Chałupy
Hel peninsula, Baltic coast · Poland
Poland's most famous clothing-optional beach, sung about since the 1980s, on the sea side of the Hel spit. Mixed, with a gay section by repute.
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Find it
54.7640° N, 18.5050° ECrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
Train or drive along the Hel peninsula to Chałupy; the clothing-optional beach is on the open-sea side.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Poland is Tier 3 on our country ranking, legal but discreet. Go with your eyes open. Keep affection private, use apps carefully, and stick to venues locals recommend.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Chałupy?
Hel peninsula, Baltic coast, Poland. The map pin is 54.7640° N, 18.5050° E.
What is Chałupy like?
Poland's most famous clothing-optional beach, sung about since the 1980s, on the sea side of the Hel spit. Mixed, with a gay section by repute.
How do I get to Chałupy?
Train or drive along the Hel peninsula to Chałupy; the clothing-optional beach is on the open-sea side.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.