"Jurata - a resort for the wealthy" Jurata by evaanna

Jurata Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 14 photos

Statue of Jurata - the Baltic goddess - Jurata

Jurata is situated in a pine forest between Jastarnia and Hel on the Hel Peninsula. It practically adjoins Jastarnia, which is older and with more traditions. Jurata came to being in 1928 and immediately rose to fame as one of the best resorts on the Polish coast. It had luxurious hotels and pensions and was frequented by the wealthy and the artistic elite.
In the sixties though many other not so exclusive holiday centres were built there. In recent years Jurata has witnessed a return to its former glory. It now boasts new elegant restaurants, galleries and shops, although there are also shops and stalls selling the usual tacky holiday gadgets and clothes. If you want to buy smoked fish, don't buy it there unless you have a thick wallet. You will pay much less for it in the neighbouring towns.
Like the other places on the peninsula, Jurata has a fine beach on the side of the open sea and a longer pier than the other villages on the side of the bay. You can expect crowds there in the summer months.
When we visit it off season it's pretty empty but even then we don't find it as attractive as Chalupy or Kuznica for instance. It lacks the space that the other places have plenty of. The hotels and pensions are all enclosed and fenced and walking between the fences makes me feel like a prisoner.

Last visit to Jurata: Mar 2011
Intro Updated Apr 7, 2011
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Reviews (6)

Explore the forest paths Things to Do (3)

Visiting Jurata, don't just walk between the fences and try to get away from the promenade and explore the forest as... more travel advice

Promenade at Jurata, quite empty in September - Jurata

The promenade Things to Do (3)

Jurata has a number of narrow streets between the fences and walls that criss-cross the pine forest. The elegant hotels... more travel advice

The legend of Jurata Favorites (3)

The statue of Jurata (pronounced yoora:ti) appeared in the centre of this fashionable resort quite recently. This Baltic... more travel advice

Synchronized swimming or bad manners? - Jurata

Bad table manners? Favorites (3)

Watching the seabirds from the pier in Jurata can be very entertaining. They keep to the pier all the time in the hope... more travel advice

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LoriPori Aug 31, 2009 at 7:03 AM

It looks like an amazing area for a nice walk. I can actually smell the sweet scent of the pine trees.
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Trekki Aug 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM

Haha, love the synchonised swimming ducks :-)) And the legend of how amber appears on the beaches :-)
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craic Aug 13, 2009 at 9:19 PM

i would love to look for amber on the beach
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scottishvisitor Oct 25, 2008 at 2:16 PM

I do like to feed the birds and they so enjoy bread :) we often feed the swans here with some stale rolls.
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JLBG Jun 19, 2008 at 2:10 PM

Nice page but not really my cup of tea! Though, off season, as you wrote it, should be fine !
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alancollins Jun 6, 2008 at 9:55 AM

Nice photos
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Bwana_Brown May 28, 2008 at 4:56 PM

I think you time your visits to Jurata quite nicely! I too always enjoy a few hours by the sea before the real crowds arrive. Had to laugh at the synchronized swimming exhibition put on by your ducks!
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Ekaterinburg May 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM

Lovely photos Eva. I love watching seagulls, they are so entertaining. Great photo of the bird in flight and the sea gull onthe fence :))
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uglyscot May 9, 2008 at 5:35 AM

Looks a windy place,and the fences don't sound nice.