Summer is here, and it’s time to plan some fun adventures! Whether you’re looking for great swimming spots, unique travel destinations, or activities for the whole family, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a list of 10 amazing maps that will make your summer 2024 unforgettable.
We picked these 10 maps for you, but you can also discover other maps at mapotic.com/discover or create your own adventures using the Mapotic map builder. Ready to dive in? Here are our top 10 picks to help you make the most of this summer!
Swimplaces
As summer heats up, Swimplaces is your essential guide to finding the best swimming locations worldwide and cooling down on your travels. This user-friendly app lists over 3,739 natural and man-made swimming spots, including serene lakes, rivers, and convenient public pools. Each location is detailed with ratings, photos, and comments from a community of outdoor lovers sharing their favorite summer swim locations, making it easy to choose the perfect place for a refreshing dip.
Swimplaces started as a small project among friends and has grown into a trusted resource in Europe, especially in the Czech Republic. Its main features include the ability to add new swimming spots directly from your phone, filter locations by type such as lakes or rivers and water quality, and start navigation to your selected spot with just a few taps.
Available on: iOS Android
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Amazing Places (Uzasna Mista)
Embark on a journey to uncover the Czech Republic’s hidden gems with the “Amazing Places” app, founded in 2020 by a passionate mother-daughter duo, Eva and Krista. This app is your gateway to over 1,391 unique, lesser-known destinations that promise breathtaking experiences away from the usual tourist destinations, from historic cities and quiet nature trails to scenic vineyards.
The app features an interactive map that’s easy to navigate, allowing you to filter destinations based on your needs, whether you’re looking for family-friendly spots, dog-friendly areas, or accessible locations. It’s filled with detailed categories that include everything from castles to cafes, making it easy to plan your trip. Join a community of over 888.8K members on Facebook or follow their adventures on Instagram with 524K followers. Uzasna Mista not only guides you to exciting locations across the Czech Republic but also promotes sustainable tourism, encouraging travelers to protect and appreciate the natural beauty around them.
Available on: iOS Android Web
Check it out on Mapotic: Uzasna Mista
CamperGuru
CamperGuru is a great resource for anyone looking to go camping in Europe this summer. Created by experienced travelers, it lists over 420 of the best camping spots in more than 20 countries. These spots include everything from hidden retreats to luxury camping areas. The website is easy to use, offers information in five languages, and helps you find the perfect place for your trip. Whether you’re camping alone, with a partner, or with family, CamperGuru has options that suit all kinds of travelers. The site also has tools to help you manage your bookings and save your favorite places, which is great for organizing your trips efficiently and keeping track of spots you’d love to visit again.
CamperGuru ensures every campsite meets its high standards by sending ambassadors to personally inspect and review each location. They verify the quality, take detailed photos, and write accurate descriptions to give you a clear idea of what to expect. This thorough process guarantees that all listed spots are top-notch and ready for your adventure.
DoKapsy from ČSOB
Make your travels around the Czech Republic easy and enjoyable with the DoKapsy app from ČSOB. With interactive maps, the app helps you navigate over 500 travel tips, covering nature spots, cultural landmarks, and historical monuments in the Czech Republic, alongside a dedicated Foodies section for discovering the best local dining options.
In addition to travel resources, DoKapsy helps streamline your daily tasks like managing discount cards, finding deals, and paying for parking, all secured with features like Touch ID and PIN. It’s even been recognized for its innovation, placing second in the Internet Effectiveness Awards 2023.
Paddleboard map
Love paddleboarding? Paddleboardmapa.cz is the perfect tool for you this summer. With nearly 200 paddleboarding spots and 468 locations including rental shops and equipment stores, this map has everything you need. Supported by Snowboardel, Paddleboard map helps you find the best places to paddleboard, whether you’re looking for a new adventure or want to share your favorite spots.
The app lets you add photos, comments, and ratings, and you can even map out longer routes and trips. Every new location added is reviewed to ensure quality. Not only can you discover great paddleboarding locations, but also can find places to rent equipment and buy gear.
Available on: iOS, Android
Check it out on Mapotic: Paddleboardmapa.cz
TweenIp
Looking for the best places to take your kids this summer? Tweenip is here to help. With over 4,700 baby-friendly spots, including restaurants, cafes, playgrounds, events, and more, Tweenip makes it easy to plan a fun day out with your family. Enjoy carefree time with your children with thousands of tips on activities and dining, easy trip planning through an interactive map, discounts and special events. The map provides up-to-date information, photos, and reviews from other parents, so you can quickly find the perfect places to visit. If you know of a great place that’s missing from the map, you can easily add it yourself in just three clicks!
Join a community of over 80,000 parents in the Facebook groups Dětské koutky, herničky a baby-friendly místa v Praze (Children’s Corners, Playrooms, and Baby-Friendly Places in Prague) and Dětské koutky, herničky a baby-friendly místa v ČR (Children’s Corners, Playrooms, and Baby-Friendly Places in the Czech Republic) who share tips and advice on the best baby-friendly places. They aim to create a free Tweenip mobile app for all parents, featuring the largest database of baby-friendly spots with advanced filtering, location selection, and many other functions to make planning easier.
Find out more on their website
Check it out on Mapotic: Tweenip
Where to Go in Croatia with Your Dog (Kam do Chorvatska se psem)
Planning a trip to Croatia and want to bring your dog along? Kam do Chorvatska se psem (Where to Go in Croatia with Your Dog) is the perfect map for you. It features 81 dog-friendly places, including beaches, campsites, and apartments where your furry friend is welcome. You’ll find helpful tips, photos, and reviews from other dog owners to guide you.
Croatia boasts special dog beaches where dogs can swim and play, either marked with signs or as wild, unmaintained areas. The Kvarner region is particularly dog-friendly, featuring beaches on the island of Lošinj and in Rijeka. In Istria, popular spots include Poreč, Pula, and Rovinj. Dalmatia also offers numerous dog beaches, such as those on the islands of Mljet and Vis, and in Split. From holiday homes by the water to cozy mountain cottages, you’ll find plenty of affordable and comfortable options to enjoy with your dog in any season.
Find out more on their website
Check it out on Mapotic: Kam do Chorvatska se psem
Na ovoce
If you love finding fresh fruit and exploring nature, the Na Ovoce map is perfect for you. With 23,968 locations, including apple trees, walnut trees, cherries, apricots, and more, this map helps you discover and enjoy publicly available fruit trees across cities and the countryside. This map helps you find and enjoy publicly available fruit trees, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
The Na Ovoce map is run by the Na fruce z.s. association. For five years, thousands of volunteers have helped create this map, marking fruit trees that anyone can use. The association also takes care of old orchards, plants new trees, and organizes public fruit-picking events, workshops, and educational walks in Prague orchards. They work to bring back forgotten fruit varieties and teach people to see their surroundings in a new way, encouraging discovery and sharing.
Using the Na Ovoce map is easy. You can search for specific fruits, nuts, or herbs, filter by ripening time, or search by address. Each location includes details about fruit quality and accessibility, and you can add your own ratings, comments, and photos. If you find a new fruit tree, you can add it to the map to help others discover it.
Find out more on their website
Check it out on Mapotic: Na Ovoce
Huts.fi
Planning a trip to Finland this summer? Make sure to check out Huts.fi, your ultimate guide to the Finnish wilderness. This comprehensive map provides detailed information on over 5,769 spots where you can find everything from cozy huts to scenic campfire places, saunas, and even ski trails. Whether you’re into backpacking, camping, biking, or kayaking, Huts.fi has everything you need to plan an unforgettable adventure.
The user-friendly interface of Huts.fi features dynamic markers from Mapotic, which provide real-time updates and insights. This ensures that you have the most accurate information on open shelters, wilderness huts, and useful amenities such as parking and beach locations.
Check it out on Mapotic: Huts.fi
Taste of Prague Tips
Why waste your vacation on mediocre food? Explore the best food and drink spots in Prague with the Taste of Prague map. This guide features 105 top locations, including coffee shops, casual eateries, special occasion restaurants, bars, bakeries, pastry shops, and markets. The map is more than just a list; it’s a collection of favorite coffee shops, eateries, and places to grab a drink or a souvenir, curated by local food experts. Whether you want to enjoy a great meal at the Šodó bistro with specialty coffee and natural wines from Moravia, or explore local markets and bakeries, this map has you covered.
Taste of Prague Food Tours offers a unique experience, described as a walk with local friends over some great local food. The tours are run by Zuzi, Jan, Karolina, Anna, Markéta, and Tereza, who have turned their love for food and travel into a way to share the best of Prague with visitors. The goal is simple: ensure you have a great time and leave Prague loving it, with a few extra pounds from all the delicious food.
Find out more on their website
Check it out on Mapotic: Taste of Prague tips map
Side note: Some of the maps we included on this list, like SwimPlaces, Uzasna Mista, CamperGuru, and Tweenip, are available on both web and mobile. This means you can use them on your computer or your phone, making it easy to plan and explore wherever you are. Be sure to check if your favorite map is available on mobile for the best experience on the go!
