The Piva River is one of the most impressive rivers of northwestern Montenegro and one of the trademarks of the Plužine region. In a narrower hydrological sense, Piva originates near the Piva Monastery, where the powerful karst spring Sinjac flows into Komarnica, after which the watercourse is named Piva. Broadly speaking, it is a complex river system that originates in the mountain streams of Tušina, Bukovica, Bijela and Komarnica. After the construction of the "Mratinje" dam, a large part of the former Piva canyon was transformed into the Piva Lake, creating one of the most impressive landscapes of this part of Montenegro.
From the Piva Monastery, Piva continues through a deep canyon, between steep limestone rocks, all the way to the area of Šćepan Polje. After the "Mratinje" hydroelectric dam, the river flows again through its natural canyon, whose cliffs and narrow passages create a dramatic mountain landscape. Near Šćepan Polja, Piva meets Tara and together with her forms the Drina, which continues through Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Piva Lake, created by the construction of the "Mratinje" dam in 1975, gives a special stamp to the landscape of Piva. Its long, winding surface cut between mountain slopes creates a landscape that is often described as one of the most beautiful in Montenegro. Steep rocks rising above the deep blue-green water, numerous bays and wooded slopes make the area extremely attractive for photography, excursions and nature exploration.
Beer is especially attractive to lovers of active vacation and adventure. Its canyon sections, mountain trails and lake provide opportunities for hiking, boating, kayaking, photography and other outdoor activities. The views from the roads and bridges crossing the canyon reveal the impressive depth of the valley and best demonstrate the power with which water shaped this area.
The natural environment of Piva is characterized by clean mountain waters, steep rocks, forests and numerous habitats characteristic of the high mountain karst area. Together with Komarnica, Tara, Vrbnica and the surrounding mountains, Piva forms part of an extremely valuable natural area of northwestern Montenegro. Preservation of the river system and its natural environment is of particular importance for the development of sustainable tourism and the protection of this unique landscape. Beer is inextricably linked with the cultural heritage of its region. Near it is the Piva Monastery, one of the most important cultural and historical monuments of this area. Its location in the mountainous environment, together with the river canyon and Piva Lake, creates an extremely valuable combination of natural and cultural heritage.
The special charm of Piva is given by the fact that its course ends at the point where two large Montenegrin rivers meet. At Šćepan Polja, Piva and Tara together form the Drina, so the natural story of Piva continues through Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this way, the river connects the mountainous areas of Montenegro with the wider basin of the Drina and the Danube.
For the visitor, Piva is much more than a river. It is a landscape of deep canyons, a blue-green lake, high mountains and a silence interrupted only by the sound of water. From the Piva Monastery and the source of Sinjac, through the Piva Lake and canyon, all the way to Šćepan Polje, Piva offers one of the most authentic experiences of mountainous Montenegro: a combination of wild nature, adventure and cultural heritage in an area that leaves a strong impression.