What you should know
Culture
Poles are usually very old fashioned when it comes to gender etiquette. It is common for particularly older men to kiss women’s hand when greeting or saying good bye. But you will not go wrong, when shaking hands.
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Language
First language in Poland is, of course, Polish. Many people, especially young, speak German and English and most of the time it is quite easy to communicate. However, Leba has not had many visitors from English - speaking countries and you will find that signs and menus are usually in Polish and German.
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Eat and drink
Poles are very proud of their food. The traditional dish is pierogi - boiled, fried or baked dumplings, stuffed with potato, sauerkraut or fruit. You can try them at any of the restaurants.
As mentioned before, Leba is famous for its fish. So, try cod, herring or eel, which comes from nearby lake.
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Transport
It is quiet easy to travel by bus or train. Tickets can be purchased at the rail station or from the driver, if you travel by bus. Travelling by public transport is economical, but the most of the infrastructure is rather old.
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Money
The official currency in Poland is Polish zloty, which divides into 100 groszy.
There are a lot of private exchange offices (polish: Kantor) in Leba, especially during the summer season. If you come during the winter/autumn months, you can exchange your money at the local bank.
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