Poland, a country in the heart of Europe, lies closer to the UK than many other popular tourist destinations. Almost everybody will find something fascinating here, something they would look for in vain elsewhere. The country, which has for centuries been attracting foreigners with its uniqueness, is now even more open and accessible. Visitors are welcome any time of the year, travelling on their own or in organized groups.
The Polish National Tourist Office in London will be happy to help all UK visitors plan a trip to Poland, and to offer UK tour operators and travel agents our professional services and friendly support. Please explore this site to find out more about Poland, Europe's most attractive holiday destination.
Sailing in Poland may be best enjoyed in the region of the Great Mazurian Lakes located in the northeastern part of the country. This lake district, with the highest concentration of lakes in Poland, picturesquely set among forests, attracts thousands of water sports enthusiasts.
The Mazurian lakeland boasts Poland's largest lakes such as Lake Sniardwy (106 sq. km.) with eight islands and Lake Mamry (104.9 sq. km.) with thirty-three islands.
The region has a comfortable system of canals interconnecting the lakes which allow for the functioning of both numerous passenger services and a great number possible of sailing routes. Many marinas are located on larger lakes such as Beldany, Nidzkie, Talty, Niegocin, Kisajno, Mamry, Swiecajty, Mikolajskie and Rynskie. Here sailors will find everything they might need: hoists, slips, workshops, easily accessible electric energy sources, equipment for recharging of batteries, etc. Chartering of yachts is also possible, but it is advisable to make such arrangements in advance. Most popular among sailors are sailing routes such as
· Pisz - Mikolajki (28 km.)
· Mikolajki - Gizycko - Wegorzewo (65 km.)
· Pisz - Ruciane-Nida - Karwica (55 km.)
· Gizycko - Mikolajki (37 km.).
Polish air sports centers offer excellent conditions to those who wish to practice gliding or parachuting. Glider pilots may use the centers in western Poland: Leszno, Jelenia Gora on Mt. In southern Poland in Zary near Bielsko-Biala and in central Poland at Lisie Katy near Grudziadz. Those who wish to jump with a parachute may take advantage of the centers at Nowy Targ and Krosno (southern Poland). All centers offer comfortable accommodations (usually within the airport premises) and the necessary equipment. Training includes both theoretical and practical instruction on different levels. Enthusiasts of gliding may expect friendly atmosphere and professional advice from Polish glider pilots who enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. Their supervision will guarantee a pleasant sojourn and the adventure of lifetime.
Off-roading
Poland is a paradise for off-road driving and offers a great deal of attractions to those who seek soft as well as extreme adventure off the beaten track. There are a number of clubs and companies both in the UK and in Poland organising trips for 4x4 enthusiasts who want something different than the typical "Open Day" off-road event in the UK. In Poland, the areas accessible to off-roaders are incomparably larger than in most other European countries, offering stunning landscapes and varied terrain, from the Western Pomerania and the forests along the Baltic sea in the north to the Bieszczady Mountains in the south-eastern corner of Poland.
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