Having a break from the university during the summer? Well, summer is a nice season for vacations and long-awaited rest. Finally, you can forget about all the worries, say goodbye to university and everyday affairs for a few weeks, and accomplish what you dreamed about for a whole year.

If you want impressions and new experiences – have vacations in Poland! We would like to inspire you for some trips here.

1. The seaside resorts

Where: the Baltic Sea coast

For who: for those who love the sea and beaches, but cannot stand the heat; for lovers of walks along the sea-coast; for fishermen - both professionals and beginners.

The Polish Baltic is a great option for a pleasant summer pastime. A feature of the Baltic coast is that almost all beaches are surrounded by pine forests, thus, if you get tired of sunbathing and swimming, you can always go for a walk or a picnic in the forest. However, when choosing the seaside resorts of Poland, you should remember that they are located in the north of the country, so you should not expect a real summer heat there. The average temperature in summer is + 25 ° C. The average temperature of the Baltic Sea in July-August is up to + 15-17 ° C. You can also visit the most popular seaside cities in Poland which are Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot.

The most popular seaside resorts in Poland are:

• Sopot
• Miedzyzdroje
• Ustka
• Kolobrzeg
• Leba

2. The Mountain adventures

Where: The Tatra Mountains

For who: for those who like the mountains and the feeling of freedom; for lovers of adventure and extreme sports; for lovers of the true beauty of nature.

The Tatra Mountains is the most popular mountain range in Poland. Firstly, it is suitable for hiking, because it offers more than 300 km of prepared routes of various difficulties. Secondly, there is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes here that is called Morskoe Oko. Also, you can visit Kosseliska valley that is famous for its caves with drawings of ancient people. Thirdly, on the territory of the national park, there is the most famous ski resort in Poland called Zakopane. In fact, it is worth coming there not only for skiing but also for visiting cultural events like the "Festival of Mountain Songs".

The most popular mountain resorts in Poland are:

• Tatras
• Zakopane
• Sudetes
• Bieszczady
• Valley Kosseliska
• Orlya Pepper
• Valley of Five Ponds

3. The most beautiful lakes in Poland

Where: Mazury - The Land of a Thousand Lakes

For who: for those who like the real and untouched beauty of nature; for lovers of yachts and boats.

One of the most famous vacation destinations in Poland is Mazury. It is a historical and ethnographic region in northern Poland. 12 canals and 8 rivers, and 4000 lakes are located here. Yes, the numbers are correct! The area of such a water network is more than 300 km².

Mazury is a real paradise for sailing and kayaking lovers. Also, the Augustow Forest is located in Mazury. Here you can walk, ride bicycles or ride horses. In major tourist cities like Mikolajki, Mrgowo, Gizycko, Augustów you can visit local attractions, various cultural and sports events.

Trekking routes, fishing, as well as travel by kayaks and boats are popular among tourists.

4. The city tours in Poland

Where: any city or town in Poland!

For who: for those who are fond of history and architecture and would like to spend some time in the new interesting urban places.

Poland is a country with an amazing history. Almost every city is imbued with the spirit of different eras and times. It is a good idea to take a car or hitchhike from city to city in Poland. Almost every city has its own square with a town hall and incredible architecture, fountains, and sculptures.

Accommodation, food and entertainment in Poland are relatively inexpensive, so each tourist can choose the offer which fits the planned budget.

The most popular city destinations in Poland:

• Krakow
• Warsaw
• Lodz
• Poznan
• Gdansk
• Wroclaw
• Lublin

Pictures by Jacek Dylag, Jeremy Ricketts, Wojciech Then, Paul, Wiktor Karkocha via Unsplash.com

Source: https://study.gov.pl/news/where-spend-vacations-poland