Where to go for water? Tips on where to refresh yourself pleasantly in the Mělník and Kokořínsko regions.

Where to go for water? Tips on where to refresh yourself pleasantly in the Mělník and Kokořínsko regions.

Summer is inexorably approaching, bringing with it hot days that call for a refreshing time by the water. Whether you are a dedicated swimmer, a lover of sandy beaches, or looking for a quiet spot for a picnic, our region definitely has something to offer. Head to the sandpits, classic swimming pools, or let yourself be tempted by the romantic ponds in Kokořín. Pack a blanket, sunscreen, something tasty to eat, and come with us to the water.

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Lake Vojkovice

flooded sandpit, sport fishing, bistro, toilets, children's playgrounds, beach volleyball courts, caravan parking

  • Location: Vojkovice
  • Operating hours: year-round
  • Entrance fee: free

Swimming Pool Mělník

Discover the charm of the summer swimming pool Mělník, an ideal place for family relaxation and fun! The area offers two large pools (50x20 m) - one for swimmers with a depth of 2 m and the other for relaxation with an adventurous slide, a lazy river, a wide slide, and water sprayers. Children will love the paddling pool and trampoline, while adults can play beach volleyball or footvolley. The area is surrounded by extensive greenery with tall trees, providing a pleasant shade for relaxation during hot days.

  • Location: Řipská, Mělník
  • Operating hours: summer - weekdays 11:00-19:00, weekends 9:00-19:00
  • Entrance fee: 140 CZK/day

Sandpit Baraba

flooded sandpit with sandy shores, fishing, no camping allowed

  • Location: near the villages of Vliněves and Cítov
  • Operating hours: year-round
  • Entrance fee: free

Swimming Pool Neratovice

water attractions, refreshments, mini-golf, table tennis, sun loungers and umbrellas for rent, social facilities

  • Location: Tyršova, Neratovice
  • Operating hours: summer - weekdays 12:00-19:00, weekends 10:00-19:00
  • Entrance fee: 140 CZK/day

Source: sccr, author: Jan Hocek

Resort Harasov

Discover the charm of the natural swimming pool Harasov in the picturesque Kokořín Valley - just 12 km from Mělník. The pond with two beaches offers refreshing swimming in clean water and is surrounded by dramatic sandstone cliffs with romantic reliefs. On the shore, you will find a small restaurant and a kiosk with refreshments. Both are located in a newly built guesthouse designed by architect David Vávra. Swimming is free; only parking is charged. Your four-legged friends will also feel at home here - there is a special beach reserved for them. The area also includes a campsite with caravan parking and a bike rental.

  • Location: Kokořínský Důl
  • Operating hours: year-round
  • Entrance fee: free, paid parking

Swimming Pool Želízy

family-oriented fully equipped swimming pool, a pool measuring 20 m x 40 m with a separate paddling pool and children's slide filled with water from its own drinking water well, social facilities, refreshments, accommodation in the nearby campsite

  • Location: Želízy
  • Operating hours: summer 10:30-19:00
  • Entrance fee: 85 CZK/day

Quarry Kojetice

flooded quarry, gravel and grassy beaches, free parking by the cemetery, toilets, changing rooms

  • Location: Kojetice near Prague, behind the cemetery
  • Operating hours: summer 9:00-19:00
  • Entrance fee: 100 CZK/day

Source: sccr

Lake Lhota

Discover the charm of Lake Lhota - a natural swimming pool a short distance from Prague, formed by flooding a sandpit and now offering crystal clear water, sandy and grassy beaches, and the shade of pine forests. The area covers approximately 25 ha, with a lake depth of up to 7 m. Here you will find beach volleyball and beach tennis courts, footvolley courts, mini-golf, a teqball or ping pong table, and a paddleboard rental. The area is suitable for families with children: the water entry is gradual, and there are several swings and slides, plenty of climbing frames, and other play elements.

The northern and eastern parts of the beach are reserved for naturists - this is one of the first nudist beaches in the Czech Republic. The lake is sought after for its excellent water quality, which is enhanced by a unique ultrasonic technology. Water quality is monitored continuously. Additionally, the area features nearly twenty food stalls and a newly added private sauna.

  • Location: Boleslavská, Lhota
  • Operating hours: summer 6:00-22:00
  • Entrance fee: 120 CZK/day, paid parking

Sandpit Konětopy

flooded sandpit, free parking by the road

  • Location: Konětopy
  • Operating hours: year-round
  • Entrance fee: free

Swimming Pool Cítov

  • 30m pool, refreshments, swings, changing rooms, social facilities
  • Location: Cítov
  • Operating hours: summer - weekdays 13:00-19:00, weekends 10:00-19:00
  • Entrance fee: 80 CZK/day

Source: sccr

Beach Park Mlékoyedy

Beach Park Mlékoyedy is located on the shore of a flooded sandpit between the villages of Tišice and Mlékoyedy near Neratovice. In the area, you will find a sandy beach, Free D bar with grill and refreshments, two professional beach volleyball courts, trampolines, a climbing wall, children's playgrounds, and water attractions such as paddleboards or pedal boats for rent. Every weekend, live music, DJs, and movie screenings are prepared for interested visitors. If you want to stay for several days, you can camp in your own tent or rent one of the cabins in the campsite.

  • Location: Tišická, Neratovice
  • Entrance fee: 20 CZK/day

Lake Křenek Ovčáry

flooded sandpit, sandy beach, shade of pines, kiosks and toilets in summer, volleyball courts, water skiing, wakeboarding, camp, caravan parking

  • Location: Ovčáry
  • Operating hours: year-round
  • Entrance fee: free

Source: sccr

Municipal Baths Mšeno

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1930s at the swimming pool in Mšeno, which opened in 1932 and boasts unique art deco architecture. This architectural gem is a cultural monument and has recently undergone a sensitive reconstruction that restored its original shine. The pool is filled with refreshing water from a rocky spring, ensuring pleasant cooling even on hot summer days. The area also features a restaurant and fast food for energy replenishment.

  • Location: Cinibulkova, Mšeno
  • Operating hours: June - weekdays 14:00-19:00, weekends 10:00-19:00, July/August - 10:00-19:00
  • Entrance fee: 100 CZK/day

Municipal Beach Kostelec nad Labem

simple sandy beach on the banks of the Elbe, nearby children's playground and Elbe cycling path

  • Location: K Elektrárně, Kostelec nad Labem
  • Operating hours: year-round
  • Entrance fee: free

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