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KANJIŽA
Next to the Tisza, in the northeast Bačka, 15 kilometers far from the Serbian-Hungarian border, there is Kanjiža, in Hungarian Magyarkanizsa, an oasis uniting at one place the rest, recreation, entertainment and rehabilitation. It is 40 km far from Subotica, 120 km from Novi Sad and 200 km from Belgrade. This spa, 'swimming' on the thermal mineral water accumulated in the sediments of the former Paratetis Ocean, the precedent to the Pannonia Sea, may be reached by the highway Belgrade - Novi Sad - Subotica - Horgoš and the railroad Belgrade - Subotica.
The history of Kanjiža is almost ten centuries old. By its architecture, Kanjiža has got the characteristics of a real Medieval town, with clear influences of the Baroque and Secession styles. It attracts by its tideness and clean streets and squares. It is completely and, first of all, by its beautiful walking area, oriented to the Tisza river (the rivewr border crossing near Kanjiža was mentioned as early as in 1093), on which a contemporary harbor was built for the luxurious ships crusing on the rivers.
Many of the visitors call Kanjiža 'a Town of Silence and Health', but also of tourism, since there, on the bank of the Tisza river, in the parks and many other areas, many cultural and entertaining / recreational events are organized. As declared by Ms. Ljubinka Taljai Maksimović, Managing Director of the Tourist Organization of Kanjiža, "Throughout the year there are international events here, such as the River Tisza Blooming Festival, children's and modern dance, jazz, fishing, athletic and swimming marathon, kayak regatta, art colonies and others". On the bank of the Tisza river, in the depth of which the Hun military leader Attila The Scourge of God was allegedly buried, there is a special path The Tisza Flower along the river section, in which 'the River is Blooming' in June. The river itself is convenient for water sports and fishing (the July event 'Catfish Marker Fishing' is one of the most popular ones. A modern car camping has been prepared for the tourists, as well. Close to it, the first Sailing Tourism Information Point has also been opened.
BANJA SPA
The Spa was officially founded in 1913, after years of rising of a hot, yellowish mineral water from many 'miracle' wells, when the famous industrialist Hermann Grünfeld had also the first spa curing facility built. One liter and half liter bottles labeled as Miracle Well Water - The Old Kanjiža are stll kept in it. In the meantime, new wells were discovered.
Thus, under the medical doctor's surveillance, the rehabilitation is carried out in the thermal mineral waters having the temperature of 51 - 72°C. The water contains sodium, iodine, brome, hydro carbonates and it is sulphurous. The mineral mud (Peloid) is used in the treatment, as well.
The most dominant tourism facility is the Specialized Rehabilitation Institute, as the Kanjiža Spa is officially called, located at the large park at 87 m above sea level. It is equipped with the latest devices for physical medicine and medical rehabilitation, intended for both those coming for prevention, using various anti-stress, spa and sports programs and those in need of rehabilitation.
The following are treated there: rheumatism, conditions after the locomotive apparatus injuries, peripheral nervous system injuries, conditions after orthopedic surgery and injuries of the central nervous system. Hydro-therapy, Peloid therapy, electro-therapy and kinesitherapy, as well as inhaling, manual massage and the acupuncture are applied, as well.
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At 23 km from Kanjiža, Tóth Village is situated, a real oasis of greenery and silence. The Tourist Organization of Kanjiža suggests their tourists to make sure to visit this village, especially those liking the coolness and silence of the Vojvodina plains.
The settlement establishing, as witnessed by the title, as well, is related to the name of the landlord Jozsef Tóth, who split his land near his farm and sold it or partially gave as a gift to his laborers and landless peasants. Later, in 1905, the church was built, then the school, as well and the miscellaneous goods shop was opened there. This determined the historical center of the present village on the crossroads of several roads.
This tidy and clean village is dominated, in addition to the church, also by the complex of the Religious Community facilities, forming the basis of the tourism offer and having at their disposal 40 accommodation facilities, a restaurant with the local Hungarian rural cuisine, as well as the Congress Hall, equipped for congresses, seminars and thematic meetings. The staying prices in the Tóth Village are very convenient. Thus, a night with breakfast costs RSD.800.00, just the night RSD.650.00, lunch/dinner RSD.250.00 and the Congress Hall rent amounts to RSD.4,000.00 per day.
The Tóth Village attraction is also an Ethnic House with the museum exhibition of the local living habits.
