A NEW natural ‘beach’ is set to become the attraction of the season in an overlooked village in Poland.
While most new beaches are man-made attractions, the new slither of land emerged out of the water in early February.
The new spit of white land in the Polish village of Mikoszewo was formed by sea currents carrying sand[/caption]
The new slither of land has become popular with beach-goers thanks to its picturesque views[/caption]
The new spit of white land in the Polish village of Mikoszewo was formed by sea currents carrying sand, which gradually formed and shaped the landform.
Visitors can walk along the new 100m stretch of sand, which has even been given its own postcode by the Polish Post Office.
Local tourism websites have described it as the “biggest attraction of the season” thanks to its picturesque location.
The new spit has white sand and sea views overlooking blue waters, so no wonder it has become a hit with photographers.
It has been likened to the more well-known Hel Peninsula by some locals.
Avid beach-goers have previously described the Hel Peninsula as “paradise on Earth“.
Located on the Baltic Coast, the Hel Peninsula stretches for 21 miles and is becoming popular among European tourists looking for a cheap getaway.
The village of Mikoszewo is where the longest Polish river, Vistula, empties into the Baltic Sea.
Its stretch of coastline makes it an ideal seaside spot, with the beachfront village already home to Mikoszewo Beach.
The wide, sandy beach has been praised by visitors thanks to its lack of crowds.
One person wrote on Google: “A beautiful, wide beach that’s away from the hustle and bustle where you can find amber and lots of beautiful shells.”
Mikoszewo is a 30-minute drive from Gdansk, which is home to the nearest airport.
Both Ryanair and Wizz Air operate direct flights from a range of UK Airports, including London Stansted, Leeds, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Bristol, to Gdansk Airport.
Sun Online Travel has found one-way tickets starting from £16 in June.
The new slither of land stretches for just 100m[/caption]
Flights between the UK and Gdansk take roughly two hours.
While Poland might not be the first choice for a seaside break, it’s actually home to an overlooked riviera.
The seaside town of Sopot has been nicknamed the “Polish Riviera” thanks to its white sandy beach and blue coastline.
Running along the Baltic Sea, Sopot has over 500m of coastline including Sopot Beach.
The white sandy beach is a haven for holidaymakers and has plenty of amenities including beachfront restaurants like Bulaj and Koliba.
It is also home to Sopot Pier, the longest wooden pier in Europe.
Sun Travel’s favourite UK seaside towns
AS part of our Best Of British travel series, The Sun’s travel team have picked our favourite UK seaside towns, featuring everything from dolphin-spotting beaches to celeb-favourite fish and chip shops.
Tynemouth, North Tyneside – Ryan Gray, Travel Reporter
The North East is a much-overlooked part of the country for seaside towns, with Tynemouth standing out among the best of the ones on offer.
Longsands Beach is, in my opinion, the finest family beach in the UK with its mile-long expanse of shoreline blessed with perfect golden sands, a deep inky-blue sea home to both seals and dolphins, and fantastic child-friendly food and entertainment a stone’s throw away.
While some locals will be scattered across the sand, or out surfing in the fresh North Sea water, plenty will also be found in Crusoe’s, a wonderful little cafe right on the beach, serving everything from breakfast to booze, making it the perfect stop for seaside refreshments.
The beach is overlooked by the spectacular Tynemouth Priory and Castle, a 2,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon monastery, looked after by English Heritage.
Every summer, the atmospheric ruins of the priory host the Mouth of the Tyne music festival, with previous headliners including Sam Fender, Elbow, Billy Ocean and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.
Just a stone’s throw from the priory is the town centre, where quaint bars and restaurants are found alongside classic fish and chip shops, like Marshalls, rumoured to have been named after Jimi Hendrix, when the musician is said to have visited the chippy for a fish supper after performing in Newcastle back in the 1967. An unofficial blue plaque in the window of the fast food spot commemorates his visit.
Any visit to Tynemouth should be made at the weekend, in order to take in Tynemouth Market, hosted in the town’s Victorian Metro station every Saturday and Sunday.
Trinkets, street food and collectibles can be found laid out across a number of stalls within the ornate surroundings either side of the platforms.
Mousehole, Cornwall – Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor
Cornwall is saturated with unspoilt coastlines, but, unlike many of the overcrowded spots, the village of Mousehole, on the far southern tip (just below Penzance), has somehow retained its chocolate box charm.
The small sandy bay is crammed with weathered fishing boats and backed by pokey cafes and airy art galleries where seaside-inspired works hang from the walls.
For impeccable views of a wild sea and homemade grub, head to Rock Pool Cafe which sits atop a craggy cliff.
Order a hot chocolate, which is somewhat of a DIY experience, delivered to you on a board with a mug of piping hot milk and a tub of shaved chocolate shards in white, milk, or dark chocolate to melt into the milk.
There are some impressive coastal walks – but be warned it can be hilly.
You can read more of our favourite seaside towns, here.
And Southport, one of England’s oldest seaside towns is at risk of losing its beach forever.
Elsewhere in the UK, another seaside town is making their beach bigger.
The new ‘beach’ has been likened to the Hel Peninsula (pictured)[/caption]
