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Osijek Duna Osijek HR BATHING AREAS ON THE CANALS Horizont, Horizont, Petroland, Bački Petrovac Bački Petroland, Relax, Kovačica Lake KačarevoLake VršacLake Bela Crkva lakes Lake Lake Lake Zrenjanin Peskara, Lake Lake ŠatrinciLake Lake Borkovac, Ruma BATHING AREAS ON THE LAKES Lake Štrand, Bogojevo Štrand, Lake Provala, Lake Bruje, Lake Lake Palić Lake ZobnaticaLake BATHING AREAS ON THE RIVER SAVA Klenak Brioni, Sremska Brioni, City Beach, Tamiš, Pančevo City Tamiš, Beach, Cafe de Sol, The Great Bačka Canal, Sombor AQUA PARKS Štrand, The Great Bačka Canal, Sombor Bačka Great The Canal, Štrand, Šebešfok, Bezdan Bačka Great The Canal, The Great Bačka Canal, Bački Bačka Great The Canal, Monoštor 29. novembar,29. Sremska Mitrovica

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2 Welcome to Bathing Areas in Vojvodina

ojvodina is distinctive and beautiful in all four seasons. The natural diversity of the Province is also reflected in its climate. Its specific position, being distant from Vthe sea and high mountains, formed a highly continental climate here – with very cold winters and very hot summers. Nevertheless, we are leaving romantic white win- ter behind, because we would like to experience and enjoy summer in Vojvodina - in its agrarian landscape, on the fields, bustling and busy.

Still, one can find time to have a cializing and looking for refreshment break. And it is the break we take in in the hot summer days. At the same the shade at + 30°C, under the branchy time, river beaches near the cities, so- called ‘štrand’ in these parts, were be- coming more developed and adapted to the needs of their visitors. First res- taurants were opened, changing rooms were built and green areas attended. The people of Vojvodina have been willing to share the offer of their best bathing areas, beaches and swim- ming pools with their guests from oth- er parts of the Province, Serbia and neighbouring countries. This offer in- cludes, above all, wide sandy beaches on the banks of the longest rivers – the Danube, the Tisa and the Sava. In the shade of the forest area along the riv- ers, there are some of the most beau- tiful landscapes in Vojvodina. On the lakes, whether they are natural or manmade, you can enjoy calm and canopy of the poplars or sun-shades, peaceful flatland waters. Tourist facili- near the river, on the lake beach or ties will satisfy the most picky visitors. near the swimming pool. On the swimming pools, you will The people of Vojvodina have cher- experience a completely different

ŠTRAND KUPATILO, NOVI SAD. ished the tradition of going to the bath- scene with tourist crowds, fun and ing areas. At first, they were located leisure activities. A great number of along the banks of the nearest river young people spend their free time or lake, in the proximity of the village. here almost every day. This was a genuine idyllic landscape When you visit all the destina- and pastoral flatland, intertwined with tions from this catalogue, you will still water, reeds, endless plains... A sig- realize how important it is for the nificant share of this idyll has been people of Vojvodina to spend their kept up to the present. At the turn of summer in the bathing areas, and the 20th century, first swimming pools even more importantly, how much were built in the cities and small towns. they are ready to share it with you. So, They were the places where individuals welcome to the most beautiful bath- from the urban middle class were so- ing areas in Vojvodina.

3 Beaches along the beautiful and unique Danube

patin is a beautiful old little town living peacefully next to the Danube. Here, the ty of the Danube. The lake is separat- river is an inspiration to many, especially to tourism employees, so the city offer ed from the Danube by a 100-metres Ais mostly related to the Danube. If you start from the centre towards north-west, wide strip of land. In this very location, you can easily arrive via asphalt road at the river armlet. Important tourism infrastruc- these two beaches are situated, one on ture and catering facilities of Apatin are situated in this very place. On the southern side the banks of the Danube, and the oth- of the armlet, there is a mooring and a marina, whereas further to the north there is a er on the lakeside. They are easily ac- city beach. This is a vast sandy area gently submerged in the Danube water and com- cessible and connected to the city area pletely surrounded by dense wetland forest. In its vicinity, there are numerous well- of Bačka Palanka by a local road. known Danube restaurants called čarda, the cycling route EuroVelo 6, the camp Budžak The beach on Lake Tikvara is locat- and Special Nature Reserve ‘Gornje ’. ed in the south, on the sandy lakeside, with a beautiful view of the wetland Two interestingly situated beaches, in will be a pure pleasure. Namely, in the forest. It is equipped with showers, the beautiful, scenic and ecological- low alluvial terrain, along the south- cabins, sun loungers, as well as bench- ly valuable surroundings are located ern rim of the city, there is Lake Tik- es and tables for visitors. Tourism of- in Bačka Palanka. For everyone who vara. It was formed by redirecting the fer in this part of Bačka includes nu- is looking for something more than river flow to the south, similarly as merous čarda restaurants, and two of just recreational beach activities, this other numerous lakes in the vicini- them are situated here. 4 5 1 City Beach in Bačka Palanka City Beach on the Danube has dren’s animation programmes are 2 Beach on Lake Tikvara in Bačka Palanka a wide view of the river and the Ilok held in addition to sport activities. Fortress in the neighbouring Croa- Tikvara with its low wetland ter- 3 City Beach on the Danube armlet, Apatin tia. It is equipped with showers, cab- rain has been protected as a nature 4 City Beach on the Danube, Apatin ins, sun loungers and thatched sun park since 1993. Recreational activi- Canoe ride to ‘Rajsko Ostrvo’ 5 shades. Sport activities are availa- ties are coordinated with the protec- (Paradise Island) near Sremski Karlovci ble since there are football pitches tion regime. Primary value of the pro- 6 ‘Rajsko Ostrvo’ near Sremski Karlovci and beach volleyball courts, while re- tected area is that it represents the Numerous beaches are formed at lower 7 freshments can be found in an open- remnants of natural wetland forests water level of the Danube near Bezdan bar café. and the Danube wetland habitats. The 8 City Beach in Beočin Sport and Recreational Centre area is inhabited with numerous bird 9 Beach in Čortanovci ‘Tikvara’ is nearby with a sport hall, species – ducks, Eurasian coot, grebe, Everyday sport activities on Beach open pitches and courts: football sta- heron, white stalk, black stalk...In the 10 ‘Tikvara’ in Bačka Palanka dium, athletic track, tennis courts, winter months, the lake is inhabited 11 Beach ‘Bela Stena’, river island Forkontumac basketball and volleyball courts, gym by a herd of swans, so many visitors and trim track. Events, including nu- are also attracted by this scene. Beach ‘Raj’ (Paradise) on the Gajski 12 (the Danube’s armlet near Gaj) merous cultural events, entertain- Beočin City Beach is situated on the ment shows, art workshops and chil- right bank of the Danube, to the north 6 from the settlement. A vast sandy area iday homes, children’s playgrounds OTHER DANUBE BEACHES on the river bank can receive about and a beach volleyball court. WORTH VISITING 1,000 visitors, and in addition to enjoy- In the south of , there is a Residents of the communities along the Dan- ing the sand, bathers can also use the beach called ‘Raj’ (Paradise) along the ube are familiar with numerous small or large grass area. There is a restaurant nearby. river armlet ‘Gajski Dunavac’, named beaches that they visit in the summer months. Completely surrounded with after the village Gaj. People say that Some of them are secluded, little-known and without facilities. Numerous initiatives have dense forests, on the slopes of Fruška the location holds true to its name. made some of the beaches better organized , the beach in Čortanovci is an This is another favourite beach, of- and equipped, so they are also visited by holi- ideal spot for relaxation and recrea- ten visited by bathers and recreation- daymakers from other places. We recommend tion. Surrounding landscape is high- ists. There are around 30 thatched sun that you should get further information and visit some of these beaches as well: ly valuable and interesting for ecology shades in the area that is covered with • Bezdan (next to the restaurant ‘Velika Čarda’); and tourism, because of Special Na- pea gravel and sand. In its close vicini- • City Beach in Čelarevo; ture Reserve ‘Koviljsko-- ty, there is a designated area for camp- • ‘Rajsko Ostrvo’ near Sremski Karlovci; ski Rit’ (-Petrovaradin Marsh- er vans and tents. Moto-nautical and • River island Belegiš (near the village Belegiš in the municipality of Stara Pazova); es) on the north bank, and National fishing clubs rent anything that the • Beach 'Venice' – Stari Banovci Park ‘Fruška Gora’ on the south. The visitors might need for completely en- • Beach ‘Bela Stena’ (Beach ‘White Rock’ area is developed and well-equipped joying these calm waters (scooters, on the river island Forkontumac (the with changing rooms, showers, hol- boats, foot paddle boats, fishing gear). municipality of Pančevo). 7 Beach ‘Štrand’ in Novi Sad – identity and landmark

e suggest that every visitor of Novi Sad should find out the opinions of the peo- ple of Novi Sad about the beach ‘Štrand’, before they decide to visit the city Wbeach. Štrand is part of their identity and a well-known landmark of Novi Sad. This is why numerous domestic and international tourists will not miss an opportunity to visit this beach on the Danube, in addition to visiting the fortress, city centre or a fes- tival. Even if you are staying here for a short time, just to refresh yourself with a lemon- ade, it is the best way to feel the atmosphere of a typical summer in Novi Sad.

Novi Sad beach on the Danube has a care of by lifeguards, security guards long tradition. It was hard to assume and a doctor on call. Finally, the pop- back in 1856, when the City Hall was ularity of Štrand and its diverse offer first commissioned to delineate the are reflected in the number of visitors. area in Upper Liman designated for During an average summer day, more public swimming, that this very loca- than 10,000 people visit this place. In tion would become an important tour- the summer season, from May to Sep- ist spot in the 21st century. The gates of tember, tourism employees record up to Štrand were officially opened in 1911, one million visits. and two years later, first little cabins Tourism offer is completed with were erected in three rows. Then they some additional sport and cultural installed diving boards, showers, bi- events – beach volleyball tournament, cycle sheds, opened restaurants and a basketball, football, beach hand- newly built gazebo where army bands ball, head tennis and foot tennis. At were entertaining the citizens. the time of the famous festival, Today, stretching over 14 hectares day-time parties are organized. Ani- of green and sandy areas, Štrand has all mation programmes, such as creative the facilities of a small bathing and rec- workshops, are specially designed for reational tourist destination. If you get the youngest visitors. Finally, even- bored with the sunny heat of the sand, ing walks along the pedestrian paths you can seek shade under the canopy of in Štrand are extremely pleasant. For almost 400 trees. Visitors have at their all of the above-mentioned, and being disposal 830 cabins, a large number of aware of the fact that it is difficult to bars, small restaurants with delicious verbally describe tourist experience, food and numerous entertainment fa- Štrand is an experience you cilities. Safety of the bathers is taken need to create for yourself.

8 9 The biggest and the most beautiful 1 beach on the Danube in Europe 2 One of the entrances to Štrand Favourite old game on Beach Štrand – 3 'picigen', originally from Split, 4 Novi Sad paradise on the Danube 5 Numerous children’s playgrounds 6 Beach close to the urban area 7 Enjoying mini-golf 8 Two courts for basketball lovers 9 Sunny heat of the sand The most modern facilities for 10 children 11 Vast grass areas at disposal 12 Beach football 13 Frequent sport competitions 14 Beach ‘Oficirac’

10 WILD BEACHES OF NOVI SAD: PLEASANT AND BEAUTIFUL, BUT STILL KEEP SAFE In addition to Štrand, there are three famous and really wonderful wild beaches on the Danube in Novi Sad. The beaches Oficirac, Bećarac, Mačkov Sprud and Šodroš are ideal for the visitors who would like to escape any hustle and bustle of the city. A lot of bathers bring their dogs to these beaches and other visitors will never complain about it. The atmosphere is totally relaxed, the surroundings areas are a bit wild and without any kind of pressure. Unlike at the official beaches, you can put up a barbecue here. Still, here you should not expect the comfort and safety you have on official beaches. There are no lifeguards, safety guards, medical help, as well as cafés and bars. So, keep safe if you decide to visit any of these beaches.

11 ‘Halas Čarda’, there is a famous Sen- Calm and peaceful Tisa River ta Beach. In addition to special gas- tronomic offer, visitors can also use n the banks of the Tisa River in Bačka, as well as in Banat, there are numerous courts for sand sports. communities, many of which are urban in character or represent municipality The Tisa, along the beach near Ada, Ocentres. Their way of life, being close to the river for centuries, has influenced is shallow and extremely suitable for their love for the Tisa River, which can be observed in a large number of official beaches. bathing and other sport and recrea- tional activities. Many would agree Kanjiža is a little town in (the area. Nearby camping ground ‘Tis- that this is one of the most beauti- Tisa River Basin), famous for its spa, ki Cvet’ features 15 camping lots, a ful beaches on the river. Natural am- good facilities, Art Nouveaux hous- kitchen and a toilette. In addition to biance of the river bank is recogniza- es, as well as for its beach. The peo- water recreation and sports, this loca- ble for its dense forest, so, in addition ple of Kanjiža proudly emphasize that tion is also perfect for hiking, cycling, to water activities, the entire area is their beach is one of the most beau- nature watching and fishing. suitable for excursions. Beach offer is tiful in Potisje. The beach features a Downstream, towards the Ti- complete with courts for sand sports well-organized playground, a chil- sa’s confluence into Danube, there and a children’s playground. On the dren’s swimming pool, sport courts are several other interesting beaches south from Ada, in the village Mol, for beach volleyball and foot tennis worth visiting. On the river bank near there is another sandy beach. Right on the sand, as well as an excursion Senta, close to the famous restaurant next to the beach, there is a well-or- 12 13 ganized Recreational Centre ‘Tisin Cvet’ which features a children’s play- ground, a restaurant with lodging and sport courts. A pearl of the Tisa River bank, a lit- tle town of Novi Bečej, in addition to organized tours of important cultural heritage sites, also offers recreational activities on the Tisa River bank. The centre of Novi Bečej is situated right on the river bank, in the most beauti- ful quay in this part of Potisje, which also includes a city beach. The beach is equipped with sun shades, chang- ing rooms, showers, a children’s play- ground and sport courts. Relaxation and refreshments can be found in one of the restaurants nearby. 14 In a beautiful village Čurug in Bačka, local residents and visitors like visiting the beach on the banks of the Stara Tisa in the summer day heat. This river armlet used to be a part of the mainstream of Tisa, but it was cut off from the river by regulation activ- ities. This is the reason why the wa- ter is clearer, and the surrounding landscape is authentic for Vojvodina, full of reeds, calm water and a view of endless flatland. This small peace- ful beach is an ideal spot for escaping stressful daily life. It is equipped with showers and thatched sun shades. It is worth mentioning that the armlet of the Stara Tisa is protected as a na- ture park and for this reason will be 15 1 Idyllic beach in Kanjiža 2 Diving board on the beach in Mol 3 City Beach in Titel 4 Sandy beach in Senta 5 The beach near Žabalj Bridge 6 Natural ambiance on the beach in Ada 7 Swimming pool on the beach in Kanjiža 8 Beach on the Stara Tisa in Čurug 9 City Beach in Novi Bečej 10 Refreshments near Žabalj Bridge 11 Enjoying Beach Babatovo near Elemir The Begej confluence opposite 12 City Beach in Titel 13 Beach Babatovo near Elemir 14 Sandy beach in Mol 15 Senta Beach is on the Banat side

16 an ideal eco-destination for everyone spot where a little town called Titel who enjoys genuine nature. is emerging on the river bank, there On the territory of the municipal- is another beach. Titel City Beach is ity of Zrenjanin, there are two more the best organized bathing area in the beaches that stand out. Both are com- municipality and in Southern Potis- pletely surrounded by dense wet- je. The beach is equipped with cabins, land forests. Beach Babatovo is situ- showers, thatched sun shades and ated near the village Elemir. Another sport courts. A walk to one is close to Žabalj Bridge. Here one (Titel Hill), a unique geological and re- can find a weekend community, a ma- lief phenomenon of Central Vojvodi- rina, an excursion area and finally, na, can be very pleasant. At the same the beach, with organized courts for time, this very spot features a lookout sports and facilities for children. It is with an outstandingly beautiful view very pleasant to visit the area in the of the Tisa and the confluence of the summer days, so it is not surprising Begej into this river. In the municipal- that it is described as a paradise oasis. ity of Titel, there is also a moderately Not far from the confluence of organized bathing area Dukatar, near the Tisa into the Danube, in the the village Mošorin. 17 Bustling rhythm of the Sava River beaches

rem part of the Sava River stream is recognizable and interesting for tourism due When you get bored with the sun heat, to many reasons, but primarily because of its reserves and Zasavi- natural shade is available. In the close Sca. Biodiversity, areas of vast wetland forests, folklore of the nearby communities vicinity of the beach, there is a com- have been attracting tourists for decades. There are also two beaches in this part of the plex from the Roman period ‘Carska river stream attracting holidaymakers in the summer season. Palata’ (Tzar Palace) which should not be missed. City Beach in Sremska Mitrovica, also ily accessible via several city streets Beach Brioni currently features known as Brioni, is situated on the left that come out to the river bank. The catering facilities with several res- riverbank, in the southern part of the bank is covered with sand, pea grav- taurants, cafés and bars. Sport facil- city. This is one of those places which el and grass areas as well. City Beach ities are available – beach volleyball, makes local residents feel proud and is one of the better organized and well beach football, basketball, table ten- which they will certainly recommend. equipped beaches in Vojvodina. Park- nis, mini golf. Children’s playgrounds Here, among other things, you will ing lots for bicycles, motorcycles and with swings, slides and seesaws are find out what makes Sremska Mitro- cars are at disposal for bathers, as well reserved for the youngest, and div- vica recognizable. The beach is eas- as cabins, lifeguards and medical help. ing club services for adults. All in all, 18 Beach Brioni on the Sava River is a real and genuine location for bathing tourism. The Beach November 29th is situ- ated one kilometre to the west from the centre of Sremska Mitrovica. Al- though it is significantly smaller than Brioni, it has all the facilities of a well- developed beach. It features a parking lot (cars, motorcycles, bicycles), cab- ins, benches, showers, lifeguards and indispensable natural shade that is needed in the summer months. Ca- tering facilities include restaurants and cafés. It also features sport courts for beach volleyball, football, basket- ball, table tennis, as well as facilities for children (swings, slides, seesaws). 19 20 Refreshment and recreation on beautiful lakes

1 ‘Ženski Štrand”, Lake Palić egardless of their origin, whether they are natural or artificial, small or big, nu- 2 Lake Peskara, Zrenjanin merous lakes in almost every corner of Vojvodina represent favourite locations for bathing, sport or relaxation near the water. These calm Pannonian waters are the 3 Bela Crkva Lakes – Main Lake (Glavno) R right choice for relaxation and recreation. 4 Lake Šljunkara, Kovin 5 Lake Zobnatica, Bačka Topola Lake Palić is the most popular lake is an important destination of cultur- 6 Lake Borkovac, near Ruma tourism destination in Vojvodina. De- al tourism with numerous events and 7 Lake Zobnatica, Bačka Topola spite the fact that bathing in the lake beautiful buildings constructed in Art 8 Lake Provala near Vajska is not allowed, the popularity of Palić Nouveau style. 9 Lake Provala near Vajska has not declined because of numer- Lake Zobnatica is the most im- 10 Volleyball beach tournament on Provala ous other recreational activities or- portant and the biggest bathing area 11 Bela Crkva Lakes – Šljunkara ganized on the lake and in its vicini- in Northern Bačka. Lake shore has a 12 Lake Štrand near Bogojevo ty. On the Beach ‘Ženski Štrand’ (Girl’s rather dynamic morphology, with nu- 13 Sailing on Palić Beach), it is possible to rent vessels to merous bays, peninsulas and islands. get to know the lake quickly and eas- At first look, one can hardly assume 14 Lake Šatrinci ily. For group visits, there is a possi- that this is an artificial lake. Outside 15 Lake Peskara, Zrenjanin bility of touring the lake with a cata- the beach area, reeds and other vegeta- 16 Lake Štrand near Bogojevo maran. Sailing Club offers its services tion species are abundant, which adds 17 Lake Vršac to interested visitors, as well as bicy- a special ecological and aesthetic val- 18 Lake Vršac cle rental service to the public. For all ue to the entire landscape. Zobnatica 19 Bela Crkva Lakes – Main Lake (Glavno) of those who expect something ex- is protected as a nature park. Beaches 20 Bela Crkva Lakes – Lake Vračev Gaj tra, it is worth mentioning that Palić are fully equipped on the south-east- 21 ern bank which is easily accessible and connected to Bačka Topola by asphalt road, hiking or cycling path. Numer- ous wooden piers offer pure pleasure for those who like diving. All other fa- cilities which will make your stay more pleasant are there: sun loungers, sport courts and a lake restaurant - čarda. In between swims, it is possible to visit a horse farm or a windmill converted into a museum. Hydrologic activity of the Dan- ube has formed the entire landscape surrounding the river, so numerous lakes formed by river stream regula- tion are also part of it. The residents of nearby communities are tradition- ally connected to the lake beaches. A lot of elderly and middle-aged citizens from the municipalities of Odžaci and Bač have exciting memories of their 22 youth and the time they spent on Lake Along the local road Vajska- length of 80 m, covered with pea grav- Štrand and Provala. Even today young- Bođani, there is Lake Provala, the big- el and grass, is situated on the south- er population still enjoys summer sea- gest bathing area in the municipality eastern bank. Wooden benches and son here. On Lakes Štrand and Provala of Bač. Its very attractive beach, on natural shade under numerous trees you can find anything that could be ex- the west bank, is equipped with sun make the lake visit more pleasant. pected in a typical bathing area – clean shades, showers and a camping area. Lake Bruje attracts numerous fish- and clear water, ideal for sport, recrea- In the vicinity of the lake, there are erman and campers. Lake Borkovac, tion and pleasure. numerous cultural and historic mon- which has already been popular with Lake Štrand represents a group of uments, and some of them have out- the residents of Ruma, is slowly be- four lakes, and the biggest, which is standing significance (the fortress, coming a favourite excursion destina- centrally located, is also the most at- Franciscan monastery, hamam in Bač, tion for the people from Novi Sad and tractive for bathing. Lakes are favour- Monastery Bođani). . Only three kilometres away ably located, near the border crossing Tourist gems of Fruška Gora are from the mentioned Srem town, this Bogojevo-Erdut. On the north-east- its lakes, which, in addition to many lake represents a real oasis of peace, ern bank, there is a bigger sandy other pleasures, offer possibilities for ideal for recreation and sport. Calm beach. In the close vicinity of the bathing or relaxation on one of the and clear lake water is ideal for row- lake, a camping ground with 22 lots beaches. Lake Bruje is situated on the ing. Lake beach, partly on concrete for all types of camping was opened north-west from Erdevik, a beauti- slates, partly on the grass, is situated in 2012. It features a restaurant, com- ful Srem village. It is easily accessi- on the west bank. Relaxation can be mon rooms for socializing, a kitchen, ble from the centre of the village via found in natural shade on one of the a laundry room and toilets. an asphalt road. The beach with the wooden benches. Tourist offer also 23 includes an open swimming pool, as well as a hotel with spa & wellness centre. Lake Međeš or Šatrinačko Jeze- ro (Šatrinačko Lake) is situated only 1.5 km from Šatrinci in the municipal- ity of Irig. Judging from the slogan of the local tourism organisation – Sun- ny Side of Fruška Gora, it appears that this place is convenient for bathing tourism. Considering the number of bathers visiting the grassy lake beach in the summer days, we can draw the same conclusion. There is a well-main- tained court for beach volleyball near- by, and a small bar en route to the beach, on a hillock with a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. In Mužlja, a suburban area of Zrenjanin, only 5 km from the city 24 centre, you can find shelter from the sport competitions and cultural and portant tourist facilities of Bela Crk- summer heat on Peskara. Due to a entertainment events are organized. va Lakes, including restaurants and long-term sand exploitation, three The most important bathing desti- cafés. Recreational facilities include a lakes were formed here. The residents nation in Southern Banat are famous diving board, a water polo pool, jog- have been using clean and clear water lakes of Bela Crkva. As many as sev- ging tracks, and lifeguard service. In for bathing and recreation for years. en lakes with crystal clear water and tourist season, visitors can attend This has been followed by the devel- beautiful sandy and pea gravel beach- diving and swimming courses. On opment of a bathing area, so today it es represent a real tourist gem of Ba- the right side of the mentioned road has all the features of a well-devel- nat. Regarding their natural beau- is Lake Vračev Gaj. The total length oped tourist destination. The popu- ty and tourist facilities, three lakes of the beaches is about 400 m, part- larity of Peskara is also confirmed by stand out: Main Lake (Glavno Jezero), ly gravel, and partly grass. On the the fact that it receives up to several Lake Vračev Gaj and Lake Šljunkara. northern bank of Šljunkara, in the thousand bathers just in one day in The first lake is on the left side of the length of 100 m, there is also a beau- peak season. road towards the village Vračev Gaj. tiful gravel beach. Bathing area used for relaxation The total length of all the beaches on Bathing area Šljunkara, with its by the residents of Vršac is located on Main Lake is 300 metres on the sand, clean and crystal clear water, is a pop- the banks of Lake Vršac. Vršac is priv- gravel and concrete. The biggest and ular excursion site for the residents of ileged because the lake is situated in the most famous beach is on the east- Kovin. There is a grass pitch for futsal the city itself. In high season, various ern bank surrounded by the most im- and a children’s playground nearby. 25 26 1 Children’s Paradise, Petroland Unforgettable water fun 2 Kamikaza and Rainbow Slide 3 East Tower antastic, we are coming again, unforgettable, great fun – these are the compli- 4 Relaxation pool ments that visitors most often write in comments on social media about Aqua 5 Petroland from the air FPark Petroland, near Bački Petrovac, only 20 km from Novi Sad. What is the se- 6 Black Hole Slide cret of Petroland? 7 Fun for the youngest So far, Petroland has been the biggest land, as a tourist centre, has become 8 Attraction in Children’s Paradise fun tourist attraction in Serbia. At the the favourite location in the past three 9 King Slide same time, this is the most modern years for those who have seen it and 10 Burn and King Tower aqua park in the wider surrounding enjoyed its attractions. 11 Aquarobics area. The first proof for the given state- Petroland is a water empire, oasis of 12 King Slide ment can be found in the analysis of li- refreshment and recreation in hot sum- cense plates of the parked cars at the mer days. It meets the needs of all gen- 13 Tourist Complex ‘Horizont’ in Surduk entrance of this tourist complex. Here, erations and is ideal for a family week- 14 Complex ‘Horizont’ from the air tourists come from various, most re- end. As many as eight slides of unusual 15 Sport Centre ‘Relax’ in Kovačica mote regions of Serbia and neighbour- names – Black Hole, Twister, Crazy Corn, 16 Wild River, Petroland ing countries. Simple, but true, Petro- King Slide, Tiger, Zebra, Rainbow, Kamika- 27 28 ze, are all there for unforgettable chal- After numerous water activities, and activity is luring and should not lenges. There are six swimming pools, you can relax on the beaches with be missed. Finally, we hope that you including those with waves, water mas- sun loungers or on grass areas. More will also share the impressions of oth- sages, river rafting feel and a swim- than ten cafés, restaurants, bars and er visitors, given at the beginning of ming pool just for children. For all of stands with food and beverage offer the text. those who are looking for something the most diverse products. Finally, as Unforgettable water fun, com- extra, there is Adrenaline Park Zeml- in any other tourist centre, you can bined with wellness arrangements, are ja Čuda (Wonderland). Forty challeng- buy souvenirs and beach equipment also provided in two additional tour- es on three levels will help you stay fit in one of the shops. ist centres in Vojvodina. The first is the and overcome possible fears. Those who During the season, Petroland is Tourist Complex ‘Horizont’ in Surd- prefer more traditional sports can find a venue for numerous sport and cul- uk, with several swimming pools and something for themselves on one of the tural events. So far, football com- a wellness centre. Furthermore, Sport courts or pitches – football and basket- petitions, children’s games without Centre ‘Relax’ in Kovačica guarantees ball on artificial grass, beach volleyball, frontiers, concerts, parties, beau- special experience for its visitors com- grass sport courts and an open gym. ty contests. Here, every attraction bining recreation and relaxation. 29 The Great Bačka Canal – for new discoveries

esidents of Sombor love spending their free time on Veliki Bački Kanal (the Great Bačka Canal). City Beach Štrand (built in the 1930s) is situated on the canal bank, Rsurrounded with a dense tree-line, so the ambiance is incredibly beautiful. Water in this sector is clean, convenient for bathing and there is no reason why you would not share your summer pleasure with other visitors of this traditional bathing area.

BEACH ON THE TAMIŠ RIVER It features two swimming pools: olym- one of the most beautiful towns in Ser- Just a few hundred metres from the pic and children’s, which are connect- bia. If you desire a closer contact with urban core of Pančevo, there is a ed to the Canal. Sport activities are nature, we recommend visiting the beautiful City Beach on the Tamiš, available at the volleyball court and bathing area Šebešfok which is situ- which was opened in 2012. beach football. Additional refresh- ated right on the border of Special Na- ments can also be found in the near- ture Reserve ‘’, and Ubiquitous sports atmosphere on Štrand 1 by Café de Sol situated in a particularly only several hundred meters from the in Sombor Relaxing ambiance combined with nature, pleasant ambiance with a well-main- lock which separates the Great Bačka 2 tained bathing area. If you have not Canal from the Danube. About ten kil- Café de Sol, Sombor been to Sombor before, you should not ometres downstream, just after Bački 3 Bathing area Šebešfok near Bezdan miss an opportunity to visit the centre Monoštor, the Canal hides another 4 Bathing oasis near Bački Monoštor of this Bačka town, which is said to be bathing oasis. 5 City Beach in Pančevo 30 Municipal Tourist Organisations in Vojvodina TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISE "TITELSKI BREG" ADA TOWNSHIP IRIG TOWNSHIP SEČANJ TOWNSHIP TITEL Trg Oslobođenja 1, 24430 Ada Ribarski trg 16, 22406 Irig Vožda Karađorđa 57, 23240 Sečanj Glavna 1, 21240 Titel tel: +381 24 855 855, fax: +381 24 tel: +381 22 461 126 tel: +381 63 884 03 90 tel/fax: +381 21 296 21 77, 296 21 78 853 342 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.turorgirig.org.rs www.titelskibreg.com TOURISM ORGANISATION www.infoada.org TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF OF VOJVODINA TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF SENTA TOWNSHIP TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 6/IV TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF KANJIŽA TOWNSHIP Glavni trg 1, 24400 Senta VRŠAC TOWNSHIP 21000 Novi Sad - Srbija TOWNSHIP Glavni trg 9, 24420 Kanjiža tel: +381 24 817 818 Trg Pobede 1, 26300 Vršac Tel: +381 21 452 910, Žarka Zrenjanina 4, 26310 Alibunar tel: +381 24 875 414 [email protected] tel: +381 13 832 999, 831 055; +381 21 472 05 08, tel: +381 13 641 520 [email protected] www.sentainfo.org fax: +381 13 838 050 Fax: +381 21 420 758 [email protected] www.kanjizatourism.org.rs [email protected] [email protected] www.alibunar.org.rs TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF THE [email protected] www.vojvodinaonline.com TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF CITY OF SOMBOR www.to.vrsac.com TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF KIKINDA TOWNSHIP Trg cara Lazara 1, 25000 Sombor PUBLISHER APATIN TOWNSHIP Trg srpskih dobrovoljaca 12, 23300 tel: +381 25 434 350 TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF THE Tourism Organisation Petefi Šandora 2a, 25260 Apatin Kikinda [email protected] CITY OF ZRENJANINA of Vojvodina tel: +381 25 772 555 tel: +381 230 26 300 www.visitsombor.org Koče Kolarova 68, 23000 Zrenjanin [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +381 23 523 160 FOR THE PUBLISHER www.apatin.org.rs www.kikinda-turizam.rs THE CENTER FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Fax: +381 23 523 161 Gvozden Perković RECREATION AND TOURISM OF [email protected] TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF www.zrenjaninturizam.rs EDITOR BAČ TOWNSHIP KOVAČICA TOWNSHIP Trg Mladosti bb, 21480 Srbobran Trg Dr. Zorana Đinđića 4, 21420 Bač Maršala Tita 50, 26210 Kovačica tel: +381 21 731 279, 732 888 TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF Dr. Lazar Lazić tel: +381 21 772 222 tel: +381 13 660-460; fax: +381 13 [email protected] ŽABALJ TOWNSHIP [email protected] 660 490 www.cst.org.rs Trg Svetog Save 3, 21230 Žabalj AUTHOR www.turizambac.com [email protected] tel/fax: +381 21 831 688 Dr. Vladimir Stojanović www.took.org.rs TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF THE [email protected] TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF CITY OF SREMSKA MITROVICA www.zabalj-tourism.org ENGLISH TRANSLATION BAČKA PALANKA TOWNSHIP TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF Svetog Dimitrija 10, 22000 Sremska Dragana Vuković Vojnović Veselina Masleše 8, KOVIN TOWNSHIP Mitrovica TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF poštanski fah 148, 21400 Bačka Palanka Cara Lazara 85, 26220 Kovin tel: +381 22 618 275 ŽITIŠTE TOWNSHIP PHOTOS BY tel: +381 21 6041 336; fax: +381 21 tel: +381 13 745 860 [email protected] Cara Dušana 5, 23210 Žitište Lazar Lazić 753 334 [email protected] www.tosmomi.rs tel: +381 23 822 250, 822 272 Vladimir Stojanović [email protected] www.tookovin.info [email protected] Mlađen Jovanović www.toobap.rs TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF www.zitistetourism.org Igor Marinović TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF SREMSKI KARLOVCI TOWNSHIP Dragan Gojić TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF MALI IĐOŠ TOWNSHIP Patrijarha Rajačića 1, 21205 Sr. Karlovci BEOČIN TOWNSHIP Goran Mulić BAČKA TOPOLA TOWNSHIP Maršala Tita 32, 24321 Mali Iđoš tel/fax: + 381 21 882 127, 883 855 Svetosavksa 25, 21300 Beočin Novica Blažin Glavna 12, 24300 Bačka Topola tel: +381 63 841 9896 [email protected] Tel: +381 21 870 260, 870 781 Foto-arhiva TOV tel: +381 24 711 020 turistickaorganizacija.m.idos@gmail. www.karlovci.org.rs Fax: +381 21 870 268 [email protected], com [email protected] DESIGN & PREPRESS [email protected] www.tourism-mi.org.rs SKTC ĐURA JAKŠIĆ [email protected] Lazarus www.backatopola.org.rs SRPSKA CRNJA www.beocin.rs www.lazarus.rs TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF Kralja Aleksandra 65, 23220 Srpska TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF NOVI BEČEJ TOWNSHIP Crnja NOVI KNEŽEVAC TOWNSHIP PRINTED BY BAČKI PETROVAC TOWNSHIP Tiski kej bb, 23272 Novi Bečej tel/fax: + 381 23 812 626 Resor turizam, omladina, Simbol, Petrovaradin Maksima Gorkog 17, tel: +381 23 773 522 [email protected] obrazovanje i sport www.simbolns.co.rs 21470 Bački Petrovac [email protected] Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 1, tel: +381 21 780 478; fax: +381 21 www.novibecj.rs TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF 23330 Novi Kneževac CIRCULATION 782 643 STARA PAZOVA TOWNSHIP Tel/fax: +381 230 83 604, 230 82 76 5.000 [email protected], TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF THE Svetosavska 11, 22300 Stara Pazova [email protected] [email protected] CITY OF NOVI SAD tel: +381 22 310 140 www.noviknezevac.rs www.turizambackipetrovac.com Modene 1 ili Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 9, [email protected] 21000 Novi Sad OPOVO TOWNSHIP TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF tel: +381 21 66 173 43, 421 811 TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF THE Odeljenje za privredu, BEČEJ TOWNSHIP fax: +381 21 451 481 CITY OF razvoj i javne nabavke Trg Oslobođenja 1, 21220 Bečej [email protected] Trg Slobode 1, 24000 Subotica Borisa Kidriča 10, 26204 Opovo tel: +381 21 6910 404 [email protected] tel/fax: + 381 24 670 350 Tel: +381 13 681 950, 681 030 [email protected] www.turizamns.rs [email protected] Fax: +381 13 681 202 www.tobecej.com www.visitsubotica.rs [email protected] TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF www.visitpalic.rs www.opovo.org.rs TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF ODŽACI TOWNSHIP BELA CRKVA TOWNSHIP Knez Mihajlova 28, 25250 Odžaci TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION OF Proleterska 2, 26340 Bela Crkva tel/fax: +381 25 5742 212, 5742 308 ŠID TOWNSHIP PEĆINCI TOWNSHIP tel/faks: +381 (0) 13 851 777 [email protected] Cara Lazara 7, 22240 Šid Slobodana Bajića 5, 22410 Pećinci [email protected], www.turizamodzaci.rs tel/fax: +381 22 710 661, 710 610 Tel: +381 22 400 740, 400 737 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: +381 22 400 792 www.belacrkvato.org TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF THE www.tourismsid.rs [email protected] CITY OF PANČEVO [email protected] TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF Sokače 2, 26000 Pančevo TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF www.pecinci.org INĐIJA TOWNSHIP tel: +381 13 351 366, 351 365 TEMERIN TOWNSHIP Cara Dušana 1, 22320 Inđija [email protected] Novosadska 326, 21235 Temerin PLANDIŠTE TOWNSHIP tel: +381 22 510 970 www.pancevo.info tel: +381 21 843 888 lok. 109; 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