Poland Vacation Rentals

The Republic of Poland has an interesting and somewhat turbulent history, but in recent times will be forever remembered as the homeland of the Solidarity movement which basically led to its own independence and the undermining of the entire communist bloc. A fascinating choice of holiday or vacation rental.

But Poland has so much more going for it than just its history. This place is a wonderful make up of old and new, of wild and sophisticated. Poland’s topography is fantastically diverse and offers so much for the intrepid traveller. Choose holiday or vacation rentals here.

There are the lakes. Not just a few but thousands - literally! In fact there are around 10,000 lakes over 2.5 acres in size and there are even some of over 100 square kilometres: Lakes Sniardwy, Mamry, Lebsko and Drawsko. These lakes are in beautiful settings and are a watersports fan’s delight! Poland not only has lakes but, unsurprisingly, many rivers too, the longest of which, the Vistula, is over 1000 kilometres long! Imagine taking a raft trip down a river through some of the most beautiful countryside you could want. What glorious surroundings for holiday or vacation rentals.

But Poland also has mountain ranges – and lots of them. In fact Poland has 21 peaks of over 2000 metres! Although all of these are in the High Tatras, Poland also has many other ranges of stunning beauty which draw in tourists from all over. If you're looking for the ultimate skiing holiday, you can do no better than find a private apartment in Szczawnica or a short term rental villa in Zakopane.

Check out Pieniny National Park and Gorce National Park which are both stunning. In fact Poland is covered by 23 National Parks, with more on the way. There are approximately 84,000 square kilometres of Forest here. It has such a diverse and exotic range of wildlife both big and small that nature lovers will feel they are in paradise! Wondering free are Wisent or European bison. There are brown bears and grey wolves, boars and deer, beaver and moose – and this is not to mention the small stuff; and the many species of birds.

Don’t forget that Poland also has a long coastline of shifting sands along the Baltic. It really is beautiful, with sand dunes and sand spits which sometimes close and shut off inland waters to form great lagoons!

But this is not just a beautiful wilderness. Poland has a huge and diverse culture. It is the homeland of Chopin and classical music plays a huge part in its history. There are palaces in many cities and you can feel as though you have stepped back in time when visiting the castles of Warsaw and Cracow, With museums and festivals this, the homeland of Pope John Paul II, really is a must.

Come on then give it a try and let it open your eyes – make Poland your next holiday or vacation rental with the Vacation Rental People!