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What to visit in Eastern Serbia

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My guide to beautiful Eastern Serbia. I have lived here my whole life and it is my pleasure to introduce you to this region – rich in natural wonders, spas, rivers and mountains – which is unfortunately threatened by mines and wind farms. Eastern Ser...
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Spas of Eastern Serbia

This part of Serbia has been renowned since ancient times—dating back to the Roman and Ottoman eras. The Romans were particularly fond of this region, and I will show you exactly why. Eastern Serbia abounds in healing and thermal waters; the spas fou...

 
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As one of Serbia's most popular spa towns, it attracts an ever-growing number of visitors each year—including more and more young families with small children. On this site, you will find all the information you need regarding accommodation, dining, ...
Welcome to Sokobanja – Sokobanja Tourism
 
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It is one of the oldest spas in Serbia, located near the town of Bor. It offers abundant healing waters and good food at affordable prices; you can find all the information on this website. We love coming here because it is close to the town where we...
Brestovacka banja - Brestovacka Spa
 
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It is an increasingly popular destination every year and a must-visit spot when touring Eastern Serbia. It offers delicious food, healing waters, and excellent accommodation—and they even have donkey milk. Highly recommended.
Sisevac spa
 
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We always have a great time when we visit this spa; it offers a wide range of pools, warm water, and relaxation, and you can even treat yourself with therapeutic mud. It is excellent, and I highly recommend this spa.
Zdrelo Spa
 
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This spa is located some distance from the town of Zaječar, where I live—which is precisely why we don't visit it often—but I must tell you that it is situated in a phenomenal location; it is surrounded by true natural beauty. The area around the spa...
Zvonacka Spa

Mountains of Eastern Serbia

As a great lover of hiking and nature, it is a true pleasure for me to introduce the mountains of Eastern Serbia—mountains I have climbed and explored many times, both with my family and with fellow hikers.

 
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Visited many times, yet fascinating every single time. Stara Planina offers a vast array of trails, accommodation, and dining options; the people are wonderful and hospitable, and the landscapes are straight out of a fairytale. Whether it is summer o...
Stara planina - Old Mountain
 
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Another natural and tourist attraction. I have visited Rtanj many times, and it was great every time; I even went there recently with my son. The villages in the vicinity of Rtanj offer plenty of accommodation options, good food, and welcoming hosts.
Planina Rtanj - Rtanj Adventure
 
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A mountain that has everything, caves, beautiful trails, wonderful landscapes. This mountain is not so popular among tourists and family people, but it is popular among hikers and adventure lovers. An unfairly underrated mountain, it is wonderful, an...
Planina Tupižnica - Tupiznica Mountain
 
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These two mountains are next to each other, the Stol mountain is not demanding, while the Veliki Krs mountain requires better fitness. They are located near the town of Bor and are a place for a perfect vacation in nature and definitely deserve your ...
Mountains Stol i Veliki Krs
 
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A wonderful mountain with a spectacular view of the Danube River. Some say that the Danube is the most beautiful here. The mountain is not demanding, and it is located near the town of Kladovo. It does not require great fitness, and every time we hav...
Miroc Mountain

Where to eat? (:BBQ of course:)

From personal experience, I must say that the food in Eastern Serbia is excellent, tasty, "strong", spicy, real food with a soul. There are a large number of restaurants where you can eat, and I choose for you, but with great difficulty, because the ...

 
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It is very difficult to find great pictures, because mostly these taverns do not have their own website, but this tavern is widely known for its delicious food, atmosphere, and ambience, both in eastern Serbia and beyond. They have excellent barbecue...
Tavern at Tika - RESTORAN KOD TIKE
 
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It is my great pleasure to present to you a restaurant located in my town where I live, Zaječar. I like to come here for their Caradjordjeva steak and excellent cheese in olive oil, and there is live music on weekends. There are many visitors from Bu...
Restoran Dva brata Zaječar - Restaurant "Two Brothers"
 
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This tavern is located in the village of Štubik near the town of Negotin and people travel many kilometers to try their food. Many famous people were right here and left enthusiastically. From experience, I can say that they have phenomenal liver, an...
Kod Braneta, Štubik - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews
 
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One of the best cafes in the town of Knjaževac is the Sport cafe. Excellent burger and delicious bun.
Cafe Sport, Knjazevac - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews
 
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In the small town near Rtanj mountain, Boljevac, there is the Timočka buna tavern. Great food, delicious, worth a visit, and we always feel comfortable here, like home.
KRCMA TIMOCKA BUNA, Boljevac - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

Where to stay

I am choosing for you a list of the best accommodations to stay in Eastern Serbia. I must mention that, wherever you stay, you will have excellent service and comfortable accommodation.

 
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A very popular hotel on Stara planina, which has an excellent reputation. Many tourists from all over the world stay every year, and on this occasion I must mention that the friendly staff will always meet you with whatever you need.
HOTEL STARA PLANINA - 2026 Reviews (Serbia/Balta Berilovac)
 
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Near the Rtanj mountain is the Lljubica inn, which, in addition to accommodation, also offers excellent food.
KONAK LJUBICA RTANJ - Prices & Hotel Reviews (Mirovo, Serbia)
 
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In the center of Zaječar is the Garni Hotel Hamburg, which offers excellent service, prices are not expensive, and they also offer food.
GARNI HOTEL HAMBURG - Prices & Reviews (Zajecar, Serbia)
 
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If you decide to visit the wonderful town in the east of Serbia, Kladovo, I highly recommend this accommodation. The furniture is new, it is located near the center and all the things you need.
LUX APARTMANI - Prices & Lodging Reviews (Kladovo, Serbia)
 
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One of the most popular and modern hotels in Sokobanja, Hotel Sunce offers all the amenities that hotel accommodation can offer.
HOTEL SUNCE (Hotel Sun) - Updated 2026 Prices & Reviews (Sokobanja, Serbia)

Unique and ours

This is a list of places that you will have the opportunity to see only in this part of Serbia. Enjoy this guide

 
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We are often here because it is located close to Zaječar. This late antique palace has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2007.
Felix Romuliana
 
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These are the largest overgrowths in Europe and are located near Kladovo. Close to Vratna is the Vratna Monastery. People from all over the world visit this place.
Outgrow Vratna
 
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The place where the Danube is the narrowest in its entire course, and forms the natural border between Serbia and Romania. People love this place, and you can even cruise the Danube here, which is an experience I recommend everyone to try.
Kazan Gorge
 
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Many people are attracted to this place every year. This is a real gem of Eastern Serbia and Homolje. In the immediate vicinity there is a large number of restaurants with excellent food, accommodation, and the water is cold. A place worth visiting a...
Krupajsko Vrelo - Krupajsko spring
 
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My profile picture on Benable is from this place :) a very popular destination for the young and the old, and in the immediate vicinity there are ethnic restaurants and accommodations that will fulfill all your needs.
Lazarev Kanjon - Lazar's Canyon