The iconic bend of the Rijeka Crnojevića river seen from Pavlova Strana viewpoint

Destination

Rijeka Crnojevića

Rijeka Crnojevića is a tiny village on the river that feeds Skadar Lake — home to the famous horseshoe-bend view from Pavlova Strana. A quieter alternative to Virpazar for boat tours.

Distance to Virpazar

30 km

Best for

photography · quieter boat tours · scenic driving

Getting there

35 minutes by car from Virpazar via the old road. The Pavlova Strana viewpoint is signposted from the main road.

Want the most authentic experience?

A 4-hour private ride on a real Montenegrin wooden boat, leaving from tiny Poseljani instead of the crowded Virpazar dock.

Reserve a traditional wooden boat cruise