Northern Spiš Region Prepares for Summer Tourist Season

Tourism preparations are reaching their final stages in the northern Spiš region of eastern Slovakia as the area prepares for the upcoming summer season. The tourism program will officially begin on April 30 with the traditional May pole raising ceremony in Stará Ľubovňa, which will be combined with demonstrations of traditional crafts and creative workshops. The Spiš region, located in northeastern Slovakia near the Polish border, is known for its medieval castles, folk traditions, and cultural heritage sites that attract both domestic and international visitors during the summer months.