In recent years, enthusiasm for caravanning, camping and active leisure has found more and more fans in Slovakia and around the world. If you are one of them, you are in the right place!
The interest in searching for camping sites, attractive tourist routes for cyclists and opportunities for active leisure time is becoming so strong that the two eastern Slovak regions have decided to react to the demand within this segment by uniting under the destination brand EAST.
Košice and Prešov Region have a wide range of caravan parks and natural, cultural as well as historical points of interest, which will be presented at this year's 3rd edition of the international tourism fair Caravan Bike and Travel 2024 in Nitra. Don't miss this feast of caravanning, camping, cycling and hiking in Slovakia.
The East is beautiful, we'll show it to you together
The common interest of our regional tourism organisations, Košice Region Tourism and the North-East of Slovakia, is to show visitors to the Eastthat just as they do not perceive the borders of our regions when travelling, neither does the brand "VÝCHOD" and brings new, interconnected products to the tourism scene. The aim of such communication is more satisfied visitors in Eastern Slovakia. The demand for services in the caravanning segment has a rising trend and with it comes a more intense need for building new camping capacities, quality infrastructure and effective promotion, the basis of which is just a systematic joint approach.
At this year's Caravan Bike and Travel 2024, we will present our visions for the development of camping in Eastern Slovakia and at the same time, as a destination, we will better understand the needs of Slovak and European caravanners, whom we want to attract to the East for holiday adventure.
East in Nitra with a varied programme
So come and enjoy a great ride with us from Friday to Sunday in our Hall A - EAST, where we look forward to welcoming you with a varied range of campsites, a relax zone or a fun photo booth.
Children will be delighted by the mascot Honey Zofka from the travel competition LEGENDARY and testing special growing bikes. There will also be Max from the magical land HARAVARA. Let yourself also be tempted to adrenaline show bikers from Enjoy the Ride and several children's bike competitions. In the exposition you will also Andy Warhol and merriment Highlanders with a real by.
The fact that a strong line-up of two regions will come to Nitra from the East will be demonstrated by the offer of wines from the Košice winery Chateau Grand Bari, traditional cod from Fish Košice, craft beer Kaltenecker from Rožňava, Highlanders from Sedita, OZ Gothic Way and the beauty of Spiš will be revealed OOCR Slovenský raj & Spiš. The best of Prešov Region will be represented in the EAST pavilion by representatives of tourism organisations. They will take you through the beauty of the region from High Tatras through Spiš, Šariš, Zemplín to the picturesque Poloniny - also with hiking and cycling maps. At the Dunajec River you will surely be convinced by the representatives of Pension Pltník, Tatra tea will warm you up Karloff and representatives of the brands will advise you on the selection of top hiking shoes and bicycles BOSP a SHARVAN bike. For a delicious coffee experience Rickshaw Coffee. It will certainly be cheerful, on a folk note will play and sing Goral folk music. The programme will be complemented by competitions for interesting prizes.
Both regional CR organisations jointly published the promotional material Autocamps of Eastern Slovakia. In addition to the exhibition in Nitra, it will also be freely available in tourist information centres in eastern Slovakia. It presents a clear offer of camping possibilities together with tips for trips.
Prešov and Košice regions offer a total of 32 campsitesin which everyone will find what they expect from an adventurous exploration of eastern Slovakia. For the beginning of your camping adventures, the following are excellent places Camp Košice - Route E58 or Autocamp Cingovthat offer plenty of space and amenities for even the most demanding travellers. They are excellent starting points for exploring the urban culture and nature tourism of the Košice region. Tourists who are going to explore the High Tatras will be pleased with the location of the campsite Leharocamping in Stara Lesna with a view of Lomnicky Peak. Views of rock formations and adrenaline on the lush waters of the Dunajec River offer Pieniny Camping Dunajec and avid campers should not miss the camping Highland court in Haligovce, who has to his credit several awards including the camp of the year 2023 (according to the Czech portal Dokempu.cz). In the vicinity of these campsites there are many hiking and cycling trails. Many UNESCO destinations can be visited on your travels in eastern Slovakia. The starting point can be, for example Stellplatz under Spiš Castle in the district of Levoča. For those who like to indulge in luxury and good wine will be the ideal stop Camping Mala Bara in Tokaj, where there is a unique wellness area, Finnish sauna with whirlpool and endless wine cellars.
There are several campsites near the reservoirs, where visitors can feel almost like they are on a holiday by the sea. Rest and summer recreation offers Camping ANIMA - BEAR MOUNTAIN near Zemplínská Šírava or from CAMP - Lake Vinian - Hôrkawhere a water lift for wakeboarding will soon be built. You will find your campsite in Domáš in Autocamp Domaša - Tíšava or Domaša - Good. The regions of the East are fully open to families with children. Camping Aqua Maria in Veľaty is known for its recreational complex "Salt Gate of Veľaty", which reflects the local history of the salt spring. A charming place for children is certainly also Aquaruthenia campsite in Svidník district. The campsite is located next to an aquapark, so visitors have only a short walk from the campsite to swimming pools and summer attractions such as a real Indian tepee. In the surroundings they can explore our war history in Valley of Death all the way to Dukla.
Realized with the financial support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Slovak Republic.
