For most travelers, they don’t even think about the fact that you can go to relax on the beach and swim in the sea not only in Turkey and Egypt, but also in nearby Poland. Beach holidays in Poland- this is not a myth or a fairy tale, but a reality accessible to everyone who likes to sunbathe on the beach and swim in the sea. Poland has all the necessary infrastructure so that foreign travelers can have a good rest, sunbathe, swim in the sea and truly enjoy a beach holiday in this country.
Where to sunbathe?
Poland is not such a hot country as Spain, Turkey, Egypt or Tunisia, but Poland’s warm climate makes relaxing on local beaches the most optimal for those who do not like the scorching sun and hot air.
The most famous for older Russians is the Polish resort town of Sopot. However, there are other resorts where you can enjoy all the delights of a beach holiday in Poland:
Ustka. More recently, this resort area was a small village where fishermen lived who caught seafood. But today Ustka has become the center of beach holidays in Poland for those who come with families and young children. The silence and tranquility of Ustka beaches makes them an ideal place for a relaxing holiday with relatives.
Kolobrzeg. This resort is located in the northwestern part of Poland, near the place where the Parsenta River flows into the Baltic Sea. Kołobrzeg is a center for therapeutic recreation. There are deposits of mineral water and healing clay, thanks to which many sanatoriums have recently been built here, in which mud baths and water from geothermal springs are used for treatment.
Gdansk. The beaches of this city are recommended for visiting by those tourists who like not only to bask in the sun, but also to walk around the city in search of architectural attractions. Gdańsk is a popular tourist city due to its unique medieval buildings in the historical center, restaurants serving the best Polish cuisine and large shops where you can enjoy great shopping opportunities. (more information about Gdansk can be read)
Weather in Polish resorts
Sopot, known to many tourists for the music festival held here during the USSR, is one of the most popular beach resorts in Poland. The weather here is very comfortable for lying on the beach from June to September. By the beginning of summer, the water in the sea warms up to a comfortable +18 degrees, and the air - up to +25. During the summer peak, the water temperature rarely rises above +25, and the air warms up to a maximum of +32.
IN Kolobrzeg The public prefers to relax, combining a beach holiday with treatment. At the height of the swimming season, the water on the Kołobrzeg beach warms up to +21, and the average July temperature here is +31.
In the resort area Krynica Morska The tourist peak is observed in late June - early July, when the water warms up to +21, and the thermometers measuring air temperature rise to +27.
Sopot: the spa capital of Poland
All conditions for a comfortable holiday on the beach and active tourism are provided. The resort area in Sopot dates back to the 20s of the 20th century, when tourists first began to come here. Today, Sopot has a developed tourist infrastructure, comfortable hotels of various statuses and warm beaches. Tourists who come here on holiday are offered:
Explore local attractions.
Indulge in active recreation such as diving and water skiing.
Play sports at local golf courses.
Ride bicycles on bike paths.
Underrated but increasingly popular every year, the Eastern European country offers an impressive variety of tourist activities. Ancient cities with medieval castles, national reserves with rare animals, the sea coast, dense forests, untouched lakes - a holiday in Poland will satisfy the wishes of any category of traveler. The local cuisine, where the main ingredients are exclusively environmentally friendly products, is also worthy of attention. Simple dishes, honed to perfection, allow you to feel the taste of childhood, remembering the summer holidays spent with your grandmother. Thanks to its favorable location among mountains and valleys, it successfully combines eventful life in the metropolis with active countryside leisure.
When is the best time to go?
Poland's temperate climate results in warm, sometimes too hot summers and cold winters. Mountain areas are covered with snow in winter. The most favorable period for travel is considered to be from late spring to early summer. Comfortable weather conditions and lower prices in Poland are also observed in September.
Main cities
Warsaw. The capital of the state went through the trials of the Holocaust and World War II. The large, prosperous metropolis suffered greatly from fascist actions, then was rebuilt almost from scratch. Among the historical monuments, a gift from the USSR - the Palace of Culture - stands out among others. Despite the abundance of objects of the communist past, the city is not devoid of ancient architecture. Be sure to see the Royal Castle, St. John's Cathedral, and the Citadel. In addition, green spaces, parks, and typical European coffee shops with outdoor terraces create coziness.
Krakow. One of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe, it is always on the list of favorites when traveling to Poland. According to legend, previously a terrifying dragon lived in a local cave, after which a city was built over which it was defeated. Every corner of Krakow is imbued with a mythical atmosphere. Its hallmark is Wawel Castle, founded on the occasion of the liberation of the lands from the fire-breathing lizard. It's worth taking a stroll through Rynek Glowny Square and the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz.
Wroclaw. The streets of old Wroclaw look like they are made of a colorful mosaic of architectural styles. The central market square is the main jewel of the magnificent city. Lively and modern, it is home to a number of musical and theatrical events, home to chic restaurants and colorful shops.
Popular attractions
Royal Castle on Wawel. The majestic residence of Polish monarchs from the 11th to the 16th centuries. Most of the fortification is maintained in the best traditions of the Renaissance. The museum consists of several rooms: the armory, the royal chambers, and the main hall. Each requires a separate entrance ticket.
Tatras. If your soul yearns for alpine adventures, and your common sense is looking for cheaper options, then welcome to Zakopane. Winter trips to Poland attract high-quality skiing, a fabulous atmosphere, and excellent options for extreme sports. Locals in national costumes greeting tourists provide the mood, and accommodation in “gingerbread” wooden cottages promotes recovery after skiing or walking in the mountains.
Safety
Most travelers do not experience any difficulties during their visit. The state is famous for its calm environment and relatively low crime rate. However, one cannot exclude the risk of falling for the tricks of scammers or street thieves. Beware of strangers, keep personal items with you or leave them in the hotel safe.
Beautiful for its nature and history. At any time of the year you can have a wonderful holiday in this wonderful country. Poland has castles, parks, sea and mountains - what more could you dream of?;)
So, let's begin. Since you are from Kaliningrad, you have probably already seen enough of the Baltic Sea, however, you should not immediately deny yourself viewing the sea from the Polish shore. Gdansk, Gdynia and - three seaside cities, which are popularly called Trójmiasto (Triple City). There are a huge number of hotels, spas, beaches, concert venues (for festivals that are held there almost every week).
If you get tired of social life, move to the streets of Gdansk - such beauty cannot be ignored
This is such a beautiful coast of the Baltic Sea.
You can easily get to Gdansk from Kaliningrad by bus or, what I recommend, by blablacar (blablacar.com)
Let's move to the heart of Poland - Warsaw. Here you will find Starówka (Old Town) and skyscrapers up to the clouds, Soviet and bourgeois architecture juxtaposed in unison, as well as parks, castles, clubs, metro, shopping centers and traffic jams.
Warsaw is a must-visit, if only to understand the rhythm and energy of the whole country
Now let's talk about southern Poland and the Tatra Mountains. There is a beautiful city right on the border with Slovakia. If you are planning your trip in winter, then you should definitely come here immediately.
Do you agree, it’s fascinating? In winter, here you can rent a house, rent skis or a snowboard, stroll through fairs, drink mulled wine or enjoy the taste of smoked cheese, traditional for these places.
The cheapest way to get to Kaliningrad is by Blablacar or by bus and train (with a transfer in Warsaw)
Of course, it is worth mentioning cities such as Wroclaw, Poznan. These cities are famous for their architecture, churches and castles. These cities are included in almost all tourist routes in Europe, so I will not focus on them.
Let me add this. If you travel from Kaliningrad to Poland by car, take the time to visit the small town of Malburg. It is located near the border - Russia. This small town is home to a charming castle
Be sure to visit Poland, because it has so many beautiful things!;)
Of course, we won’t talk about temperatures close to 30 degrees plus. For this . “Warm” will be considered in comparison with normal summer temperature values. Thus, the water temperature, according to many years of research in the Baltic Sea, ranges from 9°C to 22°C in summer. And if a value of 9 degrees is more suitable for winter swimmers, then 18 and above are absolutely normal temperatures for swimming. Especially when on land it’s up to 34°C in the shade, and this happens in the Baltic every summer. The water temperature here is quite dependent on currents. It is difficult to go wrong with swimming, since the beaches in Poland are mostly supervised by lifeguards and are equipped with signs indicating the water temperature. If swimming is not allowed, this is indicated with a special flag. Rescuers on boats approach swimmers and inform them that they must leave the water until the ban is lifted. But there are places where the temperature is more or less stable. About them below.
Hel
Despite the fact that this is where Poland begins (or ends, depending on who you choose) and there is only one sea around, oddly enough, the water here has a fairly stable temperature. There are no sudden changes in currents here due to the underwater landscape. Hel by nature it is elevated and its surroundings, especially those that lie on the other side of the open sea, are the warmest from the point of view of water. Kuźnice (Forge) can be called a very good example in this regard.
Chałupy Welcome To! – sang in the eighties and nineties in Poland. Chalupy is perhaps the most famous village in the country, but not so much because of the beaches themselves. Rather, thanks to the nudists who chose these places shortly after the Second World War. So Chalupy became a household name thanks to nudist beaches in Poland. It is worth noting that naturalists settled in Chalupy for a reason. The beaches are clean and the water here is beautiful. You don’t need to know how to swim; you can walk in the water for a long time and still remain waist-deep in it. It is this shallow depth, and even in the sun, that makes local beaches look like Mediterranean resorts. Nowadays you will see nudists here less often, but there are more than enough kiters. It is better to book hotel rooms in advance.
Władysławowo, Puck
The beauty of this place is also the Puck Bay (Zatoka Pucka). It is shallow, and therefore warms up in the summer to that same 22°C absolutely calmly. Puck is not a very popular tourist town. This is because it has no access to the open sea. But you and I are wondering where it’s warmer. It's warmer here. Vladislavovo has a beach facing the open sea, but towards the same Halup, just a kilometer from Vladislavovo, the beaches of the Gulf of Puck begin. There are fewer people here than on the beach in Vladislavovo itself, and a slightly different, more homely and calm atmosphere.
All of the above resorts have an important advantage for tourists from Russia. In particular, from the Kaliningrad region, because they fall under the visa-free border regime. If we ignore the Hel Spit, then there is also a place to swim in the warm Baltic water. Here the bottom topography and current play an important role.
Ustka
Thanks to the shallow waters of the coastline, which has a wide range of beautiful beaches, Ustka is a great place to relax. Precisely for relaxation, because unlike the popular Kołobrzeg, it is quiet and peaceful here. And since we are also interested in water temperature, here it rises above 17°C more often than in Kołobrzeg. Although there, of course, it’s good. But it should be noted that the Polish residents themselves praise Ustka, giving it preference when choosing a seaside resort. Especially in the last couple of years.
Kopań (Kopań - lake)
Not quite the sea, but 100 meters from it. In the Darłowo commune there is the salt-water lake Kopan. It is separated from the sea by a small strip of land and connected to the sea by a canal through which water from the sea flows into the lake during a storm. This is why the water in the lake is salty. In fact, Kopan is every child’s beach dream. Surely, sitting on the beach, everyone dug a “pool” or pond connected to the sea by a canal. Water was filled into such a pool and it was like sitting in a hot spring, because compared to the sea, the water in it was really hot. The depths of Lake Kopan are very small - from 2 to 4.9 meters. Accordingly, it warms up well. This has its own charm; you can swim in the sea when it’s hot, and when it’s a little cooler - in the lake. Two pleasures in one. That’s why the lake-sea ended up on our list of Polish seaside holiday destinations.
Łeba (Leba)
Lake Łebsko, which is similar in nature, formed by the Leba River near the city of the same name, is an example of a combination unusual for these places. In addition to the fact that here, as in the case of Lake Kopan, the lake and the sea converge, there is also a desert. Sand dunes can be observed throughout the entire space from the river to the sea. I also call them “walking dunes” because they actually move under the influence of winds. As for the sea temperature in these places, it is rather normal here, but the views and the opportunity to walk through the desert from the sea to a river similar in size to the sea will clearly not leave anyone indifferent.
The place is interesting both from the point of view of entertainment and from the point of view of history and culture. Here you feel that the border with Germany is close. Very. Sometimes it’s even so close that, due to the number of Germans vacationing here, it may seem that you are already beyond this border. Moreover, at the moment there is no official border, in a certain sense of the word. If you want to have a blast on the beach, go to a disco and let yourself frolic without inhibitions, then the beaches of Swinujscia are suitable for you. The water here is slightly warmer than the average along the Polish coast. But if you want to grab two pleasures here too, welcome to Międzyzdroje, which is just a few kilometers from the center of Swinoujscia. There is silence, peace, clean beaches, clean - and most importantly warm - water of the Baltic Sea. As in other cases on the Polish coast, the bottom topography plays a major role in the warmth of the water in Miedzyzdroje. We can say that the beach here goes into the water for about 25 meters. The water is knee-deep and chest-deep - maximum.
It is worth noting that on almost all beaches and resorts in Poland you can relax with small children, since the depths off the coast, with rare exceptions, are very shallow. In addition, on official beaches there are always lifeguards and dedicated paddling pools for children. They are located where the water is shallower and warmer. Rescuers have special supervision over such a paddling pool. In general, children in Poland are surrounded by care and attention. This is the policy of the state and society. This also applies to beaches. Children playing on the beach in a crowd of complete strangers to each other is a normal phenomenon. So go to the beach in Poland with a child, even if on weekend, it will even be very appropriate. Adults will also have something to do while their child is frolicking with new friends. Even if this activity is just relaxation.
Instructions
Take out car insurance – “Green Card”. The cost of a Green Card for a passenger car from domestic insurers is 1,420 rubles for 15 days. You can get such insurance from a Lithuanian insurance company in Kaliningrad for 800 rubles.
If you were unable to purchase a ticket for the opening match of the championship through official channels, try to find it on one of the many sites dedicated to selling tickets to sporting events. For example, go to the Ticket Group website, where the sale of tickets for the matches of the European Championship 2012 is organized. You can purchase a package of several tickets for the games that interest you. Of course, their cost will be higher than when purchased through official channels. On the UEFA website, ticket prices ranged from 30 to 600 euros.
Even if you already have a ticket to the first match of the championship, do not forget that you will need a visa to travel to Poland. You can get it yourself or use the services of travel agencies offering organized tours for Euro 2012. In this case, you will have to pay about 50 euros for a visa, and medical insurance will cost about another 10 euros.
You can get a visa with the Euro 2012 stamp in three cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad. It is possible to submit your application electronically, in which case you will receive your visa at exactly the specified time. If you have a ticket to the European Championship, you will not be required to provide a hotel reservation certificate or confirmation of the availability of funds for your stay in Poland.
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- Ticket Group
The 2012 European Championship is a significant event for all football fans. The first three matches of the Russian national team are taking place in Poland, which means that many Russian fans will go to support the team in June. You need to hurry if you want to join them.
You will need
- - international passport;
- - Schengen visa;
- - from 2000 euros per person.
Instructions
Europe opens on June 8 with a match in Warsaw. The final will take place in Kyiv. Getting to the second most important event in the football world, after the World Cup, is quite simple; all you need to do is purchase a ticket. The most correct option is to order tickets directly on the official UEFA website, on the ticket purchase page. There will be no problems with the language, since you can select the language on the resource. Please remember that official ticket purchases are only possible on this website. Prices range from 30 to 600 euros.
Once you have entered the portal, register, this will allow you to access a range of features. You will be able to see the available tickets and purchase the ones you like, and you will be able to track the delivery process of their delivery. Considering the rush demand for tickets, you should hurry up and purchase them, since there is very little time left before the start of the championship.
Try to purchase tickets through fan associations; such organizations have their own quotas. Also on the UEFA website, see information about the lottery in which tickets for the championship are drawn, this is also a pretty good chance to get to Euro 2012.
You can also purchase a ticket through some specialized websites - for example, Sport-ticket. But it should be borne in mind that their cost will be noticeably higher than the original one. For example, on some resources tickets costing 600 euros are sold for 4,500 euros. There are quite a lot of similar sites on the Internet, on some of them you can both buy a ticket and sell it.
If you want to attend matches taking place in Poland, you should take care of obtaining a visa. This can be done at the country’s consulate by presenting a ticket to the championship. In Russia, you can get a visa in Moscow and Kazan. Holders of personalized tickets are not required to have confirmation of a hotel reservation and availability of funds for the duration of their stay in Poland. You can submit your visa application electronically. Do not forget that when registering, you must have a medical insurance policy with you. To travel to Ukraine, a Russian internal passport is sufficient.
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In total, 31 matches will be played in the final part of the 2012 European Football Championship - 15 in Poland and 16 in Ukraine. At this stage of the tournament, 16 teams are divided into four groups, two of which will play group stage games in Poland. Each country will then play two quarter-final and one semi-final matches. The final will take place on July 1 in Kyiv.
The opening match of the final stage of Euro 2012 will take place on June 8 at 20:00 Moscow time at the National Stadium in Warsaw. More than 58 thousand spectators will be able to personally attend the game of two rivals of the Russian team in Group A - the national teams of Poland and Greece.
Our team will play its first game on the same day in Wroclaw at the Majski Stadium. At 22:45 she will meet with the Czech national team, which many reputable experts in the football world consider one of the two favorites of our group.
A day later, two games of Group C teams will take place in Poland. First, a battle of giants will begin in Gdansk - the Spanish team, the current European team, with the Italian team. Three hours later, the Irish and Croatian national teams will determine the winner in Gdansk.
The second round of the group stage will begin on June 12 in Wroclaw - two teams from Group A - Greece and the Czech Republic - will play there. The Russian team will visit the Polish capital on this day to try to defeat the host team of this part of the tournament.
On June 14 at 20 o'clock at the stadium in Poznan, which seats more than 41 thousand spectators, the national teams of Italy and Croatia will play. Three hours later, the other two teams in Group C will play in Gdańsk at the PGE Arena, which has a capacity of just 600 fewer spectators.
Our team will begin the final round of the group stage - on June 16 in Warsaw it will play with the Greek team, the winner of the European Championship before last. The teams of the Czech Republic and Poland will play the final game of Group A in Wroclaw on this day.
If the Russian team becomes first in its group, it will be able to play the third match in a row without leaving Warsaw. On June 21, there will be a quarter-final game between the winner of Group A and the second team of Group B.
If our team ends up on the second line of the table after the group stage, a day later it will have to take part in another quarter-final match - in Gdansk the second team of Group A must meet the winner of Group B.
The last game of the final tournament of the European Championship in Poland will take place on June 28 - in the capital, the winner of the Gdansk quarter-finals will meet in the semi-final match with the winner of the game between the first team of Group C and the second team of Group D.
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Tip 7: How to get to Euro 2012 matches in Ukrainian cities
The European Football Championship attracts millions of fans around the world. The matches of the final part of Euro 2012 will be held in two countries at once. If fans need a Polish visa to travel to Poland, then with matches taking place in Ukraine everything is much simpler.
Some of the tickets were donated for distribution through fan organizations. A certain number is drawn in a lottery, information about which can be found on the UEFA website. Finally, if it was not possible to purchase the coveted ticket through official distributors, there is only one option left - to buy a ticket on a secondary market, that is, at a speculative price. It should be understood that it will be much higher than nominal. For example, tickets costing 600 euros are already offered for 4-4.5 thousand euros, but you can find them cheaper. For example, go to the website of the Toptikshop company or the Sport-ticket resource.
If you have the coveted ticket, the main difficulties are behind you. You can enter Ukraine using a regular Russian internal passport, document of a military personnel, sailor, etc. You will not need medical insurance either, since, according to an agreement between Russia and Ukraine, emergency medical care is provided to citizens of another country. You can find more details in the article “Trip from Russia to Ukraine.”
If you plan to enter Ukraine by car, you will need a Ukrainian car owner liability insurance policy (OSGPO). As a rule, in front of the customs point there are offices of insurers where you can purchase a policy. You should know that the absence of a policy is not a reason not to allow you into Ukraine.
Before you go to the Euro 2012 matches, take care of your overnight stay in advance. It is best to book a hotel room online. True, prices for accommodation have skyrocketed on the eve of the European Championship, so finding a hotel or campsite with an acceptable price will be very difficult. Renting an apartment will cost approximately 300-400 euros per day.
National parks
Belovezhskaya Pushcha is one of the most important natural treasures in Europe. The main symbol of the forest park is the bison; a significant number of these animals were destroyed during the First World War. The workers of Belovezhskaya Pushcha put a lot of effort into creating the habitat in which bison are accustomed to living.Słowinski Park is a protected area, the main feature of which is the moving dunes. The sand of the dunes can reach several tens of meters in height, creating a landscape of Saharan ergs.
Masuria
Masuria is a historical place in Poland, located in the northern part of the country, which the Poles are proud of. This area is also called the Land of Masurian Lakes and the “Land of a Thousand Lakes”. Surprisingly, this territory contains more than four thousand lakes, which is a quarter of all available water resources in Poland. If you love windsurfing, kayaking, fishing and forest walks, then be sure to visit Masuria.Malbork Castle
At the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries in Europe, a significant Gothic fortress and the world's largest brick castle, Malbork Castle, were built. In 1309, a family of masters of the Teutonic Order moved from Venice to the castle. The picturesque historical site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the end of the twentieth century.Auschwitz concentration camp Auschwitz
During World War II, 6 million Jews were exterminated, a significant portion of whom died in this camp. Jews from many countries of the world, as well as Gypsies and Poles, were sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. In 1947, the largest death camp was renamed the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, which preserves the memory of genocide and terrible human cruelty during the Second World War.Cities of Poland
Wroclaw is the historical capital of Poland, located on two banks of the Odra River. Wroclaw is called the city of bridges, because there are more than 200 of them in the city. Throughout Wroclaw you can see amazing architectural buildings, including castles, monasteries and churches.Poznan is one of the oldest Polish cities, which preserves its history to the present day. On the streets of Poznan you will see many historical architectural monuments: Gothic churches, the town hall, the oldest Polish church.
Gdansk is called an architectural complex, because many of the buildings there are made in the style of the 13th-18th centuries. Currently, Gdansk is one of the main economic centers in Poland.