Spas with their numerous geothermal springs, along with countless air spas, that have beneficial effect on the general health, present a great natural wealth of Serbia.
The whole concept of tourism in Serbia was established in the most visited spa in Serbia – Vrnjačka Banja.
Nature was generous to Serbia in the form of more than 1,000 geothermal and mineral waters in 40 Serbian spas.
There is still a centuries-old tradition of using thermal springs, just as they were used 2,000 years ago by Romans for relaxation and healing of their legionnaires.
It is believed that Romans used the thermo-mineral waters in Gamzigrad spa, because they built the imperial complex Felix Romulianu in the vicinity of it. The number of these sites in Serbia is very high, which makes Serbia a culturally significant place in Europe.
Serbian spas have regained their significance during the Turkish rule, because of their famous “Turkish baths”. The most famous one is in Ribarska Banja, along with well-known “hamams” in Sokobanja and Novi Pazar Spa that are still in use today.
Serbian spas have mostly mild climate. They are ecologically clean environments, usually located at the foot of the mountains or in the low valleys, surrounded by forest, pastures, and orchards, and shielded from the strong winds.
Serbian tourism that continues to grow and attract more and more visitors, owes much to the spas. The fact that Vrnjačka Banja, the most famous spa in Serbia, is among the most visited touristic destinations in Serbia, only further supports the claim.
The other spas in Serbia like Sokobanja, Prolom Banja, Lukovo spa, Niška Banja, Selters spa, Atomska spa and many more, also continue to attract more and more guests, while newly established hotels and wellness centers make their touristic offer much more appealing.
