Palanga tours

Let’s travel to the seaside and get acquainted with Palanga tourism attractions! They say traveling brings love and power back to people lifes. If it’s really like that, Palanga tours will give you more than that… Imagine calm and warm sea, wind blowing, feel all of the sunbeams kissing your body. This is how Palanga feels like, this is the atmosphere. Baltic Sea and golden beaches are just something special, gathering all the tourists here, in Palanga. Actually, name Palanga is related to the sea. In ancient times local fishermen had their hovels so close to the sea, that during tempest, waves rolled over the window-sills – “Palangė” in Lithuanian. This is how the name came to the daylight. Palanga travel guide will tell you more about it, so no worries. Hit the road, hop on your bike and travel by the seashore. Palanga tours will reveal some extremely intriguing legends about sea goddess Jūratė and fisherman Kastytis, about prince of the sea Žilvinas and maid Eglė. Palanga tourism never runs out of inspiring stories. Interested to hear more? Palanga tours are waiting – accumulate your traveling spirit!

Population: 15 474 (2017)

Area: 10,976 km2

Density: 1 410 /km2

Postal code: 00101 – 00340

Area code: +370 (460)

Rank in the country: 20th in Lithuania

The Botanical Garden of Palanga is among the most visited places in Palanga. It is just one of those nice places to escape crowds of people and enjoy some peace and quiet. The garden consists of skillfully arranged pathways, ponds and flowers. It is a perfect place to simply walk around and be amazed by the beautiful nature or to just sit with a cup of coffee with a book on one of the benches. Of course, you can alway take some bread with you and feed the ducks which kids usually just love doing. Here you will also find some beautiful sculptures, a garden of roses and almost all pathways will eventually lead you to the peaceful beach. Almost sounds too good to be true!

The Palanga Amber Museum is one of the biggest amber museums in Europe and one of the best places to visit in Palanga no doubt. Housed in the Tyszkiewicz’s Palace, the museum is surrounded by the Botanical Garden of Palanga so it is a must-visit if you happen to be in the garden already. The museum exhibits hundreds of interesting and unique amber pieces, and also tells and illustrates the development of amber craft. The palace itself is also a very beautiful landmark built in Italian neo-Renaissance style with an impressive statue of Jesus in front of it. During August, there are even music events hosted on the palace’s terrace so if you get a chance to see it, don’t hesitate!

Birute Mountain is among the most beautiful places to visit in Palanga and located in the Botanical Garden of Palanga. The hill reaches 21 meters above sea level and overlooks the fascinating view of the never ending sea! There was once a settlement here so you will get a chance to also see ruins of a small castle and an oblation table that dates back to the 9th-13th centuries. Now, there is a small neo-gothic chapel built on the top decorated with stained glass on the inside. Even without actually paying here, being surrounded by tall pine trees with a blue sea right at your sight will create a special and magical atmosphere and you will not regret climbing all those steps.

Basanavicius Street is one of the favourite places to visit in Palanga among not only visitors but locals as well. For many, a summer without walking down the long pedestrian street is almost unimaginable. It is also a historical place where most of the buildings are over 200 old thus all original and unique. Here, you will find plenty of restaurants, stalls with fresh and smoked fish, also little shops selling various souvenirs and all kinds of tasty treats. You will end your walk on the Palanga pier bridge where you can go straight swimming or enjoy the view from the many benches facing the sea.

HBH Palanga is located a little outside Palanga but this doesn’t stand in the way of the resort being among the most famous visited places! It is famous not only for the great food but also for the wide range of attractions it offers. Here, you will find a unique sculpture park, an adventure park for both kids and adults located in a pine forest, a paintball you can play with your friends, a small farm housing over 40 various domestic animals, a swamp track where you can enjoy the amazing nature and that’s not evel all of it! If we had to vote for one of the coolest places in Palanga, this would definitely be it.

A-petit is rated as a number one restaurant in TripAdvisor which means that it is highly appreciated by its customers. There are plenty of options in the menu to choose raging from national Lithuanian cuisine as well as contemporary European dishes such as excellent burgers and homemade chips. Oh and cozy atmosphere and friendly staff is also guaranteed!

Onore is one of the favourite places to eat in Palanga for locals as well as for visitors. Onore is famous for its modern, innovative and delicious food, for its super cozy interior and friendly and professional service. The prices are also very reasonable considering the quality and uniqueness of the menu. Definitely one of the best places to eat in Palanga!

1925 is a beautiful timbered tavern in the very center of Palanga. It has an amazing back garden that’s open during the warm season so you could enjoy your dinner there as well. The menu mainly consists of simple but tasty Lithuanian dishes, the fish there is excellent too. It is a great place for a full lunch or dinner.

Floros Simfonija is one of the best places to eat in Palanga that is located in the very center not far from the Palanga pier. During the warm seasons, visitors can sit in a beautifully decorated terrace or inside, the menu is big and offering quite a few options for vegetarians and vegans as well. It is a perfect place to feel the vibrant spirit of this lovely sea resort!

Zuvine has received many outstanding recommendations for its excellent fish dishes. No surprise there, because the place as such specialises almost exclusively in seafood, but you just have to try it in order to understand how good it really is! Try anything – from drinks, paella to shrimps – and you will not be disappointed with this choice.

Visit the Church of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary since you are very not likely not to notice it while strolling around the city. It is a beautiful neo-gothic church built over a hundred years ago and holding a remarkable pulpit and three impressive marble altars. The church is still active and is a beloved place of the religious locals, so if you are curious what mass in Lithuanian would feel like, feel free to join in!

Relax in a quality SPA because Palanga is full of the really good ones! There are many options to choose from depending on your wishes and budget that ranges from various massages to steam baths and much more. It is a great way to relax and gather back your strength and energy no matter the season!

Go bicycling because the cycling paths here are just great. If you are a cycling enthusiast or simply like to exercise in fresh air, you can go even as far as other city resorts such as Klaipeda or Sventoji because the path connects all three of these towns. Approximately, the cycling paths run around 90 km, so to rent to bicycle and go around the area is really one of the top things to do around here.

Watch a sunset at the Palanga Bridge as it is one of the best things to do during those warm cozy summer evenings! You can choose either sitting down at the beginning of the bridge on one of the many benches facing the sea or go down the pier that is 470 meters long. At the end of it, you will feel as though standing in the middle of the sea while waving the sun goodbye so it is surely one of the highly recommended things to do in Palanga.

Go to the Dutchman’s Cap because it is only 20 minutes away from Palanga with a car but there is no other place so magical and mesmerizing on the Palanga seaside as this one. The Dutchman’s Cap is a high hill – dune – located just a few meters from the sea. It is no doubt one of the best thing to do because when swinging on the swing set that’s hanging there you will feel as though flying just above the Baltic Sea!

• The weather here may sometimes be unstable and not always easily predictable so don’t forget to bring an umbrella with you.
• It is highly recommended to leave tips in bars and restaurants, but the amount is up to you.
• Public drinking is a strict no-no in Lithuania, so make sure not to get in trouble and not to take a fine back home with you. Other than that, have a good trip and enjoy your time here!