Travel Love Poland Magazine – March 2021
Dear Readers, And so the spring has come again. Disliked by some as in Poland it tends to be often cool till May while adored by the others. However, before we move on to more spring topics, we invite you to read the conversation with probably the most famous Slav and Slavic warrior in Poland, i.e. with Igor Górewicz. It is a fascinating journey into the past, and since Igor's knowledge is immense, his stories will be extremely interesting, not only for history lovers. As usual, the whole is illustrated by already well-known Marek Kalisiński. From more spring themes, this time we recommend trips to Roztocze and cycling adventures in southern Poland. We especially want to draw your attention to the photographs by Marcin Gądek in the article "Churches from heaven". As Marcin is also a priest, his stories and photographs have an additional, slightly deeper dimension. Also, get to know the city that we haven't presented yet – that is Opole. Perhaps slightly off the beaten track of the most frequent hikes, it will be an interesting proposition for music lovers. Opole is called the capital of Polish song. There will be, as usual at this time of the year, Easter accents, both culinary (with a recipe for Sękacz) and visual – we are presenting once again the photographs by Kamila Rosińska - as well as her two new stories for children.
Dear Readers,
And so the spring has come again. Disliked by some as in Poland it tends to be often cool till May while adored by the others. However, before we move on to more spring topics, we invite you to read the conversation with probably the most famous Slav and Slavic warrior in Poland, i.e. with Igor Górewicz. It is a fascinating journey into the past, and since Igor's knowledge is immense, his stories will be extremely interesting, not only for history lovers. As usual, the whole is illustrated by already well-known Marek Kalisiński.
From more spring themes, this time we recommend trips to Roztocze and cycling adventures in southern Poland. We especially want to draw your attention to the photographs by Marcin Gądek in the article "Churches from heaven". As Marcin is also a priest, his stories and photographs have an additional, slightly deeper dimension.
Also, get to know the city that we haven't presented yet – that is Opole. Perhaps slightly off the beaten track of the most frequent hikes, it will be an interesting proposition for music lovers. Opole is called the capital of Polish song.
There will be, as usual at this time of the year, Easter accents, both culinary (with a recipe for Sękacz) and visual – we are presenting once again the photographs by Kamila Rosińska - as well as her two new stories for children.
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Weather in Poland in April
April in Poland has a similar saying as March (‘Kwiecień plecień, bo
przeplata – trochę zimy trochę lata‘ – April interweaves a little bit
of winter and a little bit of summer), however, with the climate
change, April in Poland is relatively warm and considered (along
with May) by many people as the most beautiful time of year in
Poland. An average monthly temperature in April in Poland is
8,5°C / 47.3°F and average monthly rainfall level is 37,3 mm (the
second lowest after February).
What’s new in nature in April in Poland
The stork next to the eagle is the second symbol of Poland. It’s
April when over 40,000 white storks (bocian) arrive from Africa
to Poland (20% of their world population).
Shortly after arrival they are improving their old nests or are
starting to build new ones. The stork inhabits basically all of
Poland, except for the mountain ranges. The northeastern part of
the country is populated very densely. Storks spend around 5
months in Poland after which – about mid-August – they fly away
to wintering grounds in Africa.
The Polish name for April – kwiecień – leaves no doubt, and the
explanation of its origin is very simple – it comes from the
flowers that are blooming in Poland in April (kwiat means flower
in Polish).
Daffodils (żonkil) are the flowers that are associated in Poland
with the arrival of spring and Easter. Forsythia (forsycja) is
another flowering plant in Poland in April (it is frost-resistant),
very popular in Polish gardens and parks.
Other April flowers include crocuses, primroses, hyacinths, violets,
daisies, pansies, tulips. The queen of April flowers in Poland is
sweet violet (fiołek). In the second half of April, the first fruit
trees begin to bloom.
Weather in Poland in May
May in Poland is usually warm and reasonably dry. Sunny weather
can event turn hot. The Tatry mountains are the only place in
Poland you can still have snow at the beginning of May (in the
higher parts of the mountains). An average monthly temperature
in May in Poland is 13,7°C / 56,7°F, and average monthly rainfall
level is 62,1 mm. The name of the month (maj) comes from the
Latin name Maius. May and March are the only months whose
Polish names derive from Latin. Polish names of the remaining
months have Slavic roots.
What’s new in nature in May in Poland
Lilac (bez) is a queen among spring flowers that bloom in May in
Poland. In Poland, the most common are purple and white lilacs. It
smells awesome but unfortunately, it is very fragile and withers
quickly in the home vase. Lilac came to Poland from Turkey
through the Balkan Peninsula. For years, an essential part of
Polish rural gardens. Blooming usually lasts only up to two weeks
so hurry to admire lilac! Poland in May turns into an orchard full
of blooming fruit trees. It’s the time when fruit trees are in fool
bloom. Wonderful sakura cherries receive special admiration in
Japan, they are the symbol of Japan. In Poland, in the spring,
pear, apple, cherry, plum trees bloom. Apple trees, however,
dominate in Poland, with their white, slightly pinkish flowers. May
also means the start of a busy season for bees!
Weather in Poland in June
Technically, the spring season lasts until June 21 but June in
Poland is considered as a summer month. After all, it’s the time
when school summer break starts. An average monthly
temperature in June in Poland is 16,7°C / 62°F, and average
monthly rainfall level is 69,2 mm (the second highest after July).
June in Poland is a strawberry season! Gardens are in full bloom
with countless spring flowers.
08 TRAVEL.LOVEPOLAND
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