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