Solina

Solina is a mountain village in Lesko County situated alongside the largest artificial lake in Poland, created by a dam. The settlement spreads across green slopes in the Pieniny region and overlooks the expansive water surrounded by forested ridges.

The original settlement was founded in 1436 and was owned by the Kmits family from Sobien until the dam construction altered its landscape. The construction of the reservoir in the mid-20th century fundamentally changed the shape and focus of the place.

The village carries visible traces of its multiethnic past, when Boyko Ukrainians, Jews, and Poles lived side by side and exchanged traditions. Local architecture and customs still reflect the marks left by this mixed community that shaped the place before World War II.

The village lives mainly from summer tourism, offering accommodations, restaurants, and water sports equipment. Visitors will find shops and activities around the lake easily, particularly on the dam's eastern side where boats, beaches, and a cable car system operate.

The eastern side of the dam has a port for tourist ships and a cable car system stretching about 1.5 kilometers between Mount Plasza and Mount Jawor. This cable car offers an unusual way to explore the mountain landscape and enjoy views of the lake without hiking on foot.

Location: Gmina Solina

Elevation above the sea: 482 m

Website: http://solina.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.40056,22.44917

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:28