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Kraljevo

Mataruška Banja

Small spa town with hot sulphur springs and the Ibar river.

Mataruška Banja from the hills

Quick answer

Mataruška Banja is a spa town on the Ibar river, 9 km from Kraljevo, with hot sulphur springs. It is among Serbia’s most visited spa towns, helped by good bus links to Kraljevo.

Quick facts

Type
Spa town
Where
Kraljevo
Time needed
Half a day
Entry
Pools paid
Last checked
1 Nov 2026

What to see

  • Hot sulphur pools
  • The spa park and the Ibar river
  • Easy access to Žiča Monastery

Map

Map of the area around Mataruška Banja

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Getting there

It is 9 km from Kraljevo, with regular local buses.

Good to know

Ask which pools are open to day visitors, because some are reserved for treatment guests.

Stay nearby

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Sources

Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.

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Photo credits

Wikimedia Commons: Marko.vl (CC BY-SA 4.0), Pudelek (CC BY-SA 3.0), BrankaVV (CC BY-SA 4.0), Lotom (CC BY-SA 4.0).