Vršac Lake is finally getting a shot at spa tourism development, but will it be real or just another empty promise? This year, the city of Vršac included its lake and the Vršac Hill on Serbia’s list of spa climate locations. This means the city administration can receive incentives to attract investments and develop hotel accommodation. Reconstruction of the complex has started, including the renovation of the shore and a children’s playground, with a new modern playground worth 10 million dinars, six million of which is co-financed by the Ministry for Family Care.
But let’s be real – how many such projects have been announced before, and how many actually got done? Vršac Lake is the only public swimming spot in the city, used by thousands of people for free every summer. Every year, the lake is partially drained and cleaned, and the water is disinfected, which is commendable. However, will this spa status really bring tourism and hotel development, or will it remain just on paper?
Mayor Dragana Mitrović points out there is a project for lake dredging that should be realized with support from higher government levels. This could improve the lake’s appearance and offerings, but the question is when and if it will actually happen.
Serbia has three of the most affordable spas, where overnight stays and treatments cost just one dinar, showing there is potential for spa tourism development. Vršac could seize this opportunity, but only if projects are fully implemented and real investors are attracted.
So, will Vršac finally become the spa town it deserves, or will we see empty stories and half-done projects again? Time will tell. What do you think – is this the start of something big or just another colorful lie? Drop a comment and let’s see how many skeptics are out there!
