Relaxation by water

Water can be referred to as Slovakia’s greatest treasure. The country is home to some of the most substantial natural stocks of fresh drinking water in the world. This is mostly thanks to the largest river island in Europe – Žitný ostrov, in the south of Slovakia. In addition to giving life vitality, water in Slovakia also provides great fun and pleasant relaxation.

  • Liptovská Mara (dam)

    Passing through the region of Liptov, from Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok, one must notice a huge water area of the dam Liptovská Mara. It is the largest water reservoir in Slovakia in terms of the confined water volume.
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  • Zemplínska šírava

    In the northern part of the lowland Východoslovenská nížina, the water reservoir attracts in summer season. Due to its very favourable local climate, it is widely used for recreation.
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  • Orava (dam)

    The water reservoir Orava is the result of artificial blocking of the river Orava in northern Slovakia as the remedy to frequent floods. It spreads as far as the Polish frontier. There is an island in the middle of the reservoir called Slanický ostrov – the favourite destinations of trippers.
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  • Slnečné jazerá Senec

    The town Senec in the south-west of Slovakia (25 km away from Bratislava) is a known and popular destination of summer holidaymakers above all due to its stable weather and lakes Slnečné jazerá (Sun Lakes) that stretch on an area of 120 hectares.
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  • Veľká Domaša

    The green pearl of eastern Slovakia – the water reservoir Veľká Domaša, built on the river Ondava, is situated in the mountains Ondavská vrchovina. Warm climate of the lake favours water sports and fishing.
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  • Ružín (dam)

    The water reservoir lies not far away from Košice in a wonderful natural setting. The big V-shaped lake is a much sought after holiday resort and active relaxation next to water.
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  • Sĺňava

    A popular summer holiday resort, the water reservoir Sĺňava, is next to the world famous spa Piešťany situated in west of Slovakia.
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  • Holiday Resort Water Reservoir Kráľová

    The vicinity of the town of Galanta features the holiday resort and water reservoir Kráľová.
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  • Ružiná (dam)

    Thanks to very pleasant climate and favourable geographic position in south of Slovakia between the towns Lučenec and Zvolen, water reservoir Ružiná (called after the near village) – attracts the national and foreign tourist.
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  • Zelená voda (dam)

    The relax and recreation resort at Zelená voda (Green Water) is located approximately 2 km off Nové Mesto nad Váhom. It is an ideal summer vacation place with a very good access from the motorway.
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  • Teplý vrch (dam)

    The water reservoir with the warmest water in Slovakia is that of Teplý vrch constructed on the river Blh between villages  Teplý vrch, Budikovany and Drienčany. It is not far away from the town  Rimavská Sobota.
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  • Nitrianske Rudno (dam)

    Nitrianske Rudno is located in the ledge of the Upper Nitra Basin, at the foothill of the Strážovské vrchy Mountains. Its water reservoir is the centre of local tourism, with the area of Nitrianske Rudno being a sought-after holiday resort by young people.
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