Mecina: Hotels and Accommodations

In Mecina stands a wooden church dedicated to Saint Anthony the Abbot, dating from the late 17th century. The Baroque building is located within a stone wall constructed in 1782. For travelers interested in culture, this church is a specific point of reference in the village.

You can book a hotel in Mecina.

Geographical Setting

Mecina lies at an elevation of between 340 and 400 meters above sea level.

The village lies at the foot of the Łososińskie Range and the Litacz Ridge, along the middle course of the Smolnik, a tributary of the Dunajec. For travelers who place landscapes and natural areas at the center of their journey, this location directly illustrates Mecina's geographical character.

History

Mecina is documented as a former knight's village; the earliest local reference dates from 1325–1327.

Surroundings

Chełm is located in the immediate vicinity of Mecina.

Pieklo, Jaworz, Tropsztyn - Zamek, the Limanowski Cross, and Sałasz are located in the surrounding area of Mecina.

Wieruszyce - Dwór obronny and Rytro are located in the wider regional surroundings of Mecina.

Getting There

Mecina lies on the Limanowa–Chełmiec county road; a railway line on the Chabówka–Nowy Sącz route runs through the village.

Local Character

An active rural women's association operates in Mecina. Its dishes and regional specialties are presented at exhibitions and fairs, including to tourists interested in Lach culture.

More village pages: Lubomierz, Poręba Wielka, Kasina Wielka, Pogorzany, Mszana Górna, Mstów, Kostrza, Makowica.

To the higher-level travel overview: Limanowa.