Glamping Ustoka

Ustoka

Ustoka is the old Serbian name for the eastern wind, also known as Kosava.

In Djerdap National Park, nature is not just a landscape – it is a living legend. Among the many stories passed down through generations, the wind Ustoka holds a special place. They say it suddenly descends through gorges and valleys, bringing weather changes and a sense of unrest. But for the locals, Ustoka was never just wind – it was a sign, a message, and part of everyday life.

According to folk beliefs, Ustoka is the wind that „opens the path". Fishermen feared it because it could raise waves and capsize boats, while housewives believed it brought unrest to the home if a candle wasn't lit before the icon. Shepherds told stories that the night Ustoka carries „voices of ancestors", so they would close doors and windows so the wind wouldn't disturb them.

Historical records from the 19th century mention caravans that had to stop when Ustoka strengthened, as it carried dust and broke branches. Travelers through the Djerdap gorge wrote that this wind was an invisible companion on long journeys.

Today, Ustoka is part of Djerdap's identity – a symbol of natural power and mystique. When you stay in this region, you might feel it rustling through the treetops or bringing freshness along the Danube. That's the moment when you realize you are part of a story that has lasted for centuries.

Ustoka, the wind after which our little house is named, is older than people. Sometimes strong, sometimes gentle, it connects lands, peoples, voices and paths... and perhaps it will be the one that brings you to us one day.