Small Baltic coast places - where to stay ?

Hello,

I'll go back to Poland in July. I'm planning to stay a few days on the Baltic coast then I'll drive to Mazury near the lake Sniardwy.

For my stay in Mazury, my hotel is already booked but for my stay on the coast, I still haven't made my choice.

1. Would you rather recommend the western part of the coast (near Kolobrzeg for example) or the eastern part (near Gdansk) in order to get the best weather, water and beach ?

2. Which place would you recommend to stay ? I'm looking for a small place. On maps, I can spot places like Rowy, Ustka, Leba. Is it actually possible to stay there (are there any hotels) ?

Thank you

Yes...

i used to go to the east side of the baltic coast.i 'd like to recommend you a few places on the beautiful HEL peninsula(very narrow and long peninsula,covered with a beautifull forrest).check for jurata or jastarnia.there is an open sea on the north side and gdanska bay on the south side of the peninsula.it has calm and shallow waters enabling easy surfing and swimming.perfcect for watersports and birdwatching(passing birds in the autumn in spring)

also;my brother was in jastrzebia gora which is close to the peninsula and loved this place.there is a site which may help you to find a nice and quiet place there

ring the number.they speak english and german

shoot for the middle.. it's all pretty good but if you are looking for less crowds go in the middle. hotels.. hmm maybe a few in major towns.. otherwise a B&B, a campground or a cabin may be in order. have fun and make sure to try the smoked fish from a one of those little stands. to die for, if you like fish that is. :)

Thanks for your replies. I made my choice.

Well don't keep us in suspense ! ;)

I'm off to Kolobrzeg next week - shall I report back?...

Damn right you should ! :)

Have you been there? Any idea what I can expect?

its where the sunrise festival is :D end of july

Hi Londonchick,

Nope I haven't been there but my friend has bought some investment land over there. He tells me it's very nice.

I didn't realise that. How cool!! And my birthday is at the end of July too :)

I'm back!! Did anyone miss me?

I had a fab time, and can't wait to go back :)

Did you go somewhere Ms LC? ;-)

Didn't even notice you were gone ;p

But seriously, tell us all about your trip.

I was in Kolobrzeg - awesome place. Fish and chips down at the harbour and lively bars :) And am kicking myself for not bringing my running shoes, as it would have been a brilliant place to go running....

Kołobrzeg is ok, but there are a lot of people to deal with. IMO a place like Chłopy, Sarbinowo, Mielenko or Gąski is more relaxing. Not too many people and a nice atmosphere. I'd stay away from Mielno. a lot of mafia there and there's always a fight. The areas west I'm not to familiar with, but I hear Hel is the #1 rated beach. I think Bwoo may have info about the beaches to the east.

I know that city quite well ;) I'll go there again this summer.

Me too, prob August-Sept. Can't wait!

Sarbinowo is great - peaceful and quite, but with nightlife too!

Kołobrzeg is the best place that I have been..... I mean EVEFR :)))

I find it a bit crowded during the season. I spent my childhood summers there.

Now we usually drive to Grzybowo, which is probably 10 min drive West of Kolobrzeg. Nice beaches and less crowded.

Yeah, I like Sarbinowo :) Not too much of a nightlife unless there's an event on the beach or sth. It's either there or take the path/beach to Chłopy. I think the club in Chłopy is a bit better. The one in Sarbinowo was filled with mirrors and girls watching themselves dance....by themselves because it was empty :) I'm sure some of you would enjoy that.

Go to Hel!

Last time, when I spend a week in Sarbinowo there was a party on the beach every night. Good fun!

Yup, they also have movie night with a big inflatable screen. I can't wait to go back.

...parties much better though :)