Szczawnica and Pieniny Mountains

I’ve just realized I didn’t recommend an interesting place to you since Morskie Oko case. And that was really really long time ago! So I think it’s pretty clear what’s going to happen now ;) I’m still sticking with the mountains theme – what can I say, I like them most.

This time I want to draw your attention to a place called Szczawnica. It’s a lovely holiday and health resort in my Voivodeship, I’ve been there last summer and I loved every minute of my stay! If you enjoy a quiet atmosphere, fresh air and lovely, traditional wooden architecture I’m sure You’re going to be delighted too!

But the thing that’s the most amazing about this place is it’s location. It’s a paradise for people who love wild, beautiful nature. Szczawnica is set in the landscape of Pieniny National Park and the river Dunajec gorge. Honestly, google those places out – both Pieniny and Dunajec. Breathtaking!

The place is perfect for long, healthy walks. And at the village you can rent a bike practically everywhere, raft & pontoon rides and canoeing are also very popular in this area. And skis in the winter – there are at least 3 ski lifts in the area (that I know of).

It can be a bit dangerous though – the view is so beautiful that you unintentionally do much more kilometers a day than you intended. And then your legs feel like they’re going to fall off in the evening. But you’re still going to walk another 30 kilometers tomorrow. Trust me, I know :)

Szczawnica is quite close to the Tatra Mountains, so you can also meet real Polish highlanders here. And obviously, their sheeps. Tons of them. They tend to occupy the hills like some sort of white army. They’re quite friendly though ;)

That’s all that comes to my mind right now. I should be doing something entirely different right now anyway –  but I needed a break from my studies.. I know for a fact that Iza is preparing a really nice song for you, so stay tuned! We’re both quite busy lately >.<

I hope you like Szczawnica, Pieniny and Dunajec as much as I do. Maybe some of you will pay a visit one day? :)

Magdalena

PS. If someone asks if it's me on the two of the photos here - I'll deny it ;)