Rest in the Carpathians
The Carpathians is an ancient mountain system, which is “divided” by many countries on the map of Europe, and, of course, many resort areas created specifically for outdoor activities are equipped in these territories. The ski and health resorts of the Carpathians attract tourists in the first place: the nature here is amazingly beautiful, the level of service is close to Western European, but the rest in general is much cheaper. The Carpathians are located on the territory of several countries: Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary; to a lesser extent - Serbia and Austria
The places here are incredibly beautiful, there are many natural and cultural attractions, and you can come to the Carpathians all year round, but first, let's talk about the climate.
The climate of the Carpathians can be called both temperate and mountainous: it is humid here, but the winter is not very cold. The sun shines often, the temperature is a little below zero, and there are thaws - even in January. High in the mountains it is colder - up to -15°C, and sometimes -30°C, but this is rare. The highest mountain is considered to be Gerlakhovsky Shtit in Slovakia - 2655 m, and on the territory of Ukraine - Hoverla, 2061 m high - in summer climbing this mountain is organized even for unprepared tourists.
From May to October, the region is warm and sunny - 20-25°C, but there are also heavy rains - more often in the mountains. In summer, when going to the mountains, it is worth remembering the temperature difference: at night it gets cold there - about 0 ° C and colder. In winter, you can relax in comfort: there is a lot of snow - from November to May, although the ski season is considered to be from mid-December to March. It is in the Carpathians that eco-tourism is now actively “gaining momentum”: nature is little affected here, and therefore the landscapes are amazing in beauty - tourists have unforgettable impressions.
As for the cultural and historical sights of the Carpathians, you can’t talk about them briefly: on the territory of Ukraine alone - not to mention Romania and other countries of southeast Europe - there are dozens of ancient castles and temples built back in the Middle Ages. But to briefly talk about some of the resorts of the Carpathians, where you can relax, see the sights and beautiful places, have fun and restore health, we will try: in every country that was lucky enough to own at least a “piece” of the Carpathians, their territory is used to build resorts, sanatoriums, parks and reserves.
The Romanian Carpathians are the 2nd largest among the European mountain ranges, and "cover" 1/3 of the country's territory. In the majestic mountains, rich in volcanoes and minerals, glaciers and caves, modern ski resorts operate.
The most famous resort - Poiana Brasov, is located in a convenient valley, where there are many sunny days. It appeared at the end of the 19th century as a place for recreation and entertainment: then you could walk, play sports, ride horses and ski here. At the beginning of the 20th century, Poiana Brasov became very famous among locals and foreigners; it does not lose popularity even now, and is generally considered elite.
The summer here is cool - the mountain climate affects, but there are many opportunities for recreation: swimming pools and gyms, national restaurants, bars and discos; you can play bowling, horseback riding and artificial ice skating rink. In winter, ski lovers can be perfectly happy here: there are 10 ski slopes in Poiana Brasov, and all of them are different - even beginner skiers and snowboarders will find many great opportunities for themselves. Hotels are located right in the coniferous forests: driving is not allowed - horses are used, so the air is always transparent and clean.
Polish Beskids - rivals of the Alps
Part of the Western Carpathians "enters" the territory of Poland - here they are called Beskids. The famous Polish resort of Szczyrk is located at the foot of two high mountains - Skrzyczne and Klimczok: they say that it is not inferior in terms of service and development to the most famous European resorts, and even surpasses them in the beauty of landscapes. Tourists, and especially skiers, have long appreciated the mild climate here: there is almost no strong wind, and winter temperatures seem to be very comfortable for residents of various regions - the thermometer usually shows a little below 0°C.
Slovak Tatras
The Slovak Carpathians are called by the sonorous word - Tatras, and the High Tatras are really the highest part of the Carpathians. The climate is reminiscent of the Alpine, but many mountains are covered with green spruce forests, so the air here is surprisingly clean and healthy. About 50 years ago, these places were declared protected, and the main resorts are Smokovec, Tatranska Lomnica and Strbske Pleso. It is convenient to come here: the resorts are connected by a railway, and not only European tourists like to relax in the High Tatras.
