Summer holidays in Serbia

Lakes, spas and rivers — sandy beaches, wellness and fresh air. Palić, Silver Lake, Vlasina, Vrnjačka and Sokobanja.

LakesSpasAll stays

A summer holiday in Serbia doesn't have to mean the sea. Silver Lake (the 'Serbian sea') on the Danube and Lake Palić near Subotica offer sandy beaches, swimming and water sports, while Vlasina and Perućac lakes lure you with pristine nature and cool air.

Spa towns are perfect for a healthy summer break — Vrnjačka Banja and Sokobanja combine thermal springs, pools and wellness with a rich cultural and entertainment programme. For adventure, head to the rivers: rafting on the Drina and Tara, river rafts and Danube beaches.

Find accommodation by the water or in the heart of a spa town and send an inquiry straight to the host. The best summer deals go fast, so book early.

Lakes & spas

Banja KoviljačaSpa
Mačva district

Banja Koviljača

A royal spa with a beautiful park on the Drina.

Sulphur springsLavish park
Free to visit4.4
Niška BanjaSpa
Nišava district

Niška Banja

The 'spa of the heart' beside the city of Niš.

Heart treatmentsThermo-mineral water
Free to visit4.2
Prolom BanjaSpa
Toplica district

Prolom Banja

Healing water with the famous Devil's Town nearby.

Prolom waterNear Devil's Town
Free to visit4.5
SokobanjaSpa
Zaječar district

Sokobanja

An air and water spa in eastern Serbia.

Thermal bathsOzren & Rtanj mountains
Free to visit4.5
Vrnjačka BanjaSpa
Raška district

Vrnjačka Banja

Serbia's most famous and most visited spa.

Thermo-mineral springsWellness & spa centres
Free to visit4.6
Ribarska BanjaSpa
Rasina district

Ribarska Banja

A tranquil spa at the foot of Jastrebac.

Foot of JastrebacThermo-mineral springs
Free to visit4.3
Lake PalićLake
North Bačka district

Lake Palić

A Vojvodina oasis of Art Nouveau, parkland and beach.

Art Nouveau architectureZoo
Free to visit4.4
Silver LakeLake
Braničevo district

Silver Lake

The 'Serbian sea' on the Danube near Veliko Gradište.

Sandy beachesWater sports
Free to visit4.5

Where to stay

Hotel Izvor AranđelovacAccommodation
Aranđelovac

Hotel Izvor Aranđelovac

A spa hotel beside Bukovička Banja park.

Thermal poolsWellness
from €70 / per night4.4
Lake Apartments — PalićAccommodation
Palić

Lake Apartments — Palić

Apartments steps from Lake Palić.

By the lakeNear the beach
from €38 / per night4.5
Konak Apartments — Vrnjačka BanjaAccommodation
Vrnjačka Banja

Konak Apartments — Vrnjačka Banja

Private apartments in the spa centre.

Own kitchenSpa centre
from €35 / per night4.7

FAQ

Where to go for a summer holiday by the water in Serbia?+
The most popular are Silver Lake on the Danube and Lake Palić near Subotica — sandy beaches and swimming. Vlasina Lake and Perućac suit lovers of quieter nature, and the Danube has landscaped river beaches.
Are spa towns good for a summer break?+
Yes — Vrnjačka Banja and Sokobanja have pools, thermal springs, wellness and a lively summer programme (festivals, walks, excursions), with a pleasant climate and greenery.
Is there swimming and water sports?+
Yes. On the lakes and the Danube you can swim, boat, kayak and SUP, and on the Drina and Tara there's rafting. Each listing shows how close it is to water.