5 cities in Europe with the beach near the center. One flight from Poland is enough
Many tourists and families with children are looking for a place with beaches near the center. In these cities, just a short walk will share you from the sea.
Nothing relaxes like the sea view, even before the summer season. If you are planning a city break with a flight lasting a maximum of 3-4 hours, it is worth considering the city in southern Europe, which will allow you to feel into the holiday atmosphere in spring or relax from visiting and walking around museums.
Alicante
This is a real hit among Polish tourists. According to Euroweeklynews.com in 2024, nearly 900,000 traveled between Poland and this city. people (an increase of over 50 %). Large, sandy Del Postiguet beach on the Mediterranean It is located very close to the castle of St. Barbara, the top attraction of the city. During the day you can bathe here around the palm trees, and in the evening or on cooler days go for a walk. There are showers, restaurants and a playground on site.
We will reach Alicante directly from many Polish cities, including Bydgoszcz. Gdańsk, Łódź, Warsaw and Wrocław.
Larnak
Cyprus, although geographically in Asia, is a member of the European Union. The charming town on this island has a urban Finikoudes beachwhich is located next to the center and the main promenade. Just like in Alicante, the descent to the sea is mild, so families with children will appeal. The waves in the sea in the season are small and the water has a pleasant temperature. At rush hour in the season the beach is guarded. Tourists with disabilities can rent “floating wheelchairs” here.
We will reach Larnaki, among others from Gdańsk (Wizz Air), Krakow, Warsaw and Wrocław.
Palma de Mallorca
We move to balearies. 15 minutes from the center of the Majorca capital is a small sandy beach Can Pere Antoni, from which you can see the Cathedral of Le Seu. From May to October, the beach is guarded. Although some complain about the purity of water, the place will meet the expectations of tourists who cannot afford a car trip to more distant towns in Majorca.
We will reach the palm directly from Warsaw, Krakow and Wrocław.
Zadar
The Croatian city is known for the impressive sunset. Only 15 minutes on foot from the old town is located public Kolovare beach (rocky) with appropriate infrastructure. On the spot we will find toilets, showers, playground and inflatable slide for children.
We will reach Zadar, among others from Warsaw-Chopin (PLL LOT), Warsaw-Modlin, Kraków, Katowice and Poznań.
Dubrovnik
Croatian Dubrovnik also has a beach near the center. The Żwirowa Banje beach is located only 8-10 minutes walking from the Old Town. On vacation in this country you must have swimming shoes with you, because the bottom is rocky.
