How to make the most of Serbia’s great outdoors
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Loading... - Anica Cirkovic
- 28 Mar 2023
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Anyone craving adventures that take them truly off the beaten track will undoubtedly find what they’re looking for in Serbia.
Travelling in the vast rural areas of this country can mean anything from scrambling up pretty mountain paths to admiring medieval art in secluded monasteries, tucking into huge plates of smoky grilled sausages or bedding down in a remote fairytale village. The rivers, lakes and national parks are ideal places for adventure sports and wildlife spotting, and no matter which region you choose to explore, the landscape’s wild beauty is bound to give you goosebumps.
Stop and stare: quirky sights and epic scenery
With its canyons, deep green forests and glistening lakes, Serbia has countless picture-perfect spots worth visiting just for the views alone. For many travellers, Uvac Canyon is at the top of that list. Limestone cliffs tower over the dazzling green water of the Uvac River, which twists and turns into spectacular meanders. A gentle boat cruise is the easiest and most relaxing way to take in the canyon’s serene beauty, but for the best view of the river’s curves, you need to get up high to one of the lookout points. Choose a boat tour that includes a visit to the Molitva viewing station, where there’s a small wooden platform offering the ultimate panorama of the site.
Just as memorable and equally photogenic is an intriguing natural phenomenon in Serbia’s south: Devil’s Town (Djavolja Varoš). Here you’ll find a series of 200-odd tall, spiky stone formations, which according to legend are actually petrified wedding guests, turned to stone as a punishment for attending the wedding of a brother and sister. Listen out for the distinctive sound the wind makes as it whistles past the stone figures – locals say it’s the devil whispering. Visit after dark if you dare, when the site is illuminated to eerie effect. Read More…
