Some say that the the heart of Montenegro's Wild Beauty is here in the South Coast region that stretches from Bar to Ada Bojana, and encompasses the sweeping scenic beauty of Skadar Lake and Velika Plaza. Montenegro allows the visitor to imtegrate with the natural beauty, with unsurpassed opportunities for hiking, cycling, mountain climbing, orienteering, scuba diving, jet-skiing, kite-surfing, boat tours, and anything else the visitor can imagine.
Montenegro is part of the middle Mediterranean region of southern Europe just across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. Within the geography of a relatively small country, Montenegro retains a peaceful rhythm of life and the charm of old maritime Italian towns, contrasted with soaring mountains, sparkling stretches of pristine sandy beaches, and beautiful lakes and rivers traversing from mountain to sea.
While the heart of Montengro's Wild Beauty may be in the South Coast region, the country's Wild Beauty may begin in its mountains. The mountains of Montenegro include some of the most rugged terrain in Europe, averaging more than 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) in elevation. One of the country's notable peaks is Bobotov Kuk in the Durmitor mountains, which reaches a height of 2,522 meters (8,274 feet). Montenegro's is noted for its habitat for wildlife including numerous mammals such as bears, deer, martens, and wild pigs (Sus scrofa). It has many predatory wild animals, including wolves, foxes, and wildcats. The republic also has a rich variety of birds, reptiles, and fish.
