Barcice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

You can rent a holiday apartment in Barcice.

The surrounding area of Barcice includes Rytro, Ostra, Magurzyca, Kordowiec and Wielka Przehyba. The wider regional surroundings of Barcice also include Czorsztyn - Defensive Castle from the 14th Century, Muszyna - Castle Ruins and Czorsztyn Castle.

Landscape

Barcice lies on the western bank of the Poprad at the southern edge of the SÄ…decka Basin, between the Radziejowa and Jaworzyna Krynicka mountain ranges.

The historic part of Barcice is located on a high terrace above the Poprad, while the settlement extends through nearby valleys and slopes.

Getting Around

Hiking routes that begin, end or pass through Barcice include trails to Makowica and Wdżary Niżne. This provides hiking enthusiasts with a concrete local hiking experience.

History and Character of the Town

The documented history of Barcice dates back at least to the 13th century; the first recorded mention of the parish dates from 1325.

Barcice is described as a summer resort with a favourable climate and considerable sunshine; mineral water deposits are also recorded locally, although they remain largely unused.

Local tradition connects Barcice with royal estates, the monastery of Stary SÄ…cz, as well as historical beekeeping and honey production; parts of this tradition are presented as probable.

You can view further destinations here: Piwniczna-Zdrój, Wierchomla Wielka, Świdnik, Żegiestów, Nowy Sącz, Tylicz, Krzyżówka, Rytro.

To the higher-level travel overview: Nowy SÄ…cz.