Bela Crkva lakes

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Coordinates: 44°53′41″N 21°24′30″E / 44.894644°N 21.408226°E / 44.894644; 21.408226

Vračev Gaj lake

Bela Crkva lakes (Serbian: Белоцркванска језера, Belocrkvanska jezera) is a group of six artificial lakes near the town of Bela Crkva, in the southern Banat region in Serbian province of Vojvodina. The lakes emerged as result of gravel exploitation, and the pits were subsequently filled with underground waters. With clean and unpolluted water suitable for bathing, they are a popular destination, and a small tourist resort.

Map of Bela Crkva lakes

The lakes occupy the total area of 150 hectares (370 acres).[1] There are six lakes, with various levels of urbanization:[2]

  • Main lake (Glavno jezero) is situated closest to the town centre. It is best equipped, and has several pebbly beaches, restaurants and paved paths.
  • Vračev Gaj lake (Vračevgajsko jezero) lies further down the road to the village of Vračev Gaj. It has a camp site, with some bungalows, and a pebbly beach.
  • Gravel pit (Šljunkara) is the largest lake, with a large beach and an island
  • Carp lake (Šaransko jezero) is not urbanized, and is a good destination for fishing
  • New lake (Novo jezero), farthest from the town
  • Small lake (Malo jezero)

Exploitation of gravel in the area started in 1904. First, it was dug out manually and transported by horse carts, and later the process was taken over by excavators and railway transport. The gravel was used for roads and river embankments.[3] Abandoned pits were filled by underground waters, creating the lakes. Gravel is still excavated only on the New lake.

References

  1. ↑ Geografski položaj, Bela Crkva.rs 
  2. ↑ "Welcome to Bela Crkva and its lakes". Bela Crkva.org. 
  3. ↑ Turizam, Bela Crkva.eu 
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