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Category: Vysoké Tatry (High Tatras)

Kriváň is a must to do during your vacation in High Tatras. This beautiful peak located in the west of High Tatras is known for its characteristic silhouette, unmistakable with  any other peak in Slovakia.

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The ascent of Rysy is one of the classic hikes in High Tatras. If you still have not been to its top, maybe your next holiday in the Tatras will be a good opportunity to do so.

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If you are planning a vacation in High Tatras and looking for a target to mountain hiking, try to ascend Kôprovský štít. This 2,363 meter giant is unjustly neglected among other Tatra peaks, perhaps because most of the tourist choose Rysy peak, that is located in the vicinity.

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Do you plan a summer vacation in High Tatras? We have a tip for you on a hike outside of marked trails, which belongs to an unforgettable experience in slovak mountains. We are talking about the ascent to Gerlach with 2655 m highest peak in High Tatras and entire Carpathian arc.

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Category: Vysoké Tatry (High Tatras)

Lomnický štít is with its 2634 meters the second highest peak in High Tatras and thank to its majestic appearance it was even considered the highest mountain in the whole Carpathians. During your holiday in Slovakia it is an excellent tip for a trip.

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Category: Vysoké Tatry (High Tatras)

Romantic holiday in the mountains means the chalets in High Tatras. Once modest shelters, today providing everything you expect from the true base for your tours in Tatras. On the top of it, you can still enjoy the evening silence when a mysterious kerosene lamp is lit up, while telling forgotten, or just today experienced stories from the mountains.

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Category: Trail running

Devín - Bratislava Run is a traditional running event, which usually launches the whole running season in Slovakia. This year it will be held on Saturday 13.04.2014. Pleasant spring run, suitable for all categories of runners takes place on the main track 11,625 m long with start under the Devín castle rock and finish line in the center of Bratislava near the Danube river.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Belianske Tatras are situated to the east of the High Tatras, namely from Kopské sedlo mountain pass. During your holiday in Slovakia you will be able to admire these mountains mostly from far, as it is only partially accessible. It was closed in 1978 due to protection of fauna and flora.

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Need a tip on a cheap holiday in Slovakia, which will be a memorable experience? The answer is a holiday in the Western Tatras. The second highest mountain range in Slovakia, also known by the term Roháče is a holiday destination for all seasons. These mountains are associated with skiing, hiking, mountain skiing, cross country skiing, or just simple relax in a mountain hut.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Most commonly under the term holiday in Slovakia a number of people rapidly imagine Tatras, especially their highest part - High Tatras. Tatras, however, consist of High, Western and Belianske Tatras. All areas provide broad possibilities for holiday and relax in authentic natural enviroment, that can not be found anywhere else.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Little Carpathians are one of the most popular mountains of western part of Slovakia. Vacation and relax in Little Carpathians is the basis for many inhabitants of Bratislava and its surroundings up to Myjava for hiking, cycling, climbing, swimming, fishing, skiing, cross country skiing and many other recreational activities you can prictice right there.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Protected landscape area Poľana is admittedly obscure, but very attractive volcanic mountains in terms of vacation and relax. Poľana is located in the heart of Slovakia, near the cities of Banská Bystrica and Detva. There also lies the geographical center of the country here called Hrb.

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Muráň Plateau National Park is one of quite a few visited areas in Slovakia, though its natural wealth may offer a lot to its visitors.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

If you choose, during a holiday in Slovakia, visit of Strážov hills, you will certainly be satisfied especially with the natural beauty of this part of Slovakia.  Strážov hills are located in the western part of central Slovakia.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Tribeč - with its 70 km long main ridge, may be included to the tourist little-known mountain ranges of Inner Western Carpathians, yet it offers several variants of cheap holidays and relaxation opportunities.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Experience holiday and relax in a mysterious and forgotten mountain range of Vtáčnik. This mountain range is of volcanic origin, composed of andesite. Its main ridge extends from the mining town of Handlová to village of Veľké Pole in lenght of approximately 30km.

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Vihorlatské hills, may not be popular as High or Low Tatras, but still provide an ideal place for vacation and relaxation. These volcanic mountains are located in eastern Slovakia near Zempínska šírava water reservoir and are relatively well preserved in its original form.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Would you like to enjoy active holiday in the real wild? Then  Poloniny and Bukovské hills might be what you are looking for. Protected Landscape Area of ​​the Eastern Carpathians is located in the north-eastern Slovakia and in its most eastern part was established Poloniny National Park in 1997.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Považský Inovec lies to the west of the town of Trenčín and Piešťny - in western Slovakia. It is a mountain range suitable for shorter holidays or weekend relaxation. The highest point of this forested mountain range is Inovec - 1042 m. Main peaks include Panská Javorina and Marhát.

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If you are looking during your holiday in Slovakia for a romantic hamlet locality, cut off from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, visit Biele Karpaty. Protected Landscape Area Biele Karpaty lies on the Czech - Slovak border. The highest peak is Veľká Javorina - 970 m. The most important peaks include Veľký Lopeník and Vršatec. Biele Karpaty have been since 1996 on the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve list.

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Category: Natural monuments in Slovakia

Good tip for trip during holiday in Slovakia can be extraordinary attractive Zádielska dolina Valley. This 3 km long, karst gorge is located 32 km from Řožňava in the eastern part of Slovak Karst National Park.

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Slovak Karst is a relatively young National Park - declared in 2002. It is one of the largest karst areas in Europe and falls under the protection of UNESCO as part of the World Heritage List, which clearly is shaping it into one of the most beautiful places to spend holiday in Slovakia.

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Category: Rivers in Slovakia

Dunajec River and surrounding Pieniny are the main components of one of the most popular holiday regions in Slovakia. Dunajec diverts water from the Slovak territory to the Baltic Sea.

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Category: Natural monuments in Slovakia

Visit during your holiday in Slovakia Protected area Pieninské Limes. This area can be found on the bank Dunajec tiver in the National Cultural Monument - Červený Kláštor monastery.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Holidays in Pieniny is widely popular leisure opportunity in Slovakia. And it's not by accident. The first international nature park in Europe was established in 1932, just in the Pieniny territory, stretching around the Polish- Slovak border. This region, which is relatively well preserved in its original condition, was declared in 1967 on the Slovak side  the national park PIENAP. Pieniny are located in the northwest of eastern Slovakia.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Súľov rocks is an example of beautiful and inexpensive, yet unforgettable holiday in Slovakia in a unique nature.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Cheap holidays in Slovakia with a lot of authentic experience, this is what Slovak mountains offer. Such is the holiday in Veľká Fatra mountain range. Discover the almost endless mountain meadow spaces of Veľká Fatra ridge. With backpack, or on skis.

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Slovak Paradise as one the best holiday destinations in Slovakia, is as wekk one of the most spectacular natural areas and was declared a national park in 1988. Cheap holidays with luxury experience in the form of to the natural beauty visit that's just Slovak Paradise.

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Winter is slowly swinging in the second half and you may be starting to think about summer vacation spent somewhere in Slovakia. Looking for something cheaper but without reducing quality of holiday moments spent with your loved ones or friends?

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Looking for a cheap holiday in Slovakia, somewhere around the corner? Select Malá Fatra. If you choose a holiday in Malá Fatra mountains, you definitely will not regret it. Do you want to relax and make during your stay enjoyable trips to the unique natural scenery? Visit Malá Fatra.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

If you are looking for a tip on holiday in Slovakia, certainly worth considering is a visit of Kamenná Chata chalet under Chopok in Low Tatras. It is the third highest situated mountain hut in Slovakia, so you can count on with magnificent views.

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Holiday in Slovakia can mean a romance in Low Tatras at Štefániks mountain chalet under Ďumbier peak. M. R. Štefániks Chalet was opened in 1928.

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Category: Mountains in Slovakia

Inexpensive or luxury holiday in Slovakia - Low Tatras is one of the most popular mountains in Slovakia. Due to the unique natural assets Low Tatras have been National aprk since 1978. It is located in the central part of the country and consists of nearly a hundred kilometers long ridge.

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Category: Aquaparks in Slovakia

AquaRelax, family aquapark in Dolný Kubin, is the perfect place to spend  summer or winter holiday. Relax rest and great fun can be enjoyed in the midst of the beautiful nature of Orava.

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Category: Aquaparks in Slovakia

In Turčianske Teplice you will find unique water park with attractions that are built according to the latest world trends. You will experience a lot of great fun and adrenaline.

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Category: Aquaparks in Slovakia

Tatralandia is located in Liptov region. In the largest water park in Slovakia you can find great attractions for children and adults.

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As in some water parks are the biggest attractions - outdoor water slides - off season closed, in Aquapark Senec you do not need to be afraid of this.

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Aquapark AquaCity Poprad can be found directly in Poprad, under High Tatras mountains. This aquapark offers pools for fun, relaxation and great wellness facilities.

Adults can enjoy various kinds of water massages, children will have fun on a 27 meter high building surrounded by fun pools, in the so-called Mayan pyramid, which is only open during the summer season.

Also during the fall, the visitors can enjoy plenty of fun here - do not miss the laser show!

Poprad water park is a great place for everyone who is not a stranger to ecology - the service of the aquapark uses the freely available energy sources.

Visiting AquaCity Poprad you do something for the nature and still enjoy a lot of great entertainment.

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Category: Lakes in Slovakia

Štrkovecké lake is located in Bratislava part Ružinov. The water area pleasantly affects life in its vicinity and is a popular socio-cultural, leisure and sporting location of the capital's population.

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Category: Lakes in Slovakia

Vinianske lake - well known summer holiday destination in Slovakia - is associated holiday resort of Zemplínská širava located 11 km away from Michalovce and ca. 3 km from the mentioned water reservoir.

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Category: Lakes in Slovakia

Lake Zlaté Piesky is located at the exit of Bratislava in the direction D1 motorway and it belongs to the most popular places of relaxation during the holiday season in the surroundings of ​​the capital city.

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Category: Dams and reservoirs in Slovakia

Slnečné jazerá Senec are one of the most popular summer tourist centers and holidays destinations in Slovakia.

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Category: Dams and reservoirs in Slovakia

Krpáčovo Reservoir is located on the southern side of Low Tatras at quite hight elevation of 750 m and it offers wide holiday and leisure options of Low Tatras National Park.

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Category: Dams and reservoirs in Slovakia

Zelená voda Reservoir is popular water area during the holiday season and is located near Nové Mesto nad Váhom. There is a tennis court, volleyball court, soccer field, as well as miniature golf availble. Zelená voda reservoir is suitable for windsurfing and kayaking.

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Water reservoir Duchonka is located 17 km from town of Topoľčany near Prašice. It is a popular destination for relaxation during summer holiday in Slovakia.

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Category: Dams and reservoirs in Slovakia

Sĺňava Reservoir is one of the most famous recreational and holiday areas in Slovakia and is located near the town of Piešťany. There are two camping grounds available here - Sĺňava and Lodenica, or also several guesthouses and hotels, sports equipment rentals and other ancillary services.

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On the banks of the Veľká Domaša dam is located five holidays and recreation centers - Dobrá, Poľana, Holčíkovce, Nová Keľča and Valkov.
Each resort offers maintained beaches, playgrounds, sports equipment rentals, restaurants and snack bars.

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Category: Dams and reservoirs in Slovakia

Orava water reservoir is also known as Orava sea and on its southern and southeastern shore are located famoous summer holiday resorts for recreation and sport - Slanická Osada and Prístav.

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Category: Caves in Slovakia

If you are the adventurous nature and would like to try caving with original gear during your trip to Slovakia head out to the Cave of Dead Bats in Low Tatras.

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Category: Caves in Slovakia

Gombasecká Cave can be found in Rožňava district, in the village called Slavec. It is open from 1955. The cave reaches a length of 1,525 meters. Gombasecká cave is famous for its unique underground decorations that you should not miss during your holiday in Slovakia.

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