Why is it worth going barefoot

Walking barefoot is perfect relaxation not only for the feet. Some say that barefoot walks harden the body. We suggest what are the best places for barefoot walks.

There are people for whombarefoot walkingis a way of life!Barefootnot only go for walks in the park or beach, but also for everyday shopping, restaurants, work.

The Barefoot Living Association (Society for Barefoot) is a barefoot promotion group operating primarily in the United States. They believe that shoes are unnecessary ballast, and without them legs not only look but also feel better. Crazy idea? Maybe not at all - our ancestors did well without high heels, sandals or boots.

For the vast majority of us, life without shoes seems unbelievable, but maybe it's worth forgetting about them sometimes? Footwear, especially those with narrow toes, made of artificial materials, can cause painful blisters, abrasions and halluxes.

Deprived of air supply, feet are prone to the development of bacterial and fungal infections, sweat excessively, and in the evening - especially on hot days - they are swollen and sore.

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Where to go barefoot?

It is worth taking advantage of the favorable, holiday aura and allowing yourself a moment of relaxation. Here are some ideas for barefoot walks:

• at the seaside… In the center of the Hel Peninsula there is Jastarnia with a wide beach, dunes and a beautiful pine forest. To the accompaniment of rustling waves, you can go for a barefoot walk in the direction of Kuźnica or Jurata, and return to the forest path. Such active rest will not only benefit your feet, but will also have a positive effect on the entire body. Beautiful landscapes will also delight walkers in the Słowiński National Park, where you can see the famous moving dunes. In the vicinity of Łeba, on a section with a length of approx. 5 km, you can admire the largest and highest "Białe Mountains" on the coast.
• in the forest … In north-western Poland, on the Drawa River, there is the Drawsko Primeval Forest with the Drawieński National Park. It is one of the least polluted places in Poland. Kayaking enthusiasts may decide to go rafting along the route,which Karol Wojtyła defeated many times in his youth. Walkers will appreciate the endangered flora and discover the richness of the glades. However, you should walk on well-trodden paths and not venture into the thickets. There are many vipers in this area.
• in the fields of Grunwald … One of the greatest battles of medieval Europe took place on July 15, 1410 in the fields near the village of Grunwald. Every year, knights' brotherhoods come there to recreate this historic event. About 1,000 people take part in the staging of the battle. However, it is worth going there not only on the anniversary of Jagiełło's triumph over the Teutonic Knights. In the Grunwald Fields there are: the Grunwald Battle Museum, the ruins of the battle chapel, the Jagiellonian Mound and the Grunwald Victory Monument. In the area, you can also take a walk in the Dylewo Hills Landscape Park.

by the lake … The Nidzkie Lake with the surrounding forests is the most picturesque part of the Piska Forest and is a landscape reserve. The beauty of this place was appreciated, among others, by Agnieszka Osiecka - this is where one of her most famous songs was created - "On the whole lakes you".

in a he alth resort … Nałęczów is a city - a garden. There will be plenty of areas for long walks, if only because there is a 20 hectare Spa Park in the heart of the city. The attraction is the Małachowski Palace, a pump room with a palm house, a pond with an islet through which the Bochotniczanka River flows, the richness of species of trees and shrubs and a multitude of charming nooks and alleys.

in the mountains … Natural beauty of nature, breathtaking panoramas, unique fauna and flora - all these advantages of the mountains can be admired on hiking tours. Here, walking barefoot is inadvisable, you need to remember about appropriate footwear and soft cotton socks. After a few hours of hiking, however, there is nothing more pleasant than submerging your feet in the cold water. It is difficult to find a more beautiful environment for such delight than the Kamieńczyk Waterfall - the highest on the Polish side of the Karkonosze Mountains. It consists of 3 cascades with a total height of 27 meters. The trail leads from Szklarska Poręba, and it takes 2-3 hours to cover it. Searching for treasures in mountain streams will help you relax - they hide a we alth of precious and semi-precious stones, such as amethysts, agates, mountain crystals or smoky quartz.

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