LOCATION
Palanga is located on the northern part of the Lithuanian Baltic coast 30 km from Klaipeda. The exact location of the wind and kite surfing spots is on the is north to the town (nearby Kunigiskes and Monciškės Beaches). Palanga is located 320 kms from Vilnius, 280 kms from Riga and 170 kms from Kalingrad. Palanga- Gdańsk distance is 620 kms surrounding Russian Kaliningrad Region and 330 kms though the region (it includes ferry to Curonian Spit and 2 ex-EU border crossings). Klaipeda has hot two ferry connections: Kiel- Klaipeda (from Germany) and Karlshamn – Klaipeda (from Sweden). Palanga has got its own regional airport. Geographical location of Palanga: 55°55′N 21°04′E.
PALANGA SURFING HOTSPOTS
In the most of the summertime the Palanga Beach is very crowded so wind and kite surfing spots are located a couple km north to the main beach, a bit aside but still a walking distance to the city. The spots are close to the broad sandy beach, waters are relatively shallow, bottom is sandy the wind direction typically is north west. Offshore winds blow from the east. The places are good both for beginners and advanced kite and wind surfers. Local surfing schools assure the education for beginners. The place is very popular for surf camps organizing, especially for youth and families in the summertime.
ATTRACTIONS
Palanga and the nearby Klaipeda are popular coastal cities with two different characters. Main attractions of Palanga include: sea pier, long broad sandy beaches, culinary attractions, different working fountains, cultural events, unusual museums (of dogs, of illusions). Palanga is a resort town with relaxing atmosphere, but crowded in top season (July-August). Klaipeda is a Hanseatic city, huge Baltic Sea port, host of universities with typical big city attractions like museums, culture centers etc. Nearby is the Curonian Spit which is a National Park with enormous dunes, long broad beaches and places for sun bathing. Tourist can observe birds and wild animals (deer). Cycling is a good option for sightseeing the regions and bikes can enjoy a network of bike roads.
