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In the heart of a picturesque spa
The town is divided into Upper Szczawnica and Down Szczawnica. The upper part is located at the foot of Bryjarka (679 m) where mineral waters spring up. This is the spa heart of the town. At Zdrojowa Street and Dietl’s Square, historic wooden villas are situated which have accommodated health visitors for many years. This is where the Mineral Water Pump Rooms and the Spa Park await tourists. Down Szczawnica is a typical tourist place. There is the Promenade by the Grajcarek and the beginning of Droga Pienińska (the Pieniny Track) which runs through the Dunajec Valley. The down station of Palenica Chairlift is located there as well. There is a finishing line for rafting on the Dunajec and and a starting point for mountain trails into the Little Pieniny and the Pieniny National Park.
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What is more, this part abounds in places where we can have delicious, regional dishes.
A regional restaurant in a park
By Parkowa Alley, in Dolny Park (the Down Park) which stretches along the main road, there is Chatka Regional Restaurant which boasts of delicious, regional cuisine. It is one of the most frequently visited spots on the culinary map of Szczawnica and it is greatly appreciated by tourists who visit the Pieniny. Due to its location in the park, we can enjoy peace and quiet. The park trees provide a pleasant temperature even on hot days. The wooden building of the restaurant is perfectly integrated in the surroundings of the Down Park. The decor is inspired by Highlander culture – there is a lot of wood, soft, sheepskin and folk, flowery patterns.
The spirit of the Pieniny in traditional dishes
Chatka is famous, first of all, for its traditional, Highlander dishes which are prepared by chefs solely from ingredients of the highest quality according to traditional recipes.
The flagship dishes of Highlander cuisine such as barberry with a rib, oscypek with cranberry on the side or mutton steamed with vegetables are to be found on the menu. Garlic soup with croutons and cheese, beetroot soup with a pancake roll, fried trout and potato pancakes with beef or lamb goulash will make our mouths water. We will find burgers with lamb or a fried egg – an ideal one for vegetarians. Chatka is famous for the best mutton in the vicinity!
The regional restaurant is also a great place to organise special events such as a birthday or anniversary party, a baptism reception or a business event.
