Poland has a history of numerous Spa Towns which became famous for their natural spring waters. Polish food is an excellent showcase of the multi-cultural influences this country has had due to numerous wars fought over the land. Warsaw being the capital is the heart of Shopping in Poland. Whether it be spa, shopping or food Poland has it all.
Warsaw Shopping
As Poland’s capital, Warsaw has attracted all the big international names in shopping, keen to take part in the country’s economic resurgence. As a business hub, Warsaw is also an oasis for travellers looking for smart clothes at reasonable prices. Still, the city continues to retain its old world charm, and there are plenty of smaller stores tucked on the back streets with treasures waiting to be discovered. Recommended shopping places: Zlote Tarasy, Fabryka Trzciny, etc.
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Zakopane- Krynica
Krynica is the best-known spa town in Poland, two hours south of Krakow in the Carpathian Mountains. In addition to its stunning wood and brick architecture, the spa has one of Europe’s most beautiful pump rooms with an indoor promenade, winter garden and theater complex. Treatments are available for diabetes and blood related disorders while the Eris Spa connected to Eris cosmetics features a pool, sauna and fitness center.
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Naleczow
Naleczow in southern Poland, is a spa town catering to coronary disorders. Located in a 50-acre Spa Park are five sanatoriums, including one specializing in cardiology; the Malachowki Palace is the most popular spa treatments facility. Cultural attractions in this town include an annual carnival of folk traditions (in January) and the International Piano Festival (in August).
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Traditional Polish Dinner
You can be sure that it’s absolutely worth trying a traditional polish dinner during your stay in Wroclaw. If you want to be part of a gastronomic delight just try a hearty three course traditional meal with fresh salad, water and 2 cold beers. The most recommendable dishes are: Bigos, Kotlet Schabowy, Pierogi and Gołąbki. Poles boast that their two basic products are bread and sausages. A shot of vodka is an appropriate addition to festive meals and help you to digest the food.
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Ciechocinek
Located south of Torun in central Poland, this is a region of pine forests and meadows; the spa here attracts guests with respiratory, rheumatic or cardiovascular ailments. The spa dates to the 19th century when rich thermal brine springs were discovered.
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Polanica
The spa lies in the Bystrzyca River Valley, surrounded by forested mountain slopes and flowering park landscapes. The qualities of the spa’s mineral springs have drawn spa-goers here for therapeutic treatments since the 19th century. Treatment specialties target circulatory and digestive system disorders.
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Kudowa Zdroj
This spa is located in the Sudety Mountains and is known for its mineral springs since the 17th century. Other facilities in the health resort include a running track, a pool, tennis court, fitness center and an enormous room of drinking and bathing water. It is near to the Bones Chapel in Czermna.
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