The mirror water
Peaks and clouds on a calm surface.
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Lake Plav is the largest glacial lake in Montenegro and the best-known sight of its area, between the Accursed Mountains and Visitor at 906 metres. It runs 2,160 metres from north to south with an average width of 920 metres and a maximum depth of only 9 metres, so it is shallow and calm, mirroring the mountains. The name Plav comes from a Slavic word for a flooded place. The town beside it, the municipal centre, has 3,717 people, and the Lim River flows out of the lake. The Vermosh passes through the Gusinje area before entering it, and sources mention limestone caverns and gushing springs in the lake. Islam is the main religion in the area. On a still morning peaks and clouds lie mirrored on the surface. Wooden boards reach out from the shore among the reeds, with small coloured boats, and yellow water lilies flower at the edge in season. Fields and trees cover the plain on both sides, with the Prokletije peaks to the south. The hills south of the lake give a wide general view. The lake is 1.4 km in a straight line west of central Plav and 57.9 km east of Podgorica. The area deserves a night's stay, and it pairs well with Grebaje Valley. The mountain road is long, so take your time. The water is fairly cool, so ask before swimming. If you visit a mosque, dress modestly, and agree boat prices first.
Peaks and clouds on a calm surface.
Coloured boats among the reeds.
Yellow flowers at the edge.
Plav municipality, north-east Montenegro
Summer and early autumn, with still mornings best for reflections.
A night is better, as the road is long, and you can add Grebaje Valley.