The Czech Republic has been famous for its great spa resorts and small towns. Some of them are located very near Prague and others are set slightly apart, but are still easy to be reached from the capital. Having arranged one of the holiday flats from the available serviced apartments in Prague, travelers who want to experience something different and to be pampered, should reach the spa cities of Podebrady, Karlovy Vary, Frantiskovy Lazne and Marianske Lazne. These beautiful towns were very modern spa resorts during the 19th and 20th centuries and are still quite popular holiday destinations. They offer healing waters, warm mineral springs and various treatments that are designed to cleanse the body, relax the mind and rejuvenate the senses.
This photo of Podebrady
This photo of Marianske Lazne
This photo of Frantiskovy Lazne
The spa town, which is closest to the capital Prague is the town of Podebrady, which is placed on Elbe and is just 50 km away from the capital. Most of the other spa towns are placed on the north western border of the country, but are also easy to reach, though may be they deserve more than a day visit to offer a great and relaxing experience. The town of Podebrady is surrounded by a natural park, three lakes, a lovely river and woods and is a great place for outdoor sports. The first curative spring of mineral water here was discovered in year 1905, in the Podebrady castle courtyard. The town is usually visited by people who want to cure illnesses of the circulatory system and the heart, as well as the blood vessels. Besides that, the town is home to many cultural and sports activities and is a great resort for relaxation and fun.
Without any doubt, the biggest and most famous of all spa resorts in the Czech Republic, is Karlovy Vary or also called Karlsbad. The town is famous for its beautiful nature and the hot mineral waters. Here the mineral water is curative for the digestion, the diseases of kidneys and gall-bladder, the intestines and the pancreatic gland. The water and the treatments are also good for the cholesterol level, the diabetes diseases and the excess weight.
The other spa town destination that deserves to be mentioned is Frantisek lazne, which is a great and very beautiful spa destination in the Czech Republic. The spa town is located in the western part of the country near the border with Germany. The place is known since the Medieval times, as it springs are rich in carbon dioxide and are curative on many diseases.
The last spa town to be featured here is Marianske Lazne, which is otherwise called Marienbad. The place is very relaxing and has a great musical fountain. The spa town is approximately 3 hours drive from Prague, so it is better to visit it for several days and not just as a one day trip. The resort is surrounded by green forests and features beautiful parks, many spa hotels and great restaurants.
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