Space and time for leisure

We will tell you about a range of options in store for those who decide to spend some time in Podkarpackie. Enthusiasts of active recreation will have a good time here throughout the year. Hiking along the mountain trails, horse-riding tours, bike trips, sailing or gliding – all these options are at the reach of your hand. And in winter?  In the region there are about 30 ski lifts, and dozens of routes for cross-country skiing and ski touring. And if you prefer vacation in quiet places, to relax, chill out, recharge your batteries, and revive your health and beauty, we can recommend our holiday resorts with a wide range of wellness and spa treatments.

For all those who, in addition to its historical landmarks, want to explore the region itself, Podkarpackie is a “green paradise”. Indeed, this is a unique place in Europe, in terms of the varied landscapes and the wealth of flora and fauna. This is where visitors will see relics of Sandomierz and Carpathian primeval forests, a rarity elsewhere. Wildlife can be admired in two national parks:  Bieszczady and Magura. There are also 10 landscape reserves, 13 areas of protected landscape, 94 nature reserves and thousands of natural monuments.

This is a region of Poland with the least polluted environment. Majority of farms here grow healthy, organic crops and local food producers are leaders in the number of the registered regional products. Local wines are also worth tasting.

Here you will meet friendly people whose openness results from the centuries of harmonious co-existence of many cultures. 

Podkarpackie is an excellent choice for those who want to take a break from hustle and bustle of city life and retreat to places of natural beauty, where the time slows down. Here you can forget about troubles, put things in the right perspective, and even redefine your life.

Podkarpackie – infinite possibilities

The Region of Podkarpackie – a gateway to the European Union, land of modern economy, unpolluted natural environment, wealth of culture, and… opportunities. Here, innovative technologies of aerospace, information and automotive industries come side by side with active leisure, mountain adventures, multiculturalism and creativity.

International airport, EU border crossings, East-West motorway, areas designated for investments and resources of well-educated young people are the reasons why global companies bring their business here.

And after work? Anything goes! From the atmosphere of urban cafeterias, pubs, theatres, and concerts, to recreation activities on the ground, on the water and in the air, amidst wildlife, Carpathian landscapes, and legends of the Bieszczady and Beskid Niski. On top of that, one can absorb the culture, architecture and art of the borderland, and find time and place for leisure, creativity and taking bird’s eye view of the hectic world, from above. 

Located in the south-east of Poland, the Podkarpackie Region comprises an area of 18,000 km2 and has a population of over 2 million. Its neighbours include Slovakia in the south, and Ukraine in the east – across the external border of the European Union. This is also the cross-roads for the trading routes of Central Europe.

The motorway linking Western and Eastern Europe, Via Carpathia designed to connect North and South in the future, as well as the modern airport with international passenger and cargo terminals are the reason why operations of numerous manufacturing, trading and logistics companies are located here.

The region’s capital with a population of nearly 200,000, Rzeszów is a vibrant, youthful and modern city, one of the most rapidly growing urban agglomerations in Poland. This is also home to the Aviation Valley. Aerospace, information, and automotive industry as well as quality of life are four smart specializations of the Podkarpackie; they determine the directions for the region’s economic growth.  

Clean, ecological farming, healthy traditional food, and a wealth of natural and cultural assets as well as tourist attractions contribute to the fact that Podkarpackie is an excellent place to live at.

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