Bioclimatic and climatic tourism conditions at Zlatibor Mountain (Western Serbia)

Basarin, Biljana and Lukić, Tin and Bjelajac, Dajana and Micić, Tanja and Stojićević, Goran and Stamenković, Igor and Đorđević, Jasmina and Đorđević, Tijana and Matzarakis, Andreas (2018) Bioclimatic and climatic tourism conditions at Zlatibor Mountain (Western Serbia). IDŐJÁRÁS / QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE HUNGARIAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE, 122 (3). pp. 321-343. ISSN 0324-6329

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Abstract

This study presents the climatic and bioclimatic conditions at Zlatibor, as well as their modification and distribution over the year. Zlatibor Mountain is a popular tourist destination in Serbia, and it stands out as a mountain of exquisite natural and anthropogenic values. Information about climate and bioclimate is presented by using physiologically equivalent temperature (PET), and universal thermal climate index (UTCI) over 10-day periods. The Climate-Tourism/Transfer-Information-Scheme (CTIS) was also used as it displays climate and bioclimate information for tourism purposes based on thresholds of relevant parameters and the frequency of occurrence. The weather suitability index (WSI) was calculated as well, because it provides synthetic information about suitability of weather for different forms of recreational and tourism activities. The results obtained in this study were used to develop a bioclimatological leaflet for Zlatibor, which could be very useful to the tourism industry and stakeholders in decision-making, but also it will enable tourist to choose the best time for holiday depending on personal preferences and requirements.

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