Polish Baltic Coast Attracts Slovak Tourists as Czech Travelers Face Insurance Gaps for Adventure Sports

Czech holiday‑makers are increasingly drawn to high‑adrenaline activities such as via ferrata in the Dolomites, surfing on the Canary Islands, mountain‑bike park rides and scuba diving abroad. However, most standard travel insurance policies in the Czech Republic treat these pursuits as "risky sports" and exclude coverage unless a separate rider is purchased. Insurers differ on classifications, depth limits for diving (often 10‑30 m) and altitude thresholds for hiking, meaning travellers can be left without compensation for injuries.

At the same time, Slovak tourists are discovering the Polish Baltic coast as a fresh seaside destination. The region offers wide sandy beaches, pine forests, spa towns, lighthouses, seafood restaurants and extensive cycling routes. Improved air links—direct Ryanair flights from Bratislava and Wizz Air from Poprad to Gdańsk—make the area easily reachable, especially in July and early August when sea temperatures reach 20‑22 °C. Gdańsk, beyond its tourist appeal, holds historic importance as the site where World War II began in 1939.