Spa tourism in Serbia has a long tradition.
The thermal and thermo-mineral springs in our country have been used by the Romans for centuries and in various ways.
From the first decades of the 19th century, hot and mineral water sources in Serbia have attracted the attention of experts and scientists, especially doctors.
Wellness tourism involves people who travel to a different place to proactively pursue activities that maintain or enhance their personal health and wellbeing, and who are seeking unique, authentic or location-based experiences/therapies not available at home. These experiences may, but typically do not involve, medical doctors/facilities. The consumer: seeking integrated wellness and prevention approaches to improve their health/quality of life.
ATOMIC SPA GORNJA TREPCA PREMIUM PARTNER
LOCATION, CLIMATE, TRAFFIC LINKS
Gornja Trepca Spa is located in southwestern Sumadija. It is 159 km away from Belgrade and 19 km away from Cacak. Its average height above sea level is 460 m. The Gornja Trepca medical centre is situated in a quiet, peaceful, climatically pleasant and exceptionally beautiful ambient. The spa has a moderate continental climate, extremely mild and with very few oscillations in the yearly temperature average. This is affected by very rich plant life and vegetation. This type of climate has a soothing and invigorating effect on the organism.
NATURAL CURATIVE FACTORS
Mildly radioactive thermo-mineral waters of this spa have active biological effect on the human organism.
MEDICAL INDICATIONS
Rheumatic diseases, neuropsychiatric illnesses (multiplex sclerosis, post-mielitis and encephalomielitis conditions, adhesive spinal aranchnitis, post-rehumatic mielopathy, cerebral paralysis, mono and poly-neurites, neuroses, neurastenias, distonic conditions, depressions), gastro-intestinal tract diseases, peripheral blood vessels diseases.
TREATMENT
Treatment is provided by the spa’s hospital under constant supervision of specialist doctors.
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATIVE PROGRAMMES
In the vicinity of Gornja Trepca Spa tehre are numerous cultural and historical monuments: the Vujan monastery, the church of the Holy Virgin Mother, an antique cemetery and a rich ethnographic heritage.
In the near vicinity of the spa there is an attractive hunting ground, rich with small game and fowl. Ten kilometres away from the spa is a famous stable with a school for horse-riding.
PROLOM SPA
LOCATION, CLIMATE, TRAFFIC LINKS
Prolom Spa is located in the south of Serbia. It is 290 km (through Krusevac) and 318 km (through Nis) away from Belgrade, and 23 km away from Kursumlija, at an altitude of 550-668 m above sea level.
You can reach Prolom Spa by the Nis-Rudare highway.
NATURAL CURATIVE FACTORS
Prolom spa has several springs of thermo-mineral water, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 31,5 degrees Celsius. “Prolom water” has a pleasant taste and no smell, so it is recommended to healthy people as well, as drinking water of an exceptional quality.
MEDICAL INDICATIONS
Kidney and urinary tract diseases, digestive tract diseases, skin diseases, peripheral blood vessels diseases and extra-articular rheumatism.
TREATMENT
Treatment is provided in a modern therapy ward that can receive 1500 patients per day and is equipped with: a diagnostics-therapy ward, a hydro-therapy ward, a peloid-therapy ward, a therapeutic-recreational swimming pool. All kinds of therapy are supervised by medical staff.
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATIVE PROGRAMMES
Numerous excursions are organized for the guests of Prolom Spa: the visits to Djavolja Varos, the Kursumlija monastery and other destinations according to the guests’ wishes, hosted by professional guides. Within the sports and recreative programmes the guests of Prolom Spa have a gym, kinesi-ward, a swimming pool, health hiking paths, etc. all at their disposal. All the sports and recreative activities are guided by the spa’s professional trainers.
VRNJACKA BANJA SPA
LOCATION, CLIMATE, TRAFFIC LINKS VRNJACKA BANJA
Vrnjacka Banja Sap is situated in central Serbia, 200 km south of Belgrade, at the foot of Mount Goc (1.147 m high) at 230 m above sea level.
Vrnjacka Banja has a moderate continental climate with a temperature of a a yearly average of 10 degrees Celsius.
You can reach Vrnjacka Banja Spa by the Ibarska highway, through Kraljevo and by motorway, through Pojate, as well as by the Belgrade-Kraljevo railway.
NATURAL CURATIVE FACTORS
The mineral waters of Vrnjacka Banja Spa fall into two categories: warm mineral water (with a temperature of 36,5 degrees Celsius), which belongs to alkaline carbo-acidic homeo-thermae, and cold mineral waters (with temperatures of 14, 17 and 25 degrees Celsius), which belong to the group of earth-alkaline carbo-acidic acratic waters.
MEDICAL INDICATIONS
Diabetes, stomach and duodenum ulcers, functional diseases of the digestive tract, chronic pancreatic disease, biliary diseases, liver illnesses, kidney and urinary tract diseases, chronic gynecological illnesses and sterility, chronic rheumatic and bone diseases.
TREATMENT
The utilisation of mineral waters for the treatment of the above-mentioned indications is effected in various ways: per oz (by drinking) at a dosage recommended by a physician or doctor, rinsing of the biliary canals after bile surgery, inhaling of warm mineral water, bathing in warm mineral water, clysis with colon illnesses, vaginal spraying, rinsing of the eyes, with chronic iris illnesses
Treatment is done at the Special Institute for medical prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of diabetes and digestive system illnesses “Vrnjacka Banja”. The “Vrnjacka Banja” special hospital is the most modern centre for diagnostics, prevention and medical treatment. It is equipped with modern facilities for quick and expert diagnostics as well as treatment, along with expert medical staff and buildings for the accommodation of visitors throughout the year.
The Special Hospital provides numerous services within its many wards: the Thermomineral bath with the mineral springs, the Ambulance and Clinical ward with specialist teams, the X-ray ward, ambulance on duty round the clock, the Diabetes and obesity treatment ward, the Gastroenterology ward, the Gynaecological therapy ward, the Ultrasound diagnostics ward, the Endoscopy ward, the Cardiovascular diagnostics ward, the Ocular illnesses and laser therapy ward, the Sports medicine ward, the Urology ward, the Reflexotherapy and acupuncture ward, the Clinical-biochemical and RIA laboratory, the Pharmacy, the Trim cabinet.
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATIVE PROGRAMMES
Vrnjacka Banja Spa has a nicely decorated park, suitable for long walks and rest. In the vicinity of the spa there are woods, which are ideal for long hikes, picnics and hunting, or skiing on Mount Goc in winter. The guests of the spa have indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and bicycle tracks all at their disposal.
Guests of the spa can take part in organized visits to local monasteries, churches and ancient fortress remains on the surrounding mountain slopes.
Southward, in the picturesque vale of the Ibar river, there is the Studenica monastery, the mausoleum of Stefan Nemanja (from the year 1196), then the Zica monastery, the first Serbian archbishopric (from 1210); furthermore, there are: the Gradac monastery of Queen Helen the Anjou (from 1272), the Djurdjevi Stupovi monastery, the avowal monastery of King Stefan Nemanja (from 1168), the Sopocani monastery of King Uros I, the St. Apostles Peter and Paul church, etc.
Northbound, in the valley of the Morava river, there are many more monasteries: Kalenic, Lazarica, Ljubostinja, Veluce, naupara. Alongside the monasteries and churches, many remains of ancient fortresses still hold guard: Ras, Maglic, Brvenik and Koznik.
KANJIZA SPA
LOCATION, CLIMATE, TRAFFIC LINKS
Kanjiza Spa is located in north Serbia, on the right bank of the river Tisa, at 87 m above sea level. Its climate is continental, with warm summers and cold winters.
You can reach the spa by the Belgrade-Subotica-Horgos motorway, or by Belgrade-Novi Sad-Subotica railway.
NATURAL CURATIVE FACTORS
The thermo-mineral water belongs to the sodium-hydro-carbonated sulphurous hyper-thermae and its temperature at the springs is 51, 64 and 72 degrees Celsius.
Mineral mud (peloid), of a specific compound, is also applied in therapy.
MEDICAL INDICATIONS
Rheumatism, conditions after the loco-motor apparatus injuries, peripheral nervous system injuries, conditions after orthopaedic surgery, conditions after spinal surgery, rehabilitation of children and injuries of the central nervous system.
TREATMENT
Treatment is provided by the Institute, under supervision of a team of specialists and therapists, with the application of the most contemporary equipment and treatment methods. Hydro-therapy, peloid therapy, electro-therapy, manual massage, kinesis-therapy and AMSAT diagnostics are all applied.
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATIVE PROGRAMMES
For the recreation of guests and patients, the spa offers two indoor swimming pools, a sauna, a sports hall, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, tennis courts, football pitches.
On the bank of the river Tisa there is a park for rest and walking, and the river is suitable for water sports and fishing.
On the banks of the Tisa there is also a large tourist camp with all the amenities: electricity, gas heating, water, sanitation, ambulance.
From Kanjiza one can also organize field trips to Subotica and the Palic Lake.
BANJA VRUJCI SPA
LOCATION, CLIMATE, TRAFFIC LINKS BANJA VRUJCI
Vrujci Spa is situated in a narrow valley, on the banks of the Toplica river. It is 92 km southwest of Belgrade, at lies at the a,titide of 179 to 252 m above sea level.
You can reach the spa by the Ibarska highway and the Belgrade-Valjevo.
NATURAL CURATIVE FACTORS
There are 6 springs of mineral water in the spa (with a temperature of 26 to 27 degrees Celsius), along with curative mud.
MEDICAL INDICATIONS
Rheumatism, gynaecological illnesses, anaemia, stones in kidneys and the urinary tract, skin diseases, taster healing of wounds, diseases of the eyes.
TREATMENT
For therapeutic purposes, mineral water is used for bathing and drinking. Peloid mud is used in wrappings.
In the tourist-recreative centre “MaMiDo” a complete medical treatment (kinesis-therapy, hydro-therapy, electro-therapy and thermal mud) takes place in baths with underwater massage, saunas and swimming pool with thermo-mineral water from its own well.
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATIVE PROGRAMMES
Vrujci Spa is at the feet of Suvobor and Maljen mountains. In the vicinity of the spa there are village households which are fully equipped for taking guests in. The area of Vrujci is characteristic for its picturesque landscapes and beautifull woods. Mountains around the town of Valjevo are very good for hunting, and the Toplica, Kolubara and Lepenica rivers are very good for sport angling.
Not far from the spa there are many sites of cultural and historical significance: Struganik, the village in which general Zivojin Misic was born, the Bogovadja monastery and Mount Divcibare.
The visitors of the spa can enjoy the use of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym and sauna.
BANJA KOVILJACA SPA
LOCATION, CLIMATE, TRAFFIC LINKS BANJA KOVILJACA
Koviljaca Spa is located in north-western Serbia. It is situated in the north-western part of Mount Gucevo, at an altitude of 128 m above sea level. You can reach Koviljaca by highway from Belgrade (142 km).
NATURAL CURATIVE FACTORS
Sulphurous mineral waters with temperatures of 15 and 28 degrees Celsius and curative mud are the natural curative factors of the Koviljaca Spa.
MEDICAL INDICATIONS
All forms of rheumatism, the loco-motor apparatus illnesses, post-traumatic conditions, gynaecological and neurological illnesses.
The Special hospital, the first of its kind in our country, has a special ward for the rehabilitation of children.
TREATMENT
Treatment is provided by the Special hospital for rehabilitation “Banja Koviljaca”, by bathing, drinking the water and applying mud wrappings, with the use of all the other physical therapy procedures: electro-, mechano-, magneto-, kinesis-, laser-, etc. Therapies.
CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATIVE PROGRAMMES
The spa is surrounded by a big and nicely decorated park, suitable for walks and recreation. On the nearby river Drina there are sites arranged for sports fishing.
The vicinity of the spa is rich with monuments: remains of old towns and fortresses on Mount Cer (Kosana’s and Trojan’s towns), Lesnica (Vidojevica), necropolis on Mount Brezjak, monumental burial grounds on Mounts Gucevo and Cer (from 1914), the monument dedicated to shot patriots in Draginac (1941), and in Koviljaca itself you can see the Gradac monastery and Koviljka’s town. In the vicinity of the spa there are Trsic, the birthplace of Vuk Karadzic, and the Tronosa monastery, built in 1317, where Vuk learned his literary ways.