Parks & rivers · 7 of the best in Podgorica
The Morača river
The river through the city
About The Morača river
The Morača runs through the middle of Podgorica in a deep, rocky bed, its water an astonishing green-blue. In summer, locals climb down to its pebble beaches to swim and sunbathe. Swim only where others do, as the current can be strong.
Why it's on our list
- A wild river in the city
- Swimming spots in summer
- Bridges and riverside walks
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Morača river before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Morača river are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Vasa Raičkovića550 m7 min walk
- Taxi rank, V Proleterske brigade700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Millennium Bridge400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Njegoš Park450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Petrović Palace450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Clock Tower600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Independence Square650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Stara Varoš700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Gorica Hill1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
Getting around
- Podgorica bus station1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Podgorica railway station1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Podgorica Airport8.9 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 30 min