Camping Kovarna

As well as woodland wanders by the site, there are some lovely walks and bike rides to be had around Želiv reservoir, four kilometres from the site. Prime picnic and sunbathing spots are around here too, along with places to swim and hire small boats. Trot a little further into Želiv itself to visit the monastery and Baroque church before continuing on to see some of the area’s other historic buildings: Cervená Lothá or Kámen castles, perhaps, or the colourful houses around the triangular market square in UNESCO-listed Telč. Pretty Pelhřimov, 15 minutes’ drive away, is worth a stroll too. For a taste of big-city life, it's around an hour and a half to drive to Prague to spend a day taking in all the sights: the Charles Bridge, castle and astronomical clock are among the top picks, and there are all sorts of boat trips, classical music concerts and bars to consider too.