Awesome things to do in Podgorica

• In the morning

  Start your day with a walk or bike ride along the Morača River which runs through the city and has many parks and green spaces along its banks. If you like to work out in the morning, parks like the Trg Republike (Republic Square) Park or the Millennium Bridge Park are great places to get your juices flowing. Get energised with a local breakfast. Try the Pogača, a traditional Montenegrin bread that is often served warm with cheese or meat inside, the Kačamak, a traditional porridge made of cornmeal and potatoes, often served with yogurt and cheese or Pekara, a traditional pastry made of puff pastry, often filled with cheese or meat.

• At lunch

  Try the local cuisine at one of the city's many restaurants. Podgorica has a diverse culinary scene, with traditional Montenegrin dishes such as cicvara (a type of cornmeal porridge) or priganice (a type of fried dough) as well as international options.

• In the evening

  Visit a bar or club to meet new people and mingle with the locals. Podgorica has a vibrant nightlife scene, with many bars and clubs that offer live music, DJs, and a variety of drinks. Some popular venues include Club Hollywood, The Bank, and Barcode.

• Near Podgorica

  Visit Skadar Lake National Park, the largest lake in the Balkans and home to a wide variety of bird species and fish, as well as several historic monasteries and churches. Take boat tours, go hiking, or simply enjoy the scenery. Explore the Durmitor National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage site that offers many outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and rafting. The park is also home to the deepest canyon in Europe, the Tara River Canyon. Hike in the Biogradska Gora National Park home to one of the last three primeval forests in Europe.