Are you thinking about peaceful holiday at the seaside? The holiday of your dream in a beautiful seaside village is within reach. Apartments by the sea and sandy beaches of Jantar tempt an increasing number of tourists who appreciate high conditions of accommodation and swimming in the sea.
In a close proximity from Gdańsk, on the Vistula Spit there is a small seaside village, Jantar. It is favourite haunt of tourists because of its wide sandy beaches and a good access from the central part of Poland. The name of the village refers to the former name for amber, which was abundant in this area. Jantar was situated on the Amber Trail, a trade route that was used for the transportation of this material. The Amber Trail connected the towns of Ancient Rome with the Baltic Sea coast and is said to have extended as far as to the present St. Petersburg.
Apartments in Jantar - holiday at the seaside
Jantar is a perfect spot for people who do not like hustle and bustle or crowds on the beach and at the same time are seeking comfortable and convenient accommodation. Apartments in Jantar are waiting for the enthusiasts of fresh seaside air and coastal walks all year round. There are quite numerous private rooms in small pensions, a holiday resort and incredibly stylish Apartments in Jantar. The village, however, is not a large, crowded resort, thus its accommodation facilities are somewhat limited. If you are going to go away on holiday here, you should remember to book accommodation in Jantar in advance and then you can be assured your stay will be pleasant in every season of the year.
Jantar Apartments - accommodation by the sea in an amber village
Jantar is a place steeped in history, in which a huge part was played by amber. Tourist will find here a small Museum of Amber situated in the building of the Primary School (66 Rybacka street). This intimate exhibition presents amber craftsmanship and the local history. For 20 years now, annual Amber Hunting World Championship has been held in Jantar. This is one of the most interesting events of this kind in the region. During a two-day festival, contestants take part in several qualifying rounds which consist in getting as much amber as possible, with the use of a rake wash dip net called kaszor (special nets used to catch amber). The contest is accompanied by lots of other attractions, such as concerts of rock stars, children’s games and play, firework displays or Amber Miss of Poland beauty contest.
Apartments in Jantar - local attractions
Accommodation in Jantar will also fulfill the needs of people who like taking wanders around the village and its surroundings. Although in the village itself there are not many tourist attractions, there is no shortage of them in nearby localities. In the neighboring Stegna there are charming churches and two amazing exhibitions, where tourists can admire exciting exhibits.
One of them can be found in the Muzeum Bursztynowa Komnata, Amber Chamber Museum 64 Gdańska street), which houses a private collection of amber nuggets. In a building, which is a replica of an arcade house typical for the Żuławy region, visitors can admire amazing amber exhibits which often feature insects and plant fragments. There is even a tree dripping with amber. The Museum presents the history of the lost Amber Chamber and amber craftsmanship. The visitors also have the opportunity to learn how to tell genuine amber from a fake.
In Stegna there is also the only of its kind collection of Kinder Surprise toys. The owner has been collecting the toys since 1976 and makes them available to visitors in the summer in the Commune Culture Center, Gminny Ośrodek Kultury 60 Gdańska street).
Apartments in Jantar - accommodation by the sea
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