In addition to the beautiful nature, the canyon attracts the attention of tourists located here as a Christian landmark. Monastery of Moraca was founded in 1252 by the order of Prince Stefan and bears the name of the Holy Martyr Charalampia. It is still an active and very popular place for tourists from all over the world. Until now, the cathedral church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin has been perfectly preserved, in which icons and frescoes of the 13th century, made in Byzantine style, are kept. There is in the monastery a small church of St. Nicholas, a holy spring and an apiary.
Infrastructure
Traveling along the canyon, you will see the tunnels cut in the rocks, you can walk along the bridges and visit the observation platforms. This is an ideal place for fans of extreme sports. Near the monastery of Moraca is a camping site with tents and lodges where you can relax after a guided tour. The camping is equipped with everything necessary, the prices for accommodation are moderate. For motorists there is a parking.
How to get there?
There are several ways to visit the canyon of the river Moraca. On it, on the one hand, there is a highway that, after restoration, is safe for tourists and allows you to see all the fun on the way. On the highway you can reach the canyon in a rented car or on a regular bus, next to Kolasin.
On the other hand, a single-track railway line from Podgorica to Kolasin is laid high in the mountains, it can also be reached by the canyon.
The third option is to go on a group excursion "Canyons of Montenegro", they are offered by many travel agencies. In this case, you will not need to solve transportation problems, and the guide accompanying the group will tell you a lot about the canyon and show the most picturesque places for photography.