Zlatibor is a mountain in western Serbia, at 1000 m elevation. Known as an air spa — crystal-clear air (no allergens), perfect for treating respiratory diseases. Tourist centre of rest and health, with 100+ hotels.
🏞️ Zlatibor attractions
- Royal Square — Zlatibor centre, with lake.
- Zlatibor Gondola (2021) — world longest panoramic gondola (9 km), connects centre with Tornik (1490 m). 1700 dinars return.
- Stopića Cave — karst cave with underground waterfalls. Entry: 500 dinars.
- „Old Village" Sirogojno Museum — open-air museum with 50 traditional 19th-c. houses. 250 dinars.
- Gostilje Waterfall — 20 m high waterfall.
- Rača Monastery (13th c.) — endowment of King Dragutin.
🚂 Šargan Eight
Historic narrow-gauge railway (760 mm) built in 1925, connects Mokra Gora with Šargan. „Eight" — track in shape of figure 8, to overcome altitude difference (300 m). Tourist trains with steam locomotive: 4 departures daily in season, ticket 1500 dinars.
🎬 Kusturica Drvengrad (Mećavnik)
Ethno-village built by film director Emir Kusturica on Mećavnik hill above Mokra Gora, for the film „Life Is a Miracle" (2004). Wooden houses, church, restaurant, cinema, library, museum. „Küstendorf" film festival in January. Entry: 250 dinars.
🌿 Tara National Park
50 km from Zlatibor. Wild nature park — bears, wolves, eagles. Pančić spruce forests (endemic species). Walking paths from 1 to 20 km.
🍖 Zlatibor cuisine
- Zlatibor prosciutto — dried mountain ham specialty.
- Kačamak — corn flour porridge, with cheese and kajmak.
- Komplet lepinja — flatbread with kajmak, eggs, ham.
- Zlatiborka pie — pie with cheese and spinach.
Kafanas: Brankovina, Konak, Vodenica (with mill wheel).
🚗 How to get there
From Belgrade — 230 km, 3.5 hours by car. Direct buses from Belgrade (5 hours).