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(English) IU222. HEL PENISULA

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LOCATION

Hel Penisula is often called the beginning of Poland. It is located in the north of Poland, in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Through the entire Hel Penisula there is a railway line and a convenient road at which runs a bicycle paths. It can be reached by car, becausethere is road 216, from Władysławowo towards Hel, along the spit. 54°36′N 18°48′E

ATTRACTIONS 

The Hel Peninsula is one of the most interesting areas of the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea. It is known for its beautiful pine forests, dunes, sandy beaches, air rich in iodine and seals. It is a narrow, 34-kilometer long spit, which was created by the current flowing from the east along the coast, carrying sand from the bottom. The entire Hel Peninsula belongs to the Nadmorski Landscape Park, which was established in 1978. The narrowest it is at the base, near Władysławowo – only about 100 meters, and its width at the end, near Hel – about 3 kilometers. Tourists staying here can enjoy beautiful, uncrowded beaches by the open sea or from beaches located on the Bay of Puck. A lot of campsites are located on the Bay, specializing in windsurfers and kitesurfers. There are several seaside resorts on the peninsula: Władysławowo, Chałupy, Jastarnia, Jurata and Hel. In each you can find great cafes, bars and restaurants serving fresh fish.

 

INFORMATION SOURCES:
Heritage Class [N]Natural Heritage  

Subclass: [NP] National parks and other protected areas  

WEB PAGES

http://www.polwysephel.pl/