This body of water is fun even for obstinate landlubbers and non-swimmers! You won’t see jumping dolphins but you will get to discover the sights around and taste the delicacies of the region.
The Bata Canal, or “Baťák” as the locals call it, is 53 km long and it is dedicated to recreational navigation from Otrokovice up to Skalice. Navigation also takes place on the separate river sections Kroměříž – Otrokovice and Rohatec – Hodonín. This unique technical achievement was built in the 1930s to provide irrigation for the surrounding areas and coal transportation for Baťa’s industry. To this day, you can see some surviving infrastructure, such as a coal tipper in Sudoměřice, tilting bridges, a lift bridge of a narrow- gauge railway, etc.
Rent a small motorboat for a cruise and be a captain sailing the waters according to your fancy. But feel free otherwise to take a more luxurious ride – just choose a regular cruise on a larger cruise ship.
But there is yet another way to navigate the local waters... houseboats ! With them, you can perfectly combine a cruise along the Bata Canal with discovering monuments, wine cellars and protected natural sites, as well as a bird habitat. And you don’t need a captain’s exam or a sea-wolf license from the Ministry of Rivers and Seas. Large groups can choose from several pre-arranged programs.
We recommend combining a cruise with cycling and, of course, with a visit to the sights in the area. Sampling regional specialities is basically a must, we probably don’t have to emphasize that. There is a great cycling route along the entire waterway (suitable for children of all ages and you don’t even have to have your own bikes, they can be rented here).
Motorboat, canoe and bicycle rentals are waiting for you in, for example, Staré Město, Uherské Hradiště, Veselí nad Moravou, Strážnice, Sudoměřice and Hodonín. So AHOY and see you on the boat!
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Children as well as adults are thrilled when they come out of one of the most extensive underground labyrinths in Central Europe.
The pearl of South Moravia, one of the most visited places in the country, a UNESCO gem. And with a bunch of other tourist attractions around it.
A picturesque town among vineyards, full of sights and places where you can enjoy good eating. And what amazing surroundings!
Have you heard how wonderful Křetínka is? The Letovice Lake got this familiar name because it is close to the village of Křetín, the whole family can have fun there, it encourages active relaxation and is also useful apart from that.
Away from civilization, in the heart of the Moravian Karst. The former quarry offers much more than just boring old rocks.
Do you like riding a bike through the forest? The Sportpark in Boskovice also offers a pump track and great facilities. The single trails in the Doubrava (Oakwood) forest are already waiting for you.
The most famous karst area in the Czech Republic. Places full of magic and bats. An underground river and the most photogenic abyss in the Czech Republic.
Of course this is the place where the famous Battle of the Three Emperors took place. But Slavkov will also enchant you with its majestic castle with an extensive underground, and you can even play golf here.
This water park with several swimming pools, a water slide and a fitness room offers perfect facilities for quiet relaxation, such as regeneration treatments and a sunbathing terrace.
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