After the fall of the socialist regime in Yugoslavia, the country was divided into several independent states, one of which is today the Republic of Serbia. It is located in the southeastern part of the Old World in the center of the Balkan Peninsula and has no access to the sea. But this circumstance does not in the least prevent cheerful Serbs from organizing an excellent beach holiday. In Serbia it is very popular both among local residents and foreign tourists.

Where to go to sunbathe?

Finding yourself in Serbia at the height of the swimming season, having seen its wonderful architectural sights and historical monuments and taking a photo as a souvenir, the average traveler will certainly ask this question. Beach holidays in Serbia are organized in two places:

The island of Ciganlija on the Sava River in the capital of the country was artificially connected to the shore and today the Ada-Ciganlija peninsula is the most fashionable summer vacation spot for Belgrade residents and guests of the city.
The beach in the resort of Novi Sad on the left bank of the Danube River gained popularity at the beginning of the last century. It was opened in 1911 and local fashionistas immediately appreciated the new product. Coffee shops and restaurants appeared on Strand beach, and its infrastructure gave a hundred points ahead to many popular European baths.

More than two dozen thermal resorts have been opened in Serbia, where patients with a wide variety of diseases are treated. Hotels and hospitals are usually equipped with swimming pools, which means sunbathing, if the weather permits, is possible not only on the beaches. It’s quite possible to combine a holiday in Serbia with useful procedures, the prices of which make tours to the country an extremely profitable venture.

Weather features of a beach holiday in Serbia

The climate of the Republic of Serbia is largely determined by two factors: the proximity of the warm seas washing the peninsula and the terrain. The seas surrounding the Balkans are the Black, Aegean and Adriatic and their proximity brings rainfall in late May and early June and moderates the heat during the height of the beach season.
The swimming season on Serbian rivers begins in early June, when the air steadily warms up to +25°C during the daytime, and the water to +20°C. Temperatures reach their maximum in July and early August, when thermometers show +29°C and +25°C in air and water, respectively.
The weather is warm in Serbia even in autumn. Until mid-October, you can comfortably sunbathe and swim on the beaches, after which cold and dry winds from the north - Koshava and Severac - take over.

Active and sporty

Ada Ciganlija in Belgrade is a classic beach resort. There are few of them in Serbia, and therefore the former island on the Sava River is wildly popular and is visited by at least 100 thousand people every year in the summer. The sports and recreational complex on the island is connected to the shore and forms an artificial lake on the river. Seven kilometers of Tsiganli beaches provide excellent conditions for recreation and sports:

On the banks of the Sava there is a golf course of very decent quality.
On the beaches you can play volleyball, football and even rugby. Baseball courts are also equipped.
The tennis courts on the island are very popular and never remain idle for a single hour.
Extreme sports and recreation are available to resort guests. The most popular of them are bungee jumping, paintball battles and water skiing.
Fans of walking and cycling can take advantage of any of the numerous routes along the banks of the Sava.

Another reason for the popularity of beach holidays in Serbia on Ada Ciganlija is the special healing microclimate. This area is always a couple of degrees cooler than in Belgrade, and the nearby groundwater saturates the air with humidity. Ada-Ciganlija is also loved by fans of eco-tourism and animal watching. On the peninsula you can find hares and pheasants, deer and quails.
The beaches have the necessary infrastructure - changing rooms and toilets, rentals of catamarans and boats, sun loungers and umbrellas, cafes and children's playgrounds.
The distance from the center of the capital to Ada-Ciganliya does not exceed four kilometers. You can stay on vacation at any hotel in Belgrade, and getting to the recreation area is easy by rented car, public transport or taxi, which is very cheap in the country. The recreation area has parking, the cost of which is just over one euro per day. Bus routes connecting the city center with the beaches: 23, 52, 53, 56, and seasonal lines ADA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, operating from 9 am to 9 pm. The price of a taxi ride will be from 6 to 8 euros.

Danube waves

Novi Sad was founded in the 17th century and soon became an important cultural center of Serbia. The local Strand beach on the banks of the Danube is a favorite vacation spot for residents and guests of the resort. Infrastructure for beach holidays appeared on Strand already in the 20s of the last century. In addition to fashionable coffee shops and restaurants, vacationers received changing cabins where they rented swimsuits. Even then, active youth could jump into the water from special platforms, and romantic couples could rent pleasure boats.
A modern beach holiday in Serbia at the Novi Sad resort includes comfortable hotels, the prices of which are an order of magnitude lower than in hotels of the same class in other European countries, restaurants with authentic Balkan cuisine, and a lot of active entertainment.
The resort of Novi Sad is a venue for music festivals. State of Exit, which was awarded the British Prize for “Best European Festival” in 2007, gained particular popularity.

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Serbia can hardly be called a “promoted” destination, but in one type of tourism it can already easily give a head start to many countries. We are talking about health tours: local resorts are rightfully considered one of the best in Europe in terms of the number and combination of healing factors. At the same time, they have quite modern equipment and set extremely reasonable prices for their services by “average European” standards. Other advantages of Serbia for tourism: good nature, mild climate, ample opportunities for hunting and fishing and a good historical “excursion”.

Modestly peeking over the shoulders of its more popular skiing neighbors in Europe, winter Serbia attracts today's discerning tourists with low prices, short flights and a Slavic soul. The condition of the slopes cannot be determined unambiguously - rather, the optimistic phrase “he will try” comes to mind. And the country is really trying its best: new tracks appear every year, as well as “adult features” like night skiing. Another plus is the extremely affordable ski schools with Russian-speaking instructors.

Regions and resorts of Serbia

Time difference from Moscow

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with Omsk

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Climate

The northern regions of Serbia are dominated by a continental climate: summers here are hot (average temperatures are +23...+25 °C, sometimes the air warms up to a barely bearable +35...+40 °C), winters are long and cold (usually In total, the thermometer drops to −1...−2 °C, but frosts down to −25 °C also occur). The climate in the southern regions is moderate continental, in the mountainous regions it is correspondingly mountainous.

The best time to travel to Serbia is late spring, early autumn and summer months. The season at ski resorts officially lasts from December 8 (in fact, you can conquer the slopes in November) until mid-March.

The warmest month is July, the coldest month is January, the most precipitation falls in May-June. The main weather feature of Serbia is constant winds: in the off-season, bone-chilling Košava and dry Severac blow in the north, cold Moravac and warm southern winds blow in the Morava River valley, and humid southwestern currents from the Adriatic in the western regions.

Communications and Wi-Fi

The top 3 Serbian mobile operators are Telekom Serbia, VIP Mobile and Telenor. A SIM card can be purchased at company offices, press stands, post offices and some stores, but it should be borne in mind that it may take an hour or even more to activate it. They also sell express payment cards, which are the most convenient way to top up your balance.

The operator Telecom Serbia has a tariff for tourists Super Tourist SIM for 1800 RSD with 30 prepaid minutes of international calls.

From payphones installed on the streets of large cities, you can make calls both within Serbia and to other countries of the world. Payphones accept Halo Kartitsa cards worth 300 RSD; calls with local subscribers cost 1.20 RSD, with Russia - 24.50 RSD per minute.

Free Wi-Fi is available in many hotels, restaurants, libraries and other public places. Internet cafes are open in big cities, and in Belgrade parks you can find benches marked with blue flowers that provide free access to the Internet.

Hotels in Serbia

Information desk: 998, tourist information: 987, police: 92, fire brigade: 93, ambulance: 94

City codes: Belgrade - 11, Novi Sad - 21, Subotica - 24, Nis - 18.

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Beaches of Serbia

The swimming season in Serbia starts in mid-June, when the water in the rivers warms up to +20 °C. You can sunbathe and swim until the beginning of October, until the harsh “koshava” and “severac” blow. The most popular beaches are located right in the capital. The Ada Ciganlija Peninsula attracts both adherents of a relaxing family holiday and fans of water activities. The water here, by the way, is the cleanest: dams with filters connected to the right bank of the Sava form an artificial lake surrounded by beaches with sand and pebbles. Admission is free, all amenities are on site. There are special areas with shallow water for children, and for adults there are sports grounds, cafes and bars, and equipment rental points.

The Blue Flag guarantees the cleanliness and safety of the coast of Ada Ciganliya.

The Lido beach in the Zemun area is not so crowded: swimming here is not recommended, but sunbathing, playing volleyball and relaxing in coastal bars is welcome.

Another great place for a summer holiday is Novi Sad on the banks of the Danube. This is a resort with a rich history, which became fashionable among European bohemians at the beginning of the last century. Today, the Strand beach has a luxurious shady garden and developed infrastructure (from showers and toilets to restaurants serving Balkan cuisine). You can diversify the cultural program with fun at the numerous festivals that are regularly held in the city.

Diving

Serbia is landlocked, but if you wish, you can dive in the waters of the Danube or large lakes. Almost all European fish species are found here: bream, minnows, carp, catfish, all kinds of sturgeon. At the bottom of the Danube there are wrecks from the Second World War, but diving to them can only be done under the guidance of certified instructors who know the area. Underwater caves are even more dangerous: they have been practically unexplored, and even experienced divers still do not risk swimming there. There are several diving schools open in Belgrade and other Serbian cities, where you can rent equipment, book a guided underwater excursion and get all the necessary recommendations.

Treatment in Serbia

Not only doctors, but also nature itself take care of the health of guests of Serbian resorts. About a thousand mineral springs, healing mud, clean air and mild climate - everything you need for harmony of body and spirit. Of course, doctors also work “excellently”: numerous hotels and sanatoriums offer effective physiotherapy and spa techniques developed for patients with any diagnosis. And, what’s especially nice, prices for treatment in Serbia are more than moderate compared to average European prices.

What to bring

It is better to bring handicrafts from Serbia: if you try hard, you can find truly unique items in local shops. Ceramic vases, pots and whistles, loom-woven scarves and shawls, dolls in national costumes, patterned brandy flasks, knitted sweaters and socks - Balkan craftsmen know how to surprise tourists. Just for fun, you can buy elements of a traditional costume: “opantsy” bast shoes with curved toes or “shaikachi” caps. Much more practical purchases are handmade leather shoes and accessories: the quality and design are beyond praise.

You can’t leave hospitable Serbia without some goodies: rakia fruit vodka, Pelinkovac wormwood liqueur, herbal tea, ajvar vegetable caviar and plum jam.

Cuisine and restaurants of Serbia

Accustomed to being at the center of European events, Serbs boldly mix the gastronomic traditions of different cultures: Slavic and German, Turkish and Mediterranean. All the treats are simple and incredibly tasty, with the addition of aromatic spices and kaymak milk - specially fermented and lightly salted.

Traditional first courses are liquid “soup” broth and rich “chorba”. For the main course, you should try pork sausages “čevapčiči”, chopped cutlets “pljeskavici”, chops “veshalitsy” and skewered pork “cookies” (not to be confused with flour products!). Ideal combinations of meat and vegetables are “Dzhuvech” stew with tomatoes and an analogue of cabbage rolls “Sarma” with minced meat and rice. The most original dishes are dried prosciutto legs, stewed kapama lamb with salad and yoghurt, and the finest steak Karadjordjeva schnitzel. The fish is used to prepare fish soup “riblya chorba”, trout with prunes and carp in cream. Instead of fast food, there are all kinds of pastries: puff “bureks” with fillings, thin “pita” pies and “priganice” donuts.

Serbs have a special passion for spicy dishes, which is why “feferoni” peppers are a side dish for almost every meal.

It is better to get acquainted with authentic Serbian cuisine in traditional kafanas - establishments with live music, simple interiors and a relaxed atmosphere. In small towns there are many family restaurants offering regional dishes based on old recipes. In Belgrade, eateries with experimental cuisine are opening more and more often: this is where the chef’s imagination can run wild. Lunch for two in a standard cafe will cost from 1200-1300 RSD, a snack in fast food - from 450-550 RSD, dinner with alcohol in a good restaurant - from 2000-3000 RSD.

Guides in Serbia

Entertainment and attractions: Art Nouveau, Romanticism, Renaissance and Academicism are mixed here, cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops are located in beautiful mansions. The most spectacular royal residences - snow-white Median

Kopaonik National Park in the southwestern part of Central Serbia is home to wolves, wild boars, roe deer, foxes, hares, stoats and wolverines, and there are as many as 148 species of birds. The Tara Western Nature Reserve is home to brown bear, chamois, roe deer, lynx, otter and more than 100 species of birds, including golden eagle, griffon vulture, peregrine falcon, Eurasian eagle owl and black grouse. In the Fruska Gora National Park, under the shade of deciduous forests, deer and roe deer frolic and many birds nest, including white and black storks, imperial eagle, balaban and black kite.

Holidays and Events

January 1 - New Godina, also known as New Year: Serbian Father Frost Bozic Bata puts gifts for the children in a special stocking hidden under the tree. January 5th is the Tutsindan folk holiday, when lambs and piglets are slaughtered for the Christmas table. The next day, on Christmas Eve Badnidan, men go to the forest for badnyak - an oak log, a mandatory attribute of the main family celebration, and women prepare “pechenitsa”, pies and other delicacies. On January 7, Christmas, all this is eaten with pleasure.

January 9 - Republic Day, February 15 - Statehood Day in honor of the country's first uprising in 1804. March 22 - Babies: time for cleaning, burning garbage, jumping over fires and exchanging honey pies. The main festivities of spring are the Annunciation and Easter: church services take place from the very morning, eggs and wine are displayed on the tables, and in the evening mass festivities begin with “kolo” round dances. May 1, like ours, is Labor Day, May 9 is Victory Day. May 6 - Djurdjevdan, honoring St. George and symbolizing the boundary between winter and summer. June 28 - Vidovdan in memory of the Great Martyr Lazar.

August 2 - Elijah's Day: by eating corn, melon, fresh honey and boiled nettle, you can ensure your health for the year ahead.

Autumn is the time for public holidays: October 20 - Belgrade Liberation Day, October 29 - Constitution Day, November 11 - Armistice Day in the First World War.

Is it worth going to Serbia and what is it famous for? Is it safe to travel around the country alone? Is it suitable for a family holiday? Serbia - reviews about the country, its cities and attractions, pros, cons and personal impressions, as well as recommendations for obtaining a visa and other tips and life hacks from experienced travelers.

Why I fell in love with Serbia

I remember the capital of Serbia (Belgrade) for its vibrant nightlife with sultry parties and clubs. If we are talking about the country itself, then I think it will be wonderful architecture. If nothing else, one of the coolest parts of my visit to Serbia was learning about all the different types of architecture.

In the capital, I was captivated by the surroundings Skadarlija. I met a lot of tourists here. This is a rather bohemian quarter with many restaurants. Everything is beautiful in Skadarlija: from the bright colors of the buildings to the vibrant flower arrangements. I noticed that street art is quite common in the country.
From the first minutes of your stay in Serbia, it immediately becomes clear that you are happy to see you here. As soon as I checked into the apartment, I was offered a tour. The landlord offered to take a walk around the city and told me a bunch of interesting facts about Serbian history, culture and traditions. Thanks to such a warm welcome, the Serbian people gained a reputation for being hospitable, cheerful and kind people.
When you travel to Serbia, get ready for amazing fun, an incredible amount of pleasant emotions and a festive mood that will make you feel at home
. In this country I taste passion in many things. Here's what I've observed: Serbians have an innate tendency to devote all their attention to the subjects that matter most to them. It's contagious to say the least. Many apathetic souls will be able to forget about depression by spending just a little time with people in Serbia. I felt this fact when I was in Novi Sad.
For reasons that seem to be beyond my awareness, I cannot fully understand one point. Why is Serbia considered not an interesting enough place to travel for many? After all, this is the source of real creativity.
I want to say thank you to everyone who made my trip even more wonderful: musicians, artists, writers. I only went to one concert, but I felt more than I could have. There is a real community spirit on stage: artists helping musicians, and vice versa.
I recommend that you listen to live music.
When I was in the capital, I remember visiting an independent gallery - a real history of the era.
Many people think that Britain has the strangest sense of humor. But a trip to Serbia changed my opinion. Since Serbs have a several times extraordinary sense of humor. The reason for this is that nothing is prohibited in the country, and you can always make fun of any situation in which you find yourself. But there is an explanation for this in the form of a dark past. The people of Serbia endured a decade of such suffering as the Milosevic regime lurched from one chaotic mistake to another. Ordinary Serbs were bombed by NATO in 1999, despite doing their best. Instead of hiding in bomb shelters, people went out onto the roof and barbecued while wearing T-shirts with targets printed on them. If this is not heroism and the best way to fight, then I don’t know what life is.

One Serbian told me that his work sometimes makes him sad, because it is tiring. And he immediately added that when he remembers how short life is, he becomes happier.

He laughed for a very long time, and that’s Serbian humor in action.
I don't know, maybe it's ajvar and rakia. By the way, the people of Serbia seem to have boundless energy at any time of the day. I spent long nights with locals at the bar Cetinsk and in club Savamala. The next morning I was unable to even go for a walk. While the Serbs went to work and were very cheerful. By the way, such cheerfulness is even a little annoying; I also want to have such immunity to fatigue. This is the tradition one Serbian woman shared with me: the love of a morning walk or breakfast somewhere outside the city. It is worth mentioning the true beauty of the Serbian people.

I am so fascinated by the attitude of the residents: people care about how they look here. For them, walking down the street looks like walking onto a catwalk. Flawless cheekbones, attention to detail and commitment to style - all this is Serbia. I think I have a lot to learn from such stylish people. Although this is not as amazing as the dizzying intellect. It is in this country that the coolest conversations are held over a glass about ethics and philosophy. This does not mean that all Serbs are boring and discuss Hegelian theory. However, it is nice to hear an engaging and emotional discussion in a bar.

Emotions, impressions, as well as the results of getting to know Serbia

I believe that this is a country with the most extraordinary people in all areas. I liked the interesting conversations that happen literally everywhere: over a cup of coffee, in the pool, or even at a noisy party at three in the morning.
Yes, it has a vibrant nightlife, but that doesn't mean Serbia is just a party country. I liked that this is a country with a subtle nature that knows how to have fun, develop and move forward. Definitely in Serbia the age limit is 21+. So to speak, a country for adults. I do not recommend traveling with children or parents. But it will be possible to show a friend or girlfriend a new look at a country that is not well known at the European level.

I came here completely unprepared, but it turned out that this was not necessary. I liked that the locals, who speak excellent English, helped with a lot of things. I recommend going in the summer for at least a month, otherwise after a week you may need time to recover from the vacation. I can’t imagine how anyone could not be interested in the nightlife in Serbia, because it’s so infectious.
I liked that Serbia is a fairly progressive country that is able to sense global trends on a mental level. It’s worth looking at this for yourself to understand the main message of the country: work should be relaxation. While rest should be work. This philosophy makes us think about what we live for and what our ultimate goal in life is. Thank you, Serbia, for teaching me how to be a happy person. Yes, Serbia is a country with an emphasis on the mentality of its inhabitants, but that doesn’t make it any more beautiful. Not every country can boast of such an advantage: when you remember not the sights, but the people.

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Sometimes in life it happens that a huge bummer turns into a great success. This is exactly our story. Imagine: you are already sitting with your husband, you have saved money for Turkey - and then the whole story with travel bans begins. I even managed to cry, mourning the unsuccessful vacation.

The husband, as befits a real knight, did not shed tears; he found out that visas are not needed for Serbia. That's where we went.

Serbs are hospitable and friendly people. Wherever we found ourselves, we were treated to the highest standard. The service is unobtrusive. They will approach you tactfully, help you, and if they understand that help is not needed, they will just walk away in the same cultural manner.

Many people come to this country for medical treatment - health tourism is very developed here. But local traditions do not contribute to this at all. The national cuisine consists entirely of meat, and fattier ones - pork is held in high esteem among the Serbs. And if you haven’t tasted rakia (an alcoholic drink, something like brandy), you can assume that you’ve never been to Serbia.

The Serbian language is especially worth mentioning. It is sometimes unusual for the Russian ear. I won’t rant for a long time, but I will say this: some words are very similar to our curses. This came back to haunt us at home: we took a long time to explain to the kindergarten teacher that it was our son who didn’t swear like that, but spoke Serbian :)

As for the general atmosphere: the streets are beautiful and clean. Often there are drawings with local famous personalities - Serbs are proud of their culture and thus bring it to the masses. And tourists are happy to take a photo as a souvenir. In the end, both are satisfied.

The country leaves only the most pleasant impressions of itself. A good choice for those who are tired of the standard set of countries for Russian tourists and want to discover something new.

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Serbia is, without exaggeration, my favorite country. I've been there ten times and would happily go again. I lived for a long time, learned the language, delved into local realities. And this love began completely by accident.

Accidental hit

I came to Belgrade for the first time from Montenegro by train. There is such a creepy train that follows the Bar-Belgrade route. Reminds us of our battered old trains. For some reason, the door to the toilet in our carriage was broken down. Fans of Partizan Belgrade were traveling with us. They screamed loudly and rocked the carriages, and sometimes even chanted something like, “Hey, coachman, don’t rush the horses.” For some reason, I suddenly immediately realized that I would like this city. And I really fell in love with him, which is quite paradoxical for those who have never been here and have only seen him in photographs.

There are no beautiful works of architecture in the city that would be a gathering place for tourists and a symbol of the city. In general, the most beautiful buildings in the city were destroyed by bombing. On Prince Milos Street there are still two huge buildings with gaping holes in the walls - they act as unique monuments. It's very creepy to watch. But Belgrade has a soul, and it is so tangible that every step taken on its streets brings pleasure. The most beautiful place is where the blue Danube and Sava merge near Voina Island. And opposite is the ancient fortress of Kalemegdan, and so many civilizations collided in this place... My beloved Milorad Pavic wrote about this beautifully, reading whom is a pleasure. Highly recommend!

Mentality

“Crazy city - crazy people,” says my local friend Ivan about Belgrade, or, in Serbian, Beograd. This is partly true. We cross the road wherever we want. The football fans there are like nothing any of our fans could ever dream of. Moreover, these are not only fans of Partizan or Red Star, but also of the fifth courtyard of the sixth street of the remote Zemun district - it doesn’t matter, they are still ready to do anything for their favorite team. They are walking, singing songs, waving paraphernalia... Well, between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan there is such a confrontation - not for life, but for death! And also look at how the fans behave on the trumpets - I guarantee you will get a lot of impressions.

There are a lot of gypsies in Belgrade, especially in residential areas. Some of them travel by bus, while others travel on homemade rusty tarantasses, just like Kusturica in the movies. But they do drive! And then, gypsies are different from gypsies. For example, Karaburma is a gypsy region, but at least more or less sleek. But in new Belgrade we saw a huge field on which there were houses made of cardboards, boxes, and boards. In some places the lights are on, and even the cars are parked. And full of children. Some people collect - waste paper, metal, others - God knows what. Smells like burnt rubber. Children habitually beg for money: “We pray, we pray!” - this is "please" in Serbian. It’s such a natural ghetto, it’s scary to pass by even on a bus. They say that now it is no longer there - it was razed to the ground.

A little about Belgrade transport. Firstly, there is a quite convenient airport named after the great scientist Nikola Tesla, located about 11 kilometers from the city in a place called Surchin. Bus 72 goes directly to the city center from the airport. Tickets are bought in advance at the stops and then validated; it’s cheaper than taking them from the driver. In theory, ticket inspectors ride on buses and look at the combination of holes on the ticket. But rarely. And on weekends and in the evenings - almost never. We wandered around the city for 4 days and saw them only once. The buses go VERY fast, half the bus falls at turns, hold on tight!! However, during rush hours the city is drowned in traffic jams, like any capital. There are many more bus routes, among them there are very Soviet ones - very colorful, with a huge lantern in front. As for a taxi, they will take you even to the most remote point of the city for 20 euros. You can bargain a little with taxi drivers. There is also a metro in Belgrade. Only unfinished)))

Interesting areas

If you are in the Serbian capital, go to New Belgrade. This is a huge part of the city, in which as many people live as in the whole of Montenegro. What's not there! Street art of all stripes, the cozy bank of the Savva River with floating fishermen's houses for meditation. Very, very inexpensive shops (yes, Serbia is generally a cheap country) and university buildings. The new houses are very beautiful, with interesting architectural solutions, and hellishly expensive apartments. The remaining residential areas are old-new boxes of standard construction, but with a “staircase” (one of the distinctive features). And also stop by the flea market - there are several of them, and they are huge. What can you buy there! And Zemun, another district of Belgrade, is completely different from Serbia. It was once part of Austria-Hungary, and now resembles some Western European city.

To the village to Kusturica!

If you have at least two or three days free, be sure to go to Mečavnik, also known as Drvengrad, also known as Küstendorf. This is towards the border with Bosnia. This place is known thanks to Emir Kusturica - he filmed “Life is a Miracle” here, and then built a stunning tourist village here and is here quite often. Sometimes he can be seen in a cafe sitting at a table with a cup of coffee. You can even come up and say something - he is quite sociable, despite his world fame. He understands Russian perfectly, but barely speaks it. You can communicate in English. There are several cafes, book and souvenir shops, a swimming pool, a sports ground and many, many retro cars. The most convenient way to get here is through Užice or Zlatibor, and from there by taxi.

In general, in my opinion, Serbia is somehow underestimated by our compatriots as a tourist destination. And completely in vain. Perhaps nowhere in the world are we loved as much as here. This country has routes to suit every taste, whatever time you have and whatever you want. Music, celebration, feast? Please! Skiing? Easily! Stunning nature? And there is as much of this here as you like. And the flight to Belgrade is only 2.5 hours, and no visas are needed...

I liked Belgrade. Inexpensive and tasty city. I checked into a hostel and walked briskly around the city, exploring block by block. It was not possible to try all the local delicacies. The country has a good food industry and agriculture. I would give first place to meat dishes and coffee; dairy products are still simpler.

In addition to the cuisine, it is worth noting the funny language and a considerable amount of Russian-made automobile industry.

From Belgrade you can travel to several other cities:

Novi Sad. This is the capital of the governor. Atmospheric European city. You can walk there for a couple of days and visit the Fruška Gora National Park nearby.
Raska. A small picturesque city among the mountains, which can be reached by train from Belgrade.
Despotovac I just liked the name, and I also wanted to see the eastern regions of the country. The city contains a monastery and a cave.

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Despite the fact that there is no sea in Serbia, holidays in this country are varied and varied. There are balneological and ski resorts, architectural monuments and amazing nature. Accordingly, the country is attractive for tourism at any time of the year - it all depends on the purpose of the visit.

in winter

Thanks to the mountain ranges in the south of the country and the ski slopes located there, winter time in Serbia is attractive for ski lovers. Winter here is warm but snowy. Temperatures are very comfortable for sports, but sometimes there is heavy snowfall. If you are planning a trip to other regions, then strong, cold winds, constant rains, snowstorms may await you here; winter is still not the best time for European countries, and Serbia is no exception. However, there are also advantages in winter: prices at the balneological resorts of Serbia, which are already quite low compared to other countries, are still falling, and the number of vacationers is decreasing. And during the winter holidays, large cities such as Belgrade and Novi Sad simply transform. In February, a film festival is held in Belgrade.

in spring

The first half of spring in Serbia is still quite cold, windy, and rainy. In March, the ski season ends in the mountains, the snow becomes sticky, and the slopes become uncomfortable for skiing. But then comes the real European spring – long and leisurely. This time, in my opinion, is the best for traveling around the country, meeting... read more

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The discreet charm of Belgrade

The trip to Belgrade was initially somewhat alarming. There was too much conflicting knowledge about Eastern Europe in general, and about the capital of the former Yugoslavia in particular. Nevertheless, the choice was made. And here we are at Belgrade airport. The first impression is pleasantly positive - the border guards simply looked at the passport and, without asking questions or putting any stamps, let you into the country. Indeed, we have visa-free entry with Serbia, but to be so informal... It felt like we had simply arrived in one of the regions of Russia. This feeling was later repeatedly confirmed in the city. There are posters everywhere dedicated to the theme of Russian-Serbian friendship. We even found several posters with President Putin on the main street. We got from the airport to the hotel very easily on some kind of PAZ bus. Greetings from the 70-80s of the last century. It goes through the entire city center to Slavia Square, where our hotel of the same name stood. By the way, besides a taxi, this is the only way to get to the city from the airport.

Mostly tourists come to Serbia for treatment, and other types of recreation pleasantly complement their stay in sanatoriums. There is very beautiful nature here, which heals in itself. All conditions for fishing and hunting have been created in the forests. And in the mountains - for skiing.

The rich past has left behind ancient fortresses and temples as a legacy. The narrow cobbled streets have a special atmosphere, as if you have stepped back in time. You can walk here endlessly.

Serbia excursion

Serbia is considered a young resort, but in itself it is far from young. The golden domes of churches and monasteries, imposing fortresses and noble mansions serve as reminders of various milestones in history. And if you are planning a holiday in Serbia in 2019 with mandatory sightseeing, pay attention to the following cities:

Belgrade is a hospitable, welcoming capital.

Its main attraction is, of course, the Belgrade Fortress, from which the city itself began. This is a huge, monumental structure made of stone, on the territory of which monuments from the previous owners have been preserved: the ruins of a Roman fortress and a Byzantine castle, outbuildings, platforms for artillerymen. In general, you can go here for the whole day.

“House of Flowers” is an analogue of the Moscow Mausoleum, only the leader of the peoples, Tito, rests in a closed sarcophagus. But there are really a lot of flowers around him. You can visit this place for the sake of the museum, where gifts received by the ruler during his lifetime are displayed.

Anyone who is even slightly interested in science should definitely visit the Nikola Tesla Museum - a very entertaining interactive exhibition where both personal belongings and inventions of the brilliant scientist are presented.

Novi Sad is the second largest Serbian city.

The Fruška Gora National Park is 16 kilometers away. It is located on an area of 25 thousand hectares. On its territory, in addition to equipped picnic areas, there are 3 mountain peaks 500 meters above sea level and 16 monasteries, built in the Middle Ages.

There are also interesting museums in Novi Sad: the City Museum, which tells about the development of the city in different historical periods; Vojvodina Museum, where archaeological and entomological finds are collected; Modern Art Museum; and the oldest cultural institution in Serbia, the Matica Srpska Gallery.

Nis is a small, inconspicuous town, at first glance...

Many tourists are attracted by the creepiest attraction in Serbia - the tower of human skulls Čele Kula. This monument still reminds the whole world of one of the most brutal battles of the past.

It is also worth paying attention to the Niš Fortress of the 18th century, which, after reconstruction, can still serve as an excellent fortification structure to this day.

And of course, one cannot ignore the Median, the most important archaeological site of the late Roman period. This was once the residence of Constantine the Great, and it has been well preserved to this day.

Near Niš there is another, very sad, landmark - the former Red Cross concentration camp, where more than 12 thousand people were killed during the war.

Treatment in Serbia

Whatever attracts you to Serbia, a holiday here will benefit your health. The unique combination of mountain and sea air works wonders. In addition, there are about a thousand healing springs, both water and mud, throughout the country. At the same time, prices remain at a level much lower than in Europe. For those who are suspicious of new resorts, we present a brief overview of tourist reviews:

Zlatibor is one of the largest health resorts with a special microclimate. Sea and mountain air currents help in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, metabolism and circulatory system. It is also popular among women who want to lose weight, regain beauty and youth.

Vrnjacka Banja has 7 mineral springs, the water from which helps treat diabetes, gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys.

Banya Koviljace offers patients different types of treatment: thermal and mud baths, massage, magnetic and laser therapy - these procedures are good for treating hernias, osteochondrosis and muscle diseases.

Nishka Banya is a modern scientific center that offers a whole range of procedures: thermal and radioactive baths, mud therapy, drinking mineral water, inhalation. These treatments help fight cardiovascular disease.

Ski holidays in Serbia

There is only one ski resort in Serbia, it is called Kopaonik. However, in terms of infrastructure development, it differs little from European ones. Tourists are offered 60 kilometers of slopes for amateurs and professionals and 20 lifts, both for adults and for children. A separate area for night skiing and paragliding has also been created.

The city has everything you need on vacation: numerous hotels, restaurants, fitness rooms, discos and convenient transport links between Kopaonik and other cities. A nice feature of the resort is the instructors who speak Russian very well.

Finally, you can capture a ton of stunning scenery here. Part of the forest and mountain range has been turned into a natural park. It’s a pleasure to ride in such a stunning place.

Holiday seasons in 2019

High season

The high season in Serbia begins at and ends at , during these months the air temperature fluctuates at +20-26 ˚С. At this time, you can see the sights and improve your health.

Low season

The low season lasts from November to , at the same time the season for skiers begins. The cost of housing in the plains falls, and in the mountains, on the contrary, it increases. But in order to save money, you can come in winter, since on the plain the temperature does not drop below +10 ˚С.