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Introducing Łeba
In the summer months, Łeba (weh-bah) is an uber-resort town, taken over by Polish and German holidaymakers. There’s a relaxed, good-humoured buzz in the air, generated by the vacationing crowds and the various eateries and amusements that spring up to keep them diverted. Outside the high season, however, Łeba reverts to its off-peak persona of a small, quiet fishing port.
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Life wasn’t always this relaxed here – in the 16th century the town moved from the western to the eastern bank of the Łeba River after a huge storm flattened the settlement. Even then, Łeba was prey to the exotic peril of shifting sand dunes, which threatened to cover its buildings and disrupt shipping. However, at the end of the 19th century a new port was constructed and forests were planted to impede the sands.
Nowadays it’s a great place for a seaside jaunt, boasting a generous expanse of wide sandy beaches and clean water for swimming. It’s also within day-trip distance from Gdańsk, and the attractive Słowiński National Park is just next door.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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