Vodná nádrž Nováky
Vodná nádrž Nováky (or jazero Nováky) is situated in the town of Nováky, more precisely in the city district of Horné Lelovce. The original purpose of this artificial body of water with an area of 18 ha was to cool the water reservoir of Elektrárne Nováky. Currently, however, it serves as an urban recreational, relaxation, and sports zone. Holidaymakers come here to walk, fish, and in winter even skate on the frozen surface.
A walk around the dam is easy and manageable for all age categories, even parents with smaller children, or even a stroller. And anyone needing a rest along the way can make use of the benches. During your walk, you can also observe numerous waterbirds that have settled here over the more than 50 years of this water reservoir's existence.
The dam is used for flatwater canoeing purposes. The beginnings of canoeing in the town are directly linked to the construction of the water reservoir in the 1950s, when the first boathouse was established here. Regular training, however, did not begin until 1972; since then, a race called Novácka 500-vka has also been held here every year. The club has raised many prominent figures of Slovak canoeing who have brought home several hundred titles.
If, in addition to a natural body of water, you would also like to try swimming pools, you are in luck, as this locality is ideal for it and immediately offers several options. Directly in the town of Nováky, you will find Národné vodnopólové centrum, which serves the general public in addition to professionals. Also enjoying popularity are the Chalmová thermal swimming pool in Bystričany, or the water world and Čajka thermal swimming pool in Bojnice. Absolute relaxation is guaranteed by the Bojnice spa. And once you have had enough of water, visit Bojnický zámok or the zoo.
You can start looking for accommodation near Vodná nádrž Nováky in Nováky, where you can sleep inexpensively in a hostel or private accommodation. More varied options can be found in Opatovce nad Nitrou, where both apartments and guesthouses are available. Of course, the town of Bojnice is best prepared for tourists, where you will find countless guesthouses, as well as luxury apartments, cottages on the outskirts of town, or affordable private accommodation. Choose the most suitable accommodation and come spend a relaxing holiday at Vodná nádrž Nováky.
