| There are plenty of beautiful places in Czech Republic | | | | Sport Activities |
| you should visit on your trips. Among them is a little | | | | You are able to play tennis or volleyball at outdoor |
| place called Mala Skala (Malá Skála) situated in a | | | | courts. Local agencies also offer canoeing and rubber |
| protected area called Bohemian Paradise. Mala Skala is | | | | boating down the Jizera river. Or you are able to get |
| often called the Pearl of Bohemian Paradise because | | | | beginners rock climbing course. |
| of the great amounts of natural beauties and cultural | | | | Culture |
| wealth. | | | | Maloskalsko Gallery |
| Mala Skala has a long history beginning from 15th | | | | It has a great collection of paintings and sculptures of |
| century when it was established below an old castle | | | | Czech artists and is used often for exhibitions of |
| Vranov which was build on a sandstone cliff above | | | | contemporary artists. It is located in Bouckuv farm |
| the river Jizera. Throughout the history Mala Skala | | | | which also has a great pub on the ground level where |
| developed into a decent size village having almost | | | | you can enjoy beer with local cuisine. |
| 2000 residents. Today, Mala Skala is one of the most | | | | Venetian 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's | | | | It'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 seeing | | | | annually since 1993. If you are thinking about visiting, |
| Dry Rocks | | | | make certain you book your accommodation well |
| Dominant sandstone cliffs towering above the valley | | | | beforehand since there will be about 30 thousand |
| is a must see place. It's also a very popular place for | | | | people for those few days. I'd suggest finding |
| rock climbers as the rock here is high-quality | | | | accommodation at least 6 months prior. |
| sandstone with round edges, finger holes and good | | | | How to get there |
| friction. However it's also accessible on foot to | | | | Mala Skala is located about 100km northeast from |
| certain height with no rock climbing and still offering | | | | Prague between cities Turnov and Zelezny Brod. |
| great views. | | | | Where to stay |
| Vranov - Pantheon | | | | Mala Skala is big on tourism so the accommodation |
| Established in early 15th century is considered among | | | | available offered varies from camping to hotels. If |
| the longest rock castles in Czech Republic. It's an | | | | you're after a discount accommodation you could do |
| easy access on foot or again if you enjoy rock | | | | it either in camps or pensions/private. A great |
| climbing knock your self out. This castle offers great | | | | camping area is in the heart of Mala Skala on an island |
| views and in summer months there's a little kiosk | | | | called "Autokemp Ostrov" offering camping in tents, |
| open offering coffee, beer etc. | | | | caravans and little huts. |