Slovakia is a country in Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine. It is known for its mountain landscapes, medieval castles, charming towns and thermal spas.

Population: 5,455,275 (2023)

Capital: Bratislava

Language: Slovak

Currency: euro

Climate: temperate continental

Things to do in Slovakia:

Visit Bratislava Castle, which towers over the city.

Stroll through the Old Town in Košice, the second largest city in Slovakia.

Explore the Tatras, a mountain range in the north of the country.

Visit Spiš Castle, one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe.

Relax in thermal spas, such as Piestany and Smrdaky.

Piestany and Smrdaky resorts

Piestany:

The most famous resort in Slovakia, known for its healing mud and sulfuric thermal water.

Helps in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatism, skin diseases and gynecological problems.

The resort has many sanatoriums, hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops.

Sights: Bathing Island, Winter Palace, Blue Stone.

Smrdaky:

A resort known for its sulfuric thermal water, which helps in the treatment of respiratory diseases, skin diseases and gynecological problems.

The resort has several sanatoriums, hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops.

Sights: Roman Catholic Church of St. Martin, Bathhouse, Forest Park.

Comparison of Piestany and Smrdaky: