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Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a temperature of 26-38 °C. The complex consists of indoor and outdoor sections. Indoor swimming complex offers 4 pools, bubble bath, massage, biosolarium, sauna world, bioptron treatment, beauty salon, magnotherapy, self-service restaurant and bar. There are 5 water slides, two of them are open whole year round, rope park, sports pitch, table tennis, playground or you can try aqua aerobic.

Children can have fun in new indoor entertainment pool, where they can find a unique attraction: an interactive water playground “Water Tower”. Waterfalls, showers, water curtain, water cannons, and slides for children offer unforgettable moments and maximum fun for the whole family.

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The basic whole-day ticket costs €8 but it’s little bit higher on weekends and summer. However there are several discounts e.g. if you stay overnight in the complex or in some of the partners’ hotels nearby. The indoor complex is open daily from 9am to 9pm whole year round and outdoor complex only from May to October – but you can use outdoor thermal pools without any restrictions also in winter. It is really worth to warm your body in these cold days!

For further information visit the official website of Thermalpark Veľký Meder.

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It is certainly the biggest sporting celebration of Košice, when the whole city turns into a marathon atmosphere. The preparations of the exciting street circuit starts already few weeks in advance. Those of you who are not so brave to run all the 42 km long track, may try the half marathon in the length of 21 km or mini-marathon in the length of 4.2 km. The marathon includes also companies’ run and 20 km long races for skaters, wheelchair users and handbikers. In addition to the main competition there is a rich cultural program, so the visit is also suitable for non-runners.

You can register for the run during the whole year and the registration fee is €30-€50 (depends on the time of registration). You can do so online on the official website of Košice Peace Marathon (at least a week in advance) or personally – the last opportunity to register is this Saturday.

Organizer offers very cheap accommodation in student hostels or you can use the overnight services of one of the many hotels in Košice.

So if you still don’t have plans for this weekend, then come to the most beautiful city in Slovakia and enjoy unforgettable experiences.

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The thermal water in swimming pools
All pools in the resort are filled with the natural thermal water which rises from a depth of 1611 meters and has beneficial effects. Thermal water is highly mineralized sodium – calcium – magnesium – sulphurous with high iron content. Its composition helps to musculoskeletal disorders, urinary tract and kidneys. Water temperature ranges up to about 58 °C, so it must be cooled.

Thanks to the thermal water, Aquapark Oravice is available 12 months a year regardless on the weather conditions. It covers an area of 1545 square meters and you can find here a great sport – relaxing pool, large and small relaxation pool and cooling pool. The pools are equipped with water attractions such as artificial waves, bubble seats, bubble benches, a geyser, a water mushroom, spouts, massaging jets. Of course there is also a water slide.

Wellness and other services
Aquapark Oravice provide also wellness services, you can use sauna and massage center, as well as restaurants and sports facilities. Aquapark is closely connected with the local ski center, which is built on very good level and is among the most visited ski resorts in the Orava region.

Visiting Aquapark Oravice can be ideal for the hiking nad skiing lovers. I think there is no better option than rest in a hot thermal water after the whole-day mountain trip in summer or skiing in winter. On the other side, swimming in the water while there is a snow all around you could be also very nice experience!

There are also many attractions you can visit nearby, one of them is Orava Castle, which is one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Slovakia.

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The village Vyhne offers also great wellness and relaxation services which are available in the Water Paradise Vyhne all year round, regardless of the weather and season.

During the summer season, which lasts from May to September, all the relax and wellness services are available at additional charge, while outside the main summer season they are included in each access to the swimming pool.

Modern Relaxation – Sports Centre offers squash, bowling, indoor-outdoor pool with a relaxing whirlpools – jacuzzi, spa services, solarium, fitness room, 4 saunas – dry, steam, herbal and infra. You can enjoy all kinds of massages here, from classical, through sporty, reflexology, to special, such as honey massage, cupping, ayurveda, hot stones, and others.

Pools are filled with natural thermal water with a temperature ranging from 29 to 36°C.

Water is also chemically treated and controlled to meet all hygiene standards. The result is crystal clear water with an extremely favourable composition of minerals and microbiological hygiene without any contraindications.

Water Paradise Vyhne is opened every day from 09:00 (or from 08:00 during weekends) to 21:00 and the basic whole-day admission is €11.

Find a moment for yourself and your health and come to relax and to eliminate stress from everyday life.

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The water from local springs is unique worldwide with beneficial effects on the human organism. A detailed study showed that in some problems, especially asthma and various skin rashes, the water from Podhájska has the deeper and longer lasting regenerative effect than water from the Dead Sea.

Miracle Water
The research proved that the water comes from a Tertiary sea. Fish teeth, pollen grains of plants and other biological material that were found in the bottom layers prove the age of the source.

Medicinal effects
Slovak “Dead Sea” healed thousands of people. Curative effects of highly mineralized water are suitable especially for the patients with musculoskeletal system problems, respiratory tract diseases, skin eczema, psoriasis, digestive tract diseases – especially the pancreas and spleen disorders. The water contains phosphates and calcium, which is well for the after-treatment of fractures. Bromides alleviate pain. It has also positive effect on people suffering from rheumatism, vascular and articulation disorders, persistent pain in the spine. It helps the people suffering from osteoporosis, arthrosis and arthritis. The concentration of lithium helps to treat gout, a mixture of iodine stimulates the thyroid gland, flushing the eyes heals and improves eyesight.

The thermal springs can be used all year round. For those who wish to visit the thermal swimming pool for medical purposes, we recommend to do so in autumn, winter and spring, as the effect of this water is stronger. Beneficial effects of this thermal waters attract still more and more visitors from all over Europe.

Thermal Resort Podhájska experienced a huge boom in recent years, a complex has been expanded, modernized and renovated. Right in the complex there is also the possibility of accommodation.

There are 9 different pools with temperatures ranging from 30 to 38°C. There are plenty of refreshment options at various stalls and restaurants, excellent entertainment program for the kids. During summer vacations there is a very rich cultural program.

The basic admission is €5,50.

If you would not know what to do during these rainy and cold summer days, I think Thermal Resort Podhájska can be a great tip.

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If you need relax after hiking or skiing in the High Tatras National Park, or in Slovak Paradise National Park aquapark is a great opportunity. Adults can enjoy the various types of water massage and if you come with the kids, they can try a construction surrounded by twenty fun pools. This attraction is called Mayan pyramid. But beware, those attractions are open only during the summer. Aquapark Poprad is a great place for those who have a sense of humor and taste for a swim.

Aquacity Poprad, Slovakia

AquaCity is also a paradise of warm, geothermal swimming and relaxation pools with water slides, with light and sound effects and laser shows. You can also use the Vitality spa complex world with relaxation rooms, saunas, solarium and snow caves which are great just after sauna. Here you can order a traditional massage, a relaxing herbal massage, reflexology massage, chocolate massage, honey massage, hot stones, lymphatic drainage, yogurt massage, massage with green apple, anti-cellulite massage, Indian massage, Bioptron Light Therapy or peat wrap.

The complex includes three-star hotel AquaCity Seasons and four-star hotel Mountain View with a room overlooking the High Tatras mountains. Hotels offer quality accommodation at very good price. Water parks, resorts and hotels are equipped with a fitness centre, bars, restaurants and extensive business and conference facilities.

Thermal pool, Aquacity Poprad, Slovakia

AquaCity is suitable for families, couples, groups, friends, athletes and business partners on the day, weekend or longer holiday stays.

AquaCity Poprad is open daily from 9am to 10pm. There are several levels of admission fees so it is better to check Aquacity Poprad official website for further information.

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Bešeňová Thermal Water Park uses water from thermal springs, which has positive effects on the human body. If you need more relax you can also use the wellness center complex, which consists of 5 saunas and salt, herb, menthol, Roman, and Finnish inhalation, a cooling pool, whirlpool, Tepidarium, hydromassage showers and other services. The center offers relaxation massage, manicure, pedicure, use the solarium and fitness facilities. There is also accommodation possibilities in the complex and companies can have conferences here as well.

All day admission starts from 13Eur. There are lots of great ski opportunities close to thermal park, so you can ski during the day and relax in evenings here.

For further details visit the official site of Thermal park Bešeňová.

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In the swimming complex you can find 7 external and 2 sheltered swimming pools, including a massage pool, external all-year sitting pool and a unique swimming pool with artificial waves, the only one in Slovakia, a Lagoon of 3800 m2.

Pools are supplied with thermal water from the depth of 130 m with a temperature of 39 °C.

The town Štúrovo is famous for its tolerance. The people coexist peacefully for centuries on the territory that is full of members of different nationalities and religions. This diversity gives the city a special atmosphere.

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Located just beside the Holiday Village Tatralandia, countless people make their way to the aquapark every single year in order to relax in the pristine hot mineral waters which abound within the park. In order to ensure that your trip is enjoyable, there are also a number of resorts, hotels and boarding houses that can be found in or around the village. However, most people who choose to visit the aqua park tend to stay in the nearby town of Liptovský Mikuláš which offers even more amenities and accommodations.

Not only are there a number of pools to swim in, there are also toboggans and other nearby attractions that will keep you busy for days. It is also interesting to note that there are several pools that can be found within the Aquapark Tatralandia that also contained seawater. There are also lots of playgrounds for kids and adults as well as Relax centre with Sauna World.

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The area in which the Aquapark Tatralandia is located, is known as one of the most mountainous regions in all of Slovakia. As such, while you are relaxing in the warm waters of the park, you can overlook the picturesque landscapes of the surrounding foothills and peaks. But don’t worry if you get tired of swimming, because there are plenty water slides, deck chairs as well as cafés that can be found in and around the area. For your safety, each one of the pools is monitored by a certified lifeguard.

So whether you are a resident of Slovakia, or just visiting the country for the summer, choosing to stop by and check out the Aquapark Tatralandia will be a very rewarding experience for any traveller with or without kids of any age.

The basic whole-day admission is €19. You can find more information on the official site of Aquapark Tatralandia.

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It was back in 1953 when the Východná Heritage Festival was first held. Originally, the festival was held in an open air field that overlooked the village; however, within the last decade a large theater was developed in the area in order to house the annual event. Every year, usually during the first weekend of the month of July, the Východná Heritage Festival is held in the newly constructed open-air theater.

Due to the fact that the Východná Heritage Festival is now considered part of the International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art, more than 1500 performers come to the festival every single year in order to entertain almost 100,000 people who regularly attend the annual event.

For the most part, much of the Východná Heritage Festival is held within the open-air theater, however there are a number of smaller events that can be found throughout the village; before, during as well as after the annual event. You will also find a number of kiosks located throughout the city during the event in order to ensure that there are plenty of refreshments and things to eat for the numerous visitors who come to this sleepy little village areas. The festival itself is also recorded and presented around Slovakia thanks to the efforts of state Slovak Television.

There is also a substantial amount of effort being put into ensure there is sufficient lodgings in and around the village of Východná in order to accommodate large influx of visitors. There are countless warding houses, hotels as well as other accommodation facilities that can be found in and around the village.

The Východná Heritage Festival is definitely a unique and interesting Festival to visit regardless of whether you are simply visiting Slovakia for the season, or even if you live there year-round. You are bound to stay entertained throughout your entire trip to the sleepy little village of Východná. So if you are visiting Slovakia during the early part of July, make sure to take a day and head on over to the Východná Heritage Festival.

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