Covering an area of almost 312,700 sq km, Poland is a large country occupying a space in eastern Europe whose immediate neighbours include Russia, Belarus and Lithuania to the east, the Czech and Slovak Republics to the south and Germany to the west. Its population of over 38 million people are distributed throughout a landscape of amazing diversity that peaks at Mt Rysy in the Carpathian's Tatra mountain range in the south east and rolls across a flat, agricultural central belt to the undulating northern regions that are home to many forests and thousands of post-glacial lakes. This watery territory, known as the Masurian Lakes, has proven to be a favourite destination for many travellers looking for holiday accommodation in Poland with masses of opportunities for outdoor activities that can be enjoyed throughout the summer - holiday apartments in Pomerania also giving you the chance to experience some of the most spectacular scenery to be found in eastern Europe. With excellent facilities for winter skiing in the Carpathian mountains, as well as culture-loaded city breaks to be discovered all year round, Poland therefore has the potential for a holiday to suit people of all ages, interests and abilities.

Winter in Poland can be harsh with temperatures dropping lower the further east you travel, but July temperatures make up for any cold weather providing the ideal environment in which to explore both the peaceful, rural areas and the exciting, modern cities where this nation's proud and ancient cultural heritage is manifested in a wealth of magnificent architecture and fascinating customs and traditions. With a decade having passed since the fall of communism, Poland has developed a thriving tourist industry capable of rivalling some of the more popular European destinations, and for lovers of culture and history, there is no finer place to visit than the capital city, Warsaw. With its vibrant, cosmopolitan attitude and stimulating, up-beat atmosphere, a holiday apartment in Warsaw will put you at the heart of a city that has hurtled into the 21st century at full speed and is evolving into one of the most progressive and eclectic cities in the world, although when you can experience something similar when you rent any of the centrally situated holiday apartments in Krakow, you might have to consider a few return visits to fully appreciate Poland's best-loved urban environments.

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