Moraca River is considered one of the most popular in Montenegro. It is the largest artery that feeds Skadar Lake. Reputation as a unique region of contrasts and has its canyon, whose length - 90 km. The unique charm of these places stress unspoilt scenery, along with the creation of man, the severity of towering cliffs and amazing natural beauty.

Over the years, the river Moraca managed to penetrate deep in the rocks on the north of the narrow gorge, reaching a depth in some places more than 1 km. In the south, the river merges with one of its major tributaries - Zeta, and enters the Zeta valley, turning to the extent affluent lowland river. Then the water flows into the Moraca Skadar Lake.

In the waters of the river is home to many varieties of fish: at the top it is found in abundance throughout the mountain trout in the lower reaches - carp, rudd, bleak and gray mullet.

The total length of the waterway is 100 km. Depth is also a small, but the waters have rapid and impetuous character. During the period of snowmelt and spring flood flow velocity can be more than 110 km / h (particularly in mountainous areas). The entire length of the river Moraca is dotted with deep depressions, some of which are often deeper than five meters.

Moraca River - one of the main symbols of Podgorica, as It is the largest waterway, which flows through the city. For years, the river was built a lot of bridges, of which the most modern and beautiful is considered the "Millennium", the construction of it was carried out with the active assistance of the Government of Moscow.

In addition, the middle reaches of the river. Morace is one of the most significant objects of history of Montenegro - a medieval monastery, the construction of which the year - 1252. The Moraca monastery - revered Orthodox shrine, which every year receives thousands of tourists and pilgrims.

For tourists in Montenegro, who want to get to that river canyon was built convenient motorway and a railway line.