10 reasons to visit Golija this year

If you are still looking for a reason to spend this year's holiday in Serbia, here are ten — and they are all called Golija.

1. Air that heals

Golija is officially an air spa. Altitude, conifer forests and zero industry mean you finally breathe with full lungs.

2. Jankov kamen

The highest peak (1,833 m) with a lookout over Kopaonik, Zlatibor and half of Serbia. You can reach it on foot or by off-road vehicle.

3. Studenica Monastery

A UNESCO World Heritage site that leaves even the non-religious speechless.

4. Blueberries and mushrooms

In season the pastures turn blue with blueberries and the forests fill with porcini and chanterelles.

5. Izubra waterfalls

Three falls hidden in a nature reserve, reached by an adventurous canyon trail.

6. A fairytale winter

A ski slope at Odvraćenica, sledding, snowshoeing and snow that lasts up to five months on the plateaus.

7. Food at local hosts

Kajmak, cheese, cornbread, lamb under the iron bell, honey — all homemade, all from Golija.

8. Villages where time stopped

Mountain huts, log cabins and people who welcome you as one of their own.

9. Peace money can't buy

No crowds, no noise — just a starry sky you forgot existed.

10. Close, yet another world

Three hours from Belgrade, and it feels like the edge of the world — in the best possible way.

See you on the mountain!