Overview
- News outlets on Thursday highlighted Calder’s Independent column that steers travelers to Poland’s Baltic shore for uncrowded beaches.
- He singles out Sopot, a 19th‑century resort with a long wooden pier and promenade, set a 20‑minute train ride from Gdańsk.
- From the UK, flights to Gdańsk take about two hours, with WizzAir fares reported from £14 for low‑cost access.
- Calder also points to Świnoujście on the western Polish Riviera near Germany’s Ahlbeck, known for long, wide white sand that leaves plenty of space.
- Coverage notes cooler Baltic water than the Mediterranean, while TripAdvisor posts praise clean, calm beaches and some visitors urge the area to avoid heavy development.