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Leba

Each year in the peak season, the lovely fishing port of Leba is crammed with tourists drawn by the allure of sand, sea and nature – even when the neighbouring resorts are empty. Although Leba has little to offer in terms of historic sights, there are still some pleasant nooks, the famous shifting dunes and other attractions of the unique Slowinski National Park to marvel at. Once there, it is easy to understand why Leba is such an immensely popular holiday resort.

Leba TOURISM

If you are in the mood for some lazy beach life, Leba is the place to be. Families come here for their summer vacation to pass the time on the beautiful wide sandy beach and to enjoy the water, which is reputed to be the cleanest on the Polish coast. More of a large village dotted with cottages than a town, Leba still has ample accommodation of all grades, including about a dozen camping sites. In July and August, a common sight are the snack bars and fish stalls, where you can buy freshly fried and smoked fish daily.

The town offers many alternatives to lying on the beach – it is known as an excellent place for windsurfing and horse-riding along the sands. Leba’s environs are perfect for walking excursions - and for those who prefer cycling, bike trails have been developed everywhere.

Just a short bike ride from Leba, the Slowinski National Park provides an opportunity to explore the natural environments of forests and lakes. People from all over the world visit the park mainly for a chance to see Poland’s answer to the Sahara: the great sand dunes. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they move when the wind blows.

GEOGRAPHY

The Baltic Sea town of Leba is located in Middle Pomerania, 110 km from Gdansk, on the right bank of the river from which it takes its name. To the east lies Lake Sarbsko, while to the west is Lake Lebsko. The town is surrounded by beautiful pine woods and has a population of 4,000.

Leba is a health resort with a mild sea climate, with iodine and salt in the air, a high sunshine record, strong winds from the sea as well rapid changes of atmospheric conditions.

HISTORY
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Through the centuries, Leba has contended with the destructive forces of nature. Due to its location by the open sea, the town bas been time and time again affected by storms and waves. Moreover, only in the second half of the 19th century was the river regulated, while before that it repeatedly flooded its banks. The chronicles mention huge floods in the years 1396, 1441, 1467 and 1497.

In 1558 a violent storm on the Baltic Sea caused severe damage to the town. It was decided th... ( more >>)