The Joy of Water

MAŁOPOLSKA  14 UNESCO World Heritage List sites  255 attractions on the Wooden Architecture Route  Wadowice – town of birth of Pope John Paul II  Salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia  9 spa resorts  6 national parks  6 geothermal pools  Rafting down the Dunajec gorge  2600 km of bicycle trails  3360 km of mountain trails  65 ski stations

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Ryga LV Dublin DK IRL Kopenhaga LT Wilno GB RUS Mińsk NL Londyn BY Amsterdam Berlin Bruksela Warszawa D PL B Kijów L Praga KRAKÓW Paryż Luksemburg UA CZ A waterfall in the Magurski National Park, photo by D. Zaród SK F FL Wiedeń Bratysława Berno MD Vaduz Budapeszt CH A Spis treści H Kiszyniów Lublana SLO RO Chapter I. Thermal pools ...... 2 Zagrzeb San Bukareszt Marino HR ...... AND Monako BIH Chapter II. Water parks 10 RSM Belgrad P E Andora MC Sarajewo SRB ...... Lizbona I Chapter III. By the water 14 Madryt MNE Soﬁa Priština BG Rzym Podgorica RKS Skopje V Tirana MK hermal baths and water parks have recently become extremely AL popular. This doesn’t come as a surprise, as the healthful qualities GR TR Tof water have been known since antiquity, while it is just the extent Ateny of practical application of that knowledge that has been expanding since the 19 th century. Not many people know that the fashionable term spa is Publisher M an acronym of the Latin expression sanus per aquam – healthy through Department of Tourism, Sport and Promotion at The Office of the Marshal water. This is why new health clinics and hotels, where water is used for of the Małopolska Province, Regional Tourism Information System Team ul. Basztowa 22, 31-156 Kraków health purposes, are called spa centres. For health and beauty, one can [email protected] also opt for wellness treatments, which improve the mental state, as well www.visitmalopolska.pl as relax and unwind. They usually include a session in a sauna or a bath, New release: 2017 which lets you feel extremely fresh and invigorated. Malopolska Tourist Organisation In Małopolska, where hydrotherapy has been present for a long time, 4/13 Rynek Kleparski Street, 31-150 Kraków [email protected], www.mot.krakow.pl a number of towns are renowned health resorts, e.g. Krynica-Zdrój, Szcza- Project coordinator: Agnieszka Bratek wnica, Piwniczna-Zdrój, Muszyna, Rabka-Zdrój. Today, next to the old san- atoria, new luxurious spa hotels are constructed, where European stand- Text Iwona Baturo, Krzysztof Bzowski ards go hand in hand with exquisite offers. This is confirmed by certificates Publishing and awards, as well as customers appreciating the atmosphere and pro- Amistad Sp. z o.o. – Program fessionalism in these facilities. ul. Stolarska 13/7, 31-043 Kraków tel./faks: + 48 12 4229922 Health through water means not just spa & wellness centres, but [email protected], www.polskaturystyczna.pl also swimming pools and bathing resorts. Most thermal waters have Production management: Agnieszka Błaszczak, Małgorzata Czopik therapeutic properties. Poland can boast a wealth of thermal springs, Project coordination: Katarzyna Thor Publishing concept: Anna Niedźwieńska with a larger number of them only in Słovakia and Hungary. During Editor: Aurelia Hołubowska the colder months of the year, bathing in warm water becomes a mag- Proofreading: Agnieszka Szmuc Cover design, graphic design: PART SA ical experience, and lets you get close to the so sought-after state of Maps: Wydawnictwo Kartograficzne Daunpol sp. z o.o. wellness (harmony of body and mind). Water parks constitute anoth- Typesetting, preparation for print: Michał Tincel er pro-health element of the mosaic. Extremely popular, they combine Translation and proofreading: EuroInterpret Dominik Moser relaxation with excellent fun. Third edition: K. Syga, Virtual 3D Kraków 2017, ISBN 978-83-65249-84-5 The authors and publishers have made every effort to ensure the text is accurate, however, they cannot be responsible for any changes that took place after the materials have been prepared for publishing. 1 Materials prepared as of 28 February 2017. Thermal Baths Szaflary, photo by J. Gorlach Thermal Baths in Chochołów, photo arch. CHT Thermal pools The outdoor pool, photo by J. Gorlach Thermal Baths in Chochołów Thermal Baths Szaflary Thermal Baths in Chochołów boast the largest water area Complex of thermal pools, fed by geothermal water con- in Podhale Region, with 3,000 m2 of surface. In the pool taining such minerals as calcium, iron, magnesium, sulfur, area, guests can take advantage of four leisure swimming chromium, manganese and chlorine. Mineral water has a pools, including two outdoor pools, nine jacuzzis and an beneficial effect on the musculoskeletal system, relieves the indoor swimming pool with swimming lanes. Two ponto- symptoms of skin diseases and calms the nerves. Thermal on boat slides, one 168 m long, water slide with the trap- baths include four pools and a wading pool for children. In- door, internal playgrounds for children with family slides door swimming pools are small: the first, with a 3-track fam- and steam bath, textile Finnish sauna and salt cave provide ily slide, is primarily intended for children and the second fun and entertainment. In the isolated Healing Zone, you with Hydromassage jets, is adjacent to a whirlpool and a can use raw sulfur water and a salt-iodized salt water pool. seawater inhaler. The third, much bigger pool, is partly co Thermal Baths in Chochołów also include a unique SPA vered and partly open, while the fourth is completely in- zone and the largest in the Podhale Saunarium with pre- doors. Both pools boast a variety of devices for Hydroma served sauna culture. Guests have at their disposal five ssage: water jets, benches, bubble loungers and geysers. dry saunas, including: juniper, watermill, „Góralska Chata” [Highland Hut], INFRARED and glass sauna overlooking the Tatra Mountains plus two steam baths. Thermal Baths Szaflary, ul. Osiedle Nowe 20, Szaflary, \+48 721 100 800, LOCAL ATTRACTIONS = www.termyszaflary.com Zakopane, the capital of the Tatra Mountains, the famous summer and Chochołowskie Termy Sp.z o.o., winter recreation centre. Tatra National Park. Nowy Targ - wooden 34-513 Chochołów 400, church of St. Anne (Niwa District). Wooden churches in Harklowa, \+ 48 781 300 301, Łopuszna and Dębno – inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In = www.chocholowskietermy.pl Ludźmierz you can visit the Shrine of Our Lady the Queen of Podhale.

2 3 Thermal Baths BUKOVINA in Bukowina Tatrzańska, Photo: BUKOVINA Thermal Baths BUKOVINA in Bukowina Tatrzańska, Photo: BUKOVINA Bukowina Tatrzańska, photo by J. Gorlach On the trail, iStockphoto.com Bukowina Tatrzańska, Thermal Baths BUKOVINA Swimming Pools. Thermal Baths BUKOVINA has 20 pools of vari- Thermal Baths BUKOVINA are one of the most state-of-the- ous sizes, situated indoors and outdoors. The youngest guests will -art facilities in Europe. The Baths are located in Bukowina find a special children’s zone where they can enjoy the water. Guests Tatrzańska, in the immediate vicinity of the Tatra National can take advantage of pools with hydro massage, swim in a unique Park - it is a place that uniquely combines various forms of swimming pool with underwater music amplifiers (music can be relaxation with the possibility to improve physical fitness heard after taking a dip in the water), rest or zoom down the wa- and well-being. Twenty thermal pools, located inside and ter slides. outside the complex, are filled with a naturally hot thermal water, providing beneficial health effects. The water sour- Thermal Baths BUKOVINA, ul. Sportowa 22, Bukowina ce is located at the foot of Wysoki Wierch mountain, at a Tatrzańska, \ +48 18 202 00 70, = www.termabukowina.pl depth of over 2,500 metres. Marked route from the centre of the town; 15 km to Zako- In Thermal Baths BUKOVINA you can pane, 20 km to Nowy Targ. rest, relax and „recharge your batteries”. Guests can use a restaurant located on the premises. Thermal Baths BUKOVI- NA complex also houses Terma Hotel LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Spa with the restaurant “Morskie Oko” In Bukowina Tatrzańska tourists can find a nice church built in a traditional (Eye of the Sea) and a regional-type inn, sacral wooden architecture style. Cycling enthusiasts can test their endurance “Zbójecki Łygotnik” (Bandits’ Shelter). on the demanding track, the Royal Stage of the Tour de Pologne, known as the Visitors who plan to spend more time in BUKOVINA Wall. In Czarna Góra, a farmhouse of the well-to-do Korkosz Family Bukowina, can take advantage of the of- houses a museum displaying tools and artefacts found in a rich Spisz farm and fers provided by Hotel BUKOVINA. house. The biggest local attraction, however, is Zakopane and mountain hiking.

4 5 Thermal pools in Białka Tatrzańska, Archive Photo: Terma Białka Archive Thermal Pools Gorący Potok Szymoszkowa, photo by J. Gorlach Terma Białka a relaxation pool, foot-massage pool, cooling barrel, drink-bar Terma Białka is a swimming-pool complex, combining the and a sunbathing area with lounge chairs. The complex also benefits of an aqua park and relaxation in thermal baths. Both has food courts and a dedicated VIP zone, designed to host indoor and outdoor pools are filled with thermal water, with business meetings, training sessions workshops and a temperature range of 34 oC – 38 oC. The varied composition of conferences. the water is characterised by a beneficial level of mineralization, which creates perfect conditions for improving your health and Terma Białka, ul. Środkowa 181, Białka Tatrzańska, physical well-being. \+48 18 261 25 40, = www.termabialka.pl Terma Białka meets the needs of families with children and older guests, who just want some peace and quiet. Therefore, the complex is divided into two zones: The Play Zone and Relaxation Zone. Thermal Pools Gorący Potok Terma Białka also houses a Saunarium Zone, where, within the area of over Gorący Potok complex consists of several thermal pools, 1,000 m2 visitors can find: Finnish Sauna, treated with UV lamps. Therefore, their water contains no Steam Sauna, Stone Grotto, Old-Moun- chemical substances of treatment agents added, which taineer Sauna and a Russian Banya or might adversely affect the bathing comfort. Fountains, Steam Sauna. The area also boasts a cold water jets, hydro massages and geysers ensure wonderful water swimming pool, a saline graduation fun both for children and adults. For the youngest guests, tower, colour therapy relaxation room, aquapark offers numerous play areas in children’s pools,

6 7 Szymoszkowa bathing resort, photo by J. Gorlach The Gubałówka mountain, photo by J. Gorlach while adults can take advantage of dry and steam sauna fa- Szymoszkowa well that reaches 1700 m underground. Its wa- cilities. For their eating convenience, visitors will find seven ter has therapeutic properties, and includes precious elements food courts. The complex can also organise special events and trace elements (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium). – both private an business, according to unique settings to Pool. The shape of the basin resembles a natural pond, meet customers’ needs. whose edge (at least partially) gently descends into the wa- A special attraction is a playground and three-level ter. It is split in half by a small causeway. The shallower part rope trail, which runs overhead, above the pools. includes water slides for children, as well as a hydro massage mushroom. The large water slide (with four tracks) situated on the other side of the basin is available for child- Thermal Pools Gorący Potok, os. Nowe 45, Szaflary, ren above 10 y/o (and at least 140 cm tall). \+48 727 52 52 52, = www.goracypotok.pl Food. There is a tavern on the premises that serves hot meals. The tavern building also houses the changing rooms.

Kąpielisko Szymoszkowa), Polana Szymoszkowa 2, Zakopane, Szymoszkowa bathing resort Zakopane, \ +48 18 201 72 30, = www.szymoszkowa.pl The bathing resort is situated 4 km from the centre of Zakopa- The bathing resort on the Szymoszkowa Glade is a typical open- ne; follow Powstańców Śląskich street to get there. air recreational facility. Around a huge pool filled with geothermal water with a temperature of 30°C, you will find a vast sun- LOCAL ATTRACTIONS bathing area with a dedicated beach volleyball court. One of The Gubałówka mountain, which you can reach by taking the gondola lift. the facility’s advantages is its location that guarantees mag- Chochołów, famous for its well preserved wooden architecture from the turn of nificent views of the Giewont mountain and other peaks of the the 18th and 19th centuries. Tatras. Mineralised water that fills the basin comes from the Wooden churches can be seen in Bukowina and Białka Tatrzańska.

8 9 Places to swim

Andrychów Outdoor pools Al. Wietrznego 6, www.basen.andrychow.pl Bochnia Indoor pool ul. św. Leonarda 34, www.basenbochnia.pl Swimming pool in Active Recreation Centre Borek Borek Borek 302, www.centrumborek.pl Brzeszcze Indoor pool „Pod Platanem” ul. Ofiar Oświęcimia 39a, www.ok.brzeszcze.pl Outdoor pool of the Municipal Sports and Bukowno Recreation Centre ul. ks. Zelka, www.mosirbukowno.pl Outdoor pool in Recreation Centre „Kąty” Chrzanów swimming pool ul. Leśna, www.moksir.chrzanow.pl Indoor pool ul. Sportowa 4, www.dabrowatar.pl Dąbrowa Tarnowska Outdoor pool ul. Sportowa 4, www.dabrowatar.pl Gorlice Indoor pool „Fala” ul. Sportowa 9, www.osir.gorlice.pl Krynica - Zdrój Outdoor pool ul. Pułaskiego 6, www.krynica-zdroj.pl Outdoor pool of the Municipal Sports and Libiąż Recreation Centre ul. Piłsudskiego 10, www.libiaz.pl Łapanów Lagoon and swimming facility in the County www.lapanow.pl Sports and Recreation Centre „Zalew” Miechów Indoor and outdoor pools of the Culture and ul. M. Konopnickiej 4, www.ckis.miechow.eu Sports Centre in Miechów

Outdoor pools in the Sports and Recreation al. Zdrojowa 4, www.zapopradzie.pl Muszyna Centre Zapopradzie

Myślenice Indoor pool Aquarius ul. Ogrodowa 19, www.basen.myslenice.pl Kraków Aqua Park, Archive Photo: Kraków Aqua Park Outdoor pool ul. Mostowa 1, www.myslenice.pl Swimming facility Dolny Jaz at the River Raba ul. Zdrojowa 128, www.dolnyjaz.ugu.pl Water parks Nowy Targ Indoor pool pl. Evry 4, www.basen.nowytarg.pl Nowy Wiśnicz Outdoor pool ul. Lipnicka 1, www.nw.com.pl Swimming and Recreation Complex in the Kraków, Water Park Olkusz Sports and Recreation Centre Czarna Góra ul. 29 Listopada 12B, www.mosir.olkusz.pl Kraków water park is the largest indoor water park in Poland. Osiek Resort and Recreation Centre MOLO ul. Główna 231a, www.restauracja-molo.pl The hall features 2 large pools and a paddling pool. The num- Piwniczna - Zdrój Outdoor pools in Radwanów Łomnickie 85, www.mgok.piwniczna.pl ber of attractions available here will make you giddy. The pipes Podlesie Dębowe Zalew Kakałko www.zalewkakalko.pl Rabka - Zdrój Outdoor pool ul. Do Pociesznej Wody, www.it.rabka.pl and slides alone, with different difficulty levels, are more than Radgoszcz Lagoon Narożniki in Narożniki www.zalewnarozniki.pl 800 m long. The facility’s offer also includes: a 30-metre long Radłów Swimming lagoon in the Private Resort www.katamaran-radlow.pl rapid river, colourful, floating islands, used for getting to the “KATAMARAN” other end of the pool and a 4-metre high climbing wall. The Sucha Beskidzka Indoor pools ul. Zielona 1, www.basen-sucha.pl Outdoor pool al. Tarnowskich 1, www.tosir.com.pl youngest visitors can enjoy a fair-sized paddling pool with the Tarnów pirates’ island and spurting fountains. Older guests can take Aqua Park ul. Piłsudkiego 30, www.tosir.com.pl Tarnów - Mościce Indoor and outdoor pools of the Municipal ul. Traugutta 5a, www.tosir.com.pl advantage of four swimming lanes and various types of hy- Sports Club dro massage devices (power showers, benches and couches ul. Kruczkowskiego 10a, with bubbles, geysers etc.). You can also play volleyball, bas- Trzebinia Indoor pool Aqua Planet www.krytaplywalniatrzebinia.pl ketball and water polo. Lagoon Chechło www.zalewchechlo.pl Lagoon Kozi Bród - Food. The water park building houses the Sąsiedzka Restau- Outdoor pool in the Tourist Village Domki rant , as well as the Water Bar (Barek Wodny) in the pool zone, Tylicz w Lesie al. Wolności 1, www.domkiwlesie.pl where you can have a meal as well as a drink. The price is re- Wadowice Indoor pool DELFIN ul. Bałysa 1, www.basen.wadowice.pl corded on a wristband chip, and the transaction is settled at Wapienne Outdoor pools Wapienne 45, www.wapienne.pl the till upon leaving. Indoor pool in the Education and Recreation ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 15, www.solnemi- Wieliczka Centre Solne Miasto asto.eu Additional offers. The complex also features: children’s play- Wolbrom Swimming pool complex (indoor and outdoor ul. Kamiennogórska, www.basenwolbrom.za.pl room (the so-called figlopark), and a video arcade. Also avail- pools) able is the beauty and regeneration centre. Zabierzów Bocheński Lagoon Bobrowe Rozlewisko www.bobrowe-rozlewisko.pl

10 11 Aqua Park Zakopane Aqua Park Zakopane

Zakopane, Aqua Park Zakopane which includes a Finnish Sauna, Brine Sauna, Winter Cab- The Zakopane thermal pool complex, situated on Antałów- in, Biosauna, Steam Sauna and Relaxation Room. An out- ka hill provides visitors, in addition to numerous water at- door terrace overlooking Giewont Mountain, with a swim- tractions, breathtaking views. It is the only facility of its kind ming pool, bar and children’s playground is hugely popular that provides sports, therapeutic recreation and entertain- both in summer and winter. Aqua Park Zakopane also hou- ment for all, regardless of age. This all-year-round aqua park ses a five-lane bowling room, Fitness Club, a solarium, res- guarantees fun regardless of the outdoor weather. Aqua Park taurant and café. Zakopane has two indoor pools: a recreational pool with three swimming lanes and the pool with water jets, water- Aqua Park Zakopane, ul. Jagiellońska 31, Zakopane, falls, geysers, counter currents, wall-and-bottom jest mas- \+48 18 202 58 15, 200 11 22, =www.aquapark.zakopane.pl sages and underwater lounge chairs. Inside the pool build- The water park is located close to the railway and coach stations. ing visitors can find a children’s pool, water slides, fountains and colourful interactive animal-like toys prepared for the youngest guests. It is the most shallow but also the warm- LOCAL ATTRACTIONS est pool in the complex - its water temperature is as high Zakopane – places less attended by tourists: one of them is the charming as 33 Celsius. Pęksowy Brzyzek cemetery, where many famous Poles were buried, including In 2014, Aqua Park Zakopane was awarded a prestigious ti- Stanisław Witkiewicz – the creator of the Zakopane style, poet Kazimierz Przerwa- tle of “Children’s Friendly Place.” The main attraction of the -Tetmajer, writer Kornel Makuszyński, and gen. Mariusz Zaruski – the founder complex are 5 slides, with a total length of almost 320 m, of TOPR (Tatra Voluntary Mountain Rescue Service). Tatra Museum and the a wild rapid-flowing river and 6 Jacuzzis with hydro mas- Museum of Zakopane Style (at Kościeliska street), which is situated in the first villa that represents this picturesque style of wooden architecture. sage. Visitors who seek relaxation, can do so in Sauna World,

12 13 Rafting down the Dunajec Gorge, photo by J. Gorlach By the water Rafting trips Rafting down the Dunajec Gorge. This thrilling experience has been one of Poland’s greatest tourist attractions for more than 160 years. Admire the most stunning views and historic monuments of Pieniny, while flowing down Dunajec River Gorge, photo by K. Bańkowski the Dunajec River Gorge on original rafts, skilfully con- Poprad River Valley, photo by K. Bańkowski trolled by local highlanders. The mountain river makes its way through calcareous rock formations that dwarf the Boating down the Poprad valley rafts and make them look like mere matches. Near the tall- It is a unique tourist attraction of the region. During your est peak of Pieniny – the Three Crowns – Dunajec forms as trip down the fast flowing Poprad river, you can admire the many as 7 loops. The length measured along a straight line beautiful landscape of Beskid Sądecki and see how mer- connecting both sides of the gorge, amounting to 2.8 km, chants used to travel and carry their goods on rafts from extends there to almost 8 km. Hungary. The route from Piwniczna -Zdrój to Rytro is covered The adventure begins in the Sromowce Wyżne–Kąty raft on a flat boat steered by two rafters harbour. Over the course of 2–3 hours, the rafts, very skilful- using wooden poles. The trip down the ly controlled by local highlanders, cover a stretch of 18 kilo- 10 km route takes about 2 hours. metres to Szczawnica or a 23-kilometre route to Krościenko. Piwniczna Harbour, \ +48 18 446 84 49, trips organised by PPHU Cen- Polish Association of Pieniny Rafters, Sromowce Wy- trum, Nowy Sącz, \ +48 18 442 05 63, żne–Kąty 14, \ +48 18 262 97 21, = www.flisacy.com.pl = www.centrum.nsnet.pl

14 15 Down the Vistula River, photo by M. Zaręba Excursion cruises Rożnowskie Lake. Tourists can set off on a cruise from Bart- kowa or Gródek nad Dunajcem. The route takes you, among other places, through the narrow, lower part of the lake, which Sailboats on Bagry, photo by K. Miczka is particularly picturesque thanks to the enchanting landscape Surfing at Kryspinów, photo by M. Zaręba featuring steep forested slopes and flooded valley meanders. Bathing pools Bartkowa – the “Alka” boat, \ +48 18 4401021, Kraków, Bagry. An enclave of peace, this reservoir is locat- = www.stalownik.com.pl, ed close to the centre of Cracow, in the district of Płaszów. Gródek nad Dunajcem – the “Jaskółka” boat, \ +48 18 Access by car via Kozia and Bagrowa streets, otherwise by 440 10 14, = www.barbara-grodek.pl bus and tram. Free bathing beach, water equipment rentals, Czorsztyn Lake. An excursion cruise through the amazing sailing and windsurfing lessons. Wakeboard lift. landscape of the Gorce and Pieniny mountains, among the castles of Czorsztyn and Niedzica, is an unforgettable ex- = www.hornkrakow.pl, = www.wakeparkkrakow.pl perience. You can set off from Niedzica. Kryspinów. The lake was created in a closed sand mine, Cruise boats: „Harnaś”, \+48 608 628 732, and its advantages include sandy beaches and a short = www.jezioroczorsztynskie.com distance from the Kraków city centre. You can reach Kryspinów on road no. 780. There are also numerous sub- Vistula. It is also worth taking a cruise on an excursion boat urban buses serving the route. You can leave your car in or a river bus down the Vistula in Kraków. You can reach even a paid car park. The bathing resort is guarded (paid) and as far as to the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec, or, going the offers a water equipment rental point, sports fields and other direction, to the Zabłocie and Kazimierz district, or a playground. even further, to the Dąbie staircase lock. Boat trips begin in the harbour at the foot of the Wawel hill, by the Czerwieński Przylasek Rusiecki. Nearly 20 small lakes in a former boulevard. On the Vistula in Kraków, you can also take kayak, gravel pit. The spot, an enclave of wild nature, is located pedal boat or even motor boat trips. The equipment can be very near Kraków. You can reach it by hired above the Dębnicki Bridge at Aquafun. driving along Igołomska street, and then to the Przylasek Rusiecki estate, River Bus, = www.zis.krakow.pl which is also accessible by municipal The “Nimfa” boat, \ +48 12 422 08 55, = www.statekkrakow.com buses. There is a paid car park on the The “Legenda” boat, \ +48 604 299 000, = www.statek-krakow.pl eastern side of the largest lake, by the The “Sobieski” boat and Catamaran George , \ +48 601 560 250, guarded (free) bathing area. The wa- = www.ster.net.pl ter equipment can be rented from the Aquafun, \ +48 604 299 000, = www.aquafun.net.pl lifeguards.

16 17 Czorsztyn Lake, photo by K. Bańkowski Beach in Gródek, photo by K. Bańkowski

“Chorwacja” outdoor swimming complex. Chorwacja out- Czorsztyn Lake. The pool is perfect for relaxation, the door swimming complex is a lagoon in the village of Jurków, shores are usually easily accessible and the surroundings in the municipality of Czchów. The area of approximately 20 are particularly picturesque. The lake is accessible by road hectares offers sandy beaches, a water equipment rental, no. 969 from Nowy Targ to Krościenko nad Dunajcem and children’s play area, bars and parking areas. Lifeguards and by the side road from Dębno to Niedzica. There are several security guards ensure safety at the resort. The complex of- beaches and piers by the lake. In Niedzica, just 200 m from fers overnight accommodation: wooden chalets, camping the castle hill, you can relax in the Zamajerz-Zamek bath- trailers and a hotel. There is also a dedicated tent campsite ing resort (the only guarded one). Next to it, there is a yacht with access to sanitary facilities. In season, the resort or- marina and a water equipment rental point. On the north- ganizes numerous sporting events - fishing competitions ern shore, you will find the Stara Droga bathing resort in and a swimming marathon. Volleyball fields and canoeing Kluszkowce. The Aqualand pier features eating places and on the Dunajec River await their enthusiast. equipment rentals. Rożnowskie Lake. Another artificial lake on the Dunajec river Chechło. Trzebinia’s largest water reservoir is located on is situated around 15 km from Nowy Sącz and is surrounded by the edge of the Dulowska Forest. Its southern part is de- steep, though rather low hills. On the western side of the lake veloped and it features a guarded bathing resort (paid). runs road no. 75 from Nowy Sącz to Brzesko, whereas on the The holiday resorts provide accommodation, eating places eastern side, you will find road no. 975 from Nowy Sącz to Woj- and water equipment rentals. There are also playgrounds nicz, through Gródek nad Dunajcem. In Gródek there is a large, and sports fields. popular guarded bathing resort. You can rent pedal boats and Rivers and streams. Safe swimming areas include: kayaks here. The PTTK Beskid river hostel in Znamirowice (on the – Dunajec river: next to the hospital in Czchów; western side of the lake) offers a wide range of water equipment – Raba river: below the dam in Dobczyce, Gdów-Zarabie, (beskid.pttk.pl; yachts, boats, windsurfing boards, kayaks, motor Myślenice, Lubień, Pcim and Stróża; boats). There are numerous holiday centres located by the lake, – Szczawnik stream: in Muszyna-Złockie; which feature their own bathing areas and equipment rentals. – Porębianka stream: in Poręba. Klimkówka Lake. The lake, hidden among the wild ranges of the Lower Beskid, was created thanks to the dam on the Ropa The quality of water in swimming areas is tested each year river (around 18 km south of Gorlice). It is accessible by road by the sanitary-epidemiological station (Sanepid). no. 28 Nowy Sącz–Jasło from Ropa to Uście Gorlickie. The lake is known particularly to windsurfing enthusiasts, as it features perfect conditions for this sport. There are no official bathing areas or guarded beaches.

18 19 Małopolska Tourist Information System Points

KraKów nieDzica InfoKraków, ul. Powiśle 11, 31-101 Kraków ul. Widokowa 3, 34-441 Niedzica \ +48 12 354 27 10 \+48 18 261 01 31 [email protected], www.infokrakow.pl [email protected] InfoKraków, ul. św. Jana 2, 31-018 Kraków \+48 12 354 27 25, [email protected] Tarnów Rynek 7, 33-100 Tarnów InfoKraków, ul. Józefa 7, 31-056 Kraków \+48 14 688 90 90 \+48 12 354 27 28, [email protected] [email protected], www.tarnow.travel InfoKraków Sukiennice, Rynek Główny 1/3, 31-042 Kraków Dąbrowa TarnowsKa \+48 12 354 27 16, [email protected] ul. Polna 13, 33-200 Dąbrowa Tarnowska \+48 14 657 00 07 InfoKraków, ul. Szpitalna 25, 31-024 Kraków [email protected] \+48 12 354 27 20, [email protected] www.visitmalopolska.pl/DabrowaTarnowska InfoKraków Pawilon Wyspiańskiego pl. Wszystkich Świętych 2, 31-004 Kraków Tuchów \+48 12 354 27 23, [email protected] ul. Chopina 10, 33-170 Tuchów InfoKraków Międzynarodowy Port \+48 14 652 54 36 Lotniczy w Balicach, 32-083 Balice [email protected], www.tuchow.pl \+48 12 285 53 41, [email protected] bochnia Myślenice ul. Solna 2, 32-700 Bochnia Rynek 27, 32-400 Myślenice \+ 48 14 615 36 36 \+48 12 272 23 12 [email protected], www.bochnia.eu [email protected] www.myslenice.visitmalopolska.pl oświęciM ul. St. Leszczyńskiej 12, 32-600 Oświęcim Dobczyce \+48 33 843 00 91 ul. Podgórska 1, 32-410 Dobczyce [email protected], www.it.oswiecim.pl \+48 12 271 01 53 [email protected] chrzanów www.dobczyce.visitmalopolska.pl Aleja Henryka 40, 32-500 Chrzanów \+48 32 623 20 44 wiśniowa [email protected] Wiśniowa 301, 32-412 Wiśniowa www.visitmalopolska.pl/chrzanow \+48 12 271 44 93 [email protected], www.ug-wisniowa.pl Trzebinia ul. Kościuszki 74, 32-540 Trzebinia olKusz \+48 32 611 08 37 ul. Floriańska 8, 32-300 Olkusz [email protected] \ +48 32 642 19 26 www.trzebinia.visitmalopolska.pl [email protected], www.olkusz.visitmalopolska.pl wygiełzów Miechów ul. Podzamcze 1, 32-551 Babice Plac Kościuszki 1A, 32-200 Miechów \+48 32 210 93 13 (Seasonal) \+48 41 383 13 11 info@powiat-chrzanowski.pl [email protected] www.visit.powiat-chrzanowski.pl www.miechow.visitmalopolska.pl nowy sącz wieliczKa ul. Szwedzka 2, 33-300 Nowy Sącz ul. Dembowskiego 2A, 32-020 Wieliczka \+48 18 444 24 22 \+48 12 288 00 52 [email protected], www.ziemiasadecka.info [email protected], www.ckit.wieliczka.eu Krynica-zDrój zaKopane ul. Zdrojowa 4/2, 33-380 Krynica-Zdrój ul. Kościeliska 7, 34-500 Zakopane \+48 18 472 55 77 \+48 18 201 20 04 [email protected] [email protected], www.zakopane.pl www.krynicazdroj.visitmalopolska.pl nowy Targ liManowa Rynek 1, 34-400 Nowy Targ Rynek 25, 34-600 Limanowa \+48 18 266 30 36 \+48 18 337 58 00 [email protected], www.it.nowytarg.pl [email protected], www.powiat.limanowa.pl poronin biecz ul. Józefa Piłsudskiego 2, 34-520 Poronin Rynek 1, 38-340 Biecz \+48 18 207 42 98 \+48 13 447 92 47 [email protected], www.poronin.pl [email protected], www.biecz.visitmalopolska.pl rabKa-zDrój sęKowa ul. Parkowa 2, 34-700 Rabka-Zdrój Siary 19, 38-307 Sękowa \+48 18 269 15 53 \+48 18 351 87 70 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], www.sekowa.pl www.rabkazdroj.visitmalopolska.pl, www.rabka.pl waDowice białKa TaTrzańsKa ul. Kościelna 4, 34-100 Wadowice ul. Środkowa 179A, 34-405 Białka Tatrzańska \+48 33 873 23 65 \+48 18 533 19 59 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], www.it.wadowice.pl ugbukowinatatrzanska.pl anDrychów biały Dunajec Rynek 27, 34-120 Andrychów ul. Jana Pawła II 363, 34-425 Biały Dunajec \+48 33 842 99 36 \+48 18 200 16 90 [email protected], www.andrychow.eu [email protected], www.gokbialydunajec.pl sucha besKiDzKa MAŁOPOLSKA ul. Zamkowa 1, 34-200 Sucha Beskidzka wiTów \+48 33 874 26 05 Capital of the region: Kraków Witów 239A, 34-512 Witów [email protected] \+48 18 207 18 98 [email protected] Major cities: Tarnów, Nowy Sącz, Oświęcim [email protected], www.koscielisko.com.pl www.muzeum.sucha-beskidzka.pl/it Surface area: 15,190 km2 (about 5% of the surface area of Poland) buKowina TaTrzańsKa Kalwaria zebrzyDowsKa ul. Sportowa 22, 34-530 Bukowina Tatrzańska ul. Mickiewicza 4 Population: 3.4 mil. (about 8% of the population of Poland) \+48 18 202 54 80 34-130 Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Landscape: [email protected] \+48 33 876 66 36 www.bukowina_tatrzanska.visitmalopolska.pl [email protected]  the tallest peak – Rysy: 2499 m asl  mountains – Tatras, Beskids, Pieniny, www.kalwaria_zebrzydowska.visitmalopolska.pl ochoTnica górna Gorce  foothills – Carpathian Foothills  uplands – Kraków-Częstochowa Osiedle Ustrzyk 388, 34-453 Ochotnica Górna KrościenKo naD DunajceM Upland  lowlands – Vistula valley  main rivers – Vistula, Dunajec, Poprad, \+48 18 262 41 39 Rynek 35, 34-450 Krościenko nad Dunajcem [email protected] \ 511 473 203, +48 18 262 30 77 wew. 32 Raba, Skawa, Biała  water reservoirs – Czorsztyński, Rożnowski, Czchowski, www.ssm.ochotnica.pl www.kroscienko-nad-dunajcem.pl [email protected] Dobczycki, Klimkówka  the highest located, cleanest lakes – Morskie Oko, Czarny Staw, the lakes of the Valley of Five Polish Lakes  the largest and deepest cave – Wielka Śnieżna Cave: over 22 km of corridors, 824 m deep The Joy of Water

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