If you’re looking to escape the everyday hustle and bustle, relax in nature while still remaining in the city, and live or work in some of the most beautiful homes, villas, apartments and offices in Serbia, Senjak is a great place to settle down. It’s located 15 minutes away from the city centre by car, and also 20 min away from New Belgrade which is the financial centre where most big businesses and offices are located. Senjak is very well connected with all other parts of the city so you will reach even the farthest destinations, like the airport, in under an hour.
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The neighbourhood resembles a botanical garden with beautiful trees and flowers planted at every corner, and especially in its many parks where you can take a stroll, have a picnic with the kids, or exercise and walk your dog.
Lots of fresh air, beautiful outdoors, and a large expat community make Senjak the ideal choice for international schools and nurseries. That is why many international schools are located in Senjak, and the rest are in the nearby luxury neighbourhood Dedinje. Here is a list of them for your convenience:
- Deutsche Schule Belgrad
- British International School
- Ecole Francaise de Belgrade
- The International School of Belgrade
- Montessori Primary School
- Vojvoda Radomir Putnik
If you want to go out for a delicious meal or a drink with your friends and business partners, Senjak has a collection of some of the best restaurants and bars such as Graficar Restaurant, Sheher, Bizu, Rustique, and many others.
Everyone who comes to Serbia is amazed by the exquisite food. The reason food is so delicious is the fact that Serbia’s produce is organic and can be easily found in most supermarkets, and also the farmers (green) markets which are present all over the city. Going to the farmers market on the weekend in a ritual most people enjoy since it’s a vibrant experience and the produce is fresh and flavourful.
The other thing expats and tourists are amazed by in Serbia and Belgrade is the warm, genuine and friendly nature of Serbian people. You will never feel isolated and alone in Belgrade. Making friends is easy and once you do, they will proudly show you the best parts of the city and it’s hidden gems.
If besides healthy eating you enjoy an active lifestyle, you don’t even need to go to the gym (although there are plenty). Senjak’s green streets and parks will make every jog or stroll a real joy.
If you’re up for a swim, rowing, kayaking, bungee jumping, or golf and many other activities, you can visit Belgrade’s artificial lake Ada Ciganlija, which is located 10 minutes away by car. It’s one of the favourite destinations in the city, especially in the summertime when it’s many cafes and night clubs come to life. You can also rent a bike to go around the lake or even take the bike route that goes from the lake, along the Sava river and all the way to the beautiful city centre and the river Danube.
If you enjoy horseback riding, you can ride from the hippodrome through the nearby Kosutnjak forest on a beautiful and sunny day.
But sometimes you’re just in the mood to spend the day at a shopping mall. Luckily, many shopping centers have been built around the city in the last 15 years. The most popular, and biggest one is Usce. It is located on the riverbanks of the Danube and Sava river, right across from the city centre. There is also Delta City, Big Fashion, Rajiceva, and many other smaller ones throughout the city.
When it comes to healthcare, Serbian doctors are one of the most sought after in the world. There are many excellent private hospitals and health care facilities in Belgrade. You will also find pharmacies everywhere you go, and the Belgrade’s Pharmacy has some pharmacies open all night.
And if you are looking for something to do, Belgrade has numerous cultural, sports, music and other events happening every day of the year. For the full list visit the website of the Tourist Organization of Belgrade.
We have to say that Senjak is one of the best neighbourhoods to settle down in Belgrade and if your heart is set on Senjak, you can rest assured that you have made a great choice. Now the only thing left to choose is the perfect real estate in Senjak and contact us for any assistance you may need.