Sopot Things to Do

There is a park-like area at the end of the business strip going down hill toward the beach and the board walk. It's pleasant to sit in the shade for a while on such a hot day. It was a good spot to sit and get the sand off your feet before putting your shoes back on. That's always an interesting challenge when you go to the beach, isn't it?

Next time I insist that Gosia and I do some cha-cha ing with the rest of the crazy people down by the beach. You paid admittance to the fenced area where 2 instructors patiently tried to teach the crowd several cha cha moves... and some of them actually learned something! Fun way to spend some time as an alternative to the beach. Gets you prepared for some clubbing later on. You can really look good on the dance floor!! :-)

Of course there is a lot of sun bathing going on...but we just dipped our toes and did some walking on the beach...which was sooo welcome cause we were there on one of the hottest days of this past summer. Thought we would roast. Sure does you good to get in that wet sand and play with the little waves.

Here is another way to have some fun at Sopot. Seems there is no end to the water amusements you can find here. This is a pretty bumpy ride with some serious corners here and there...but everyone has a great time.

These boats are pretty amusing. Everyone gets a life vest and you can hear people telling their mates or family members, "don't fall off! hang on." Of course, some of us already know what's going to happen. The operator of the boat starts out real easy and everyone gets very confidant and then whamoh! the guy swerves hard enough to send them all flying! Great fun. Everyone has an easy enough time climbing back on, and then the process begins yet again. Fun to watch.

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There is an enormous boardwalk which stretches out into the sea. For a few zlotys you can gain admittance, as everyone does, and stroll out to do some people watching, enjoy the breeze on a blazing hot summer day....or watch the crazy people take a banana boat ride. It's quite pleasant. Believe it or not, it reminded me of being on Cape Cod, Massachusetts in Provincetown. Sometimes my mind plays little games like that.

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Watch out, you may spontaneously want to go on the crazy banana ride! All's going well until the boat turns and people fall off the banana :-) Everybody's wearing safety jackets so they are safe.
If you want a more comfortable ride, you may choose to sit in the boat.

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The Sopot Molo is one of the longest piers in Europe: it runs over 510 metres into the sea. First built in 1827, it gained its present shape in 1928. It's Sopot's main attraction along with the sandy beaches. Take a walk right up to the end, explore the lower decks and arms, sit down and enjoy the breeze. Good idea to also see its full length from the beach and even go under it - click for the other photos here to get a better idea. It offers great view of Sopot both during the day and at night. Admission is at 2.70 zloty (less than $1) - this is peanuts, all money goes to preserving the pier. On some occasions the ticket may be slightly more expensive, and the price may vary from season to season.