Nature, tourism, and cross-border cooperation – these are just some of the highlights that captivated the European Union Delegation during their visit to Mokra Gora. The delegation included Elvira Maria Angulo Rodriguez, Head of OPS III in the EU Delegation, and Dario Di Benedetto, Programme Manager. The focus was on the cross-border projects “Open-Air Everywhere” and “Via Dinarica,” which connect Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina through a shared vision of sustainable tourism and nature preservation.
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the delegation was welcomed by representatives of local tourism and hiking organizations. The first stop was Mokra Gora, where Nemanja Nešić, Director of the Tourism Organization of Western Serbia, presented the project “Open-Air Everywhere” . The delegation had the opportunity to visit the revitalized rest area and learn more about the significant impact of this project on the development of active tourism in the region.
Afterward, the visit continued on the Via Dinarica trail in Šargan, where Nenad Lečić, President of the “Tara” Mountaineering Club, guided the EU delegation along the green trail, highlighting the ongoing activities related to the project.
The visit took place in a positive atmosphere, and the representatives of the Delegation expressed great satisfaction with what they saw, particularly emphasizing the importance of the sustainability of the projects and their impact on local development.
