PORT PIENIN

The project ‘The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand’ (no RPMP.03.03.01-12-0593/18) cofunded by the European Union as a part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020.

The Foundation for the Development of Regions www.f-rr.org

The Association of Polish Spa Communities www.sgurp.pl

Art Manager: Konrad Rogoziński

Text: Maria Kościelniak

Translation: Ewelina Natanek-Rogozińska

Realization: Digital Places Multimedia Publishing www.digitalplaces.pl

Kraszewskiego 1/406

33-380 Krynica-Zdrój

Proofreading: Agata Kościelniak

Design: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Typesetting: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Photographies: © Konrad Rogoziński / DigitalPlaces.pl

Apart from:

Front Cover, p 4 and 5; © Wiktor Baron

P 2 and 3; © Łukasz Świętach

P 8 photos no 1, 2, 3; © Port Pienin

P 9 photo no 3; © Freepik.com

Between the Pieniny and the Beskid Sądecki

Szczawnica is a well-known town on the tourist and spa map of Poland. It lies in the south of Poland, in the Dunajec and the Grajcarek Valley. It is surrounded by the Pieniny and the Beskid Sądecki. Mountains, mineral waters, pure air, delicious cuisine and numerous attractions make it a really desirable tourist spot.

Tourists visit the place to admire magnificent views and hike picturesque mountain trails which vary in difficulty. They choose the place to reach Trzy Korony (Three Crowns, 982 m), Sokolica (747 m), Wysoka (1,050 m) or walk the

Homole Canyon. They are also tempted by Highlander traditions, famous redyki (trailing of sheep), regional cheeses and Highlander cuisine. They want to participate in a variety of cultural events, get to know the culture of Lemkos and the history of the spa. Beautiful, wooden villas are also one of the reasons why people flock to Szczawnica. Finally, they choose the place to see the gorge of the Dunajec River – some from traditional rafts and thrill-seekers from dinghies or canoes. This section of the Dunajec creates a lot of possibilities.