Even if you aren’t into the stories about aliens, ancient pyramids and wizards, Rtanj mountain is great place to explore. Standing atop Rtanj it is easy to see why it has inspired so many stories.

Between Ovcar and Kablar mountains lies one of Serbia’s most picturesque gorges. Once a retreat for monks, fleeing the Turks, the remote lakes and monasteries are now a haunt of hikers and anglers.

Activists and residents say Serbia's most visited mountain resort of Zlatibor is under threat from overdevelopment, with the local authorities seeking to attract 1 million visitors annually.