We presented last time for active travellers in Poland the finest summer spots. What if you're not an outdoor fan? Don't be afraid! Here are a lot of locations to sit down, relax and forget about your tasks.

Get some rays

Without a question, the so-called Polish Riviera is the most popular (and busiest) summer resort in the country. Fortunately, the Polish coastline is about 800 kilometers long, so you may still find a more secluded area here and there if you keep away from the most popular tourist destinations. But there's more to the Polish coastline than swimming and sunbathing! What about a trip to the Słowiński National Park? This magnificent nature reserve on the Baltic coast is most known for its unusual changing sand dunes, seashore lakes and woodlands, and the Czopino lighthouse, which you may climb to see the stunning seascape. If you are an early riser, you can also go amber hunting on the Polish shore - just remember to get up well before sunrise!

Do you prefer the mountains? Find out how to spend your leisure time in the Polish highlands!

Sailed

The Mazury lake basin, often known as "the Land of a Thousand Lakes," is an ideal location for swimming, canoeing, and sailing. Despite its moniker, the region offers over 2000 lakes to select from, including the most popular Niegocin, Nida, Mikołajskie or the Śniardwy(the last one being the largest one in Poland). Despite the fact that the region attracts a lot of visitors, sportsmen, and vacationers, there are plenty of wild regions where you may hole up with a book or spend quality time with your friends and family.

Explore greenwood

Are you dreaming of a peaceful holiday amidst nature? The Podlasie region will be your much-needed retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The northeastern corner of Poland is known for its vast woodlands (the primeval forests of Białowieża, Augustów or Knyszyń), four national parks (Biebrza, Białowieża, Wigry, and Narew), marshes, and meandering rivers (such as the multichannel Narew River, often called the "Polish Amazon"). The whole region abounds in wild fauna, including beavers, storks, elk, and wisents. Apart from that, Podlasie is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas of Poland, shaped by its residents of various religious and national backgrounds - Polish Tatars, Jews, Belarusians, Lithuanians, Ukrainians, and Russians. Learn more about their history and visit the Bohoniki or the Kruszyniany Mosque, the Great Synagogue in Tykocin, or one of the numerous Orthodox churches.

Live like a king

What better way to clear your thoughts than to spend some of your vacation time in Arcadia? A park with that name can be found in a little village named... Arkadia, around an hour's drive from Warsaw and a few kilometers from a 17th-century palace in Nieborów. The baroque castle once belonged to the noble Radziwiłł family and hosted a number of notable visitors, including the last Polish king, Stanisław August Poniatowski, and famed artists such as Artur Rubinstein and Jean Cocteau. The Romantic Park of Arkadia, set up by Helena Radziwiłł, was inspired by the 18th century English Garden. Following the fashion of the day, Arkadia was embellished with a number of classical sculptures, statues, and classical temples. If you are in need of a little perk-up and wish to get a taste of royal living, renting a room in the Nieborów palace may be an idea for you.