Atomska Spa, the oasis of rare thermo-mineral sources

Tucked into the triangle of Čačak, Gornji Milanovac and Kraljevo, surrounded by the woody hills and mountains, calm and peaceful Atomska Spa stands right there.

The history of this spa dates long back because it is considered that its therapeutic features were used in the Roman period. Newly history of Atomska Spa is familiar with the period from 1890, when the first spa bathroom was built here and when spa tourism has officially begun.

Thick woods of elm, beech, oak, linden and many other species, give the Atomska Spa its unique appearance and help the feeling of glorious peace and serenity which are the perimetric need of every human being. As a consequence, a large number of people choose to come to a place blessed with untouched nature and unimaginably fresh air.

Besides the versicolor landscapes, thick greenery and fresh mountain air, this Spa hides very rare thermo-mineral sources. Their specificity lays in the quality and content of the water. That is, only small number of sources in Serbia contains radioactive features like these, which makes Atomska Spa the real ecological jewel.

Thanks to the specific physical and chemical characteristics of the water, this Spa has deserved the name which carries today. Numerous science researches confirmed that this water has healing properties to neurologically and rheumatically ill persons.

About the value and significance of thermo-mineral sources and contents of Spa water, the best witnesses are satisfied visitors who leave Gornja Trepča happy and healed. Another specification of this water is the fact that cesium and other almost unknown elements were found in it.

Atomska Spa Gornja Trepča can also be proud of its various touristic offer which gets its full glow during the period of summer, when the Cultural Summer is organized right at this place. Now the traditional cultural event, enables the visitors to enjoy the numerous manifestations, literary nights, concerts and shows.

Richness and significant cultural-historical attractions are also Vujin Monastery and The Church of the Holy Mother of God in Gornja Trepča.

For the monastery, it is presumed that it was built in XIV century and because of its great value it was put under the state protection. The walls of the church are decorated with old frescoes, and there are numerous theories about when it was built.

To Atomska Spa or Gornja Trepča visitors come because of its rare and healing thermo-mineral sources, fresh air, beautiful natural and cultural richness, vacation and recreation, but it’s better to see that for yourself.

How to get to Atomska Spa?

Atomska Spa is 130 km away from Belgrade, and it is reachable from many directions. From Novi Sad and Belgrade road to Gornja Trepča Spa leads through Ibarska highway, through Ljig and Gornji Milanovac.

If you are coming from Niš or Southern Serbia, you can reach Gornja Trepča through highway across Kruševac, Kraljevo and Mrčajevci. From Užice and Montenegro- across Požega and Čačak, and from Kragujevac and Eastern Serbia through Knić and Mrčajevci. You can also reach Gornja Trepča from Kosovo and Metohija and Novi Pazar across Raška and Kraljevo.

If you are already here, you shouldn’t miss…

Detour of Ovčarsko-Kablarska gorge which is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of Serbia. This gorge is also called Serbian Mount Athos because of numerous monasteries which can be found here.

Enjoying the view and detour of Mokra Gora. This mountain beauty hides the unusual Ethno village Drvengrad which ideal juncture of culture, arts and architecture leaves everyone breathless.

Visit to Zlatibor and this whole area, as well as Čajetina, the home of “Pršutijada” where you have to try some of the home specialties prepared according to the well-hidden recipes.