Pluzine
Pluzine is town and seat of the municipality of the same name in northern part of Montenegro, which covers 854 km² and has a population of 4.272 inhabitants. It is situated on the shore of artificial lake – Piva Lake, surrounded by mountains Durmitor, Volujak and Maglic.
Situated in beautiful surroundings, with peaks of Durmitor, Volujak and Ledenica in the distance, Pluzine carries the title of the youngest town in the region. Beautiful nature and cultural heritage gave the town something special.
There are two international airports in Montenegro:
– the Golubovci Airport in Podgorica, in the heart of the country, 118 km from Pluzine,
– the Tivat Airport in Tivat, the Bay of Kotor, 167 km from Pluzine,
– also, Cilipi Airport in Dubrovnik, Croatia, 175 km from Pluzine.
Main landmarks in Pluzine:
- Piva Lake: An artificial lake of turquoise waters and dramatic canyon, created in the 1970s for the Piva hydroelectric dam;
- Piva Canyon: a breathtaking gorge carved by the Piva River, offering spectacular views and opportunities for rafting and hiking;
- Durmitor National Park: famous for its glacial lakes, peaks, and hiking trails;
Piva Monastery: originally built in the 16th century, it was carefully moved stone by stone when the dam was built, preserving its frescoes and heritage;
Main annual cultural and entertainment events in Pluzine:
- Poetry at the Spring of Piva: a major, long-standing literary event, gathering poets and artists, held in July;
- Party Bus Plužine: a summer music festival, featuring rock and regional bands performing at the city amphitheatre, held in early July;
- Tara Without Borders: poetry gathering at Scepan Polje on the banks of the Tara River, held in late August;
- Municipality Day & Culture Summer: celebrated with various cultural programs, traditional soccer, and basketball tournaments, held in early August;
- Painters’ Colony: gathering of artists from the region to paint in the Piva area, held in August;
- Mountain Adventures: annual organized hikes to Veliki Vito (late June) and Prutaš (July);
- Cultural Centre Plužine Events: The local cultural centre hosts film screenings in their newly digitized cinema and various cultural, artistic, and traditional events throughout the year.
More details on official tourism sites and event calendars:
-https://parkpiva.com/
Things to do in Pluzine:
- Boat tours: scenic boat rides on Piva Lake;
- City walking tours: sightseeing of the town Pluzine;
- Nature & Adventure tours: exploring National Park Durmitor, famous for its glacial lakes, peaks, and hiking trails;
- Specific landmarks tours: exploring interesting areas, focusing on history, culture or hidden gems (Ostrog Monastery);
- Food experiences tours: tasting local Montenegrin delicacies and wines.