From time to time every one of us needs a break, a rest, a mental reset, or whatever you want to call it. Even if only briefly, a quiet place in the embrace of nature is enough, above all far away from everyday duties. One such place is Malvázia in the Záhorie region. For us, literally a relaxation and experience complex. There is divine peace, as they are connected with nature, as proven by their own garden with fruit, vegetables and herbs. 
The sprawling 8-hectare park offers many possibilities and we made the most of what the weekend had to offer.
First thing in the morning we hired bicycles (of course with a child seat and helmet) and set off to discover the nooks of the neighbouring peat-bog lakes and pine forests. Matias found great entertainment, namely whacking me on the back with a stick a.k.a.: "Giddy-up, giddy-upppp, horsey, faster!"..and so I had no choice but to pedal!
During Matias's lunchtime nap we took the opportunity for a picnic in the park, and I can tell you, there is nothing like lazing in thick, soft grass with good food and a little coffee..
The picnic ended exactly when Matias woke up, gobbled up what was left and decided that resting on a blanket was a big bore 
Fortunately the park has a well-equipped playground and the hotel has a children's corner, so we played to our heart's content.
Before dinner we also managed a boat ride on the lakes, and although we watched carefully, we sadly did not see the local beavers. 
In the morning we enjoyed massages in the wellness centre and set off rested to meet the new week.. Next time we are going for at least three nights, as this complex offers a multitude of activities that we did not manage to try. Of them all I will mention only outdoor skittles, tennis, a beach volleyball court, a football pitch, gazebos, a swimming pool with sea salt, a rich library and various saunas.. I hope we see each other again soon, Malvázia!
Photo gallery from the weekend:
