Tara river & mountain National Park
by Aurorae
It is in the mountainous region of Western Serbia and it spreads on the Tara and Zvezda mountains, in a large bend of the river Drina. its altitude varies from 250 to 1,500 m.The national park consists of a gruop of mountain peaks and areas with deep gorges, the most striking of which is the Drina Gorge. The area is also characterised by karst caves, pits and springs, in addition to many beauty spots.The Drina Gorge, which is an an integral part of park, can be toured by boat. This is a special attraction and memorable experience.Forests account for three quarters of this national park's area and some of them are best preserved and of highest quality in Europe. Tara also boasts a rare endemic Tertiary species, the Pancic spruce, which is now confined to a very small area. Because of its rarety, scientific importance and beauty (many people regard it as the most beautiful conifer in...