2024

CARSKA BARA NATURE RESERVE

Natural site to discover

17 km south of Zrenjanin and a short hour's drive from Belgrade, on the way to the capital, is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Europe. There is an information center at the entrance to the reserve, which is 3 km long. On 1,600 ha, a set of swamps, ponds and streams, offering splendid landscapes and colors, especially in autumn. It is the largest fish pond in the Balkans and represents a real reservoir for river fish. Some of the species preserved here are the delight of zoologists from all over the world. But Carska Bara is most famous for its protected areas where the birds stop before the winter migrations: it is a beautiful sight, because all the bird species meet here on their way to the north. The reserve has 250 species of birds fluttering freely: the stars here are the cormorants, pelicans and wild geese. The reserve is well laid out for walking, with many small wooden bridges along the way.

Carska Bara offers a wide range of activities: bird watching from wooden boats and watchtowers, photo safaris, boat trips from the landscape park to Stari Begej, and, for the more sporty, tours of the park on horseback or in a carriage.

Sport fishing is allowed, but only in certain areas.

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