Žabljak

Žabljak lies at about 1,450 metres, one of the highest towns in the Balkans, on a plateau at the foot of the Durmitor massif. Around it spread glacial lakes, pine forests and more than forty summits over two thousand metres. Durmitor National Park, with the Tara River Canyon, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1980.

Why Žabljak

Žabljak is Montenegro's adventure capital. Skiing on Savin Kuk in winter, hiking, rafting on the Tara and cycling in summer bring a growing number of visitors every year. Accommodation in the area is limited, so well-designed chalets and apartments achieve strong occupancy in both seasons.

Prices are still moderate, but construction in and around the national park is strictly regulated, which protects the landscape and limits new supply over time.

The season

Two seasons define Žabljak: winter, from December to March, with reliable snow, and summer, from June to September, when the lakes and trails are at their best. The cool summer climate is increasingly sought after by visitors escaping the heat of the coast and the cities.

Where to buy

• The town for convenience: apartments and houses close to shops and restaurants.
• Near the Black Lake for the setting: plots and chalets close to the most famous lake in Durmitor, subject to park rules.
• Pitomine, Motički Gaj and the surrounding villages for space: wooden houses with views of the peaks.

Living here

Žabljak is a small, friendly mountain town with a slow rhythm. Podgorica is around two and a half hours away by car, and the Tara bridge, the canyon and the lakes are on your doorstep.

Our view

Žabljak is for buyers who love the mountains and investors who see the value of scarcity. Planning rules here are complex, and we make sure every plot and building is fully compliant before you commit.