The spa town of Poděbrady is located in the Czech Republic on the banks of the Elbe River, surrounded by dense forests. The resort is famous for mineral springs, magnificent nature and bright sights . Poděbrady is one of the most popular tourist cities in the Czech Republic. In addition, it is often visited for the purpose of treatment or recovery. This can be done in one of several sanatoriums. Each of them offers excellent conditions for rest and effective methods of treatment.
Description
Poděbrady is one of the first resorts in the Czech Republic, it was founded in the XVII. Then there was a sanatorium. At the same time, mineral springs, which now number 13, were discovered only at the beginning of the last century. Surprisingly, this helped the psychic von Bullev. His twig pointed to the site of the castle where it is worth punching a hole. Thanks to this discovery, a new history of the resort of Podebrady began.
Wells are at a depth of 80-100 m and their composition is unique with a high content of carbon dioxide, magnesium and calcium. This find has raised the resort to a new level. The tourist infrastructure is actively developing, and today the guests of the city can not only undergo treatment, but also visit many excursions and actively rest.
Climate and geography
On the map of the Czech Republic to find Podebrady is quite simple, since it is located just 45 km from Prague . The city is in the lowland of the Elbe. Its area - 33.7 km, they are home to more than 13 thousand local residents.
Weather conditions have a pleasant rest. The warmest month of the year is June, the temperature rises to +20 ° C. Rainfall this month also falls a record amount for the year - 68 mm, at other times their average amount is 44 mm. The coldest month is January, the temperature can drop to -3 ° C. In general, the climate is temperate continental, with mild winters.
Sanatoriums
You can go to Podebrady in the Czech Republic in one of the sanatoriums. The resort has several hospitals, each of which offers an excellent level of service and a wide range of medical services. Many of them were built in the middle or the second half of the last century. The sanatoriums that have been restored or built in our century are more popular among tourists, as the accommodation is more comfortable, and only new technologies are used for the procedures. Among them are:
- Felicitas 4 *. Hotel and medical building "Felichita" is located in the center of Podebrady, near the park. In the sanatorium, besides spa procedures, there are spa treatments. Also, guests have the opportunity to drink mineral water "Poděbradka" unlimitedly. The cost of a double room starts from $ 65, apartments - from $ 85.
- Libensky 4 *. The health resort Libenski is located in the center of Poděbrady. In 2015, the hospital was restored, as a result of which he found a modern interior and new equipment. Liebenski conducts treatment of the musculoskeletal system and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract. The cost of a double room - from $ 55, apartments - from $ 65.
- Bellevue-Tlapak 4 *. Also located in the city center. When planning a holiday in this sanatorium, it is worth considering that all the basic medical treatment procedures patients are taking in the clinics that are located nearby, namely in the Liebenski and Summer Lazne. The cost of a double room - from $ 48, apartments - $ 58.
- Zamecek 4 *. The sanatorium is located in the north-west of the resort. Zamachek has its own park, and a large hospital building provides comfortable accommodation for guests. The cost of a double room is $ 48, apartments - from $ 59.
Leisure
The city of Poděbrady boasts a developed sports infrastructure, there is everything for those who like active recreation - from the tennis court and golf course to volleyball, squash, sports shooting. Also at the resort are developed water sports:
- yachting;
- fishing ;
- windsurfing.
If you want to stroll through the picturesque forests on horseback, the Riding Club will help you. Adherents of boat trips can buy a ticket for the route "Poděbrady-Melnik".
Events
Annually in the city there are more than ten festivals and concerts, the main arena for them is the theater in Poděbrady Castle. The most famous event is the music festival "Barvy léta". It is equally interesting to visit theater festivals that take place several times a season . Children will not have to miss them, since their programs always include children's fairy tales.
From June to August, music concerts take place every week in the central park of Poděbrady, where Czech pop groups and orchestras perform.
Hotels and restaurants
Once in Poděbrady for the first time, you will be surprised at the number of restaurants and hotels. In a small village there are more than 30 restaurants and about 10 coffee houses, among which you can note:
- Ritual Café;
- Cang jiang;
- La Mamma Cucina Restaurant.
There are about 30 hostels and hostels here. In the center of the city there are:
- Mamma`s Boutique Hotel 4 *. The average price per room is $ 103.
- Hotel Golfi 3 *. Prices start at $ 80.
- Hotel Junior Podebrady 3 *. The average cost of the room is $ 42.
Excursions
The resort of Poděbrady is literally surrounded by all sorts of architectural, historical and natural attractions. Even re-visiting this place, you will still find that to look new. Among the most popular excursions from Poděbrady to the Czech Republic are the following:
- Nimbuk - a medieval city with a preserved church, town hall and Turkish tower;
- Zhleby is a castle in which there is a rich collection of weapons, antique utensils and ceramics;
- Prerov nad Elba - an open-air museum;
- Hrádek-u-Nekhanice - Gothic castle;
- Sikhrov - a castle belonging to the famous noble family of Rogans;
- Kutna Hora is a city with many attractions, many of which are listed in the UNESCO heritage list.
It is recommended to visit the Castle of Poděbrady from local attractions. The fortress was erected in the XII century on the site of ancient settlements, because of which the value is not only the complex, but also the territory on which it is located. There are still excavations going on there.
How to get there?
The easiest way to get to the resort is from the capital, as buses run between cities. By car this can be done in two ways:
- On the road 611. It originates in the northeast of Prague and ends at the center of the resort. The journey will take about an hour.
- On the highway E67. This is a toll highway. The path will be shorter no more than 1 km. E67 passes through the center of Prague and goes in a northeasterly direction. On the ring near the village of Vrbova Lhota you need to turn onto the road 329, which will take you to the very center of the city.