Forget the towel, with deckchairs like on the Adriatic
Come to the water and look. First you look for an open spot among the other bathers. Then the flattest possible patch without sticks and stones, because you’re no fakir. You end up looking for a corner to hide in while changing into your swimsuit and civilian clothes. And when it gets serious, you look for that room. Does that remind you of anything? The only search that awaits you at the lake in Poděbrady is the search for a new summer love.
The sandy and grassy beaches are bordered on the north side by sky blue water, which, like the local mineral water, is of the highest quality. The little ones will be entertained by slides right into the water and a playground. There’s a beach, a clay court for football or volleyball, snack stands, changing rooms, a nude beach, showers, a storage room… But the biggest hit is the local rental shop. For a small amount of money they will give you the ‘keys’ to pedal boats and boats, or lend you sunbeds and umbrellas. In short, the only thing missing from the perfect illusion of a holiday on the Adriatic are the screaming seagulls.
Poděbrady? Water alone!
Pack a sleeping bag with a tent, or connoisseurs are more likely to cover themselves with a blanket in the caravan at night, and head to the lake. The local camp site will provide a retreat for you to explore the spa and its surroundings. In Poděbrady there is no shortage of water. Hydration is a must. And if anything, inside and out. Liquids of various compositions are not only drunk here, but also bathed in. And while the classic spa invites you to mineral water, the beer spa invites you to hop extract.
Buy a ticket in the château and set sail with the Blanice, King George or Kormorán on a sightseeing boat trip on the Elbe. Each of the ships offers a slightly different experience, even though they sail the same route. You can either go to the confluence with the Cidlina or to Nymburk, a royal town with iconic walls.
