Keith D

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Given enough time, every traveller to Lithuania sh...

Given enough time, every traveller to Lithuania should visit the Curonian Spit and Palanga. The Spit is accessed by ferry, a quick 10min crossing from Klaipeda. The best way to get around on the Spit is by hiring a bike nearby to the ferry departure point in Klaipeda, then taking your bike on the ferry. The bike is cheap to hire, and the ferry is cheap, cash is easier, especially for the ferry. The ferry costs 1 per person RETURN, yes, that is correct, including bikes.
The bike ride to Nida is about 54km, and it's predominantly very flat, and a really really lovely day. It's a bitumen track all the way, and only rarely does one need to go on or cross a public road. Crossing the road with a bike should be done on foot, especially where the crossing is marked with white lines. It is possible to take a wrong turn, we did once, but doesn't matter. From side for side across The Spit it's only 1-2km.
Nida is lovely, and one can get water along the way. There are at least 2 trackside mobile stops, and 3 villages prior to Nida.
I've been riding since age 6, ie 60yrs, and twice a week ride 100kms in Melbourne. The Curonian Spit ride is a must do and very easy for the family. Any kid older than 9 no problem. Allow 3 to 4hrs actual easy riding time.