European River Bathing Day
Evropský den koupání v řekách
Discover the European River Bathing Day, an annual event encouraging people to enjoy natural waters and reflect on river conservation. This year, it falls on July 14, 2024, with favorable weather expected for outdoor swimming.

📜 An international initiative to celebrate and protect rivers.
🗓️ Held annually on the second Sunday of July, promoting natural swimming.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy natural waters and outdoor swimming
♻️ Reflect on river conservation and environmental protection
☀️ Favorable weather expected for outdoor activities (25-30°C)
📍 Explore numerous rivers and natural bathing spots across Czechia

Swimming

🏊‍♀️ The event encourages swimming in natural environments.
🏞️ Discover various rivers and natural swimming spots like Labe, Morava, Vydra, Orlice, Odra, Radbuza, Bečva, Jizera, Úpa.
🏖️ Popular bathing areas include Koupaliště Splav in Borohrádek, Žluté lázně in Prague, Plovárna u Václava in Písek, Přírodní plovárna ve Volyni, and Koupaliště Divoká Šárka in Prague 6.
💧 Vranovská Dam offers clean, warm water and excellent conditions for water sports.

When to Visit

🗓️ European River Bathing Day is on July 14, 2024 (second Sunday of July).
☀️ Weather forecast for the event day: partly cloudy, 25-30°C.

Notable Locations

🏞️ River Labe (Elbe): One of Europe's largest rivers, originating in the Krkonoše Mountains.
🏞️ Meanders of Morava River: Last unregulated section with unique 13-meter high riverbed outcrops.
🏞️ Koupaliště Splav in Borohrádek: Natural swimming spot on the Tichá Orlice river.
🌊 River Vydra: Wild gem of Šumava, known for beautiful rapids and giant 'pots'.
🛶 River Orlice: Formed by Divoká and Tichá Orlice, suitable for beginner paddlers.
🏞️ River Odra (Oder): Major European river originating in Moravia.
🛶 River Radbuza: Calm river with many old weirs, ideal for peace-seekers.
🏞️ River Bečva: Largest left tributary of the Morava River, navigable year-round.
💧 Vranovská Dam (Moravian Adriatic): 30 km long reservoir with clean, warm water.
🏞️ River Úpa: Highest-originating Czech river, springs in Krkonoše Mountains.
🏞️ River Jizera: Connects Krkonoše, Jizera Mountains, and Bohemian Paradise regions.
🏰 Orlík Dam (Orlík): Part of the Vltava Cascade, named after the castle.
🏖️ Žluté lázně in Prague: Popular spot combining relaxation, sports, culture, and gastronomy.
🏊‍♀️ Plovárna u Václava in Písek: Historical swimming pool known as 'Písecký Barrandov'.
🏊‍♀️ Přírodní plovárna ve Volyni: One of the oldest river swimming pools, filled with Volyňka River water.
🌳 Koupaliště Divoká Šárka in Prague 6: Considered the quietest swimming pool in Prague.

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