It is summer at last. A season of holidays and days off work. Caravanning for a rest, we go to destinations with water and forests. And the Region of Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) is perfect for this. Its prehistoric glacier has left some moraine hills which have been cut through by ancient river valleys and stretches of lakes. It is here that the largest holiday resorts have emerged. But not all of us enjoy our holidays in the hustle and bustle of tourist resorts. More and more of us prefer quieter and calmer places, such as campsites. The advantages of camping are more moderate prices and, most notably, its proximity to nature. Staying at a campsite also gives us the chance to keep active, as there are many sailing and canoeing centres. The closeness of woods encourages taking walks along tourist trails and mushrooming. And the vibrant folk culture of some areas of Wielkopolska enables taking part in folk festivities and regional celebrations. Traditionally, our campsites are visited by foreign tourists, which allows them to get to know our culture,
historical monuments and curiosities of nature.

We would like to invite you to the best campsites in Wielkopolska. It is worth noting that campsites are fenced areas with a reception service, allowing you to stay in tents, caravans, trailers, motor-homes or in chalets. Campsites are equipped with sanitary kitchen and leisure facilities. The current categorization of campsites differentiates them distinctly from hotels and tent sites, and campsites scoring four stars can boast the highest quality of service.

The Polish Federation of Camping and Caravanning (PFCC), a social organization for tourists and campsite owners, involves itself in promoting the idea of camping. For example, the Federation aims to raise the quality of service and the standards of equipment through the "Mister Camping" contest. It also cooperates with camping clubs and organizes rallies of campers and caravanners, both Polish and foreign. Camping enthusiasts who want to get a discount and be sure that they get a place at a chosen campsite can obtain the FICC Camping Pass from the Polish Federation. It is issued by the International Federation of Camping and Caravanning (FICC) based in Brussels, and distributed by national organizations. Find out
more at www.pfcc.eu.