Going on vacation to Prague or Karlovy Vary, travelers who are not too confident in their geographical knowledge sometimes ask a travel agent which sea is washing the Czech Republic. Unfortunately, the country has no access to the sea, but this does not mean that it is impossible to arrange a few days of quite comfortable beach holidays here. For local residents, the sea of the Czech Republic is Lake Lipno, where you can get a tan of a pleasant shade, and a lot of impressions and positive emotions.
History with geography
Lake Lipno, of course, is more correctly called a reservoir, since the history of its appearance is associated with the construction of a dam that blocked the Vltava River. This happened in 1959, and the dam was intended to prevent floods that often occur in South Bohemia. The construction of a dam and a hydroelectric power plant led to the emergence of an artificial reservoir, the banks of which eventually became one of the favorite recreation places not only for local residents, but also for tourists.
Interesting numbers:
- The length of the artificial lake Lipno is 42 km, and its maximum width exceeds 5 km.
- The total area of the mirror is almost 50 square meters. km. Moreover, the lake is located at an altitude of 725 meters above sea level.
- The maximum depth of the reservoir is 25 meters, but off the coast it does not exceed six, allowing the water to warm up enough during the swimming season. Its temperature on the beaches of Lipno in July reaches +25 degrees.
- Answering the question which seas are in the Czech Republic, its inhabitants can quite seriously call Lake Lipno. The fact is that its height above sea level and the wind speed in its area create waves up to two meters high, allowing fans of windsurfing and kiteboarding to "break away" from the heart. Yachts are also held in high esteem and even small sailing regattas are held.
Not a single sea …
For those who are accustomed to bringing a cultural component to beach holidays and water activities, the banks of Lipno can offer a lot of interesting excursions. The compulsory program includes a visit to the town of Lipno nad Vltavou with its 13th century castle and old churches. The natural attraction of the Devil's Wall amazes the imagination with its monumentality and picturesque surroundings, and the Gothic monastery in the center of the settlement of Vyshy Brod is a unique exposition of the Postal Museum.
Another sea of the Czech Republic, which, with all the desire, you will not be able to forget during your vacation, is the famous local beer, which is also brewed skillfully and with pleasure on the shores of Lake Lipno.
