Lying to the westernmost end of Lituania, in the Curonian Spit region is the picturesque resort town of Nida, an administrative center of the Neringa Municipality. The town is a popular tourist destination with more than a million tourists visiting the resort each summer. Most of the tourists consist of Lithuanians, Russians, Latvians and German travelers who visit the town in large numbers. The resort offers family-oriented activities, which makes the place so popular with tourists especially those traveling with family.
Originally situated five kilometers from where it stands today, at Grabscher Haken close to the Hohe Dune, the tiny fishing village was under the Duchy of Prussia in 1525 followed by the Kingdom of Prussia in 1701. Due to continuous threats from sand drifts the village was moved in 1730’s to where it stands today. German impressionists made Nida famous in the 20th century and after the war it developed into a holiday resort, but only for a selected few.
The best thing about Nida is that it has remained untouched by industrialism due to the severe planning restrictions. It still retains its natural look with lush green landscapes and fresh open areas that offer the most scenic views of Mother Nature. Places of interest besides the nearby sand dunes that are one of the highest in Europe include the large sundial, the 1888 Neo-Gothic church, fisherman’s ethnographic museum and the Amber gallery museum.
A jazz festival takes place here every year. The beaches are inviting while a camping site offers an outdoor experience to those who enjoy such activities. The Nida Airport is located within the town and so getting here is not a problem. It is also close to Klaipeda, the third largest city in the country and its only port.
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