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Hel Peninsula

A narrow strip of land in northern Poland extending into the Baltic Sea, known for its sandy beaches and popular seaside resorts.

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A place named Hel might not seem like the sort of spot you’d throw down the towel and soak up the rays, but hey, Poland’s full of surprises! In fact, the only thing that could remotely mimic the underworld here is the temperature, which can often clock over 30 in the middle of the summer. That’s when the crowds come, too, all in search of the long, glistening sandy beaches and the grass-topped dunes that run for over 20 miles along a spit into the Baltic Sea.

jrfrancis 4 years ago

Hel Peninsula Articles

  • 41 of the Best Things to Do in Poland

    In a whirlwind of potato-packed pierogi dumplings, Slavic churches, cobbled old towns, and smoky sheep’s cheese, Poland unfolds from the icy waves of the Baltic Sea to the rock-topped crags of the Tatras. From north to south, it packs in all sorts to entertain travelers. You’ll come face to face with grunting bison in old-growth […]

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