Sarah Hill; Feb 2009
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I had a great time in Zakopane with my husband and our 3-yr old daughter seemed to love it too. Great skiing, fantastic restaurants, good accommodations and friendly people everywhere. Everyone we encountered was great. I loved the markets. I went once in summer when I was a teenager and
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Overview: The Tatras, forming the border with Slovakia, is Poland's
beautiful alpine range of towering peaks, rocky cliffs and glacial
lakes, dotted with numerous little villages preserving traditional
highland lives. The region's largest town is Zakopane, Poland's
premier mountain resort and a popular holiday destination, in both
winter and summer.
Zakopane is the winter sports capital of Poland, superbly situated
at the foot of the Tatras with immediate access to the ski slopes
in winter, but also to the well-marked walking trails during the
summer. The charming town has a laid-back fairytale atmosphere, the
steep streets lined with traditional wooden cottages made from
roughly cut logs and the 'Zakopane-style' architecture featuring
delicately carved patterns and intricate woodwork decoration.
The heart of Zakopane town is a pedestrian mall lined with
restaurants, cafés and shops. The region is popular for
outdoor activities and one of the more popular holiday attractions
is the trip to the exquisite glacial lake, Morskie Oko. Zakopane
has good facilities and is also known for its fascinating highland
folklore and culture and many of the inhabitants wear colourful
traditional dress. The Zakopane holiday resort lies about two hours
south of Krakow.