Charváty: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The most important landmark in Charváty is the Church of St John the Baptist. It was built in 1582 under Olomouc Bishop Stanislav II Pavlovský.

Culture

At the exit towards Tážaly stands the listed statue of St John of Nepomuk, dating from 1773. In Čertoryje, there is a statue of St Mark from the 1720s, which was moved there from Hradisko Monastery in 1825, as well as the Chapel of St John of Nepomuk. In Drahlov, there is a memorial chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary from the second half of the 19th century. Jan Sarkander is also associated with Charváty, having served in the local parish in 1610 and 1611.

Nature

The area around the Morava River in Charváty provides a habitat for aquatic animals and birds. The Morava–Chropyňský luh area protects floodplain forests, wet meadows and aquatic habitats, and is home, among other species, to the European beaver and the crested newt.

Cycling and Sports

The Moravská stezka route passes through Charváty and continues to Dub nad Moravou. Along the cycle route passing through Charváty, there are refreshment stops and opportunities for sporting activities.

The Moravský veslařský klub Haná offers year-round rowing training for young people and organises sports camps.

Other destinations: Olomouc, Huzová, Mutkov, Lužice U Šternberka, Drahanovice, Tovéř, Majetín, Náklo

For the broader travel overview: Olomouc District.