VALJEVO AS A TOURIST CENTRE By Sanja Selakovic
Location Valjevo is 100 km from Belgrade, in West Serbia. It is connected with regional roads and railway with other towns in Serbia. It is located at the foot of mountain Divčibare, on the river Kolubara. Towns of Šabac, Loznica,... are close
Attractions River Gradac is a favourite destination in Valjevo In summer- swimming pools in Petnica and in Vrujci In winter - Divčibare is a very popular resort Pećina Park is a favourite promenade Monuments of Marko's Chair and Stevan Filipović are also very visited places in Valjevo Monasteries
Events Traditional Tešnjar evenings is one of the most famous cultural events A big picnicking event organised on the river Gradac on 1st of May. Folklore review Jazz festival
Facilities In Valjevo there are 2 hotels:Grand and Narcis A big number of National restaurants Spa center is in Vrujci Guesthouses:Bubica and Bulevar Restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, night clubs
Investment Incentives Valjevo has an excellent location in Serbia Good utility infrastructure Enviroment is excellent for peaceful holidays Low taxes Simple administrative procedure for registration of businesses Cheap labour Large number of unemployed
Recommendations for the Future Better roads Shopping malls Modern Spa Center in Vrujci, aqua park (Re)construction of hiking trails in the countryside and nearby mountains Ski center on Divčibare Better organized village tourism A theme park with images of Sava Savanovic, the famous vampire