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