Po broju termomineralnih voda i njihovoj raznovrsnosti Srbija je srazmerno svojoj površini među najbogatijima na Balkanu i u Evropi
When it comes to the number and diverse nature of thermal mineral waters, Serbia is among the richest countries in the Balkans and Europe, proportional to its surface area
NIŠKA BANJA Niš je poznat širom Srbije po svojoj energičnoj atmosferi i apsolutno nenadmašnoj hrani, a devet ki- lometara istočno od grada nalazi se jedan od najpo- pularnijih banjskih centara u zemlji. Banja se nalazi u podnožju Suve planine, što daje dodatni element ovoj idiličnoj sceni. Zaštićena je od severnih vetrova Svr- ljiškim planinama i okupana suncem sa istočne i za- padne strane tokom cele godine. U prilog činjenici da je mineralna voda u Niškoj banji izuzetno lekovita go- vori i podatak da je voda iz banje dopremana u terme i bazene u Medijani, luksuznoj rezidenciji rimskih ca- reva od Konstantina Velikog naovamo. Tokom osman- ske vladavine Niška banja je bila odmaralište sultana Sulejmana. Umereno kontinentalna klima i više od 70 hektara šume deluju umirujuće i izuzetno pogoduju le- čenju i oporavku. BANJA KOVILJAČA Najstarija banja definisana je veličanstvenošću svog prirodnog okruženja, oivičena rekom Drinom i planinom Gučevo. Početkom 20. veka Banja Kovi- ljača bila je mondensko sastajalište svih koji su ne- što značili u društvenom i kulturnom životu Srbije. Posebno je bila omiljena Obrenovićima i Karađorđe- vićima, zbog čega s pravom nosi epitet kraljevske ba- nje. I danas, čim kročite u banjski park, na trenutak vam se učini kako se iz okolnih vila čuju zvuci bečkog valcera dok na bal pristižu parovi u raskošnim toa- letama. Čuveni banjski park projektovan je u engle- skom i francuskom stilu, baš po želji kralja Aleksan- dra Prvog Obrenovića. Upravo je on velikim delom zaslužan što Banja Koviljača važi za jednu od najlep- ših banja u Evropi, savršeno mesto za oporavak na- kon bolesti, ali i relaksaciju i pravi kraljevski odmor.
HEALING WATERS AND LUXURIOUS WELLNESS Welcome to the land of spas The majority of Serbian spas are located in natural surroundings, in valleys or on mountain slopes, sheltered against strong winds and blessed with a mild climate. These aren’t just health resorts, as spas are places where you will receive a sense of peace and tranquillity, along with all the luxury cient times, and proof of this is provided by the thermal baths of the ancient Romans and the remains of Roman baths that can be found throughout Serbia. Here we’ve singled out just a few spas, so research for yourself, ex- plore, and find the one that will suit you best... OVČAR SPA Nestled between the verdant mountains of Ovčar and Kablar, and traversed by the indomitable West Morava, Ovčar Spa is rich in healing waters and has been known for its hot springs since ancient times. The peak of Kablar provides wonderful views of Ovčar Spa and the mean- ders that have been formed by the West Morava winding its way through some 16 kilometres of sheer mountain faces. Many consider it the most beautiful observation point in Serbia. E very corner of Serbia’s beautiful land comes complete with several spa centres, popular ‘ban- jas’ that are waiting to relieve you of your stress with their healing waters and wonderful na- ture. Their benefits have been known since an-
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