Jaworki and AreaThe area: Pieniny Mountains is one of Poland’s national parks and a nature reserve close to Tatra Mountains and famous for its river Dunajec (raft rides available from Easter to late September/October). This attracts tourism from all over Poland and abroad (mini buses from Jaworki and Szczawnica (neighbouring spa and health resort). Szczawnica (approx 3 miles from Jaworki) is famous for its micro climate and various mineral waters. It has a chair lift to its neighbouring highest peak (ski runs, summer walks). Two hot spring swimming pools approx 1hr distant, Zakopane (1 ¼ hrs by car), Auswitz (3hrs ), Wadowice, Wieliczka salt mine (2hrs), Krakow and Divine Mercy shrine (2hrs) - all possible as day trips. The Village of Jaworki: Many consider Jaworki as the finest village in Poland. It boasts not only its own chair lift (summer and winter), but also lovely walks through the Homole gorge, valley of Biala Woda, Czarna Woda and Zaskalskie. Some longer climbs afford the views of Tatra Mountains and lead through forested hills. All can be undertaken from the house without the use of a car. The village has an outdoor restaurant/bar and a good restaurant (Polish food) in a traditional wooden construction. There are two shops and a church with Orthodox décor and Catholic worship. There are two riding schools. In winter slay rides are offered. Summer (from Szczawnica to Jaworki): horse carriage rides and children’s fun railway. There are regular mini buses between Jaworki an Szczawnica. |