You could say of the Vistula that it is the 'sea' of Warsaw. A sea that is at your fingertips, with a capital view of the National Stadium, bridges and the wild greenery of the Praga riverbank. Beaches on the Vistula is a summer retreat for locals and tourists, a place to meet, relax and enjoy the city. Sun, sand, deckchairs and the vibrant Vistula Boulevards with their array of culinary and entertainment concepts. What more could you want?

Beaches on the Vistula near the boulevards - sunbathing, frying and relaxing

From the iconic Poniatówki, through the atmospheric Beach at the Dockyard, the family-friendly and slightly wilder Rusalka, to the quiet corners of the Żoliborz and Saska Beaches. Each of them has its own unique character and reason to visit. In the summer they often become the setting for interesting events that bring the community together in a fesival atmosphere. And by day, they are a place for relaxation as well as urban sporting activities. Before you spread out your towel and dip your feet in the Vistula sand, take a look at our beach guide.