The region’s relatively untouched mountains, stunning coastline, rapidly improving infrastructure and regular budget flights are drawing UK travellers back to this once hugely popular tourist destination.
With Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, and Bulgaria now enjoying full EU member status, and Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey in negotiations, the adventure travel map of Europe has been unfolded.
Kayaking in Croatia, mountain biking in Montenegro, skiing in Slovakia, or hiking in the Julian Alps… the Balkan possibilities are endless.