Poland, a Gem of an Eastern European Country

Poland is a wonderful Eastern European country, ideal for self-catering breaks. Part of the European Union, Poland is not as far away as you may think. Flights from London to Krakow take around two hours. What’s more, Poland offers good value for money with accommodation and the cost of living being considerably cheaper than other European countries such as France, Germany or Greece.

Why Choose Poland

Tarnov in PolandWhat does Poland have to offer, you may ask, other than cheap beer or good value when it comes to eating out?

Poland is a country to visit in all seasons. In summer time, Poland can be a great summer holiday destination, particularly for walking holidays or for chilled out breaks by the lakes whereas in winter it is a great place to go for skiing in season.

Poland is also home to some inspirational cities, ideal for discovering on city breaks, such as Krakow, Gdansk and Wroclaw with ample beautiful architecture to recommend them.

Poland's Cities

Poland’s Main Cities include Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk and Wroclaw. The jewels in Poland’s crown when it comes to stunning architecture include the following three cities:

Krakow s located in the South of Poland.  Wroclaw the South West and Gdasnk in the North by the Baltic sea. 

Gdansk in PolandMuch of the stunning architecture of Warsaw including the city’s stunning castle was unfortunately destroyed in the war. Although Poland’s capital city of Warsaw has a small attractive old town centre, the Polish cities that we consider to be best for city breaks are Krakow, Gdansk and Wroclaw.  These Polish cities offer beautiful city centres which should entrance visitors with plenty of things to see and do, both within the cities themselves but also nearby.