Chalupy Warnings Or Dangers Tips by evaanna

Clean sea air? Not often enough.

There are no industrial plants in Chalupy but you mustn't expect clean sea air there a lot of the time. This is because quite a few residents of Chalupy have the annoying habit of burning all kinds of things, including plastic, in their fireplaces. The smoke can be very irritating, especially for those with bronchial problems, so much so that I preferred to stay at home on certain evenings rather than to go and admire the sunset. The smoke often comes from a few chimneys at once and, depending on the direction of the wind, can even reach the beach. I know that some of the villagers do not like it either but they will not protest for the sake of keeping good relations with their neighbours. The only hope lies in the European Union enforcing the Clean Air Act in Poland. I know that it is already observed in a number of countries, e.g. Ireland. We all want to stay healthy, don't we?

Mind the train!

The railway line goes all along the Hel Peninsula cutting across the forest or coming close to the main road with the bay on its other side. You must always cross it on your way to the beach and there are many places to do that, some marked with barriers some not. There is often a lot of noise around, especially if there is a storm on the Baltic or a lot of traffic on the main road. And the railway line is obscured by shrubs and trees in many places. The outcome is obvious: you often can't hear or see the train coming. I nearly walked under one a few years ago, my husband stopped me at the last minute. The train was just metres away.
BTW, not all the trains on that line are as bright-coloured as the one in the picture. The traditional trains are green, the same colour as the greenery around them.

Don't let them rip you off!

There are some accommodations at Chalupy where they will try to really rip you off. I'd better not mention any names in case they sue me for slander, but surely when you pay 130 zloties per night (nearly twice as much as at the place I describe in my accommodation tip), you should not be charged extra for parking your car (15 zl per day) and even room for your surfboard (15 zl per day again). If you find yourself there by mistake, quickly look for a room in another house. There are plenty of them in Chalupy.