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The Joy of Water

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14 UNESCO World Heritage List sites

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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

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Thermal baths and water parks have recently become extremely popular. This doesn’t come as a surprise, as the healthful qualities of water have been known since antiquity, while it is just the extent

of practical application of that knowledge that has been expanding since the 19th century. Not many people know that the fashionable term spa is an acronym of the Latin expression sanus per aquam – healthy through water. This is why new health clinics and hotels, where water is used for health purposes, are called spa centres. For health and beauty, one can also opt for wellness treatments, which improve the mental state, as well as relax and unwind. They usually include a session in a sauna or a bath, which lets you feel extremely fresh and invigorated.

In Małopolska, where hydrotherapy has been present for a long time, a number of towns are renowned health resorts, e.g. Krynica-Zdrój, Szcza-wnica, Piwniczna-Zdrój, Muszyna, Rabka-Zdrój. Today, next to the old san-atoria, new luxurious spa hotels are constructed, where European stand-ards go hand in hand with exquisite offers. This is confirmed by certificates and awards, as well as customers appreciating the atmosphere and pro-fessionalism in these facilities.

Health through water means not just spa & wellness centres, but also swimming pools and bathing resorts. Most thermal waters have therapeutic properties. Poland can boast a wealth of thermal springs, with a larger number of them only in Słovakia and Hungary. During the colder months of the year, bathing in warm water becomes a mag-ical experience, and lets you get close to the so sought-after state of wellness (harmony of body and mind). Water parks constitute anoth-er pro-health element of the mosaic. Extremely popular, they combine relaxation with excellent fun.

A waterfall in the Magurski National Park, photo by D. Zaród

Spis treściChapter I. Thermal pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Chapter II. Water parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Chapter III. By the water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Thermal pools

Thermal Baths SzaflaryComplex of thermal pools, fed by geothermal water con-taining such minerals as calcium, iron, magnesium, sulfur, chromium, manganese and chlorine. Mineral water has a beneficial effect on the musculoskeletal system, relieves the symptoms of skin diseases and calms the nerves. Thermal baths include four pools and a wading pool for children. In-door swimming pools are small: the first, with a 3-track fam-ily slide, is primarily intended for children and the se cond with Hydromassage jets, is adjacent to a whirlpool and a seawater inhaler. The third, much bigger pool, is partly co-vered and partly open, while the fourth is completely in-doors. Both pools boast a variety of devices for Hydroma-ssage: water jets, benches, bubble loungers and geysers.

Thermal Baths Szaflary, ul. Osiedle Nowe 20, Szaflary, \+48 721 100 800, = www.termyszaflary.com Chochołowskie Termy Sp.z o.o., 34-513 Chochołów 400, \+ 48 781 300 301, = www.chocholowskietermy.pl

Thermal Baths in ChochołówThermal Baths in Chochołów boast the largest water area in Podhale Region, with 3,000 m2 of surface. In the pool area, guests can take advantage of four leisure swimming pools, including two outdoor pools, nine jacuzzis and an indoor swimming pool with swimming lanes. Two ponto-on boat slides, one 168 m long, water slide with the trap-door, internal playgrounds for children with family slides and steam bath, textile Finnish sauna and salt cave provide fun and entertainment. In the isolated Healing Zone, you can use raw sulfur water and a salt-iodized salt water pool. Thermal Baths in Chochołów also include a unique SPA zone and the largest in the Podhale Saunarium with pre-served sauna culture. Guests have at their disposal five dry saunas, including: juniper, watermill, „Góralska Chata” [Highland Hut], INFRARED and glass sauna overlooking the Tatra Mountains plus two steam baths.

Thermal Baths Szaflary, photo by J. Gorlach The outdoor pool, photo by J. Gorlach

Thermal Baths in Chochołów, photo arch. CHT

LOCAL ATTRACTIONSZakopane, the capital of the Tatra Mountains, the famous summer and winter recreation centre. Tatra National Park. Nowy Targ - wooden church of St. Anne (Niwa District). Wooden churches in Harklowa, Łopuszna and Dębno – inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Ludźmierz you can visit the Shrine of Our Lady the Queen of Podhale.

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Bukowina Tatrzańska, Thermal BathsBUKOVINA

Thermal Baths BUKOVINA are one of the most state-of-the--art facilities in Europe. The Baths are located in Bukowina Tatrzańska, in the immediate vicinity of the Tatra National Park - it is a place that uniquely combines various forms of relaxation with the possibility to improve physical fitness and well-being. Twenty thermal pools, located inside and outside the complex, are filled with a naturally hot thermal water, providing beneficial health effects. The water sour-ce is located at the foot of Wysoki Wierch mountain, at a depth of over 2,500 metres.In Thermal Baths BUKOVINA you can rest, relax and „recharge your batteries”. Guests can use a restaurant located on the premises. Thermal Baths BUKOVI-NA complex also houses Terma Hotel Spa with the restaurant “Morskie Oko” (Eye of the Sea) and a regional-type inn, “Zbójecki Łygotnik” (Bandits’ Shelter). Visitors who plan to spend more time in Bukowina, can take advantage of the of-fers provided by Hotel BUKOVINA.

Swimming PoolS. Thermal Baths BUKOVINA has 20 pools of vari-ous sizes, situated indoors and outdoors. The youngest guests will find a special children’s zone where they can enjoy the water. Guests can take advantage of pools with hydro massage, swim in a unique swimming pool with underwater music amplifiers (music can be heard after taking a dip in the water), rest or zoom down the wa-ter slides.

Thermal Baths BUKOVINA, ul. Sportowa 22, Bukowina Tatrzańska, \ +48 18 202 00 70, = www.termabukowina.plMarked route from the centre of the town; 15 km to Zako-pane, 20 km to Nowy Targ.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONSIn Bukowina Tatrzańska tourists can find a nice church built in a traditional sacral wooden architecture style. Cycling enthusiasts can test their endurance on the demanding track, the Royal Stage of the Tour de Pologne, known as the BUKOVINA Wall. In Czarna Góra, a farmhouse of the well-to-do Korkosz Family houses a museum displaying tools and artefacts found in a rich Spisz farm and house. The biggest local attraction, however, is Zakopane and mountain hiking.

Thermal Baths BUKOVINA in Bukowina Tatrzańska, Photo: BUKOVINA Bukowina Tatrzańska, photo by J. Gorlach

Thermal Baths BUKOVINA in Bukowina Tatrzańska, Photo: BUKOVINA On the trail, iStockphoto.com

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Terma BiałkaTerma Białka is a swimming-pool complex, combining the benefits of an aqua park and relaxation in thermal baths. Both indoor and outdoor pools are filled with thermal water, with a temperature range of 34 oC – 38 oC. The varied composition of the water is characterised by a beneficial level of mineralization, which creates perfect conditions for improving your health and physical well-being.Terma Białka meets the needs of families with children and ol-der guests, who just want some peace and quiet. Therefore, the complex is divided into two zones: ThePlay Zone and Relaxation Zone. Terma Białka also houses a Saunarium Zone, where, within the area of over 1,000 m2 visitors can find: Finnish Sauna, Steam Sauna, Stone Grotto, Old-Moun-taineer Sauna and a Russian Banya or Steam Sauna. The area also boasts a cold water swimming pool, a saline graduation tower, colour therapy relaxation room,

a relaxation pool, foot-massage pool, cooling barrel, drink-bar and a sunbathing area with lounge chairs. The complex also has food courts and a dedicated VIP zone, designed to hostbusiness meetings, training sessions workshops and conferences.

Terma Białka, ul. Środkowa 181, Białka Tatrzańska, \+48 18 261 25 40, = www.termabialka.pl

Thermal Pools Gorący PotokGorący Potok complex consists of several thermal pools, treated with UV lamps. Therefore, their water contains no chemical substances of treatment agents added, which might adversely affect the bathing comfort. Fountains, water jets, hydro massages and geysers ensure wonderful fun both for children and adults. For the youngest guests, aquapark offers numerous play areas in children’s pools,

Thermal pools in Białka Tatrzańska, Archive Photo: Terma Białka Archive Thermal Pools Gorący PotokSzymoszkowa, photo by J. Gorlach

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while adults can take advantage of dry and steam sauna fa-cilities. For their eating convenience, visitors will find seven food courts. The complex can also organise special events – both private an business, according to unique settings to meet customers’ needs. A special attraction is a playground and three-levelrope trail, which runs overhead, above the pools.

Thermal Pools Gorący Potok, os. Nowe 45, Szaflary, \+48 727 52 52 52, = www.goracypotok.pl

Zakopane, Szymoszkowa bathing resortThe bathing resort on the Szymoszkowa Glade is a typical open-air recreational facility. Around a huge pool filled with geother-mal water with a temperature of 30°C, you will find a vast sun-bathing area with a dedicated beach volleyball court. One of the facility’s advantages is its location that guarantees mag-nificent views of the Giewont mountain and other peaks of the Tatras. Mineralised water that fills the basin comes from the

Szymoszkowa well that reaches 1700 m underground. Its wa-ter has therapeutic properties, and includes precious elements and trace elements (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium).Pool. The shape of the basin resembles a natural pond, whose edge (at least partially) gently descends into the wa-ter. It is split in half by a small causeway. The shallower part includes water slides for children, as well as a hydro mas-sage mushroom. The large water slide (with four tracks) sit-uated on the other side of the basin is available for child-ren above 10 y/o (and at least 140 cm tall). 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, \ +48 18 201 72 30, = www.szymoszkowa.plThe bathing resort is situated 4 km from the centre of Zakopa-ne; follow Powstańców Śląskich street to get there.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONSThe Gubałówka mountain, which you can reach by taking the gondola lift. Chochołów, famous for its well preserved wooden architecture from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.Wooden churches can be seen in Bukowina and Białka Tatrzańska.

Szymoszkowa bathing resort, photo by J. Gorlach The Gubałówka mountain, photo by J. Gorlach

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Water parks

Kraków, Water ParkKraków water park is the largest indoor water park in Poland. The hall features 2 large pools and a paddling pool. The num-ber of attractions available here will make you giddy. The pipes and slides alone, with different difficulty levels, are more than 800 m long. The facility’s offer also includes: a 30-metre long rapid river, colourful, floating islands, used for getting to the other end of the pool and a 4-metre high climbing wall. The youngest visitors can enjoy a fair-sized paddling pool with the pirates’ island and spurting fountains. Older guests can take advantage of four swimming lanes and various types of hy-dro massage devices (power showers, benches and couches with bubbles, geysers etc.). You can also play volleyball, bas-ketball and water polo.Food. The water park building houses the Sąsiedzka Restau-rant , as well as the Water Bar (Barek Wodny) in the pool zone, where you can have a meal as well as a drink. The price is re-corded on a wristband chip, and the transaction is settled at the till upon leaving.AdditionAl oFFerS. The complex also features: children’s play-room (the so-called figlopark), and a video arcade. Also avail-able is the beauty and regeneration centre.

Kraków Aqua Park, Archive Photo: Kraków Aqua Park

Places to swimAndrychów Outdoor pools Al. Wietrznego 6, www.basen.andrychow.pl

Bochnia Indoor pool ul. św. Leonarda 34, www.basenbochnia.pl

Borek Swimming pool in Active Recreation Centre Borek Borek 302, www.centrumborek.pl

Brzeszcze Indoor pool „Pod Platanem” ul. Ofiar Oświęcimia 39a, www.ok.brzeszcze.pl

Bukowno Outdoor pool of the Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre ul. ks. Zelka, www.mosirbukowno.pl

Chrzanów Outdoor pool in Recreation Centre „Kąty” swimming pool ul. Leśna, www.moksir.chrzanow.pl

Dąbrowa TarnowskaIndoor pool ul. Sportowa 4, www.dabrowatar.pl

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

Libiąż Outdoor pool of the Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre ul. Piłsudskiego 10, www.libiaz.pl

Łapanów Lagoon and swimming facility in the County Sports and Recreation Centre „Zalew”

www.lapanow.pl

Miechów Indoor and outdoor pools of the Culture and Sports Centre in Miechów

ul. M. Konopnickiej 4, www.ckis.miechow.eu

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

Myślenice Indoor pool Aquarius ul. Ogrodowa 19, www.basen.myslenice.pl

Outdoor pool ul. Mostowa 1, www.myslenice.pl

Swimming facility Dolny Jaz at the River Raba ul. Zdrojowa 128, www.dolnyjaz.ugu.pl

Nowy Targ Indoor pool pl. Evry 4, www.basen.nowytarg.pl

Nowy Wiśnicz Outdoor pool ul. Lipnicka 1, www.nw.com.pl

Olkusz Swimming and Recreation Complex in the Sports and Recreation Centre Czarna Góra ul. 29 Listopada 12B, www.mosir.olkusz.pl

Osiek Resort and Recreation Centre MOLO ul. Główna 231a, www.restauracja-molo.pl

Piwniczna - Zdrój Outdoor pools in Radwanów Łomnickie 85, www.mgok.piwniczna.pl

Podlesie Dębowe Zalew Kakałko www.zalewkakalko.pl

Rabka - Zdrój Outdoor pool ul. Do Pociesznej Wody, www.it.rabka.pl

Radgoszcz Lagoon Narożniki in Narożniki www.zalewnarozniki.pl

Radłów Swimming lagoon in the Private Resort “KATAMARAN”

www.katamaran-radlow.pl

Sucha Beskidzka Indoor pools ul. Zielona 1, www.basen-sucha.pl

TarnówOutdoor pool al. Tarnowskich 1, www.tosir.com.pl

Aqua Park ul. Piłsudkiego 30, www.tosir.com.pl

Tarnów - Mościce Indoor and outdoor pools of the Municipal Sports Club

ul. Traugutta 5a, www.tosir.com.pl

Trzebinia Indoor pool Aqua Planet ul. Kruczkowskiego 10a, www.krytaplywalniatrzebinia.pl

Lagoon Chechło www.zalewchechlo.pl

Lagoon Kozi Bród -

Tylicz Outdoor pool in the Tourist Village Domki w Lesie al. Wolności 1, www.domkiwlesie.pl

Wadowice Indoor pool DELFIN ul. Bałysa 1, www.basen.wadowice.pl

Wapienne Outdoor pools Wapienne 45, www.wapienne.pl

Wieliczka Indoor pool in the Education and Recreation Centre Solne Miasto

ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 15, www.solnemi-asto.eu

Wolbrom Swimming pool complex (indoor and outdoor pools)

ul. Kamiennogórska, www.basenwolbrom.za.pl

Zabierzów Bocheński Lagoon Bobrowe Rozlewisko www.bobrowe-rozlewisko.pl

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Zakopane, Aqua Park ZakopaneThe Zakopane thermal pool complex, situated on Antałów-ka hill provides visitors, in addition to numerous water at-tractions, breathtaking views. It is the only facility of its kind that provides sports, therapeutic recreation and entertain-ment for all, regardless of age. This all-year-round aqua park guarantees fun regardless of the outdoor weather. Aqua Park Zakopane has two indoor pools: a recreational pool with three swimming lanes and the pool with water jets, water-falls, geysers, counter currents, wall-and-bottom jest mas-sages and underwater lounge chairs. Inside the pool build-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-est pool in the complex - its water temperature is as high as 33 Celsius.In 2014, Aqua Park Zakopane was awarded a prestigious ti-tle of “Children’s Friendly Place.” The main attraction of the complex are 5 slides, with a total length of almost 320 m, a wild rapid-flowing river and 6 Jacuzzis with hydro mas-sage. Visitors who seek relaxation, can do so in Sauna World,

which includes a Finnish Sauna, Brine Sauna, Winter Cab-in, Biosauna, Steam Sauna and Relaxation Room. An out-door terrace overlooking Giewont Mountain, with a swim-ming pool, bar and children’s playground is hugely popular both in summer and winter. Aqua Park Zakopane also hou-ses a five-lane bowling room, Fitness Club, a solarium, res-taurant and café.

Aqua Park Zakopane, ul. Jagiellońska 31, Zakopane, \+48 18 202 58 15, 200 11 22, =www.aquapark.zakopane.pl The water park is located close to the railway and coach stations.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONSZakopane – places less attended by tourists: one of them is the charming Pęksowy Brzyzek cemetery, where many famous Poles were buried, including Stanisław Witkiewicz – the creator of the Zakopane style, poet Kazimierz Przerwa- -Tetmajer, writer Kornel Makuszyński, and gen. Mariusz Zaruski – the founder of TOPR (Tatra Voluntary Mountain Rescue Service). Tatra Museum and the Museum of Zakopane Style (at Kościeliska street), which is situated in the first villa that represents this picturesque style of wooden architecture.

Aqua Park Zakopane Aqua Park Zakopane

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By the water

Rafting tripsRafting down the Dunajec Gorge. This thrilling experi-ence 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 the Dunajec River Gorge on original rafts, skilfully con-trolled by local highlanders. The mountain river makes its way through calcareous rock formations that dwarf the rafts and make them look like mere matches. Near the tall-est peak of Pieniny – the Three Crowns – Dunajec forms as many as 7 loops. The length measured along a straight line connecting both sides of the gorge, amounting to 2.8 km, extends there to almost 8 km.

The adventure begins in the Sromowce Wyżne–Kąty raft harbour. Over the course of 2–3 hours, the rafts, very skilful-ly controlled by local highlanders, cover a stretch of 18 kilo-metres to Szczawnica or a 23-kilometre route to Krościenko.

Polish Association of Pieniny Rafters, Sromowce Wy-żne–Kąty 14, \ +48 18 262 97 21, = www.flisacy.com.pl

Rafting down the Dunajec Gorge, photo by J. Gorlach

Boating down the Poprad valleyIt is a unique tourist attraction of the region. During your trip down the fast flowing Poprad river, you can admire the beautiful landscape of Beskid Sądecki and see how mer-chants used to travel and carry their goods on rafts from Hungary. The route from Piwniczna -Zdrój to Rytro is covered

on a flat boat steered by two rafters using wooden poles. The trip down the 10 km route takes about 2 hours.

Piwniczna Harbour, \ +48 18 446 84 49, trips organised by PPHU Cen-trum, Nowy Sącz, \ +48 18 442 05 63, = www.centrum.nsnet.pl

Dunajec River Gorge, photo by K. BańkowskiPoprad River Valley, photo by K. Bańkowski

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Excursion cruisesRożnowskie 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 is particularly picturesque thanks to the enchanting landscape featuring steep forested slopes and flooded valley meanders.

Bartkowa – the “Alka” boat, \ +48 18 4401021, = www.stalownik.com.pl,Gródek nad Dunajcem – the “Jaskółka” boat, \ +48 18 440 10 14, = www.barbara-grodek.pl

Czorsztyn Lake. An excursion cruise through the amazing landscape of the Gorce and Pieniny mountains, among the castles of Czorsztyn and Niedzica, is an unforgettable ex-perience. You can set off from Niedzica.

Cruise boats: „Harnaś”, \+48 608 628 732, = www.jezioroczorsztynskie.com

Vistula. It is also worth taking a cruise on an excursion boat or a river bus down the Vistula in Kraków. You can reach even as far as to the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec, or, going the other direction, to the Zabłocie and Kazimierz district, or even further, to the Dąbie staircase lock. Boat trips begin in the harbour at the foot of the Wawel hill, by the Czerwieński boulevard. On the Vistula in Kraków, you can also take kayak, pedal boat or even motor boat trips. The equipment can be hired above the Dębnicki Bridge at Aquafun.

River Bus, =  www.zis.krakow.pl The “Nimfa” boat, \ +48 12 422 08 55, = www.statekkrakow.comThe “Legenda” boat, \ +48 604 299 000, = www.statek-krakow.plThe “Sobieski” boat and Catamaran George , \ +48 601 560 250, = www.ster.net.plAquafun, \ +48 604 299 000, = www.aquafun.net.pl

Down the Vistula River, photo by M. Zaręba

Bathing poolsKraków, Bagry. An enclave of peace, this reservoir is locat-ed close to the centre of Cracow, in the district of Płaszów. Access by car via Kozia and Bagrowa streets, otherwise by bus and tram. Free bathing beach, water equipment rentals, sailing and windsurfing lessons. Wakeboard lift.

= www.hornkrakow.pl, =  www.wakeparkkrakow.pl

Kryspinów. The lake was created in a closed sand mine, and its advantages include sandy beaches and a short distance from the Kraków city centre. You can reach Kryspinów on road no. 780. There are also numerous sub-urban buses serving the route. You can leave your car in a paid car park. The bathing resort is guarded (paid) and offers a water equipment rental point, sports fields and a playground.

Przylasek Rusiecki. Nearly 20 small lakes in a former gravel pit. The spot, an enclave of wild nature, is located

very near Kraków. You can reach it by driving along Igołomska street, and then to the Przylasek Rusiecki estate, which is also accessible by municipal buses. There is a paid car park on the eastern side of the largest lake, by the guarded (free) bathing area. The wa-ter equipment can be rented from the lifeguards.

Sailboats on Bagry, photo by K. Miczka Surfing at Kryspinów, photo by M. Zaręba

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“Chorwacja” outdoor swimming complex. Chorwacja out-door swimming complex is a lagoon in the village of Jurków, in the municipality of Czchów. The area of approximately 20 hectares offers sandy beaches, a water equipment rental, children’s play area, bars and parking areas. Lifeguards and security guards ensure safety at the resort. The complex of-fers overnight accommodation: wooden chalets, camping trailers and a hotel. There is also a dedicated tent campsite with access to sanitary facilities. In season, the resort or-ganizes numerous sporting events - fishing competitions and a swimming marathon. Volleyball fields and canoeing on the Dunajec River await their enthusiast. Rożnowskie Lake. Another artificial lake on the Dunajec river is situated around 15 km from Nowy Sącz and is surrounded by steep, though rather low hills. On the western side of the lake runs road no. 75 from Nowy Sącz to Brzesko, whereas on the eastern side, you will find road no. 975 from Nowy Sącz to Woj-nicz, through Gródek nad Dunajcem. In Gródek there is a large, popular guarded bathing resort. You can rent pedal boats and kayaks here. The PTTK Beskid river hostel in Znamirowice (on the western side of the lake) offers a wide range of water equipment (beskid.pttk.pl; yachts, boats, windsurfing boards, kayaks, motor boats). There are numerous holiday centres located by the lake, which feature their own bathing areas and equipment rentals.Klimkówka Lake. The lake, hidden among the wild ranges of the Lower Beskid, was created thanks to the dam on the Ropa river (around 18 km south of Gorlice). It is accessible by road 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.

Czorsztyn Lake, photo by K. Bańkowski

Czorsztyn Lake. The pool is perfect for relaxation, the shores are usually easily accessible and the surroundings are particularly picturesque. The lake is accessible by road no. 969 from Nowy Targ to Krościenko nad Dunajcem and by the side road from Dębno to Niedzica. There are several beaches and piers by the lake. In Niedzica, just 200 m from the castle hill, you can relax in the Zamajerz-Zamek bath-ing resort (the only guarded one). Next to it, there is a yacht marina and a water equipment rental point. On the north-ern shore, you will find the Stara Droga bathing resort in Kluszkowce. The Aqualand pier features eating places and equipment rentals.Chechło. Trzebinia’s largest water reservoir is located on the edge of the Dulowska Forest. Its southern part is de-veloped and it features a guarded bathing resort (paid). The holiday resorts provide accommodation, eating places and water equipment rentals. There are also playgrounds and sports fields.Rivers and streams. Safe swimming areas include:– Dunajec river: next to the hospital in Czchów;– Raba river: below the dam in Dobczyce, Gdów-Zarabie, Myślenice, Lubień, Pcim and Stróża;– Szczawnik stream: in Muszyna-Złockie;– Porębianka stream: in Poręba.

The quality of water in swimming areas is tested each year by the sanitary-epidemiological station (Sanepid).

Beach in Gródek, photo by K. Bańkowski

MAŁOPOLSKACapital of the region: KrakówMajor cities: Tarnów, Nowy Sącz, OświęcimSurface area: 15,190 km2 (about 5% of the surface area of Poland)Population: 3.4 mil. (about 8% of the population of Poland)Landscape: the tallest peak – Rysy: 2499 m asl mountains – Tatras, Beskids, Pieniny, Gorce foothills – Carpathian Foothills uplands – Kraków-Częstochowa Upland lowlands – Vistula valley main rivers – Vistula, Dunajec, Poprad, Raba, Skawa, Biała water reservoirs – Czorsztyński, Rożnowski, Czchowski, 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

KraKówInfoKraków, ul. Powiśle 11, 31-101 Kraków \ +48 12  354 27 10 it.krakow@msit.malopolska.pl, www.infokrakow.plInfoKraków, ul. św. Jana 2, 31-018 Kraków \+48 12 354 27 25, jana@infokrakow.plInfoKraków, ul. Józefa 7, 31-056 Kraków \+48 12 354 27 28, jozefa@infokrakow.plInfoKraków Sukiennice,Rynek Główny 1/3, 31-042 Kraków \+48 12 354 27 16, sukiennice@infokrakow.plInfoKraków, ul. Szpitalna 25, 31-024 Kraków \+48 12 354 27 20, szpitalna@infokrakow.plInfoKraków Pawilon Wyspiańskiego pl. Wszystkich Świętych 2, 31-004 Kraków \+48 12 354 27 23, wyspianski@infokrakow.plInfoKraków Międzynarodowy Port Lotniczy w Balicach, 32-083 Balice \+48 12 285 53 41, balice@infokrakow.pl

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zaKopaneul. Kościeliska 7, 34-500 Zakopane \+48 18 201 20 04 it.zakopane@msit.malopolska.pl, www.zakopane.pl

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poroninul. Józefa Piłsudskiego 2, 34-520 Poronin \+48 18 207 42 98 it.poronin@msit.malopolska.p, www.poronin.pl

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biały Dunajecul. Jana Pawła II 363, 34-425 Biały Dunajec \+48 18 200 16 90 it.bialy-dunajec@msit.malopolska.pl, www.gokbialydunajec.pl

wiTówWitów 239A, 34-512 Witów \+48 18 207 18 98 it.witow@msit.malopolska.pl, www.koscielisko.com.pl

buKowina TaTrzańsKaul. Sportowa 22, 34-530 Bukowina Tatrzańska\+48 18 202 54 80 it.bukowina-tatrzanska@msit.malopolska.pl www.bukowina_tatrzanska.visitmalopolska.pl

ochoTnica górnaOsiedle Ustrzyk 388, 34-453 Ochotnica Górna\+48 18 262 41 39it.ochotnica-dolna@msit.malopolska.pl www.ssm.ochotnica.pl

nieDzicaul. Widokowa 3, 34-441 Niedzica\+48 18 261 01 31 it.niedzica@msit.malopolska.pl

TarnówRynek 7, 33-100 Tarnów \+48 14 688 90 90 it.tarnow@msit.malopolska.pl, www.tarnow.travel

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Tuchówul. Chopina 10, 33-170 Tuchów \+48 14 652 54 36 it.tuchow@msit.malopolska.pl, www.tuchow.pl

bochniaul. Solna 2, 32-700 Bochnia\+ 48 14 615 36 36it.bochnia@msit.malopolska.pl, www.bochnia.eu

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wygiełzówul. Podzamcze 1, 32-551 Babice\+48 32 210 93 13 info@powiat-chrzanowski.pl www.visit.powiat-chrzanowski.pl

nowy sączul. Szwedzka 2, 33-300 Nowy Sącz \+48 18 444 24 22 cit@nowysacz.pl, www.ziemiasadecka.info

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anDrychówRynek 27, 34-120 Andrychów \+48 33 842 99 36 it.andrychow@msit.malopolska.pl, www.andrychow.eu

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KrościenKo naD DunajceMRynek 35, 34-450 Krościenko nad Dunajcem\ 511 473 203, +48 18 262 30 77 wew. 32www.kroscienko-nad-dunajcem.plbiuropromocji@kroscienko-nad-dunajcem.pl

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The Joy of Water

The project has been funded by Małopolska Region

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

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