South Banat · Serbia
Bela Crkva and its lakes
A small town right on the Romanian border, known for its lakes, greenery and the summer Flower Carnival. Vila Marija is here too, between the City Lake and Vračev Gaj Lake.
Where Bela Crkva is
In south-east Banat, near the Danube and the Romanian border
Bela Crkva lies in the South Banat district, close to the Nera river and the Danube. The Romanian border runs along the edge of town, so Timișoara is close enough for a day trip.
The town is surrounded by lakes that formed in old gravel pits. People come in summer to swim and fish, and off-season for the quiet, walks by the water and training camps.
- City Lake
- 5 min walk from the villa
- Vračev Gaj Lake
- 10 min walk from the villa
- Where the Nera meets the Danube
- near the town
- Ram Fortress
- about 40 min by car and ferry
- Golubac Fortress
- about 1 h 20 min by car and ferry
- Timișoara, Romania
- about 2 h by car
The Bela Crkva lakes
Swimming, fishing and walks by the water
The City Lake is closest to the centre and the busiest in summer, with maintained beaches. Vračev Gaj Lake is quieter and popular with anglers. From Vila Marija you can walk to both, with no car and no hunting for parking.
For guests looking for a place to stay in Bela Crkva near the water, that is the best thing about the location: mornings on the terrace, days at the lake, evenings in the villa yard.
Things to do nearby
From the lakes to the Danube
Flower Carnival
A traditional summer festival with a parade through town. Rooms fill up early around it, so book in good time.
Tourist train
The tourist train runs through the centre and to the lakes. An easy way for children and older guests to see the town without walking.
Fishing
On the lakes and the Nera river. Vračev Gaj Lake is the nearest fishing spot, ten minutes from the villa.
Where the Nera meets the Danube
The spot where the Nera flows into the Danube, for a trip into nature and a view of the wide river.
Ram and Golubac fortresses
Two medieval fortresses on the Danube. Ram is about 40 minutes away by car and Golubac about an hour and 20 minutes, so both fit in one day. You cross the Danube on the Stara Palanka – Ram ferry, which does not run in bad weather or high water, so check before you set off.
Quad bikes and Timișoara
Quad bikes can be rented nearby. Timișoara in Romania is about two hours away by car, and guests often go there for the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
- Where is Bela Crkva?
- Bela Crkva is a town in South Banat, in the Vojvodina province of Serbia, right on the border with Romania. It is known for its lakes and the Flower Carnival.
- How many lakes are there in Bela Crkva?
- There are several lakes around the town. The most popular are the City Lake and Vračev Gaj Lake, both with maintained beaches.
Stay in Bela Crkva
Vila Marija, five minutes from the City Lake
Sixteen rooms with a bathroom, most with a terrace or balcony. Free parking on the villa grounds, meals from our kitchen, and open all year.