Osieczna – development possibilities as a health and SPA resort

Abstract

In recent years, the interest in balneological, relaxation and beauty treatments has increased. Peloid is the most expensive SPA product, just after manual massage, and Osieczna has natural deposits of this porous, unpolluted peat, which has an overheating, bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive effect. Therefore, study on development possibilities of aforementioned area, are especially important for national economy and business, taking local truism into account (pandemic problematics). According to mentioned highlights, this work was divided into four parts: Osieczna (location, historical context, natural values and cultural heritage resources), existing tourist accommodation, possible directions for the development of the tourist base and conclusions – guidelines for the design of new resorts (explains why Osieczna has a great potential to become a health and SPA resort).