Serbia

Located at the crossroads of Central and Southern Europe, Serbia lies between the Balkan peninsula and the Pannonian Plain giving it a hugely diverse landscape – absolute heaven for all you outdoor types! Serbia’s adventurous Visit the Earth Pyramids in Djavolja Varos landscape really is a playground for adventure enthusiasts. Take advantage of the many activities available in this often forgotten country – from white-water rafting, horseriding, skiing and hiking to fishing, hunting, cycling and other extreme sports.

Serbia’s nature reserves, high mountains, forests and beautiful caves, really are the main attraction for most travellers – a feeling of extreme escapism hits you as soon as you step out into the wilderness and it’s difficult to image tearing yourself away.

Most of Serbia’s appeal lies within the traditional villages and mountain resorts that have sprung up over the years, with the most famous ones being Zlatibor, Kopaonik and the Tara mountains. Whilst most visitors travel to cities such as Belgrade or Novi Sad it’s worth venturing out and spending some time in rural Serbia, in particular the Volcanic splendor of Davolija varoš in South Serbia. Erosion in this area has created miraculous ‘earth pyramids’ which rise out of the ground and were actually nominated as one of the new seven wonders of the world in 2007.

Visit Belgrade

Another type of adventure available to you in Serbia lies inside its cities. Belgrade, the capital, has grown hugely in popularity over recent years and is geared up to give travellers and visitors a thrilling time at any time of the year. Numerous festivals, concerts and shows compliment the exciting, if somewhat exhausting, nightlife that keeps the city buzzing until dawn. This, along with the many restaurants serving modern and traditional Serbian, Greek, Mediterranean and even oriental dishes will leave you with an unforgettable memory of this fantastic city. Novi Sad is Serbia’s second largest city and is fast becoming Prague’s biggest rival with its treasured cultural appeal, rich diversity, arts, festivals and dramatic architecture.

Many of us may have discounted this European country as a travel destination but with so many natural wonders, friendly people and an enviable cultural style, you really can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in Serbia…

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