Natural beauty
People from all over the world come here to see great sand dunes. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that, as the wind blows it carries the sand and the dunes move slowly inland at a speed of 3-10 cm per year. Some dunes are as high as 30 meters above sea level.
The pine forests cover 80% of the whole Park and are inhabited by 257 species of birds. The most interesting are: erne, eagle, owl, crow and swan. Among mammals one has to point out: deer, elk, wild pig and hare.
One of the things the people of Leba are proud of are the white sand beaches. Last year they were voted the cleanest beaches on the Polish coast. They are also surrounded by dunes and pine forests and the sunsets and sunrises are the most spectacular in Europe.
The Baltic Sea provides all sort of sea food. Leba’s restaurants buy fish directly from the fishermen and you can be sure that the fish you are eating for dinner was caught the very same morning.
Weather
If you are a sun-seeker then the best time for you to come here is from late June to middle of August. The average temperature is 25-27°C. It is usually warm and sunny. However, it might happen that you will get caught by rain. If this happens, we strongly encourage you to take a walk anyway, as rain brings fresh and rich in iodine air.
Early Autumn (September-late October) is mild and is ideal for hiking and sightseeing.
Winter is very cold and the weather is unpredictable.
Health benefits
Leba is a health resort.
The sea, surrounding forests, lakes and dunes create specific microclimate with mild air. All the above combined together produce salt and iodine, which is perfect for those, suffering from asthma, throat and lung problems. So, if you are planning to come here outside of summer season or are one of the unfortunate ones and your holiday is spoilt because of rain, do not worry. Wrap up warm, take your waterproofs and go for a stroll along the beach. Breathe in deeply and feel the energising and healing qualities of the air.
The iodine in the air makes you also feel better and can uplift your mood instantly.Dr Rabski, a well known climatologist, says that this special climate is even better and more beneficial for human body than the one in Canary Islands.
The best time to benefit from the special climate of Leba is Autumn and Spring, when the air is purest and the Sea produces the largest amount of iodine.