Island monasteries of Skadar Lake - Beshka and Morachnik

We start our trip from the coast by car along a picturesque road and come to the shore of Skadar Lake, where we will take a comfortable speedboat. Further, our way lies in the southern part of the Skadar Lake, we will visit with you two island monasteries of the 14th and 15th centuries.

Beshka Monastery (second name Gorica), is located on the island, in the southern part of Skadar Lake. It consists of two churches of St. George (built 1385-1403) and the Blessed Virgin (built 1438-1440). Today it is an active convent. The next Morachnik monastery is located in the east of the island of the same name, also in the southern part of Lake Skadar. It is 13 kilometers from the border with Albania. Morachnik Monastery with the Church of the Holy Virgin was first mentioned in 1417. Today, Morachnik Monastery is an active male monastery. On the way back, if desired, there is a stop for swimming. After landing on the shore, guests can choose a picnic on the picturesque glade near the Moraca River (fried Skadar fish, homemade cheese, wine - 10 euros per person or lunch in a national restaurant (paid by themselves).