The recreation and leisure centre at the Javorica Reservoir in Slatina includes a fishing area, a swimming and sunbathing area, sports facilities, a children's playground, a fitness trail, catering facilities, parking spaces and a promenade.
Culture and History
The archaeological collection of the Zavičajni muzej Slatina comprises individual finds from the Neolithic period from Jugovac, Macute and other sites, Bronze Age finds from archaeological investigations in Nova Bukovica, as well as objects from the Bjelobrd culture from Josipovo.
The permanent exhibition of the Zavičajni muzej Slatina tells the history of the region around Slatina.
The Church of St Joseph in Slatina has a 52-metre-high tower and was built in 1919 in the Neo-Gothic style.
The Church of Blessed Ivan Merz in Slatina was built in 2014 in a modern style.
The present-day Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Slatina was built in 1978 on the site of an earlier church built in 1747 in the Baroque style.
The international music festival “Dani Milka Kelemena” has been held in Slatina since 1995 in honour of Milko Kelemen.
The international folklore event in Slatina brings cultural associations from Croatia and abroad together on a summer stage in the central town square, where they present traditional costumes, songs and dances.
Traditions
At competitions in Slatina for preparing Čobanac and Fiš-Paprikaš, participants cook and sample the dishes; at the same time, the competitions bring the residents of Slatina and their guests together.
Nature and Activities
The Poučna pješačka staza educational hiking trail leads to Brežić, the highest point in the city of Slatina, and takes visitors through the history of viticulture in the region around Slatina.
The cycling routes in and around Slatina offer an opportunity to discover the natural beauty of this area.
XCM Slatina is the Javorica cycling marathon.
Those who choose Slatina as their travel destination want to rent a holiday apartment there.
