Soko Banja

     Sokobanja predstavlja pravu oazu zdravlja, smeštenu u jugoistočnoj Srbiji, u kotlini koja je okružena gorostasnim planinama Ozren (1117m) i Rtanj (1560m).
    Soko Banja leži na nadmorskoj visini od oko 400m i ima umereno-kontinentalnu klimu, a samo podneblje zbog velike koncentracije Anjona (negativih jona) je pogodno za lečenje plućnih oboljena, bronhijalne astme, hroničnog hepatitisa, psioneuroze, neurastenije, lakših oblika povišenog krvnog pritiska, hronični reumatizam, hronična reumatska i degenerativna oboljenja, išijas, stanja nakon povreda itd...
Kroz Sokobanju protiče brza i čista reka Moravica na kojoj se mogu pecati skoro sve vrste rečnih riba: pastrmka, klen, krkuša, mrena...Lepo uredjene plaže na reci u toku letnje turističke sezone dobro dodju turistima da se sunčaju i rashlade.
    U blizini banje se nalaze i nekoliko srednjevekovnih gradova do kojih su najpoznatiji Bovan, Sokograd i Vrmdžanski grad.         
   Organizovani turizam u Sokobanji traje skoro dva veka, a u svojoj turističkoj ponudi između ostalog nudi i mnoga izletišta od kojih su najbolja i najpoznatija: Lepterija, Sokograd, restoran Pećina, Očno, Kalinovica, Barudžije, Ozren, Seselačka pećina, izvor Moravice, Grudenjske vodenice, Vrmdžanski grad i jezero....

Sokobanja, a spa set between two mountains, is a true oasis of fresh air with numerous springs of mineral water.

     Sokobanja is located in Southeastern Serbia and it is one of the most popular spas in Serbia. During centuries it has had several names – Balnea, Banja (Spa), Velika Banja (Grand Spa), Aleksinačka Banja, Sokol Banja, and in 1859 it was named after the ancient city of Soko grad, that was destroyed in 1416.

    Its unique position on the slopes of mountain Ozren and the proximity of Mt. Rtanj contributes to its unique characteristics.

    Sokobanja is set in particular surroundings of the river Moravica, Bovan lake (sr. Bovansko jezero), and the largest waterfall in Serbia – Ripaljka. Sokobanja is surrounded by numerous cultural attractions and historical monuments like the ancient cities of Soko grad, Bovan and Vrmidža. A steep cliff with Sokograd, medieval stone fortress, rises above the spa.

      Sokobanja is rich in natural curative thermo mineral springs and gas. Pure mountain air and mild continental climate contribute to its popularity. Sokobanja is well known for the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. What’s makes Sokobanja an ideal destination specialized in treatment and rehabilitation is beneficial influence of continental climate, high concentration of oxygen, ozone and negative ions in the air, absence of air polution, small number of foggy and windy days, and the presence of specific elements in the air and oligomineral waters.

    Today Sokobanja is one of the most visited destinations in Serbia and it is considered one of seven most attractive tourist destinations in Serbia.