"SOPOT ~ chill out and fun" Sopot by gosiaPL

Sopot Travel Guide: 143 reviews and 387 photos

FAVOURITE POP-OUT TRIP FROM GDANSK

Sopot on the Baltic coast is one of the most desired holiday destinations for many Poles. It's a town with a population of about 40,000. Together with Gdansk and Gdynia, it constitutes the Tricity agglomeration. It's famous for its wooden pier, one of the longest in Europe, sandy beaches, water sports, cafes and restaurants, as well as all sorts of clubs for those who are looking for nightlife entertainment.

I never stayed in Sopot but I often visted it on a day's trip from the other places within the Tricity, it's just perfect for this kind of trip and easy to get to. Its relaxed and laid back atmosphere makes it a wonderful retreat after chasing all the antiquities in Gdansk. After all you're on vacation, so why not wet your feet or bathe in the sea, stroll along the pier, sit down on a bench to have a waffle with blueberries and whipped cream - this has always been a must for me in Sopot ever since I first visited as a child.

Sopot is well-known for other reasons as well, but you can read about it in my tips :-)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Relaxed, sandy beaches, lots of fun places
Cons:Far too crowded with tourists and holiday makers
In a nutshell:A bustling seaside resort

Last visit to Sopot: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Sep 3, 2006
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matcrazy1 Oct 21, 2006 at 4:09 AM

Excellent job. I was in Sopot when there was nothing more than a pier there. I have to see the Drunken House, ride the banana boat and do the cha cha next time :-)
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NatassaPL Sep 16, 2006 at 6:54 AM

You have put Poland in my wish list! lovely page, lovely place, lovely photos!
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mtncorg Sep 4, 2006 at 8:53 AM

Lots of great tips here! It looked like the windsurfers could have used a little wind! ;-]
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Pawtuxet Aug 27, 2006 at 3:18 PM

OK, Gos...next time we ride the banana boat and do the cha cha!! THEN we'll go to that great hotel for lunch. :-)