| Since the peaceful splitting of Czechoslovakia into | | | | the most attractive aspects of skiing in the Czech |
| the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, the | | | | Republic is the abundance of hot water spas near |
| Czech Republic has become one of the newest | | | | to ski areas, which make an ideal way of relaxing |
| countries in Europe, and as such, is a modern | | | | after a day on the mountain. |
| nation with good infrastructure and an advanced | | | | If you're not so keen on winter tourism, why not |
| economy. But the image of a freshly formed | | | | try water tourism? Travelling by the Czech |
| country belies the Czech Republic's rich history | | | | Republic's rivers can be a pleasant and exciting |
| with offers centuries of cultural heritage to | | | | way to view the country's natural beauty. Popular |
| explore. | | | | routes include sailing on the Vltava River, where |
| The Czech Republic is also very sporty nation, | | | | boaters can enjoy the beautiful landscape of |
| with much of the population enjoying outdoor | | | | Sumaca and the Trebon plains, which is a |
| activities. The country has several top quality golf | | | | UNESCO biosphere reserve. |
| courses and plays host many tournaments | | | | Fishing is another sport which the Czech Republic |
| throughout the year. The sport is currently | | | | offers in abundance with its numerous rivers, |
| experiencing a huge increase in interest and there | | | | lakes and streams. There are sixty types of |
| are extensive grass courses in Karlštejn, | | | | freshwater fish found in the country, with the |
| Konopište, Silherovice and Cihelny, as well as | | | | most common being carp, pike, bass, zander, |
| dozens of other golf resorts all over the country. | | | | trout, eel and grayling. Holiday villas and cottages |
| Winter is an excellent time to visit the Czech | | | | specifically tailored towards fishing holidays can be |
| Republic, especially if you like to indulge in winter | | | | found close to the prime angling areas. Unlike in |
| sports. Though not particularly well known outside | | | | the UK where carp is not normally considered a |
| of the country for its skiing, the Czech Republic | | | | fish for the dinner table, for the Czechs it is a |
| has a number of small to medium sized ski areas, | | | | traditional meal, often enjoyed at Christmas in |
| the largest of which is in the Krušný | | | | many parts of the county. |
| mountains, at KlÃnovec, situated | | | | Getting to the Czech Republic is now a fairly |
| approximately 120 km from Prague. Though | | | | cheap and easy affair, with several low cost |
| downhill skiing is available, it's the cross country | | | | airlines flying to the country from the UK, so |
| skiing trails that are the most extensive, with an | | | | holidaymakers can get active and Czech out this |
| impressive 520km of regularly maintained routes, | | | | sporty little country for themselves? |
| 69km of which see regular competitions. One of | | | | |