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Solina Lake
Solina Lake, deeply surrounded by the highly densely forested, spirited green hills of the Bieszczady Mountains, is not merely the absolute largest artificial reservoir in Poland by a wide margin, but also a truly outstanding example of the highly harmonious combination of monumental engineering and raw, wild nature. The expansive lake was definitively created in the 1960s by heavily damming the San and Solina rivers via the construction of the country's absolute highest concrete dam. Its incredibly heavily indented shoreline, stretching for well over 150 kilometers, forms countless completely deeply quiet, fjord-like inlets and highly photogenic bays, making it an absolute dream destination for sailors, kayakers, and avid anglers, particularly since a tremendously strict ban on all internal combustion engines is heavily enforced across the entire body of water. The profoundly dense surrounding forests reliably provide a crucial habitat for brown bears, wild wolves, and exceedingly rare birds of prey. Very recently, a highly modern cable car completely soaring directly over the water has been beautifully opened, granting dramatic, completely unobstructed bird's-eye views of the massive expanse of water and the strikingly colossal dam.
- Location: Poland
- Top sights: Zielona plaża · Wyspa Mała · Muzeum Kultury Bojków
- Nearby: Sanok (26 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -5 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | -3 |
| Rain mm | 45 | 43 | 48 | 51 | 97 | 95 | 105 | 73 | 71 | 61 | 47 | 47 |
📋 Practical info
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Sights in the town Solina Lake (8)
Muzeum Kultury Bojków🏛 museum
A museum near Solina Lake dedicated to preserving the traditions and heritage of the Boyko culture.
Tajemnicza Solina🎡 recreation
A theme park located near Solina Lake, offering entertainment for the whole family.
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Frequently asked questions
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