Baltic resorts of Poland

The Republic of Poland is attractive for tourists with a glorious history, an abundance of cultural and natural attractions, low prices (compared to Western Europe), and an excellent level of service. Do not forget that this country has another plus. It is more than five hundred kilometers of the sea coast. The entire northern part of Poland is washed by the Baltic Sea. And along the entire coast are resort towns. Iodine-saturated air, beautiful nature, a wide strip of sandy beaches - all in the frame of historical and cultural attractions: castles, cathedrals, palaces. In this article we will consider the resorts of Poland on the Baltic Sea. The main city on the whole coast is Gdansk. It must be looked at. In this city, which became the center of Poland's liberation movement against the Soviet occupation, many sights remained. But if you want the atmosphere of the resort, you need to stay in small places.

How to come to the Baltic Sea resorts

Poland is not so far away as it seems. The capital of the country, Warsaw, regularly fly planes of various companies. Then you should get to Gdansk, Szczecin or Swinoujscie. Well, then regional trains or buses can quickly reach the Baltic resorts. Each of them is unique, has its own "zest". Gdansk and Gdynia are cities for those who like excursions. But in Krynica Marine arrivals waiting for a relaxing stay. Kolobrzeg, Miedzyzdroje and Свиwinoujцеcie are famous for mineral springs and, accordingly, hydropathic institutions. Ustka is the youngest city, and Jastrzebia Gora and Sopot are the most popular resorts in Poland. Of course, it is easiest to get to the place residents of Kaliningrad and the region. From the "Amber Territory" trains and buses run to the Baltic coast of the neighboring country.

Kolobrzeg

The name of this city is translated from Polish as "Near the Coast". The name is given for a reason. The entire tourist infrastructure of the largest resort in the central part of the north of the country is aimed at satisfying the requests of beach people. The coastline is straight. Beaches are sandy, very spacious. In Kolobrzeg beautiful nature. The beaches are fringed with forests and lakes. The resort has its own microclimate. From the seventh century, Kolobrzeg is famous for its salt springs. Rapa was once evaporated, and precious crystals were exported to Western Europe or Scandinavia. Kolobrzeg bears the unofficial name "The Pearl of the Baltic". If you compare the sea resorts in Poland, then this town is the oldest, which began to receive tourists. The first house for holidaymakers was built at the end of the century before last. Now it's a sanatorium. The best time to try on a microclimate of Kolobrzeg is August. Twenty kilometers of beaches, equipped by European standards, are at the service of holidaymakers. In the town itself you need to see the cathedral. But most of all Kolobzheg is famous for peat and salt springs. They are used by doctors in more than thirty local sanatoria. It treats diseases of mainly rheumatic nature, as well as heart, blood vessels, metabolism.

Krynica Morska

In Poland, there are at least three settlements with the name Krynica ("well"). Therefore, the city on the Baltic Sea and was given the definition of Morska. It is located ninety kilometers from Gdansk. In summer, ferries from Kaliningrad go to Krynica Morsku . The climate can not boast of a town - the average monthly temperature in July is + 21. But in terms of ecology Krynica Morska leaves far behind other resorts in Poland. Herds of wild boars can be seen even within the city. These animals are not dangerous. Despite the fact that Krynica Morska is the smallest city in Poland (the population is one and a half thousand people), there is much to do here. All entertainments are in one way or another connected with nature. It is worthwhile to climb the highest dune called "Camel's hump" to survey the panorama of the Vistula Lagoon and the spit, as well as visit the national park "Bird's Shoal", where the herons and black cormorants nest. History lovers are advised to visit Frombork, which is only seven kilometers from Krynica Morskaya, Stegna, and the "Stutthof Concentration Camp" in the village of Kony-Rybak.

Loeba

Like many Polish resorts on the Baltic Sea, this one is also located at the mouth of the river. Leba gave the name not only to the town in its delta, but also to the lake, which was formed as a result of dune deposits. This resort is suitable for fans of outdoor activities. Here there are three beach areas with the purest sand. The whole history of the town is connected with the struggle against the dunes. Sand hills move at a speed of five meters per year, and in the storms they cause serious damage. But the seaside provides an opportunity for horse and bicycle riding, surfing. The lakes of Sarbsko and Lebsko are separated from the Baltic Sea by a scythe, which is the main natural landmark of the town. Children will certainly be delighted with Leba's Dinosaur Park .

Miedzyzdroje

Now consider the Baltic resorts of Poland near the German border. The main cities here are Szczecin and Свиwinoujцеcie. Twelve kilometers from the last, on the island of Wolin, the resort of Miedzyzdroje is located. This town is very ancient. It was founded in 1186. And in the first half of the nineteenth century Miedzyzdroje turned into a resort. Here the most mild in the Baltic microclimate, mineral springs, clean sandy beaches, beautiful nature and developed infrastructure for recreation. However, it should be remembered that the amusements in Miedzyzdroje are designed for a special contingent of tourists. After all, the resort is famous primarily as a hospital. Active tourists can make a sortie to the Volinskiy Nature Park or visit the Duke's castle in Szczecin.

Swinoujscie

This city-port is located at the very border with Germany. From the airport of Szczecin it is separated seventy-five kilometers. Like many other resorts in Poland, long time German, Swinoujscie has a developed health resort infrastructure. Here, mud, boric, bromine and iodine mineral waters are treated with skin and gynecological diseases, metabolic disorders, respiratory and cardiovascular problems. The pride of Свиwinoujцеcie is the ancient fort (a copy of the Roman castle of Sant'Angelo) and the spa park, which was destroyed at the beginning of the nineteenth century. And the city beach stretches for ten kilometers. The width of the sand strip reaches a hundred meters.

Jastarnia

The Baltic resorts in Poland are called democratic prices. But there are among them and absolutely exclusive. One of them is Jastarnia. It is located on the peninsula-spit of Hel. Back in the seventeenth century there were several islets. But over time, the sea and wind joined them in a braid, and the fishing villages turned into one resort. In the era of developed socialism on this peninsula were located private dachas of party bosses. And even now, Jastarnia is not like other Polish resorts. There is a completely different, unhurried atmosphere. The contingent resting in Yastarn - yachtsmen, inveterate fishermen, windsurfers. In the Puck bay due to the prevailing southern winds, a unique microclimate has developed.