ETHNO VILLAGES & SALASI IN SERBIA

Nowhere else on Earth can you feel the traditional spirit of Serbia as intensely as in its ethno villages, scattered across the hidden and most beautiful landscapes this wonderful country has to offer. They stand as the modern guardians of the Serbian tradition which, combined with the warm hospitality, bring the ancient ways of living and customs of old back to life.

In the last decade, a vast number of authentic ethno villages and farm settlements in Serbia has opened its doors for the locals as well as visitors from abroad. The term “ethnic village” implies a place that preserves the national heritage of its people, which is reflected in their architecture, national cuisine and the content of activities in which guests can participate in.

In these small kingdoms of folk tradition, fortified along the winding rural roads, the old, traditional ways of life and customs are nurtured, creating an overall impression that the time here stands still. Ethno villages are built after the model of the old Serbian villages. Each of these oases of tradition reveals the wonders of the Serbian folk architecture, as well as numerous legends that come along with it.

Salasi - The traditions and cultures preserved in centuries are partially confined to the ruins, which are characteristic of the Vojvodina environs. Previously they were forgotten and covered with wreckage, and today they have been adapted as tourist attractions in terms of accommodation facilities, restaurants and leisure facilities. Salaš are today a synonym for rural tourism and provide tourists the opportunity to return to the past for short and to experience the charms of the Vojvodina Secrets.

source:serbia.com