Vršac Lake, the only public swimming spot in the city, has finally been added to Serbia’s list of spa and climatic resorts this year. Is this the start of a grand transformation or just another empty promise? The city administration now has the green light to develop investments and hotel accommodations, potentially upgrading the look and offerings of the lake that thousands of people use for free every summer.
The reconstruction of the lake complex began last year, thanks to citizen initiatives. Shore reinforcements and underwater concrete stairs were repaired, and this year, a concrete fence with metal panels was built on the street where the main entrance is located. The children’s beach, the only one with a classic shallow area, got reed umbrellas, and there’s the only bar where visitors can buy refreshments.
Big focus is on kids – a new modern playground worth 10 million dinars is planned for the season, with six million dinars co-financed by the Ministry of Family Care. Mayor Dragana Mitrović notes there is a project to dredge the lake, expected to be realized with support from higher government levels.
Every year, before the swimming season from July 1 to August 31, the lake is drained halfway to clean and disinfect the bottom with hydrated lime, then refilled with clean water and further disinfected with persirćetna acid.
Will this spa status and investments finally bring a real turnaround for Vršac, or will it all remain on paper? The city and its citizens certainly deserve to see concrete results, not just pretty words. If you’ve ever rushed to Vršac to cool off at this lake, you know how important it is to preserve and improve this space. And if you haven’t, maybe it’s time to visit and judge for yourself – and don’t forget to share your thoughts, because every critique or praise can spark change!
