New recreational areas in Gargždai

Gargždai situated in the heart of the Klaipėda District is one of fast developing cities in the Western Lithuania. Gargždai is also the cultural center of the region. Special attention is paid to the local recreation and tourism development not only in Gargždai, but throughout the Klaipėda District. Water lovers are attracted by the tourism possibilities by the Minijos River, Curonian Lagoon or the coastal zone. Western Lithuanian tourist tract „Curonian way", designed to develop road cycling, reflects Lithuanian history, customs and nature. Arich network of cultural heritage, unique landscapes and spectacular nature make Gargždai and the district attractive.

Recently, all efforts are targetted at searching the alternative recreational areas and their adaptation to the tourists' needs.

Complex development of th equarry territory, located in Gargždai suburbs, will solve not only the problem of lacking recreation opportunities, but it will also improve environmental quality. In 2009 the feasibility study „Quarry territory adaptation to recreational development" was prepared. In this document the main guidelines of areas development were established. In 2010 a detailed plan of quarries teritorry will be prepared and it would initiate a more rapid development of the quarry site. The project implementation period is 2010-2020. The total demand for funds is about 72.5 million. Lt.

It is planned that the adaptation of the quarry territory will include water and coastline cleaning in all territory. Also, bicycle and pedestrian trails will be built, beaches and tourist campsites will be put into shape. A beautiful park, a walkway and observation sites will be built. Information center and auto and moto racing tracks will be also equipped in this territory. Private sector will be invited to provide various services for tourists.