Magic place- The Baltic Sea with a drop of China

When one looks at Poland from a bird's-eye view, one can observe a narrow ground strip in the northern part of the country which cuts into the blue of the sea and reminds of a pier. It is the Hel Peninsula known as the Hel Scythe, or the Hel Sand Spit. From the south it borders with the Puck Strait, which by the local residents is referred to as the Small Sea, from the east- with the Gdansk Bay and from the north with the Baltic Sea. It is 35 km long and from 3 to 100m wide. It constitutes the smallest part of the coast, as 200-300 years ago it was covered with a range of small islands (one map reveals that at the end of the 17th century there were six of them). The area has been dwelt by Kashubians- a nation of proud and severe individuals who cultivate their culture and tradition, develop their language, prefer freedom and whose characters have been formed by the contact with the sea. The Kashubian region can be divided into three parts: a strip of seaside area (from Hel to Władysławowo and from Puck to Reda), the Kashubian lake district and Szymbark Hills (with the centre in Kartuzy) as well as Bory Tucholskie (Koœcierzyna, Bytów, Chojnice, Tuchola). Rich nature, diversified landscapes- wide sandy beaches, picturesque morainal hills, lakes, forests and dunes-enjoy popularity and recognition among Polish tourists and foreigners. Water sports fans, gourmets, passionate walkers, and most importantly, those who admire local people’s hospitality choose the place as their destination.