The spa – Bogutovačka Banja

The mineral water of Bogutovačka spa temperature ( 24 – 27°C ) can help in many sicknesses.

Indications: Functional disorder of the nervous system, neuralgia, myalgia on reumatic basis, psychoneurosis ( insomnia and headache ) of the vegitative neurosis, nerve inflamation, heart neurosis, high blood pressure, convalescent state and climacteric states.
In addition to its terapeutic facilites, the spa – Bogutovačka Banja offers splended possibilities for an activ holiday and recreation in angling, hunting, mountaineering, walking, training of sportman and excusion making.

Accommodation capacities: Hotel ” Mineral ” ( 200 beds ), the hotel Annex ( 45 beds ); private accommodation ( 1000 beds ).

The cultural and historic monuments are in the vicinity: the monasteries of Žiča, Studenica, medival fortress Maglič, and also the Goč and Kopaonik mountains.

The spa – Mataruška Banja

It has moderate continental climate and offers different possibilites for healthy and sporting – recreative tourism.

Indications: All forms of rheumatism, sciatica, gynaecological diseases and woman sterility, paresis and paralysis of peripheral nerves, posttraumatic states.

Accommodation capatities: Hotel ” Termal ” (210 beds), Termal lux (30-50 beds), private accomodation (1000 beds).

Vicinity: Monasteryes of Žiča and Studenica, Maglič the town of the Middle Ages and mountains Goč and Kopaonik.

The hot spring mineral water Visočka spa

Flowing out from the canyon and having been previously heated in the deeper layers of the ground, the water is cropping out on the surface and being mixed with the fluvial water to be cooled afterwards.
Such type of canyon spring is „ natural thermal rarities museum” , one of a kind in Serbia and ex Yugoslavia.

Particularly rare are ” suspended thermal springs ” , springs in rocks above the river channel.

The source areas are on the 600 meters above the sea level. The water temperature is around 27°C. It belongs to the category of potassium-magnesium – hydrocarbonic – oligomineral hipothermal waters. Since ancient times, the spa is famous for treating illnesses such as rheum, heart problems, mental diseases and it significantly improves, eyesight.

According to tradition, on these thermal springs, having returned from the battle of Kosovo Polje, heroes of Kosovo were healing themselves.

We offer you : in – patient and outpatient rehabilitation and treatment, a preventive program against osteoporosis, with measurement of bone density ( diagnostics and treatment ) , hotel and restaurant services in two hotels – Aquamarin and Abella, sport and recreation possibilities, wellness: beauty and health care with professional supervision, convention tourism – organizing of seminars for up to 100 people.

From south, east and west it is covered over by the mountain Goč with its ski paths which are only 14 km away from the city of Vrnjačka Spa.

The climate of our city Vrnjačka Spa is temperate continental with temperate warm summers and temperate cold winters.

Thanks to God, Vrnjačka Spa has a natural wealth of mineral sources, and its citizens would generously share them to those whose health benefit is necessary. Warm and cold mineral springs connected with modern medicine have an effect of treating of the digestinal, kidney, urinary illnesses, as the diabetes and cardio – vasculary illnesses too. 

Vrnjačka Spa is known for its wonderful and spacious parks ( about 64 acres ) , and for its beautiful floral rundalls. Throughout the whole year of periods many interesting things are going on so due to these variety of happenings it is interesting to be a visitor any time of the year.

Large number of hotels, restaurants, buildings of host, trade and all kinds of services make a relevant offer of the spa of Vrnjačka Spa.

Gornja Trepča Spa – Atomic Spa is situated in the region of northwest  Šumadija, on the slopes of the mountains
Vujan and Bukovik at 460 m height above sea level. It is 18 km far from Čačak, 159 km far from Belgrade, 9 km away from Gornji Milanovac and 8, 5 km from Ibarska main road.

RELIEF AND CLIMATE

According to its geographical position, the climate of Gornja Trepča Spa belongs to moderate continetal type. Airis fresh, mountains and peacefulness and the quiet of the place are magnificient. The climate with small oscillation of the temperature during the year, impact the rich flora. It is ideal for recovery and relaxation of the exhausted organism. The average temperature is 20 degrees and max. temperature during the summer is not above 30 degree.
Moderate climate, fresh mountain air, favourable magnetic field together with mineral water are nature atractions wich have favourable effects for recovery and getting health.
 

Characteristics of thermo mineral water
 

Dry residue: 336 – 360 mg/ l
Teperature: 30,5 °C
Chemical constitution: Co, K, Na, Mg, Fe, Al, Mn, Zn, Sr, Rb, Cu, Ba, Ti, Cr, Ni, V, Mo, Li
Ultra microelements:
Pb, CS, Nb, Co, Sn, Ge, La, W, Be, Ag, Sc, U, Hg, Au, Ra Ph
value: 7, 4 – 7, 5
Max radon content: 3,3 – 7,7 M. units

The rare elements contained in this water gave name to this spa - Atomic Spa.

Termal water in general, as well as mineral water from Gornja Trepča spring has simultaneously mechanical, thermal,physo – logical and chemical effects. The maximal relaxation of the muscles using mineral baths is obtanined with this effect, and together with that the movements which are not possible on terra firma, are achivable ( hydro – kinesitherapy ) . Nervous processes are activated, metabolism and circulation improve, and cardiovascular and respiratory system are stimulated under the influence of hydro – kineziteraphy. Mineral waters containd this elements in certain concretation, make the organism healthy.

Mineral water is the most important resource in medical rehabilitation and therapy. Medical rehabilitation is held in hydro therapy section, equipt with up – to – date diagnostic and medical apparatuses. Well – trained doctors specialists from neurology, rheumatology physical and internal medicine and other medical staff offers a complete service in order to satisfy the paitents needs. The supervision of expert doctors working in the spa, together with thermo mineral effect, making the best results in health service. This is uniqe Spa on the Earth where the treatment of multiplex sclerosis is so successful.
In additon to standard, several medical fields are including in medical treatment: surgery, neurology, orthopedy.
New methods in therapy and achievements in medical rehabiliation are presenting in this Spa during the year.

INDICATION

RHEUMATIC DISEASES
• Chronic inflammatory rheumatism:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Spondyloarthropata

• Degenerative rheumatism:
- Arthroses
- Spondyloartroses.

• Extra articular rheumatism:
- Myositis
- Fibrositis
- Panniculitis
• Metabolic diseases of faints:
- Gout.

DISEASES OF DIGESTIVE ORGANS :
- Ventricular ulcer and duodenal ulcer,
- Chronic gastritis and chronic enteritis,
- Colon irritable.

NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS
• Disorders of central nervous system:
- Multiplex sclerosis,
- Conditions after having myelitis and encephalomyelitis.
- Adhesive spinal arachnoiditis,
- Posttraumatic myelopathy
- Hemiplegy and hemiparesis,
- Vasorum cerebra insufficiency
- Cerebral paralysis.

• Disorders in peripheral nervous system :
- Mononeuritis and polyneuritis,
- Traumptic damages of nerves.

DISORDERS IN PERIPHERAL CIRCULATION
- Arteritis,
- Varicose syndromes,
- Lymph edemas.

The advantage of Atomic Spa – Gornja Trepča related to the other Spas is in fact that the hiperthermal baths are contrain – dicated for the patinents suffering from heart.

Balneotherapy and physical treatment include the following:
1. Balneotherapy:
- Baths in the pool,
- Baths in the bathtub,
- Hydro massage.

2. Physical therapy:
- Kinesitherapy,
- Manual massage.
- Electro therapy.

1. Laser therapy,
2. Magnet therapy,
3. Interferential electricity,
4. Diadynamic electricity,
5. Electrophoresis,
6. Ultrasonic massage,
7. Subaquatic ultrasound,
8. KTD
9. Stable galvanization
10. Tens
11. Light therapy
12. Vasculator

The temperature of the mineral water of the Ovčar Banja spa is 35° C – 38 ° C. The healing elements of the water are as foolows: macroelements – Calcium and Sodium and microelements – Potassium, Litium, Strontium, Barium, Jodine, Bromine, Phosphorous, Fluorine. As to its composition, this is jodine and slightly sulphuric water.

 Thanks to the chemical composition of the water the following indicated diseases are cured here : rheumatic diseases, injuries of muscle tissues, bone fractures, degenerative diseases like spondylosis and arthritis, sports injuries and skin diseases.

Ovčar Banja Spa is an ideal place to stay because it offers a variety of opportunities for spending your holiday and relax here, or do some sports and recreation. Those guests who are desirous of a kind of passive enjoyment can spend time in the Kablar Wellness Center. A peaceful atmosphere and pleasant greenery by both sides of the lake, long summer walks by the river, fishing, going sightseeing of nearby natural beauties, visiting the monasteries of the Ovčar – Kablar gorge and getting to know their cultural and historical heritage, all this, when you leave, will make you feel welthier by one more memorable journey.

The healing properties of its waters were well-known as early as in times of the Ancient Rome, over 2000 years ago. The Spa is located directly above a thermal water spring, in the vicinity of the Constantinople Road’, spanning the East and the West.

 
Niška Banja is natural sanatorium rich in thermal mineral water springs and natural mineral mud. It is protected from the winds, surrounded by greenery and pure nature. Its climate is moderately continental, with pleasant summer and mild winter. The healing water springs at four main locations, where the temperature ranges from 36 to 38 degrees C.

 
Beneficial effects of Niška Banja have been verified in the treatment of and recuperation from:

• locomotor system diseases,
• cardiovascular diseases,
• recovery period after the insertion of a hip and knee endoprosthesis,
• posttraumatic disorders,
• conditions following damage to central and peripheral motor neurons.

 
The main healthcare institution in the spa is the Institute for Prevention, Treatment of and Rehabilitation from Rheumatic and Cardiovascular Diseases Niška Banja.

The institute offers three dispensaries: Radon, Terme and Zelengora, with total capacity of 560 beds.

Apart from the accommodation facilities with single and double rooms and suites, each dispensary hosts a full range of facilities for hydro – , pelo – , kinesi – , and electro – therapy; a caf – bar, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a sauna, a modern beauty parlour, etc. The dispensary Radon has an amphitheatre and a large conference room, offering 50 seats and additional technical accessories.

 
History :

According to archeological findings, Niška Banja was inhabited in Bronze Age. Its growth began in the Roman times. As 2nd century and the reign of Emperor Constantine, a native of Naissus, the settlement grew even more rapidly. At this time, the healing water was conducted through lead pipes to the royal palace in the nearby summer house of Mediana.

The early Christian tomb was discovered in 1972, during the construction of Radon dispensary. Its architecture suggests it was intended as a sacral object, dating from 4th – 6th century.

 
Niška Banja is growingly getting famous as a venue for training and competition in numerous sports. The most attractive sport events take place in the hippodrome, tennis courts, courts for outdoor and indoor soccer, handball, volleyball, and the rifle range.

In recent years, the Spa has become a venue of international paragliding competitions. The contestants start from the slopes of the gorgeous Koritnik, circle around Niška Banja, and then land in the  feet of the  Spa.

Niška Banja also hosts an art gallery and the summer stage. In the summer season, it offers an outdoor amphitheatre, a fountain plateau and a park arbour as the gathering spots for numerous art groups and cultural events. The most famous two are The Sage Days and Days of Ethno Culture. They represent the most attractive parts of the summer of sport and culture, which  starts  mid June  and ends  in  September.

The Day of St. Elijah, 2n August, is particularly lively. This is the date of the famous Convocation of St. Elijah.

Prolom Spa is a climate resort operating within A.D. ” Planinka ” company from Kuršumlija.
The curative waters and mud, climate and ambiance are the natural resources utilized in the healing treatments.

The curative waters of Prolom Spa belong to the very rare waters of high quality balneological values, offering possibilities for treating a wide scope of indicated diseases. These are the nitrogenous, medium – alkaline ( pH 8, 4 ) , low – mineralized ( 337 – 441 mg/ 1 ) , natrium hydro – carbonate, silicon hypo – thermal waters. Major balneological composition of these waters are comprised of: nitrogen, siliceous acid and alkaline properties, while the content of hydrogen – sulphide is negligible, and fluor content is low ( below 0. 2 mg/ 1 ) , permitting drinking of unlimited quantities of the water.

Near the Hotel, there is a newly built Prolom water-bottling factory, exploiting water from 200 m under the ground and bottled directly into PET containers, without any physical or chemical alterations.

The climate of Prolom Spa is a moderate continental one, with sub – alpine features, and has favorable effects on human health.

The accommodation facilities offered by A.D. ” Planinka ” include: 440 beds in ” Radan ” Hotel and its annexes ( rooms with two and three beds, suites and full apartments ) . All rooms are supplied with the curative spa water used as ordinary water and for medicinal purposes. Besides the 440 – seat restaurant, guests can also use a 150 – seat cafe bar, banquet hall with 80 seats capacity and ” Ethno Tavern ” , open during the season, with 104 seats as specific offer of traditional meals and drinks from Kuršumlija region.

INDICATIONS

1. Kidney and urinary tract diseases:
chronic infections, urinary tract sand, postoperative urinary tract treatments,

2. Digestive tract diseases:
hyper – acidic gastritis, stomach and duodenum ulcers, intestinal catarrh, chronic constipation, gall bladder and tubes inflammation, gall bladder stones, post – operative gall digestive tract states,

3. Skin diseases eczema, psoriasis, varicose ulcers

4. Peripheral blood vessels diseases:
both arterial and vain ones

5. Non – articular rheumatism: fibrositis ( aching back syndrome ) , mynosistis, tendonitis, panarthritis ( shoulder ache syndrome ) , bursitis.

There are no counter indications for Prolom water.

SPA TREATMENS:

- drinking of curative waters,
- hydrotherapies: bathing in tubs, underwater massage, local baths, pearl bath tub, swimming in the pool,
- mud therapy
- electro – therapy: ultrasonics, solux lamp, DD currents, galvanization, electrophoresis, interferential currents, electrostimulation, exponential currents,
- Kinezi – therapy
- Manual massage
- Laser therapy

SPECIAL TREATMENS

Complex cellulite therapy, hot stone therapy, manual body massage, biopthron lamp therapy, gym.

There is no need for changing usual life – style habits during Prolom water treatments.

DIAGNOSTICS

Check ups by specialists, biochemical laboratory tests, abdomen ultrasonic diagnostics, Color Doppler of the neck blood vessels and peripheral circulation.

Lukovska Spa is a Spa and Climate Resort operating within A.D. “Planinka” from Kuršumlija. Among the natural resources used in the spa treatments, there are: curative waters, mud, climate and the surrounding ambiance. The spa is known for its many wells ( 37 ) and the enormous quantity of their output of over 100 lit/s of the hot mineral waters ( up to 65°C ) . This is the spa of highest altitude in Serbia ( 681 m in the centre of the spa ) , which makes it the fresh air resort as well.

Lukovska Banja Spa waters are: carbon – acidic, sulphide, fluoride, silicone and lithium contents: according to their macro contents, they are of carbo – hydrate, natrium – magnesium – calcium types.

Moderate – continental climate of the forest type prevails in Lukovska Banja Spa, with moderately high ( sub – alpine ) surroundings, somewhat soothed by the actions of local factors( thermal waters and the relief ) , so that it is favorable for recuperation and strengthening of the body.

The available capacities of A.D. ” Planinka ” are as follows: “Kopaonik ” Hotel with 120 beds and 120 restaurant seats. The medical departments comprise doctors’ offices, hydro – therapy, electro – therapy, manual massage and peloido – therapy, as well as the indoor swimming pool with curative water used for recreation and rehabilitation. ” Mladost ” is an annexed building with 80 beds and 40 restaurant seats and a therapy section. The new ” Šljivik ” bathing facilities, gym, the landscaped spa wells in the Gornja Banja, add to the therapeutic services scope of the Spa.

Indications:
1. Chronic inflammations – rheumatic diseases ( rheumatic arthritis without clinical signs of acute inflammation ) ,
2. Degenerative spinal diseases ( arthrosis, spondilosis and deformative spondo – dilatroses, lumbar ishiaticus periarthritis ( painful shoulder syndromes );
3. Post traumatic osteo – articular states;

Spa treatments:
- hydrotherapy : bathing in tubs, underwater massage, local baths, pearl bath tub, swimming in the pool ;
- mud – therapy – hot, indifferent and direct mud applications;
- electro – therapies: ultrasonics, solux lamps, DD currents, electro-stimulation;
- Manual massage
- Magneto – therapy