The construction of Świnna Poręba Reservoir on the Skawa River started in the beginning of the twentieth century. The authorities in Vienna, having planned the construction of the Danube-Vistula-Dniestr Canal, first started to regulate the river and then considered having a reservoir as well. Two different locations were considered: the first was for Graboszyce village and the other for Świnna Poręba village. The final decision was taken by the Polish authorities in 1973, choosing the second village to build a dam and a reservoir, but the construction works started in 1986 r.
The Lake Mucharskie on the Skawa River is located on the Skawa River in the Małopolska Region on the border of two districts - Wadowice and Sucha. It covers the areas of communes: Mucharz, Stryszów and Zembrzyce. The dam is located in Świnna Poręba about 6 km to the south of Wadowice, taking the national road No. 28 towards Sucha Beskidzka. The lagoon has a very varied coastline and extends between Świnna Poręba and Zembrzyce on a length of about 11 km. The reservoir was originally designed as a reservoir for drinking water for the Silesian agglomeration. Today, it’s more about a better protection against the floods of the Skawa and Vistula valleys (including Cracow), the production of renewable energy,rearing fish fry in the fish fry production centre and a place of high tourist, landscape and natural values.
The reservoir has a capacity of 161 million m3 and occupies an area of 1035 ha. The maximum height of the dam is 54 m and it is 604 m long. Like the dams in Czorsztyn and Solina, its crown is open to visitors. The reservoir is currently managed by the The State Water Farm Polish Waters. The area under the water has previously been subjected to many years of archaeological and historical research, which can be viewed at the permanent archaeological and historical exhibition in the Sucha Beskidzka Municipal Museum. The exposition shows the scale of human settlement in the Upper and the Lower Skawa River Valley from prehistory to middle ages. It present the climate, fauna and flora, epochs and more important archaeological cultures, technologies, beliefs and art, which are the background of the artifacts from excavation in the basin of the reservoir. The magical corners of Skawa River around the Lake Mucharskie are shown with the film ‘Z nurtem życia’.
Schedule of making the crown of the dam in Świnna Poręba available to tourists from May 1 to October 1, 2024:
- Saturdays and Sundays: from 8.00a.m. to 8.00p.m.
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Additionally, it will be available on the May long weekend, May 1 - 5, and on the bank holiday on August 15
You can enter the crown of the dam in Świnna Poręba through one of the two entrance gates (from the vantage point located at the national road No. 28 and from the poviat road in Świnna Poręba). During the visit, the rules of visiting apply, which are available on the spot. More information: https://krakow.wody.gov.pl/
Attractions:
- Ship cruises on Lake Mucharskie
Ahoy adventure!
Would you like to experience a water adventure? See the area from a different perspective, spend time with family or friends? Visit us!
We invite you for 45-minute sightseeing cruises on the "Róża Wiatrów" ship or on the "Szafir" gondola on Lake Mucharskie, previously known as Świnna Poręba Reservoir, which begin and end in the port of Jaszczurowa.
Boat trips in September and October:
- 11:00a.m., 1:00p.m., 3:00p.m., from Monday to Friday
- 10:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 12:00a.m., 1:00p.m., 2:00p.m., 3:00p.m., 4:00p.m. - on the weekend
Boat trips in July and August:
- 10:00a.m., 12:00a.m., 2:00p.m., 4:00p.m., from Monday to Friday
- 10:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 12:00a.m., 1:00p.m., 2:00p.m., 3:00p.m., 4:00p.m., 5:00p.m. - on the weekend
IMPORTANT!!!
The cruise for individuals takes place with a minimum of 10 people. THE ARMATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE CRUISE DUE TO ADVERSE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS.
The "Róża wiarów" ship is a ship that has two decks. On the upper deck you can sunbathe, feel the wind in your hair or look at the surrounding towns from a different perspective.
In the middle of the ship, we can always shelter from the suddenly changing weather. The "Róża Wiatrów" can take 60 passengers on board at a time, which guarantees that the cruise can be used by families as well as organized groups.
The "Szafir" gondola is a small vessel that will take 12 people on board at a time. It is perfect for an anniversary gift, a romantic date in the glow of the setting sun. It can also be one of the highlights of a hen or bachelor party. The "Róża Wiatrów" ship can also be rented for a photo session and various special events.
The ship's harbor is located in Jaszczurowa-Jamnik, under the viaduct of the National Road DK28 Sucha Beskidzka - Wadowice.
Access to us:
⚓ from Wadowice 8 km (10 minutes)
⚓ from Sucha Beskidzka 14 km (20 minutes)
⚓ from Żywiec 39 km (45 minutes)
⚓ from Myślenice 41 km (45 minutes)
⚓ from Kraków 59 km (1.10 h)
We have all safety certificates and rescue equipment.
Ticket price:
⚓ 40 PLN / person - normal
⚓ 35 PLN / person - discounted (up to 16 years)
⚓ children under 3 years old free of charge
Organized groups are requested to book in advance by calling +48 661 082 309 or 693 661 307
In addition to sightseeing cruises, you can also rent a 1-person or 2-person canoe
You can also find us on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Szanty-na-Fali-118320849539036
We invite!
- HAVEN LENIÓWKA
Pedal boat and canoe rental
The Leniówka harbor is situated on the Mucharskie Lake in the town of Mucharz. It is part of a water reservoir located on the Skawa River in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship on the border of the Wadowice and Sucha districts.
The base is located near two artificial hills called Bird Islands, where herons, cormorants and other species of birds are hosted, which we can admire from the level of our deckchair or rented equipment on the water. We want to make this contact with nature possible for you. In our marina you can rent pedal boats and kayaks and combine relaxation with an active form of spending free time in a pleasant way. It is a place that will allow you to break away from everyday life, relax in beautiful scenery and forget about current affairs for a while. Our rental is the fruit of many years of thoughts and dreams about establishing and running your own marina, it is a place made of love for water!
We place the greatest emphasis on safety!
Bearing this in mind, all our equipment has the appropriate safety certificates. The owner and founder of "Przystań Leniówka" is a WOPR lifeguard (water rescue team) with many years of experience, and most of the staff are also WOPR lifeguards with knowledge and authorization to provide first aid. Each of them will be happy to help you choose the right equipment for you.
The equipment that we provide you with is completely new!
CONTACT DETAILS: We are located just below the order numbers of the private properties of Mucharz 180 and Mucharz 375 * (* the above addresses are in no way related to our business, they are only a guide for access)
N: 49 ° 49 '02.0 ", E: 19 ° 32' 43.9"
+48 535 278 888
kontakt@przystan-leniowka.pl
https://przystan-leniowka.pl/
PRICE LIST
In the offer of Przystań Leniówka you will find the possibility of renting:
WATER BIKES
- WATER BIKE Delfin
Monday - Friday: PLN 40 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 42 / 1h - WATER BIKE 4 PERSON "Garbus"
Monday - Friday: PLN 40 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 42 / 1h - WATER BIKE 5 PERSON "Garbus"
Monday - Friday: PLN 42 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 45 / 1h
KAYAKS
- ECO KAYAK - 2 people
Monday - Friday: PLN 13/1 person / 1h
Weekend: PLN 13/1 person / 1h
During the week and weekend: PLN 60/1 kayak / whole day - PREMIUM KAYAK - 1 person
Monday - Friday: PLN 15 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 15 / 1h
FLOATING EQUIPMENT
- SUP board + paddle
Monday - Friday: PLN 25 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 25 / 1h
During the week and weekend: PLN 60 / whole day - SOFA - TOWING - max 3 people or 2 people*
During the week and weekend: PLN 150/10 min
* Service available only on selected days. Detailed information will be provided by the rental service.
BEACH EQUIPMENT
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WOODEN BEACH CHAIR
Monday - Friday: PLN 10 / whole day
Weekend: PLN 10 / whole day -
UMBRELLA
Monday - Friday: PLN 8 / whole day
Weekend: PLN 8 / whole day -
BEACH SET - 2x WOODEN Lounger + UMBRELLA
Monday - Friday: PLN 20 / whole day
Weekend: PLN 24 / whole day
