Enjoying the charms of healing nature and everything else that gives a break from stressful situations in the everyday life of a modern man, has become one of the main motives for travelers to decide on their travels. The speed and bustle of urban areas can be so tiring, that you want to replace the city smog and landscape for a while with clean air and greenery that will put your mind to sleep and rest your eyes. Serbian spas are true ecological centers that abound in natural beauty, mineral waters, clean air, health, wellness and spa centers - in them you can find everything you need to rest the body and soul of a modern traveler. Although they used to be mostly places for rehabilitation, today spas in Serbia are tourist centers adapted to the needs of all generations. In addition to enjoying the charms of thermal waters and treatments, there are various additional facilities that make them attractive throughout the year. They are often located in river basins and valleys, as well as on the slopes of hills and mountains, always surrounded by greenery that invites guests to spend a few unforgettable days there.
Below we bring you 4 spas where you will surely find the peace and rest you long for!
Sokobanja
Located in the southeast of the country, Sokobanja has a magnificent and unique nature - numerous mountains, dense forests, rivers, lakes and caves... The air with a high concentration of oxygen, ozone and negative ions has a beneficial effect on the lungs, so a stay in Sokobanja is recommended for asthmatics, but also for everyone to those who want to purify their body from polluted city air. The unique attraction of Sokobanja is Turkish bath – a hammam from the 15th century. Built of stone and renovated several times, today it offers visitors an authentic bathing experience. In addition to traditional baths, Sokobanja also offers a handful of modern methods for relaxation. Relaxing wellness and spa treatments guarantee a perfect vacation. During the summer months, visit the organized bathing areas on the river Moravici i Bovanski to the lake. Take the children to an exciting water park whose large pools and high slides are an inexhaustible source of fun for the whole family. Excursions to the mountains Sharpened, Virgo, Rtanj i Bukovik will delight guests who are engaged in recreational or professional mountaineering. If you want to try yourself in paragliding and see the beautiful nature from the air, you can start your adventure from the airstrip on the Ozren and Rtanj mountains.
Vrnjacka Spa
Vrnjačka Banja is located in the central part of Serbia, with medicinal products that were used even by the ancient Romans. The tradition of decorated spa complexes and receiving guests has been going on for 150 years. Among the seven springs that are used for treatment and drinking delicious mineral water, a spring that is unique in Europe stands out - with water that is at the temperature of the human body. In Vrnjačka Banja, there is an excellently equipped health center where you can do everything - from diagnostics to rehabilitation to treatment. Various wellness programs are available to visitors, as well as various entertainment facilities: museums and cultural and artistic events, film and music festivals, and the youngest will especially enjoy the big Vrnjak carnival (along with Guča and Exit, the biggest event in Serbia) during which the whole city comes alive! Among other contents, there is a nearby mountain Goč, an ideal place for skiing in the winter months, as well as for long walks and excursions in warmer weather. Lovers must not fail to put a padlock on The bridge of love and thus preserve the memory of the old city love story that lives on in the memory of the residents of Vrnjačka Banja even today!
Spa Koviljača
Spa Koviljača is located between the river Drina and the wooded mountain Gučevo, in the western part of Serbia. It is rich in thermal mineral water springs, as well as numerous cultural and historical monuments that will make your stay an extraordinary experience.. The modern wellness center is located in old sulfur bath from 1908 and represents a perfect combination of traditional and modern. There you will learn how to regenerate and gather strength for new challenges - with sulfur baths, healing mud, massages, saunas and many other relaxing treatments. The big one spa park, a kind of symbol of the spa, was modeled after Western European parks and captivates with its beauty and harmony. The symmetry of the floral arrangements, the variety of plant species and the large fountain in the center will remind you of the magnificent French gardens in front of the royal palaces. A visit to a fairytale castle Kur-salon from 1932 will take you back to the time of festive court balls, waltzes and expensive toilets. The luxurious halls of the castle are ideal for all forms of celebration, as well as for congress tourism. If you are interested in religious and cultural history, be sure to visit the medieval monastery I wear a throne, or ethno-park Tršić – the birthplace of the Serbian language reformer Vuk Karadžić. Mountain Gučevo is an ideal picnic spot for recreationists and lovers of walking, while paragliding from this beautiful mountain to satisfy the needs of all fans of extreme sports.
Kuršumlijska Spa
In the valley of the river Banjska, 11 km from the town of Kuršumlija (southern Serbia), there is the Kuršumlijska spa. A large number of sources of thermal mineral water make this spa one of the most attractive in Europe. The natural ambience dominated by pines and lindens on the spa promenade, the clear water of the Banjska river, healing waters combined with mineral mud, are the perfect refreshment for your spirit and body. The Kuršumli spa is also ideal for stress-relieving therapies. Gymnastics in pools with thermal water, saunas, cold caves, salt rooms, walks in the park and health trails - all this will turn your stay into a perfect escape from reality. Of the other content, be sure to visit "Hajduk Fountain", a favorite resort of spa guests where you can try drinking and cold mountain water at 620 meters above sea level. Get to know the culture of the region and see for yourself the truth of the claim that the Kuršumli spa is a true treasure of religious buildings and cultural and historical landmarks. For lovers of unusual natural phenomena, 40 kilometers from the spa is located Devil's town – 202 earth figures that represented Serbia at the selection of 7 wonders of the world!
Read more about the possibilities of traveling to Serbia on the website Tourist organizations of Serbia.
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