Okuninka - accommodation

Okuninka is a village interestingly located in Lubelskie province, on the edge of the Belarusian and Ukrainian borders. The place is surrounded by the Sobibor Landscape Park, and its significant asset is the numerous surrounding lakes. The gem of Okuninka is White Lake With almost pristine water. Fresh air and numerous forests are other natural assets of Okuninka. Such a location definitely encourages people to spend time outdoors, for example, using kayaks, motorboats or diving. Beautiful nature in the form of forests and lakes surrounding the town, as well as a developing tourist offer, mean that you won't be bored in this Lublin land of lakes even on a cloudy day! Okuninka, despite its niche character, enjoys considerable interest, becoming a place increasingly chosen by young people and families with children. The level of interest in this place is beginning to match that of seaside resorts, so a stay in charming Okuninka should be taken care of in advance. The name of the place comes from the significant number of perch in the surrounding lakes, which, in addition to these fish, also hide eels, whitefish, as well as birds - gray herons, grebes, mallard ducks.

What is worth seeing in Okuninka?
Your itinerary

1. Relax in Lublin's land of lakes
   The leading reservoir of the region is White Lake , which has Class I cleanliness . A considerable number of charming summer cottages are located on its banks, which creates picturesque conditions for relaxation. You can spend your time actively in these remarkable natural circumstances by going on a Sailing boat cruise, pedal boats, or kayaks. It's worth going to canoeing down the Bug River In an area of picturesque wetlands with Orthodox monuments in the background. Other lakes of Okuninka where you can pleasantly spend time are Lake Czarne, Lake Glinki, Lake Swiete.
    
2. Admire the beauty of nature on a horse, hiking or biking trail
   A number of hiking trails have been created around Okuninka, making it easier to see the beautiful area Polesie National Park , whether Sobibor Landscape Park . Here you will find the first horse trail in the Lublin region and one of the longest in the country - it is 280 kilometers long and leads, among others, through the forests of Poleski National Park. You can also go on a rally Bike trail "With the contact of borders" . The route leads along the Bug River and allows you to get to know the Wlodawa municipality - a beautiful land of lakes, marshes, peat bogs, riparian forests with a great wealth of fauna and flora. In addition to interesting nature, on the tourist trails you will also discover cultural heritage sites, including historic Orthodox churches, churches, manor complexes.
    
3. Observe turtles in the Turtle Mud Nature Reserve
   Staying in Okuninka, in its surroundings - in the Sobiborski Landscape Park you have the opportunity to admire mud turtles. The reserve includes a very rare on a European scale double lake Spólne-Kosaniec and Pereszpa. These are peat lakes , overgrown. In the reserve there is the only one in Poland nesting site of the pond turtle , are also beaver colonies . Here you'll find a lookout tower to facilitate nature observation.

Where to eat in Okuninka?

You can enjoy tasty dishes and fish from the local lakes at the Crocodile Restaurant, the Fish Fry at Kazik's, or the Bar under the Plane.