dinsdag 4 mei 2010

Kopaonik, Budget Skiing in a Family Friendly Resort

The resort has earned a reputation for its warm, friendly atmosphere and is particularly popular with families seeking a cheaper alternative to resorts in France, Austria, and Switzerland. Kopaonik, Serbia's Winter playground
It's long been a hotspot ski destination for Belgrade's elite. Now Kopaonik is welcoming more nationalities.

Kopaonik is the biggest ski center in Serbia and one of the most beautiful centers in this part of Europe. Apart from being one of the most attractive mountains in Serbia, Kopaonik has about 200 sunny days and is about 160 days per year covered with snow. During whole year It offers perfect conditions for an active rest and is said to be the biggest and the most renowned ski center in Serbia. It's highest peak is Pancic's peak (2017 m).

Serbia's prime ski resort is great for people who want a ski-holiday without the glamour and prices to match.
Its a pleasant base for hiking and, with your own wheels, an adventurous base for monastery buffs.

Orientation and Information
The resort sits 1770m above sea level. The smaller and closest subvillage Brzece is 14km below and linked to it with a ski lift.
In the centre of the of the resort are a couple of ATM's, a post office, mini-supermarkets, restaurants, clothin shops and a bookshop.
Many places open arbitrarily or close completely out of season, but prices plummet.