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LOCATION
Curonian Spit is a peninsula with sand dunes, of 98 km separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Along the Nerija, the only peninsular road 167 Smiltyne-Nida is built.
SCENIC CHARACTER
Curonian Spit is UNESCO World heritage site, a real miracle which was created by nature winds, sand and human hands for the reason to fight against the unbearable wind and trying to hold back its sand. Often called as „The pearl of the Baltic Sea”, Curonian Spit is a magical place with beautiful dunes and forests, magnificient views and landscapes, perfect for unique experience of the coast in Lithuania. Visit the towns of Juodkrantė, Pervalka, Preila, Nida, and indulge yourself in many activities in the nature. The Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea provide excellent conditions for sailing in the territory of the Curonian Spit National Park. There are yachting clubs in Smiltynė and Nida, which accept different sizes of yachts, you can rent a sailboat, or a yacht with a crew.
ATTRACTIONS
• Nida, a well-known for fisher’s ethnographic farmstead of XIX-XX century introduces visitors to Nerija fishers mode of life.
• Juodkrantė is famous for its the hill of Witches exposition of more than 80 wooden sculpture in Juodkrantė – a special place where you might feel strong creative powers and imagination.
• Take part in education trail in Nagliai nature reserve near Pervalka, famous for the Dead dune which continues 9 kilometers from Juodkrantė till Pervalka. There you can see selfish origin nature, in sand covered old villages, hundred years old forests, amazing hollows formed by strong winds.
• Parnidis dune has a viewpoint from where you can see a breathtaking view of Curonian Lagoon and the best horizont of The Baltic Sea. On the top of the dune there is a viewing area with sun clock.
• Take part in canoe trip “Grobštas” which is a fascinating trip to explore unique nature of the Curonian Spit. Departing from Nida, stopping by Parnidis dune and arriving to the Grobštas bay.
