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We really like Podhale. Here you can find everything you need for relaxation. We are a firm believer in spending your time actively, and here, right under our noses, we have Lake Czorsztyn, the Gorce Mountains, the Tatra Mountains, hot springs, bike trails, and beautiful kayaking trips.
In winter, we love ski touring. When the weather conditions allow, we choose the Tatra Mountains. We put on our skis and go to Murowaniec or the ski slope to Jaszczurówka, for example. And when there is an avalanche warning, we safely go to Turbacz. You can rent skis in Zakopane or Nowy Targ, Białka, or Bukowina.
If the number of skiers on a crowded scale doesn't bother you, we are only 15 minutes away from Kotelnica. Bukowina Tatrzańska is the largest ski resort in Poland. And if you prefer to watch Kotelnica from a quiet distance, just go out in front of the yurt, because from there you can see the entire mountain and the most beautiful panorama of the Tatra Mountains.
In the summer we jump on our bikes. A scenic route starts right behind the yurt. It is a county road leading to the Knurowska Pass, then through Ochotnica Dolna and Górna to the Dunajec River, then along the Nowy Sącz - Krościenko road you return back to the yurt.
At the foot of our Cyrnowa Góra, there is the most beautiful mountain route in Poland, the Velo Dunajec. We envy those who have not yet had the opportunity to pedal around Lake Czorsztyńskie. It will be an amazing experience.
Man does not live by bike alone. So we also jump into a kayak. We are not fans of rafting down the Dunajec with raftsmen, but the same route in a kayak is something else. I have kayaked in Canada and this rafting is comparably interesting. It is worth remembering that this is a mountain route, so you need to have some knowledge of paddling. When the water level is higher, after rainfall, the current is strong, but when the water is low, it is calm.
We also highly recommend renting a sailboat and sailing on Lake Czorsztyn. If you have a license - great, but you can also rent a sailboat with a helmsman without it. The lake is located in a valley, so there are nice reflective winds here. And the reservoir is really interesting, because where would you be able to sail around two castles and admire the mountains from the deck.
And now a little tip on how to have your cake and eat it too. If you want to relax in the warmth of Termy Chochołowskie, we recommend going there during the week and in the evening. From 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. a cheaper evening pass is valid. There are very few people, and the thermal baths are open until 10:00 p.m., so you will still have plenty of time for swimming.