If your idea of a perfect holiday is to laze on a sunny beach and to bathe in an azure sea, then you will not be disappointed with a stay in Swinoujscie. The beach is beautiful and gently sloping, making it safe for kids.

While you are not lying on the beach, you can take a stroll to the marvellous 170-year-old Spa Park, which offers an exceptional variety of Mediterranean vegetation. If you are interested in bird watching then you can visit Karsibor Island, where a bird reserve of international significance is located. The range of species within the reserve is just breathtaking.

For a chance to see some truly unique items, head over to the Museum of Sea Fishing, housed in the old town hall. The museum tells the town’s history and there is also an exhibition describing the growth of the local sea fishing trade throughout the ages. There are displays of navigational devices and a most diverse collection of sea fauna.

Wolin Island is the home of the town’s symbol, the historic lighthouse, which at an elevation of 68 m is the tallest on the Baltic coast. It underwent a major restoration in 2000 and since then has been open to the public. It gives you a wonderful view of Swinoujscie and the region from the top.

Other sights that should be included on your list are “Stawa Mlyny”, a beacon shaped like a windmill and which is the second symbol of Swinoujscie; the 18th century King Christ Church with its model of a ship hanging from the ceiling; the neo-gothic church “Stella Maris”, famous for its superb stained glass windows; and lastly, Angel Fort, a 19th century fort on the bank of the river Swina, built in the harridan Mausoleum style.