# Nature tourism and conservation in the Balkans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nature-tourism-and-conservation-in-the-balkans
> Updated: 2026-10-23T17:34:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Natural landmarks and conservation initiatives continue to be highlighted across several Balkan nations. In Serbia and Croatia, tourism focuses on scenic destinations such as the Đerdap National Park and Paklenica National Park. In Serbia, the spiritual site of Savine vode, located within the Kablar mountain massif, remains a destination for visitors despite the difficult trek required to reach the rock-built chapel.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, sites like the Blagaj Tekke and the Vrelo Bosne excursion area in Sarajevo remain popular, particularly for autumn scenery. Other notable natural phenomena include the Bobijaško oko lake, known for changing its shape and water direction, and the islands of Veliki and Mali Školj near Neum.

In Montenegro, Podgorica is evolving from a transit city into a destination as tourists stay longer to visit Lake Skadar and historical sites such as Medun and Duklja. 

Conservation efforts in the border regions of Serbia and Montenegro are expanding. Following the success of the griffon vulture population growth in the Uvac Special Nature Reserve, cross-border protection efforts are now also focusing on the Durmitor region to promote sustainable ecotourism.

## Claims

- The Blagaj Tekke is a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (single source)
- Horse-drawn carriages have operated along the Grand Avenue at Vrelo Bosne since 1895. (single source)
- The griffon vulture population in Uvac grew from about 40 to 500 birds since the 1990s. (single source)
- Controlled feeding programs are used to support the survival of griffon vultures in Uvac. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Balkan tourism highlights natural and spiritual landmarks

Travelers are increasingly exploring the Balkans' diverse offerings, from Podgorica's history and Bosnia's hidden islands to cross-border bird conservation and Serbia's mountain shrines.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natural-landmarks-and-conservation-efforts-highlighted-in-bosnia-serbia-and-montenegro

### 2026-10-17: Nature destinations offer scenic views and free entry in Serbia and Croatia

Scenic locations in Serbia's Đerdap National Park and Croatia's Paklenica National Park are highlighting natural landmarks, with Paklenica offering free entry for its 77th anniversary.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nature-destinations-offer-scenic-views-and-free-entry-in-serbia-and-croatia

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