Villa Boska
Activities
Nestled at the northest part of Serbia, Lake Palic is an ideal destination for both relaxation and active pursuits. Just 8 km from Subotica, Lake Palic is the largest and most beautiful lake in Vojvodina, Serbia’s northern region. Originally a spa in the mid 19th century, the lake became a popular health and vacation resort for the affluent citizens of the region. Today, Palic’s scenic location makes it an ideal outing from Subotica. For its picturesque beauty, elegant restaurants, luxury hotels and stylish shops this is the favourite place of tourists. Palic is an attractive small town offering lots of activities: culture, art, sport entertainment, shopping and a sophisticated atmosphere all round.The lake is popular year-round and offers a plethora of activities for visitors. Many sports activities can be practiced in Lake Palic such as sailing, water skiing, canoeing, cycling, trekking horse riding. Nature lovers will delight in a visit to a farm or a carriage ride through a centennial forest. There is even one of the most beautiful, and perhaps even the most beautiful, zoo in this part of Europe !
The Lake Palic offers a huge variety of water sports, from canoeing and sailing to diving and fishing, your choice of water based activities is limitless!
Palić zoo is a 10-hectare (25-acre) zoo and gardens founded in 1949. The zoo is home to about 65 species of animals, including monkeys, deer, antelope, zebras, giraffes, lions, elephants, camels, tigers, red pandas, wolves, polar bears, emu, ostriches, and other birds, as well as snakes, reptiles, and tarantulas. The zoo is also home to some domesticated animals including donkeys, goats, and horses. The Zoo includes ponds and fountains, as well as more than 270 species of trees and shrubs!
The Grand Park (1840) represents a unique ambience created by combining natural values and architectural heritage. This heritage, along with the picturesque villas, consists of monumental buildings intended for relaxation and enjoyment. Those include the Water Tower, Grand Terrace which is experiencing its renaissance as a modern multifunctional facility, Music Pavilion and Women's Beach, all opened in 1912. They were designed in secessionist style, that is, Hungarian variant of it.
