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Zlatibor Mountain in Serbia

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Zlatibor is mountain, placed in south-western Serbia. It is 230 km away from the Serbian capital Belgrade. There are many smaller and bigger rivers and one natural lake – Ribnicko jezero. There are also a couple of artificial lakes. With the average height of 1000 m above sea level, Zlatibor offers an unique climate for those seeking rest, relaxation and unforgettable scenery. Thanks to continental and Mediterranean air masses which meet in Zlatibor, mountain has a gentle climate and making it an ideal place for recuperation and treatment. Zlatibor’s waters also have positive influence on human health. The natural therapeutic factors are considered to be the low air pressure and the rich ultraviolet spectrum of sunlight.

Tourist facilities include modern hotels and apartments, holiday centers and cottages, sports grounds (tennis, basketball, football, volleyball etc), swimming pools, gym. On top of all this, Zlatibor is one of Serbia’s the most popular skiing centers, suitable both for beginners. Also, large number of conferences and seminars are held here all year round. All together, there are 14,000 bads. There are a lot of cultural and historical monuments on the region of Zlatibor. Some of them are protected by state: “Old village” in Sirogojno, Stopica pecina cave, medieval monastery Uvac. Gostilje village is situated on the mountain slope, 30 km from the center of Zlatibor. Its unique attraction is a 15 m high waterfall and a picturesque natural environment. Smoke ham from village Mackat is a top quality and it is a brand of this area. Manifestation “Prsutijada” (smoked ham) is held every winter in January in Mackat. Heads of village households receive every guest as a friend, which makes his stay unforgettable. Zlatibor is located on the main road from Belgrade to Montenegrin coastline. It takes 4 – 5 hours of driving to get to Zlatibor. It is also possible to get by train from Belgrade with a transfer from village Semegnjevo which is 7 km away from the center of Zlatibor. From Semegnjevo to center, you can come by taxi. From all big Serbian cities, it is possible to get by bus.

Cheap Holidays In Serbia

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

When you plan your cheap holidays in Serbia, make sure to include Belgrade and Novi Sad to the itinerary. These two cities will keep you busy for days. The first place to start your fun is at the Kalemegdan. This is a zoo and park area with a beautiful castle. It will delight everyone in your party. It is something to see and see how the animals react to people. Skadarlija is a neighborhood that offers little shops and restaurants with some historical sites. You will enjoy these two areas of Belgrade. In addition, Dorcot is another neighborhood to visit.

The National Museum is something to explore for the history of Serbia and the surrounding area. A favorite with all visitors is the House of Flowers Marshal Tito Memorial. It is more of a point of interest with interesting surroundings. You will want to spend a day on the beach at Ada Ciganlija. The white sands and warm waters are such right for a peaceful day. If you want to see abeautiful fountain, Terazije Fountain is one place to visit as well as the Residence of Princess Ljubica, which is historic home in Belgrade. You are going to find this city hard to leave, but you will want to see Novi Sad before your trip is over.

Monastery Diysa, Monastery Grgeteg and Monastery Jazak are three sites offer a touch of history and the architecture that was popular in Serbia. Novi Sad is more of a historical city and is visited for the history and culture. There is one attraction that people enjoy and that is Fisherman’s Island. It is a unique place to visit. Of course, you will want to see Sremski Kartovci, which is a village of history all its own. You will enjoy seeing everything this city has to offer when you plan your cheap holidays in Serbia.

When you are in Novi Sad, visit the Fru ka Gora Mountain. If you are looking for a day of skiing, Kopaonik might be a great way to end your vacation. The ski slopes are great for beginners and you will want to eat on top of the mountain at the restaurant that has great foods and a fantastic view. The popular and fun hotel in this area is the Hotel Grand. It has everything to make your stay great. You will find that your cheapholidays in Serbia will be a memory you will not forget. You can plan your trip to Kopaonik by driving from Belgrade.