Small Polish fishing village Karwia becomes a summer sensation on the Baltic coast

Karwia is a small fishing village on Poland's northern Baltic Sea coast, in the Pomerania region, home to just 987 permanent residents. Outside the tourist season it is a quiet, peaceful spot, but during the two summer months it transforms into a bustling resort.

Tens of thousands of visitors daily

According to Karwia's village head, Bartosz Agata, when weather is favorable and the summer season is in full swing, the village receives between 30,000 and 50,000 tourists per day. This estimate is based on the total accommodation capacity in the village — even the smallest guesthouses offer 30 to 50 beds, and the village also has campsites and a wide range of apartments available.

Changing visitor habits

The village head notes that the type of tourists coming to Karwia is gradually changing. Previously, visitors often stayed for a week or two, but now more people are choosing shorter stays of three to five days.

Attractive prices

One of the main draws for tourists is the relatively affordable pricing, both for accommodation and for food at local bars and restaurants, according to the Polish portal "turystyka.wp.pl".