Palanga - sea and sun, summer capital of fun

Palanga - is a coastal town attracting visitors by the crunch of white sand under their feet, amber washed out by waves, dark green pine trees and unrepeatable sunsets. Wonderful creation of nature have been fascinating people for centuries.

Palanga is the most renowned health resort in Lithuania famous for its traditions.The leisure can be meaningful in Palanga -a stroll along the paths of Botanical Park, a view to the Sea from the top of Birute's Hill, which is full of legends, a visit to the world famous Amber museum and recently opened unique sculpture Museum of Antanas Moncys. Visitors are welcome to the festival dedicated to the opening of the season taking place annually in the second week of May. Palanga becomes the centre of entertainment and cultural events. Songs, dances, exhibitions of folk masters, entertainment, sport, competitions, and fireworks by the sea declare the beginning of the summer. People flock there to have a rest, bathe in the sun and the sea, and entertain themselves. Holiday makers can expect from a universal resort, meeting all-type fancies. Music lovers are invited to the concerts in Summer Concert hall, Vandenis Music Club, or on the open terrace of the Amber Museum where Night Serenades are organized. It is also possible to see the performances of Lithuanian theatres and Folk theatres' shows in Palanga.

J. Basanaviciaus street is one of the town's famous spot. Holidaymak-ers promenade along this street willingly, as there are lots of cafes and different attractions. This is the main street, which leads to the pier. The smallest holidaymakers have an abundant range of entertainment, too. They can sail boats on the swimming pools, slide down the water hills, drive small cars, roller-skate or enjoy ride in a horse driven coach.The amusement park, mini zoo are waiting for children.

Following the old tradition of the health resort, holidaymakers hurry to the pier to watch the sunset over the sea. In the evenings families and friends can sit in cosy cafes, bars and restaurants. Palanga is not only a climatic resort but a balneological one as well. Disorders of cardiovascular system, oncological, gynaecological ailments are treated successfully in the sanatoriumsof the resort.

In 2010 Great Britain newspaper Sunday Times included Palanga beaches to the TOP of 20 hottest European Beaches in 2010.

Palanga is described as follows: "This is a cracking little resort town with a white, sandy beach, pine forests, sand dunes and fizzing nightlife. There are dozens of bars and restaurants along pedestrian Basanaviciaus Street, everyone speaks English, and it's as cheap as you'll find in Europe. Behind the beach are the dune-side Botanical Gardens and a terrific amber museum."