Belgrade
Ada Ciganlija
The city’s lake beach: swimming, cycling and cafés in summer.
Quick answer
Ada Ciganlija is a river island on the Sava that has been turned into a peninsula, with an artificial lake and a long beach. On summer days it can draw over 100,000 visitors.
Quick facts
- Type
- Lake beach
- Where
- Belgrade
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Entry
- Free
- Last checked
- 1 Nov 2026
What to see
- The lake beach and swimming
- Cycling and running around the lake
- Cafés and sports facilities along the shore
Map
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Getting there
It is about 20 minutes from the center by taxi or city bus.
Good to know
Go on a weekday if you can, as summer weekends are packed. Bikes can be rented on site.
Stay nearby
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See hotelsSources
- Wikipedia: Ada Ciganlija (facts, CC BY-SA)
- Serbia SuperFan: Belgrade guide
Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.
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