Slapy Dam
Přehrada Slapy
Slapy Dam, the fifth largest dam in the Czech Republic, offers a wide range of water sports and recreational activities, including swimming, yachting, and windsurfing, just 30 km from Prague. It serves as a popular destination for both relaxation and active holidays.

🌊 Slapy Dam, the fifth largest dam in the Czech Republic, offers a wide range of water sports and recreational activities.
🏞️ A significant part of the Vltava Cascade, it's a popular destination for relaxation and active holidays, just 30 km from Prague.

Why Go

🚤 Enjoy various water sports like yachting, water skiing, and windsurfing.
🏊‍♀️ Find numerous swimming spots with sandy, grassy, or gravelly beaches.
🚶‍♀️ Explore the beautiful natural surroundings with hiking and cycling trails.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly destination with camps, hotels, and guesthouses.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

  • Nová Rabyně: Grassy beach, gradual entry, boat/pedal boat rentals, playground, beach volleyball, dog-friendly area.
  • Ždáň: Sandy-grassy beach with gradual water access.
  • Měřín: Grassy/sandy/gravelly beach, gradual entry. Indoor pool available at Military Spa Měřín (fee for vehicle entry).
  • Stará Živohošť: Public campsite, open grassy space, sandy bottom, one of the busiest spots.
  • Nová Živohošť: Public campsite (5 hectares), renovated facilities, refreshment stands, boat/pedal boat rentals.
  • Kobylníky: Freely accessible natural spot, rocky base (water shoes recommended), no facilities, least visited.
  • Županovice: Two campsites, grassy area shaded by trees, gradual entry, sandy bottom.
  • Nebřich: Quiet, freely accessible spot near Hotel Laguna, hidden beach, motorboat/pedal boat rentals.
  • Cholín: Suitable for natural swimming and fishing, grassy beach shaded by trees, gradual entry, sandy bottom.
  • Roviště: Quiet campsite directly on the Vltava bank, freely accessible swimming spot.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some beaches like Kobylníky have rocky bases, requiring water shoes.
🅿️ Vehicle entry fee applies to some complexes like Military Spa Měřín.
🚫 No specific contact details, operating hours for all locations, or detailed pricing provided in the source.

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