Pieniny as well as Beskid Sadecki are our destination.It is a perfect place for hikers, outdoorsman and nature lovers. One cannot definitely describe which one out of these two mountain groups is more beautiful or more attractive. Although they're right next to each other - each one has its own character. Both equally magical and amazing Both are preserved till this day and remain as wild and beautiful as hundreds of years ago. Both are being protected till today. Human influence is limited the Poprad Landscape Park (Beskid Sadecki) and prohibited in and Pieniny National Park. Nature only intensifies their beauty, deep forests, rocks covered with moss and vast meadows create unforgettable pictures that stay in your memories for a long time. Human and industrial activity is prohibited in one and forbidden in the other. Pieniny National Park was founded on 23 May 1932, In relation with the Slovak Nature Reserve it was the first international Nature Park in Europe.
Beskid Sadecki Group is situated between Dunajec River and valleys of Kamienica, Poprad Valley- another mountain river that carries its water to the Dunajec River is also worth mentioning for its attractive form and astonishing turns. Beskid Sadecki has quite impressive amount of spas and mineral water springs which hundreds of thousands of people are drinking every year. Most popular and most important are: Krynica, Muszyna, Zegiestow, Lomnica and Piwniczna,. Discovering natural mineral water resources and learning their values helped create and establish recognized health resorts in early 19th century. Beskid Sadecki was given a Poprad Landscape Park status in 1987. Apart from rich natural resources both groups are rich in culture and important to polish heritage. Old wooden churches, chapels, remains of Lemk's villages, medieval castles and monuments commemorating World War II are the only a few of regional elements of this remarkable area. It is a hub of folk art with colorful festivals and traditional happenings taking place each year. Preserving of fantastic folk art and culture is important to all living in the area. There's no other place like this around the world where you can assimilate with the ancient history, enjoy unique views, taste ecological products from organic farms, and quench your thirst with mineral water form local springs.
What is Eco-Tourism?
Elizabeth Boo from the World Wide Fund for Nature, Ecotourism describes it as "a journey to nature, which contributes to its protection".
For us - It is a environmentally friendly way of spending our free time. Generally it takes place in ecologicaly and culturally attractive regions. It plays major environmental role and also role of cultural protection of these regions. People with great appreciation for nature would choose this type of activity.
While hiking important thing to remember is about where we are. It's all about preserving a nature. While trekking we will pay special attention not to litter, make noise or destroy the natural landscape. We cooperate with local companies and stay in small family-owned guesthouses and mountain hostels. Also part of our profits will be donated to local and ecotouristic organizations that help preserve this area everyday.
"Responsible travel to natural areas
that conserves the environment
and improves the well-being of local people."
Ecotourism is about connecting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement and participate in responsible tourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:
- minimize impact
- build environmental and cultural awareness and respect
- provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts
- provide direct financial benefits for conservation
- provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people
- raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate
More about Ecotourism on TIES Website