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People
The people are friendly and interested, like to chat with you and want to know what you think of their country. Even politically sensitive topics such as the recent Balkan war can be discussed. Many would prefer to see the old situation again when it was still possible to live peacefully with the Croats and (Islamic) Bosnians.
There are no real dress codes, only in churches and monasteries, for example, long pants are appreciated.
The national language is Serbian. In addition, English is mainly spoken by young people. Some elderly people speak German. They used to work as guest workers in Germany.
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Visa
Serbia is not part of the Schengen area. Some nationalities can enter Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Source: Wikipedia.
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Border crossings (1)
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See and do (2)
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1. Kalemegdan ParkSee & doIf you cycled through Belgrado, don't forget visiting the Kalemegdan Park for a short time. This park split in two as the Great and Little Parks, was developed…- 2. Novi SadSee & doNovi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia. A busy, but pleasant city with street entertainment. A nice town to arrive early afternoon and stay there that…
Sleeping
(Formal) camping
Serbia has few official campsites. Many campsites have closed down or are hosting refugees. It is not known whether wild camping is legal, but it is doable.
Ho(s)tels
Prices of hotels and pensions range from 20 to 40 euros if you search a bit. However, most state hotels are in many cases in poor condition and date from the 1970s and have hardly changed with the times since then. It is often difficult, especially outside the tourist areas. The Serbian tourist office has a guide to all hotels in the country.
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Places to sleep (2)
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1. Atina Lux Hostel, LeskovacHostela hostel where you and your bike are beiing welcomed like king and queen. They know how important the bike for you is and they act accordingly. It is slightly…
2. Basecamp for AdventurersCampsiteThis place is located in Negotin on Eurovelo 6. Camping in garden of hostel, secure bike storage, WiFi, breakfast available.
Safety
Serbia is safe in itself, even if you cycle alone. It is not known whether this also applies to Kosovo.
Traffic
Since Serbia is mainly a country of farmers, people are used to slow moving traffic (tractors and horse and carriage). Also, especially in the flat parts of the country, the population also cycles to get to the land. It is only busier around the large and larger cities, but cyclists are well taken into account. The greatest danger lies in the condition of the road surface, especially the manhole covers that are not flush with the rest of the asphalt. I therefore advise against cycling at night.
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Transport
Boat
If you follow the Donauradweg towards Veliko Gradiste you will have to take the ferry over the Danube to Ram, which sails 3-5 times a day, depending on the season, and not always on time. You could be lucky or unlucky because of this. In Stara Palanka, however, you can easily relax by having lunch in one of the restaurants on the water. In March 2017, the crossing cost 300 dinars (about €2.40).
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Vaccinations & health
Supermarkets and shops can be found everywhere in Serbia.
Due to the departure of many young people to the big cities, there is no longer a shop in every village, or it is only open to a limited extent, so don't wait until the next village to do your shopping. You have the best chance of a shop in villages that are at a crossroads of roads.
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Best time to cycle
Serbia has a continental climate with cold harsh winters and dry hot summers. Best cycling seasons are spring, summer and autumn.
Spare parts
In Belgrade there are good bicycle shops with mainly ATB bicycles and parts.
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