Zlatibor Mountain in Serbia

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.
Zlatibor region is characterized by clean air, a cool mountain climate, long periods of sunshine during the summer and a heavy snow cover in winter. The climate of Zlatibor lends itself to the treatment of:

• anemia
• exhaustion and nervous tension
• thyroid disorders
• cardiovascular disorders
• asthma
• digestive tract disorders
• metabolic disorders, in particular obesity
• injuries to the muscles and bones

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.

How to get there
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.

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