Figure 1.
Map showing the location of the study area, source: own work
Figure 2.
Diagram of the research process, source: own work
Figure 3.
The map with an analysis of the main transport elements in the study area, source: own research
Figure 4.
The synthetic analysis of the most important selected tourism aspects of the natural and cultural attractions, source: own research
Figure 5.
Polonyna Wetlińska, August 2024, source: own work
Figure 6.
Polonyna above Cisna village, August 2024, source: own work
Figure 7-8.
Polańczyk City, a gazebo referring to the regional architecture and old trees in the Spa Park, August 2024, source: own work
Figure 9.
Analysis of the density of tourist attractions, the density of accommodation, multi-criteria analysis, source: own research
Figure 10-11.
Polańczyk city, The Jawor Mountain with gondola lift and observation tower, Polańczyk city view to marina at Lake Solina, August 2024, source: own work
Figure 12.
Flowchart with functional and spatial vectors of tourism and recreation enhancement for the selected border region, source: own research
Table 1.
Summary table with functional and spatial vectors of tourism and recreation enhancement for the selected border region and related suggested actions, source: own research
| Vector | Suggested action |
|---|---|
| Spa | New spa services include healing centers, clinics, spa parks, graduation towers (thorn-houses), thermal baths, swimming and mineral pools, hotel spas, health paths, and shaded exercise areas in summer. |
| Sport | New year-round sports centers include horse riding, bicycling, canoeing, skiing, shooting, hunting, fishing, trekking, and paragliding. |
| Recreation | New recreation services include swimming pools, multi-sector centers, mini-zoo, open-air astronomical observatories, and extreme tourism such as survival. |
| Culture | New facilities related to local culture, such as education, art, or culinary. For example, centers of local activities such as local museums, community centers, creative work centers, craft centers, or open-air museums. |
| Spiritual | Enable and promote rediscovering forgotten places of worship and religious sites, pilgrimage routes to contemporary places of worship or memory, cemeteries, or ruins. |
| Entertainment | Local events with a multicultural character, such as concerts and exhibitions. |