July 31, 2025, 3:30 am | Read time: 8 minutes
Do you want to hit the beach on vacation without traveling far or spending a fortune? Germany’s neighbor, Poland, offers countless great beaches for every taste. Whether you’re looking for a city vibe or solitude in nature, TRAVELBOOK provides an overview of the most beautiful beaches in Poland.
Of course, for many vacationers, summer and sun also mean the beach: spending a day lying in the soft sand and occasionally diving into the cool waves—there’s hardly anything better when it gets warm again. You don’t even have to travel to the Caribbean for this; you can find real dream beaches in both Germany and Poland. TRAVELBOOK presents a selection of the most beautiful beaches on the Polish Baltic coast, revealing not only the well-known classics but also a few real insider tips.
Overview
Beach of Międzyzdroje (Misdroy)
Picturesquely located on the Baltic coast on the island of Wolin, the beach of Misdroy is one of the most famous and popular in the entire country. This is due to the wide sandy beach, the nearly 400-meter-long pier, and the annual “Festival of Stars,” where Poland’s most famous entertainers perform. They have their own Walk of Fame here, modeled after Hollywood.
In the nearby Wolin National Park, you can observe animals such as bison and sea eagles. The beach offers attractions for children like water slides, trampolines, and playgrounds, while adults can enjoy beach volleyball. Those seeking tranquility can find beautiful spots behind the pier and away from the hotspots.
Jastarnia
This beach, popular with wind and kite surfers, is located in the small resort town of the same name on the Hel Peninsula. It offers crystal blue water and wild dunes, as well as some eerie relics from the past, as Hel was the last bastion of Polish resistance against Nazi Germany. As a result, you can still find numerous old gun bunkers here, gradually being swallowed by the sand. Those who prefer not to swim can also enjoy extensive bike tours on Hel.
Beach in Świnoujście (Swinemünde)
The beach of Swinemünde, the largest city on the island of Usedom, is considered one of the most popular. Since August 2011, the so-called Kaiserbäderpromenade has connected Swinemünde with Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf, and Bansin along a 12-kilometer walking path, making it the longest promenade of its kind in Europe. Another superlative: the lighthouse of Swinemünde, which was the largest in the world when it was commissioned in 1857.
Beach of Łeba
According to the website “Polish Online,” this is where you’ll find the finest sand in all of Poland—and probably the most spectacular, as Łeba is known not only for its beach but also for its shifting dunes. These dunes have literally swallowed the old town of Łeba over time. Today, you can explore them in the Słowiński National Park. After hiking, if you’re still in the mood for action, you can choose from a variety of activities: windsurfing, tennis, horseback riding, canoeing, or paragliding—Łeba offers something for both beachgoers and active vacationers.
Beach of Ustka (formerly Stolpmünde)
Ustka has long been a destination for those seeking relaxation, including Otto von Bismarck. There are numerous wellness hotels here, offering dozens of treatments if you don’t just want to swim. Horseback rides on the beach are as popular as extended bike tours. The promenade by the sea is perfect for strolling. The mouth of the Słupia River divides the beach into a western and an eastern section—the eastern beach features a lighthouse and a beach promenade with many restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops. For children, there is a water slide, among other attractions.
Rewal Beach, Rewal
Although the spa town has only about 700 residents, it gets quite crowded in the summer, as the beach attracts many times more tourists to the city. Rewal is also popular with German vacationers due to its easy accessibility. It’s only about two hours from Berlin to the sea. Nearby, you’ll find other spa towns like Niechorze and Kolberg, which invite relaxation. However, relaxation should not be confused with silence: Rewal is also known as the “Ballermann of the Baltic coast” because the low prices attract many night owls.
The Beaches of Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia
Not only is Gdańsk a picturesque port and Hanseatic city with great charm, but it and its neighboring cities, Sopot and Gdynia, also boast some of the most popular beaches in Poland: endless white stretches for miles as far as the eye can see. If you don’t want to swim here, you can stroll through the picturesque old town of Gdańsk or visit the longest wooden pier in Europe in Sopot, according to “Danzig Info.” Visitors to Gdańsk can easily and quickly reach the neighboring towns of Gdynia and Sopot by public transport—especially in summer, Sopot is a popular party hotspot.
The Brzeźno Beach in Gdańsk attracts visitors with soccer and volleyball courts, as well as slides, trampolines, and a play ship for children. Other popular beach sections include Jelitkowo, Stogi, Sobieszewo, Orle, and Świbno. In Sopot, there are two 100-meter-long beach sections named “Sopot – Łazienki Południowe” and “Sopot – Kamienny Potok – Koliba.” Particularly popular in Gdynia is the beach of Orłowo, which was once visited by Polish kings.
Beaches of Kołobrzeg (Kolberg)
At the six-kilometer-long beach of Kolberg, amber collectors may find a treasure or two at dawn. Behind the beach, where you can rent beach chairs and loungers, is a dune forest inviting you to take a walk. If you’re looking for some peace at the busy beach, head to the sections Ustronie Morskie to the east or Grzybowo and Dzwirzyno to the west.
Many vacationers come for the saline springs and peat water, which qualify Kolberg as a spa town. You can swim particularly safely in Kolberg thanks to lifeguard supervision at the West Beach and the beach of Podczele.
Władysławowo (Großendorf)
And yet another Polish spa town—with a total of 23 kilometers of beach and Poland’s largest fishing port. After swimming, you can enjoy fresh fish dishes at very reasonable prices. If you wish, you can try your luck at deep-sea fishing. There are also opportunities for surfing, snorkeling, sailing, and diving. From Władysławowo, you can easily take trips to nearby Gdańsk, the Hel Peninsula, or the cliffs at Habichtsberg.
On the beach, you can play soccer and volleyball on a total of twelve sections, and there are water slides for children. In the small neighboring town of Chłapowo, there is also a nudist beach.
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Lubiatowo
Just like in Łeba, Lubiatowo offers not only a fine beach but also a shifting dune as an attraction—the second largest in all of Poland, moving several meters per year. In the municipality of Choczewo, to which Lubiatowo belongs, there are a total of 17 kilometers of beach, and in the associated town of Stilo, there is a lighthouse. From the 34-meter-high tower, which stands on a dune over 40 meters high, you have a breathtaking view of the sea and the Baltic beach. In Lubiatowo, cyclists and hikers, as well as anglers, mushroom pickers, or vacationers who just want to swim, will find what they’re looking for. The beach of Lubiatowo has numerous restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish at reasonable prices.
Chałupy (Cheynowa)
And yet another beach on the Hel Peninsula, known primarily for its nudist area. So well-known that the Polish artist Zbigniew Wodecki even sang about it. Windsurfers from all over the country and abroad come to Chałupy to set sail in the warm and shallow waters. Every July, a regatta with old sailboats takes place here.