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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A chateau which likes to accommodate unique works of art. For example, those from the collections of Meda and Jan Mládek. Have you played disc golf in the chateau park?
A modern temple of science, which organizes great events for laypeople. No wonder it gets so many likes.
Away from civilization, in the heart of the Moravian Karst. The former quarry offers much more than just boring old rocks.
A picturesque town among vineyards, full of sights and places where you can enjoy good eating. And what amazing surroundings!
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.
Where else can you find out about the forebears of the Slavs within the famous historical region of Great Moravia than in one of its largest settlements?
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.
By bicycle, on foot, by car, on horseback... Podyjí National Park offers an endless array of excursion opportunities. Take a trip, for example, to Sealsfield Stone.
This is a place where joy is grown. A place with a wonderful atmosphere where you can enjoy the scent of herbs and also well-being non plus ultra.
A paradise for little kids as well as for grown-ups. The largest above-ground maze in the Czech Republic and other attractions will put both your muscles and your brain to work.
This charming aristocratic residence with a rich history lives its cultural life to the max even today. Come and join a tour in costumes or visit a wedding fair.
It looks like the Netherlands but it is... good old Moravia! The area of the wind mill in Kuželov will be fun.
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