Europe Explored » water pools https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Aquasziget Esztergom – Adventure bathing in Hungarian aquapark https://europeexplored.com/2011/08/19/aquasziget-esztergom-adventure-bathing-in-hungarian-aquapark/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/08/19/aquasziget-esztergom-adventure-bathing-in-hungarian-aquapark/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:31:24 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=4779 Aquasziget (Aqua island) is one of the newest and most modern spa complexes in Hungary. It is located in the city of Esztergom, in the northern part of the country, at the Slovak borders. The whole water park covers an area of 15,000 m2, while the water pools area is 2,000 m2. In addition to […]

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Aquasziget (Aqua island) is one of the newest and most modern spa complexes in Hungary. It is located in the city of Esztergom, in the northern part of the country, at the Slovak borders. The whole water park covers an area of 15,000 m2, while the water pools area is 2,000 m2. In addition to the unique swimming experience you can take away the memory of beautiful Esztergom Basilica which is the largest church in Hungary and the castle.

Entertainment
The aquapark has 10 swimming pools. The indoor pools are: a huge adventure pool with geysers, accelerator channel, pool with massage jets and cave, relaxing pool with massage jets Jacuzzi for 8 persons and water paradise for children.

The summer part of Aquasziget Esztergom is open during the summer season, from 1 May to 31 August. Out of the summer season you can still use outdoor swimming pool and outdoor relaxation pool, which are connected with indoor pools. There are also 2 playgrounds for children, beach volleyball court and barbecue on the terrace.

Indoor adventure spa
The aquapark includes adventure spa with infra sauna, ornamental lake, a mini terrarium, a pub and a number of chairs. The air-conditioned playground for the smallest kids offers a number of creative toys and games

Infrared sauna
Infrared sauna is a deep thermal procedure that regenerates the muscles, skin and tissue. Its advantage, due to lower temperature (35-55 ° C), is that the organism is less affected than in the traditional Finnish sauna.

Infrared sauna does not heat the air, as in traditional saunas, which makes the body sweat at lower temperatures and the effect is better. Infrared radiation get 1 cm below the skin surface, where release toxins (poisons) accumulated under the skin and through sweat glands push them out of the body. It is an excellent way to detoxify the body, reduce weight, stop the pain and remove cellulite. It cleans and tones the skin and improves its elasticity, reduces stress and fatigue.

Aquapark Aquasziget Esztergom is open every day and the basic whole-day admission is 2,700 HUF (approx. €10). For further information see the Official site of Aquasziget Esztergom


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Aquapalace Prague – the biggest aquapark in Czech republic https://europeexplored.com/2011/02/18/aquapalace-prague-the-biggest-aquapark-in-czech-republic/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/02/18/aquapalace-prague-the-biggest-aquapark-in-czech-republic/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:50:25 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=2576 Aquapalace Prague is one of the largest water parks in Central Europe and the biggest aquapark in the Czech Republic. It is located in Čestlice village, approximately 10 km southeast of Prague. Aquapalace Prague is divided into internal and external parts. In the inner part there is a 19-meter long swimming pool. For entertainment there […]

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Aquapalace Prague is one of the largest water parks in Central Europe and the biggest aquapark in the Czech Republic. It is located in Čestlice village, approximately 10 km southeast of Prague.

Aquapalace Prague is divided into internal and external parts. In the inner part there is a 19-meter long swimming pool. For entertainment there are 6 toboggans, 3 slides for both younger and older visitors. There are spacebowl or outdoor wild river for those who like adrenaline adventures. If you like sea bathing you will certainly welcome the wave pool producing sea-like waves in regular intervals.

There is also an aquarium, where you can observe starfish, corals, sea urchins, plenty of colourful sea fish and three blacktip reef sharks. For the relaxation there are a swimming pool, whirlpools, massage benches, saunas and relaxation terraces with deckchairs.

There are also some water pools for the youngest visitors as well.

You can also try a test drive in an 8 meters deep diving tube.

Then there is the sandy beach, a cocktail bar with seating and some restaurants. If you don’t know swim you can attend some of the courses. Aquapalace Prague is open daily from 10:00 to 21:45.

There is one special day dedicated to World Day of Naturism when you cannot access aquapalace in swimming suit. It is usually on first Saturday in June from 20:00 to 23:00.


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Piran – charming port city on the Adriatic shore of Slovenia https://europeexplored.com/2010/06/30/piran-charming-port-city-on-the-adriatic-shore-of-slovenia/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/06/30/piran-charming-port-city-on-the-adriatic-shore-of-slovenia/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:34:45 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=711 The seaside town of Piran (Piran), with its five thousand inhabitants, is perhaps the most attractive and spectacular Slovenian seaside place called Venice of Slovenia. The charming Adriatic atmosphere of the city consists of historic buildings in the Venetian style, which has been preserved until today. Due to Italian history the people have the right […]

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The seaside town of Piran (Piran), with its five thousand inhabitants, is perhaps the most attractive and spectacular Slovenian seaside place called Venice of Slovenia. The charming Adriatic atmosphere of the city consists of historic buildings in the Venetian style, which has been preserved until today.

Due to Italian history the people have the right for Piran bilingualism. Therefore, in the streets you can often hear Italian language. If you want to enjoy a truly memorable experience, do not forget to climb the steep streets to the city walls, climb to one of the fortified towers and walk through the walls. The magnificent view, that you can see of the historic center of Piran and Adriatic Sea, will keep in your memory for a long time.

Also the most demanding visitors will be satisfied in Piran as they can enjoy enormous array of delicious restaurants, cafes and tavernas with excellent Slovenian and Italian food with the offer of great local wines. Piran immediately adjacent to the town of Portoroz, a popular fast-growing and probably the most famous Slovenian tourist destination, full of fun and enjoyment for probably every tourist.

Piran’s first settlement dates back to the 7th century. As was common in this area, also Piran was ruled by Venice, which dates from the 1283. The main source of income has been mining salt in the salt fields Sečovlje, Strunjan and Lucija.

A major attraction is the water park Laguna Bernadine, where you can try a variety of water activities and attractions, swimming pools with hot and cold water pools for children, jacuzzi, Finnish and Turkish saunas and a range of massages. Water park is open all year round.


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