Perućac Lake
Description
Perućac Lake, an emerald reservoir 54 kilometers long, was formed where the Drina cuts its way through one of the deepest canyons in Europe. While Tara Mountain guards the right bank, the left side of the lake belongs to the Srebrenica area and Drina National Park, offering visitors rugged and untouched beauty. This water border, winding all the way to Višegrad, is a true paradise for lovers of nautical tourism, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
For those looking for refreshment, July and August are reserved for swimming in the clear water, which reaches a pleasant 22 degrees Celsius. The Srebrenica shoreline is ideal for camping under the stars and sport fishing, while a boat ride through the canyon is an unforgettable experience. A special highlight of summer is the famous Pančićeva Regatta, which celebrates life on the river and connects people with the inseparable power and beauty of the Drina's flow.
Canyon and border
Perućac Lake is not a typical reservoir — it is a flooded canyon. Along the seven-kilometer stretch from the dam upstream, the Drina cliffs that once looked down on the river now look down on the lake. On the Bosnian side, those cliffs are held by forested slopes, and the water between the two shores belongs to two countries at once — the middle of the lake is also the state border.
That border character gives the lake a special dimension: a boat ride or kayak tour along Perućac means passing through one of the deepest canyon areas in the Balkans.
What to visit around the lake?
