Drawsko Lake, is 1,871 ha large, 12,6 km long and 3.9 km wide (the 12th largest lake in Poland). Its maximum depth is 83 m, making it the second deepest lake in Poland.
The lake is a top attraction of Czaplinek - a small town located in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Large surface of the lake combined with "fjord-like" bays, emerald green water, sand beaches and underwater rocks are the major factors that contribute to the unique attractiveness of the site.
Drawsko Lake is a real paradise for all aquatic tourism lovers; it is an ideal place for sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Another important factor is the presence of numerous species of fish what encourages many fans of fishing to visit the destination. Apart from water sports active tourism fans can make use of many hiking, canoe, biking and horse trails that spread among the region.
But not only active tourists enjoy visiting Czapilnek, all nature lovers and those looking for a quiet holidays in the woods will be satisfied with the tourism offer of the destination. The site offers a wide variety of calm places with wild nature that are just perfect for relaxation.
The section of the Oder river extending between the mouth of its largest tributary, the Warta, near Kostrzyń, and the Baltic Sea is called the Lower Oder Valley
The Barycz Valley has been awarded in the EDEN competition owing to the fact that it is a region of an integrated ecosystems management with well-protected environment and well-preserved cultural traditions.
Większość terenu wygranej destynacji znajduje się na obszarze chronionym Biebrzańskiego Parku Narodowego, który należy do największych obszarów chronionych w Polsce. Walory przyrodnicze tego terenu obejmują płynącą na tym terenie rzekę Biebrze, jej rozlewiska, torfowiska, stanowiące najrozleglejsze tereny bagienne w Polsce.
