Barcice: Hotels and Accommodations

The surrounding area of Barcice contains several named places and landscape features: Rytro is located in the surrounding area of Barcice. Ostra, Magurzyca, Kordowiec, and Wielka Przehyba are also located there.

You can choose Barcice as your destination and book a hotel.

The wider regional area of Barcice includes Czorsztyn - Zamek obronny XIVw., Muszyna - Ruiny Zamku, and Zamek w Czorsztynie.

Nature and Landscape

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

The historic part of Barcice lies on a high terrace above the Poprad; the settlement extends through nearby valleys and across slopes.

Hiking

The trails that begin, end, or pass through Barcice include routes to Makowica and Wdżary Niżne. Hiking is therefore one of the specifically described activities in Barcice.

History and Character of the Place

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

Barcice is described as a summer resort with a favorable climate and considerable sunshine. Mineral water deposits have also been recorded locally, but are largely unused.

Local tradition connects Barcice with royal estates, the convent of Stary Sącz, as well as the historical beekeeping and honey production; parts of this account are classified as probable.

To compare other places, you can also view Tylicz, Zubrzyk, Łącko, Labowa, Florynka, Zarzecze, Kąclowa, and Chełmiec.

To the higher-level travel overview: Nowy Sącz.