Plav Municipality district, Montenegro

Places to visit near Plav

Plav is a town in Plav Municipality district, Montenegro, home to about 3,615 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 0 forts & heritage and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Plavsko Jezero (2 km), Prokletije National Park (8 km) and Hridsko Jezero (10 km).

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Plav, Montenegro
Plav, Plav Municipality district, Montenegro. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Plav at a glance

Location
Plav Municipality district, Montenegro
Population
about 3,615
Coordinates
42.5969° N, 19.9456° E
Places within 50 km
115 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Plav

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Plav: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Plav, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Plav

111 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plav. The closest is Veliki Skić (2 km); the best-known is Maja Kollatës (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Maja Kollatës · viewpoint · Kukës County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Maja e Ropës · viewpoint · District of Gjakova · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Rosni Peak · viewpoint · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Maja e Thatë · viewpoint · Kukës County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Trojan · viewpoint · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Guri I Kuq · viewpoint · District of Peja · ~21 km · Must-see

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Churches near Plav

25 churches within 100 km of Plav. The closest is Church of Theth (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Plav

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plav. The closest is Church of St. Nicholas, Đurakovac (56 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Plav

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Plav. The closest is Ali Pasha Springs (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Plav

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Plav. The closest is Водопад Грља (15 km); the best-known is Gryka e Rugovës (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plav

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plav. The closest is Plavsko Jezero (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Plav

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plav
  2. 2 km Plavsko Jezero · lake, Plav Municipality
  3. 12 km Ali Pasha Springs · mosque or dargah, Gusinje Municipality
  4. 13 km Maja Kollatës · viewpoint, Kukës County
  5. 8 km Prokletije National Park · national park, Plav Municipality
  6. 13 km Hridsko Jezero · lake, Plav Municipality
  7. 10 km Back to Plav

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From travellers near Plav

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How to reach Plav

    All places near Plav by distance

    Within 15 km of Plav

    • Bandera (Krivi Smet) · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~6 km
    • Karaula · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~7 km
    • Glava · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~7 km
    • Jagnjičar · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~7 km
    • Vrh Somina · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~7 km
    • Celova Kula · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~7 km
    • Crni Vrh · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~7 km
    • Zaparenik · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~8 km
    • Štit · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~8 km
    • Visitorsko Jezero · lake · Plav Municipality · ~8 km
    • Tumba · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~8 km
    • Velika Jerina · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~8 km
    • Šabova Glava · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~8 km
    • Arifova Glava · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~8 km
    • Ugljenovačka Glava · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~9 km
    • Obli Krš · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~9 km
    • Džamija · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~9 km
    • Mali žar · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~9 km
    • Javorsko Brdo · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~10 km
    • Mala Jerina · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~10 km
    • Maja Horolac · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~10 km
    • Preslapa · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~10 km
    • Tepsijica · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~10 km
    • Mali Hrid · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~10 km
    • Kacuber · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~10 km
    • Tatarija · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~10 km
    • Ravno Brdo · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~11 km
    • Mali Starac · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~11 km
    • Hridski Krš · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~11 km
    • Starac · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~11 km
    • Velji Vrh · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~11 km
    • Ravni Krš · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~12 km
    • Ćemena · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~12 km
    • Čakor · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~12 km
    • Mali Vrh · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~12 km
    • Kunj · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~12 km
    • Somina · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~12 km
    • Maja e Karafilit · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~12 km
    • Jankovića Glava · viewpoint · Plav Municipality · ~12 km
    • Bor · viewpoint · Gusinje Municipality · ~12 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plav by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints93111Veliki Skić (2 km)
    Churches325Church of Theth (33 km)
    Forts & heritage017Church of St. Nicholas, Đurakovac (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs414Ali Pasha Springs (14 km)
    Other attractions19Vrelo Ibra (32 km)
    Waterfalls68Водопад Грља (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Plavsko Jezero (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Prokletije National Park (8 km)
    Caves23Tojina Pećina (14 km)
    Museums02Marubi National Museum of Photography (86 km)
    Treks11Via Dinarica (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (79 km)
    Buddhist sites01Lower Ostrog Monastery (94 km)

    Plav: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plav?

    Plavsko Jezero (lake, about 2 km), Prokletije National Park (national park, about 8 km), Hridsko Jezero (lake, about 10 km), Ali Pasha Springs (mosque or dargah, about 14 km), Maja Kollatës (viewpoint, about 16 km), Maja e Ropës (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Plav?

    115 places on Spotwander: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs, 1 attraction, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Plav?

    Veliki Skić, about 2 km by road; Završ (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Plav?

    Church of Theth, about 33 km by road; Manastiri I Deçanit (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Plav?

    Church of St. Nicholas, Đurakovac, about 56 km by road; Sylejman Vokshi (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plav?

    Start in Plav, visit Plavsko Jezero, then Ali Pasha Springs, then Maja Kollatës, then Prokletije National Park, then Hridsko Jezero, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plav?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Plav

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Plav’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Plav on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.