Active vacation in Poland - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Poland has the richest natural resources. The coast of the Baltic Sea is to the north. About a third of the entire territory is occupied by picturesque forests and meadows. Travelers will have ample opportunities for active recreation. On the shores of the Baltic Sea, you can enjoy magnificent sea views and beach tourism in summer. Windsurfing and diving are among the main activities on the coast and lakes. In the depths of the country, there are several ski resorts with trails of different levels of complexity. All of them offer tourists a developed infrastructure and comfortable accommodation. Of course, do not forget about walking and cycling tours along the magnificent landscape and forests.

Diving in the Baltic Sea is aimed at those who have some practice already. The underwater relief near the coast of Poland is quite complex. The currents change rapidly and it is quite problematic for a new diver to cope with them. Nevertheless, the remnants of more than 200 ships that have sunk in different epochs are resting on the seabed. The most popular dive sites are the coastal cities of Gdynia, Gdansk, Ustka, and Leba. Fans of extreme diving will like the underwater caves of Snezhnye Studnya, Bystra, and Mentusya. Solinsky lake is the most suitable for sailing. The lake is of artificial origin and has numerous curves. Optimal winds are blowing there, making it possible to sail under ideal conditions. Also, you can sail on the Mazurian lakes. There is a large number of different tourist camps and sports schools.

In winter, a large number of ski resorts are opening in Poland. One of the most famous and large is the town of Zakopane, which welcomes guests from December to March. The total length of the descent is about 80 kilometers; the height difference is 1 250 meters. Trails are suitable for those who are confident skiers and prefer high-speed descents. Beginners should go to another ski resort, located in the city of Shchyrk. The difference in attitude is only 79 meters, which will allow learning how to ski and get the technique of downhill skiing in comfortable conditions. Another popular resort is Karpacz. It offers travelers to go down one of 17 routes of different levels of difficulty. The difference in altitude is about 500 meters. You can ride a snowboard in Karpacz or try your hand at a bobsleigh sport on a special track. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The Poles have a great passion for animals, so local residents love horse rides. The local breed of horses from Gladishev is used for hippotherapy. Doctors are sure of the benefits of communicating with these hard-working and benevolent animals. You can go for horseback riding to special horse farms. Tourists can ride with an instructor or independently. The routes for horse walks are laid along the Baltic coast close to Warmian hills in the vicinity of Kežbuni. The most difficult trail for horseback riding is designed for professional riders. It’s laid along the mountainous terrain from Lendka Zdroj to Karpacz. You can go on a tour to the picturesque terrain in winter. In this case, in addition to an exciting excursion, travelers are expected to spend a warm night in the village.

Poland is one of the best countries for cycling. Some of the European bicycle routes go through the country. The mountainous terrain offers ample opportunities for extreme downhill. You can try bicycles in the Sudetes, on the stretch from Mendziguzha to Sneznik. The track is extreme and requires some physical training. A quieter route runs along the coast of the Baltic Sea. While traveling through the Hanseatic bridge, travelers can enjoy magnificent views, visit a fishing village or relax at a local resort.