This Balkan republic is still difficult to classify as a popular tourist destination. Fans of beach vacations sweep aside Serbia as a landlocked country, and fans of a vibrant, eventful excursion believe that there are no special attractions there either. In response to this, not too touchy Serbs offer the Old World the precious waters of their mineral springs, which heal hundreds of different ailments, and ask for very modest money. Is it any wonder that the wellness programs of local resorts are deservedly popular with Europeans. If your goal is a wellness holiday in Serbia with children, where is it better to stay and which resort to choose? What to look for when booking a hotel and what time of year is it more convenient to fly? The answers to these questions will help you plan your perfect vacation.
Treat with pleasure
Balneological Serbian resorts have the prefix "bath" in their names, which means "spa" in many Balkan languages. There are more than a dozen of them in the country, and on the most popular you can often find married couples and tourists with children:
- Soko-Banya is the most popular balneological resort, where they treat the respiratory system. The medical center boasts not only modern equipment, but also highly qualified medical personnel. A landmark for tourists is the city of Niš in the east of the country.
- The doctors of the Vrnjacka Banja spa will help you and your children to heal your digestive disorders. The resort is located in the central part of Serbia, 200 km south of the capital. In addition to gastritis and colitis, the local springs successfully treat kidney infections and gynecological diseases. A proposal that has been especially relevant in recent years is getting rid of obesity. The cultural program in Vrnjacka Banja includes excursions to local ancient monasteries, some of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- A wide range of ailments are cured on the waters of Buyanovachka-Bani. This Serbian resort is perfect for families with children, because its treatment programs are developed taking into account the characteristics of the body of babies and adolescents. On the basis of thermal water and mud, programs have been drawn up to get rid of rheumatism and arthritis, diseases of the blood vessels. The resort pays special attention to athletes, and rehabilitation programs are able to restore the ideal state of the body after sports injuries and difficult training processes.
All balneological resorts in Serbia are surrounded by unique nature, and the microclimate in these regions is an independent healing factor. You can come to the resorts throughout the year. Winter in the northern regions of the republic is rather cool, but below -5 ° C the mercury column drops extremely rarely. It is better to vacation with children in Serbia in mid-spring or early autumn, when precipitation is minimal, there are many sunny days, and the temperature background allows you to walk a lot and enjoy the surroundings.
Winter holidays in Kopaonik
Ski resort Kopaonik is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Serbia. It is better to come here with children on New Year's Eve, when the resort staff organizes a special program for young guests.
The season on local roads begins in November, but persistent snow cover forms by mid-December. Kopaonik is called the Sun Mountain due to the huge number of sunny days a year.
The younger generation does not yet know how to stand on alpine skiing? This is not a problem, because there is a school in the Serbian ski resort, where qualified instructors can easily teach all sports wisdom to young students. There are also Russian speakers among them, and therefore the language barrier does not exist here even for the smallest.
A kindergarten is open on the slopes of Kopaonik, where you can leave your baby under the supervision of experienced educators. In the evenings, children's discos are organized for young guests, and in the morning you can go on excursions to local attractions, the names of which are found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
