Mala Skala - The Pearl of Bohemian Paradise

There are plenty of beautiful places in Czech RepublicSport Activities
you should visit on your trips. Among them is a littleYou are able to play tennis or volleyball at outdoor
place called Mala Skala (Malá Skála) situated in acourts. Local agencies also offer canoeing and rubber
protected area called Bohemian Paradise. Mala Skala isboating down the Jizera river. Or you are able to get
often called the Pearl of Bohemian Paradise becausebeginners rock climbing course.
of the great amounts of natural beauties and culturalCulture
wealth.Maloskalsko Gallery
Mala Skala has a long history beginning from 15thIt has a great collection of paintings and sculptures of
century when it was established below an old castleCzech artists and is used often for exhibitions of
Vranov which was build on a sandstone cliff abovecontemporary artists. It is located in Bouckuv farm
the river Jizera. Throughout the history Mala Skalawhich also has a great pub on the ground level where
developed into a decent size village having almostyou can enjoy beer with local cuisine.
2000 residents. Today, Mala Skala is one of the mostVenetian Night (Benatska Noc)
desired tourist destinations in Czech Republic.One of the biggest rock festivals in Czech Republic.
Regardless what you enjoy on your holidays, there'sIt's extremely popular event starting on Thursday
a chance that Mala Skala can offer it.night and finishing on Sunday last weekend in July
Walking trips and site seeingannually since 1993. If you are thinking about visiting,
Dry Rocksmake certain you book your accommodation well
Dominant sandstone cliffs towering above the valleybeforehand since there will be about 30 thousand
is a must see place. It's also a very popular place forpeople for those few days. I'd suggest finding
rock climbers as the rock here is high-qualityaccommodation at least 6 months prior.
sandstone with round edges, finger holes and goodHow to get there
friction. However it's also accessible on foot toMala Skala is located about 100km northeast from
certain height with no rock climbing and still offeringPrague between cities Turnov and Zelezny Brod.
great views.Where to stay
Vranov - PantheonMala Skala is big on tourism so the accommodation
Established in early 15th century is considered amongavailable offered varies from camping to hotels. If
the longest rock castles in Czech Republic. It's anyou're after a discount accommodation you could do
easy access on foot or again if you enjoy rockit either in camps or pensions/private. A great
climbing knock your self out. This castle offers greatcamping area is in the heart of Mala Skala on an island
views and in summer months there's a little kioskcalled "Autokemp Ostrov" offering camping in tents,
open offering coffee, beer etc.caravans and little huts.