Łeba

Łeba is a seaside town in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, sitting between two lakes and the Baltic coast. The main street runs from the center to the wide sandy shore, while wooden walkways cross through dune landscapes toward the water.

The Order granted town rights in 1357, and the settlement first grew as a fishing harbor. Flooding in the 16th century forced residents to move the settlement to its current location.

The name comes from a Slavic word meaning swan, still visible today through swan motifs around town. Local fishers spread their nets on the harbor quay each morning, while residents walk the promenade in the evening.

Lodging ranges from hotels to campsites, most within walking distance of the shore. The national park lies east of the center and can be reached by bike paths or on foot.

The moving dunes in the neighboring national park shift several meters (yards) inland each year and occasionally bury old tree trunks. These dunes are among the tallest in Europe and reach over 130 feet (40 meters) in some spots.