Attractions and Sightseeing in Palanga
The Palanga beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The beach stretches over many kilometers on both sides of the Palanga pier. Since the town is primarily a summer resort destination, the beach is its star attraction and is known to be very crowded because apart from the international tourist influx, there are also several tourists from other parts of Lithuania who head to Palanga for its beach during summers. To enjoy your time at the beach look for a spot farthest from the pier since these are the least crowded.
The Palanga Pier is an interesting spot to head to. It is a local tradition to pay a visit to the pier at the time of the sunset. One can experience the beauty of the sun setting into the sea as well as taking in all the fun and activity on the beach during the day.
Basanavicius Street is a recommended spot for all tourists. The street is the most popular as well as active part of the town. It is present between the Vytauto Street and the Palanga Pier. The street offers various kinds of restaurants, funfairs, bars, clubs and memento shops.
The Botanical Garden is another tourist draw in the town. Located at the south of the city center, the garden houses the Amber Museum. The garden is much like a small forest in itself and makes for an interesting place to walk and hike. The Birute Hill, which is a sand dune with forest cover, can be reached by a small walk. The hill was once the site of an excavation and now houses a small chapel.
There is also a pharmacy in Palanga, which is a unique attraction because it is one of the most ancient pharmacies in Lithuania, dating back to the middle of the 19th century. Historians take great interest in visiting this place as well along with the other attractions.
Visiting Palanga
Palanga can be visited through a Lithuania Coastal Towns tour package offered by the Baltic Travel Company. The package is reasonably priced stretches over a week.