Pustynia Błędowska

Błędowska Desert, also called the Polish Sahara, is the largest area of shifting sands in Central Europe, located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship within the Eagles' Nests Landscape Park, near the town of Klucze. It covers about 33 km² and stretches for 10 km. The landscape was formed by medieval deforestation that exposed sand deposits left by glaciers. Today it is a protected area, home to species adapted to sandy habitats, such as the sand lizard, antlion, and skylark, with deer and roe deer on the outskirts. Main attractions include viewpoints: Czubatka hill (355 m above sea level), Dąbrówka hill (382 m above sea level), and Róża Wiatrów with a wooden platform and recreation area. In spring the desert blooms yellow with creeping cinquefoil, and in summer pink with sand thyme. Legend says the desert was created by the devil who spilled sand from a sack. Suitable for families, children, and groups; a typical visit lasts 1 to 3 hours. A café is available on site.