In 1967 dams were built across the arm of the Sava that separated the island from the mainland, creating Lake Sava, a calm lake about 4 km long. Some 7 km of its shores were turned into gravel beaches, and because the lake is also linked to the city’s water supply, it is fed with filtered water and carefully protected. Much of the peninsula is still covered by deciduous forest, home to foxes, hares and roe deer.
In summer, crowds come to swim, sunbathe and play on the many sports courts, while the path around the lake is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists all year round. There is also a golf course, rowing and kayaking on the lake, a climbing wall and plenty of cafés and restaurants, while floating houses and barges line the island’s Sava shore.
Just a short ride from the city centre, it is the perfect place to see how Belgraders relax.
