Łukęcin – the advantage of this cozy, seaside town is undoubtedly the beautiful, sandy, seaside beach that stretches for kilometers and the wonderful seaside forest. The proximity of the sea and the surrounding forest make an outstanding spa microclimate in these areas. You can find many valuable, protected species of plants and animals, including Red Kite, Beavers, Sand Lizard, Viviparous Lizard, White-tailed Eagle, Newt or Flat-legged Platoon.

The Klif nature reserve in Łukęcin – is the first (together with the Klif nature reserve created in Dziwnówek on the same day) in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship a reserve of sea shore ecosystems. Includes dunes and forest areas from which erosion was created. The protected area has an area of 1.91 ha and runs along a strip along the beach, about 0.5 km northeast of Łukęcin buildings and about 0.5 km west of Pobierowo buildings. The purpose of reserve protection is “to preserve the landscape of the sea wall within the impact of natural abrasion processes”.

Kamień Pomorski (14 km) – the main attraction of the city is the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral. The magnificent Baroque organs located here attract music lovers to concerts as part of the International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music every summer. A real pearl is the charming cathedral close – the internal monastery garden, surrounded by cloisters covered with wild wine. You can also see the Treasury and the tower, from where you can admire the city panorama. Other attractions include: the Episcopal Palace from the 14th century, fragments of the medieval defensive walls with the Wolin Gate (currently the Museum of Stones and Minerals), the Gothic town hall with very interesting architecture.

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Chrząszczewska Island (14 km) – located in the western part of Kamień Pomorski. There is a huge stone by the shore in the water, which gave the name the city and the bay.

Grębowo – Golf Course and Country Club. The town is located about 5 km from the Kamień Pomorski.

Jarszewo – a small picturesque village with well-preserved historic buildings and a 16th-century church that captivates with its unique interior with intense colors and rich furnishings.

Wolin – the legendary Wineta, a city with a rich past, tempts the newcomer with history and colorful summer events. The preserved monuments deserve attention: archaeological collections from the region gathered in the Regional Museum, the church of St. Nicholas from the 13th century, the neo-Gothic Town Hall, barrow cemetery on the Hill of Hangers, a private shipyard where copies of old boats are made.

Międzyzdroje – Promenade of Stars (currently the Festival moved to Sopot), pier, Wax Museum, Natural Museum of the Wolin National Park and the nearby Bison Reserve – these are the flagship attractions of this resort. In the nearby village of Wapnica you can admire the picturesque Turquoise Lake, and from the Zielonka hill in Lubiń there is an extremely charming view of the Lagoon with the archipelago of islands. By the Międzyzdroje-Dziwnów route you can climb the Gosań mountain (93 m a.s.l.) – the highest hill on the Polish coast from where an interesting panorama of the sea extends.

Dziwnów – a well-known bathing beach situated on a sandy spit between the Baltic Sea and the Kamieński Lagoon. There are many colorful fishing boats at the quay. Undoubted attraction are boat trips around the Kamienski Lagoon and the sea, as well as a drawbridge. In this area we can find many valuable, legally protected species of flora and fauna, including in the area of ecological use “Martwa Dziwna” – occupying the area of 96 ha, the presence of very rare geese – Canadian Bernikla or Tundra Redpoll – was found. On the dunes, however, you can find the position of Mikołajka seaside and other sun-loving plants.

Pobierowo – Ewa Braun’s house has been strongly devastated according to oral communication.

Trzęsacz – the famous ruins of the church, which was built about 2 km from the sea shore in the 15th century, and now only a small fragment remains on the edge of the cliff washed by the Baltic Sea.

Niechorze – a seaside resort with fishing traditions. Some old pre-war buildings have survived here, including original cottage – currently Fisheries Museum. The main attractions of Niechorze include the Lighthouse erected in the second half XIX century. From the top of the lighthouse there is a nice view of the sea and the surrounding area. Nearby is the lake Liwia Łuża – a mud and water bird sanctuary.

Dreżewo – a picturesque village with preserved farm buildings and a romantic 19th-century Palace giving the impression of a defensive castle.

Cerkwica – the main attraction of the village is the historic church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – one of the prettiest temples on the coast. It was built in the 15th century from field stones and bricks. The valuable 17th-century furnishings have been preserved inside. Behind the church is the well of St. Otto – a place where probably the Saint baptized Pomeranians. The village also has a manor house with an original ballroom.

Ciećmierz – a village with well-preserved, historic farm buildings. Noteworthy is also the church from 1604 – an interesting example of folk art of the region. Inside, original equipment has been preserved, as well as a copy of the Gothic altar, the original of which was moved to the Cathedral in Szczecin.

Świerzno – the half-timbered court of Flemming from the first half of the 18th century arouses particular interest in this small village. The interior has survived, among others ballroom with valuable period paintings. Around the manor there is a fairly well-preserved park, whose layout was modeled on the Versailles gardens.

Rybokarty – undoubted attraction is one of the most interesting neo-Gothic buildings in Pomerania – Magnate Palace with stylized defensive towers and a charming landscape park. Noble fir grows in front of the palace – the second largest in thickness in Poland.

Gryfice – from the preserved monuments testifying to the rich history of the city, it is necessary to mention: fragments of medieval defensive walls with the High and Stone Gate and the Powder Tower, St. Mary’s Church from the 13th century, the chapel of St. George, a water mill. The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is one of the most interesting monuments in the region.

Narrow-gauge railway – from Gryfice to Niechorze (through Trzęsacz and Rewal) – a picturesque route among green forests and pastel meadows in retro-style carriages.

Trzebiatów – the city has preserved a medieval street layout with a centrally located Baroque town hall from the 18th century and historic tenement houses from past eras. On one of them there is a sgraffito from 1639 showing a herdsman and elephant. Above the city is the huge St. Mary’s Church from the 14th century, which served as a lighthouse for ships sailing on the sea. An interesting panorama of the area extends from the church tower. Around the old city there are long sections of the medieval defensive walls and the Kaszana Tower. See also: the palace and castle complex from the 17th century, Penitential Cross from the 16th century, a Gothic chapel of the Holy Spirit in which the transition of the entire principality to Protestantism was established in the 16th century.

Nowielice – a horse farm with traditions. Sport horses with an admixture of Hanoverian blood are bred here.

Cyclical events

During the summer season, coastal towns organize numerous events. The most interesting and worth seeing are:

International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music (June, July, August – Cathedral in Kamień Pomorski). The event gathers music and choral music lovers from around the world.

The Viking Festival in Wolin (usually beginning of August). During this time, part of the city changes into a lively medieval settlement. The event is accompanied by demonstrations of fights and ancient craft techniques, tastings of dishes prepared according to old recipes, Viking boat rides, numerous concerts of early music and Irish music, dances, as well as staging of historical events and rituals.

Trzebiatów Feast of Groats (usually the turn of July / August – Trzebiatów). On this day, the city revives the spirit of medieval events from centuries ago. Numerous shows, concerts, workshops and parades of warriors in medieval costumes are organized. And groats are falling apart with boilers. In this way, residents cultivate the history of their city.

Concert Summer with the Best Music under the Sun (second half of July – Dziwnów).

Greek Day (second half of July – Dziwnów).