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On the south-eastern edge of Niš, at the foot of Mount Koritnik, Niška Banja has welcomed visitors to its thermal springs for well over a century — and the Romans bathed here long before that. The warm, mineral-rich waters are naturally radon-bearing and have long been used for relaxation and for easing rheumatic, joint and cardiovascular complaints.
Today you can soak at the spa complexes and open-air pools, then wander a town built for unhurried days: landscaped parks, fountains, leafy promenades, a handsome old bathhouse and rows of cafés and ice-cream stands. On summer evenings there's live music and a gentle holiday buzz along the main promenade.
Good to know: bring swimwear, a towel and flip-flops if you plan to bathe, and check opening hours first — some pools are seasonal. It's a restful contrast to a day of sightseeing or hiking, easy on the legs and great with children.
Getting there from Popoland: it's roughly 22 km and about a 30-minute drive, skirting the southern side of Niš. An easy half-day trip for whenever you fancy slowing right down.