Sopot, Coastal resort city in northern Poland.
Sopot sits on the Polish Baltic coast between Gdansk and Gdynia, a stretch with wide sandy beaches and a 511-meter wooden pier. The town extends along the shore with parks, boardwalks and a historic spa quarter inland.
The settlement began in the 13th century and grew into a known spa resort with baths from the late 17th century onward. The 19th century brought the expansion of bathing facilities and a connection to the railway network.
The name comes from the Slavic word for spring, as healing water was once used here. Today many visit because of the beaches and the open atmosphere where locals and visitors meet along the promenade or in small cafés.
The town is reached from Gdansk Airport by regular buses and trains via the central station. The beaches are mostly flat and easily accessible, and the walk on the pier is free.
With around 40,000 residents, this is the smallest town in Poland with its own county status and self-government. The Forest Opera on the outskirts hosts international concerts and festivals each year in an open-air setting close to nature.
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