Elevate January 2024 | Air Serbia

Ritam Srbije / Rhythm of Serbia

ostavila takav utisak da je svojoj kćer- ki dao ime Drina. U znak zahvalnosti što je Drinu predstavio svetu u najlepšem svetlu, jedno naselje u etno-selu pone- lo je njegovo slavno ime. SUNČANA REKA, SUNNY RIVER In the beautiful ambience of a spot where mountain air and river current meet, on the bank of the river Drina at the foot of Gučevo mountain, occupy- ing part of Banja Koviljača, is the Sunča- na Reka [Sunny River] ethno village, representing an ideal destination for lov- ers of nature, good times and local cui- sine. This village provides a unique oasis of rest, relaxation, sport and recrea- tion for everyone who ordinarily lacks enough time to devote to themselves and their families. Here you will enjoy the company of ani- mals, primarily horses, ponies and don- keys, because Sunčana Reka has sta- bles and organises carriage rides that run alongside the river to the centre of the town of Banja Koviljača, as well as

daily horseback rides along the banks of the Drina. What makes this ethno village recognisable is its “Tavern under the wil- low”, which is also arranged in the ethnic style, but representing its real attraction is the open kitchen and hearth, where guests can enjoy watching food be- ing prepared. This ethno village is proud to offer luxury wellness and spa ser- vices that will help you relax, free your- self of stress and reinvigorate your body and mind. And there’s also the Robert De Niro set- tlement! When this famous American actor hitchhiked through Serbia in the late 1960s, his travels also brought him to the banks of the Drina, in Banja Ko- viljača, close to the Sunčana Reka Eth- no Village. He spent the night beside the Drina, and this beautiful river made such an impression on him that he even named his daughter Drina. And as a sign of gratitude for him presenting the Drina to the world in the most beautiful light, a settlement that bears his name has been developed in this ethno village.

VRHPOLJE Vrhpolje je mesto gde priroda i tradi- cija čine savršen sklad. Seoce je sme- šteno u samom srcu zapadne Srbije, na obali reke Drine kod Ljubovije. Sa predivnim prirodnim pejzažima i bo- gatom kulturnom baštinom, ovo me- sto je idealna destinacija za sve one koji traže mir i tišinu daleko od grad- ske vreve. Jedna od najpopularnijih atrakcija u Vrhpolju je etno-selo. Ako želite da odete na mesto gde možete noću do- hvatiti zvezde, gde vam preko da- na ne treba ništa sem udobne gar- derobe, gde je miris prirode toliko lep da prosto poželite da nikad ne ode- te odatle – na pravom ste mestu. Et- no-selo se nalazi na 200 kilometa- ra od Beograda, ali imaćete utisak da je vreme stalo. Stari vajati koji su do- bili novu namenu, sa malim prozori- ma i kockastim zavesama, verno osli- kavaju duh prošlog vremena. Na prvi pogled niko ne bi poverovao da se u njima kriju ukusno uređeni apartma- ni. Svaki od vajata nosi ime neke voć- ke. Tako malina, kupina, šljiva, dunja, jabuka, kruška menjaju klasične ho- telske brojeve soba i nude jedinstveni doživljaj tradicionalnog načina života

na ovim prostorima. Ovde možete probati domaću hranu i piće, napravljene od sveže ubranih namirnica koje se uzgajaju u okolnim selima. Velika terasa okružena topo- lama nadvija se nad reku Drinu, a na jelovniku su sve sami lokalni specijali- teti: sir, kajmak, kačamak, pite, uštip- ci, cicvara, sarma, etno-gulaš, pra- seće i jagnjeće pečenje. U Vrhpolju se možete opustiti i uživati u prirodi, istražiti bogatu kulturnu baštinu ovog područja ili jednostavno uživati u spe- cijalitetima – bićete oduševljeni pri- rodnim lepotama i autentičnim seo- skim šarmom. VRHPOLJE, TOPFIELD Vrhpolje is a place where nature and tradition combine in perfect harmony. A small village located at the very heart of Western Serbia, it occupies the bank of the Drina near Ljubovija. With stun- ning natural landscapes and rich cul- tural heritage, this is an ideal destina- tion for all those seeking peace and quiet far from the urban hustle and bustle. One of Vrhpolje’s most popular attrac- tions is its ethno village. If you want to visit a place where you can reach out

Sunčana reka pruža jedinstvenu oazu za odmor i opuštanje Sunny River provides a unique oasis of rest and relaxation

and touch the stars at night, where you need nothing but comfortable clothes during the day, where the aroma of na- ture is so beautiful that you’ll wish you never had to leave, then you’ve come to the right place. This ethno village is located 200 kilometres from Belgrade, but you’ll get the impression when you arrive here that time has stood still. Repurposed old cabins, complete with small windows and square curtains, faithfully depict the spirit of bygone times. No one would believe upon first seeing them that tastefully decorat- ed apartments are hidden inside. Each of the cabins is named after some fruit. So, raspberry, blackberry, plum, quince, apple and pear substitute for classic hotel room numbers and offer

the unique opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyle of these lands. Here you can try homemade food and drinks, made from ingredients grown in the surrounding villages and fresh- ly harvested. A large terrace surround- ed by poplar trees overlooks the Dri- na and the menu contains all the local specialities: cheese, kajmak milk curd, kačamak maise porridge, pies, uštip- ci fritters, cicvara cornmeal and cheese gruel, sarma cabbage rolls, ethno gou- lash, roasted pork and lamb. Here you can relax and enjoy the nature of Vrh- polje, explore the rich cultural heritage of this area or simply enjoy the speci- alities – you are sure to be delighted by the natural beauty and authentic ru- ral charm.

Jedna od najpopularnijih

atrakcija u Vrhpolju je

upravo etno-selo One of Vrhpolje’s most popular attractions is its ethno village

98 | Srbija » Serbia

Serbia » Srbija | 99

Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator