RITAM SRBIJE / RHYTHM OF SERBIA
T he tourism centre of Divčibare, located 38 kilometres south of Valjevo, is the ideal destination for a fami- ly break. It has a pleasant climate thanks to air flows from the Adriatic colliding with air masses from the Carpathians and the Pannonian Plain, ensuring the presence of iodine in the air. The area is home to four nature reserves, while the rivers and streams of Mount Maljen have created fantastic gorges, crevices, waterfalls, whirlpools and unique flora and fauna. The Black Riv- er Canyon is adorned with multiple waterfalls, springs of potable water and dense forests with both coniferous and deciduous trees. There is also the Crna Kamenica (Black Oyster) river, which flows through an exceptionally beautiful gorge, carving out waterfalls and whirlpools, the standout among which is the Devil’s Whirpool, Vražji Vir. Divčibare offers tailored hiking trails. One of the most fa- mous, Ljuti Krš, is located at an altitude of 962 metres above sea level and runs through the forest to an observation point that pro- vides views of the Crna Reka Canyon, while there are also ski trails adapted to suit different age and ability categories. The Crni Vrh ski run is a kilometre in length and will satisfy the average skier, or all those wanting to take their first steps in this popular winter sport. Here you can enjoy spa centres and indoor pools once you tire of skiing, and this mountain is a good destina- tion even if you’re not a keen skier. Many tourists visiting Belgrade spontaneously decide to visit this mountain resort, take a few ski- ing lessons, shoot some good photos and return to the capital. THE MAGIC OF POVLEN Magija Povlena
T amo gde se oblaci spuštaju niže od po- gleda, a vreme kao da zaboravi da teče, izdiže se Povlen – planina nedaleko od Valjeva, u srcu zapadne Srbije. Ovo ni- je samo planina za šetnju i odmor. Ovo je mesto gde priroda nosi u sebi nešto drevno, nešto što se ne može lako objasniti. Povlen je poznat po mi- sterioznim kamenim kuglama nepoznatog porekla, legendama o vampiru Savi Savanoviću u obližnjoj vo- denici, kao i po beloglavim supovima koji se gnezde u kanjonu reke Trešnjice, čineći ga mističnim i priro- dom bogatim područjem sa teže prohodnim tereni- ma i gustim šumama.
Počnite od čuvenih i neobjašnjenih Povlenskih kugli. U dubini šuma, sakrivene među drvećem i mahovinom, le- že ogromne, savršeno okrugle kamene forme, za koje niko pouzdano ne zna kako su nastale. Prirodni fenomen ili de- lo drevne civilizacije? Odgovori izmiču i naučnicima i narod- nim pričama. Lokalno stanovništvo ih naziva „zemaljskim zvezdama“ i pripisuje im isceliteljsku energiju. Postoje i oni
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