About
Neringa is the pearl of Lithuania and Europe, the Mecca for artists, and the recreation oasis for the tired. Even though Neringa has only been established since 1961, the history of the town at the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea dates back to the times when giants were living. Legend has it that the Curonian peninsula was made by a giant, the kind hearted Neringa, making a safe place for local fishermen against horrible sea monsters. This legend has been an inspiration for many centuries for people who live, work and create here and who are careful, have a firm and temperate character, and who are reliable and hospitable. The Neringa resort was founded in the Curonian Spit National Park, which, since the year 2000 has been included in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO as a site of cultural landscape having many natural and cultural values.Neringaâs beaches are also internationally recognized. In 2002, they were awarded a blue flag primarily Nida beaches, meaning that the beach meets high standards of environment protection and service quality. The safety of visitors is ensured by professional rescue service including not only the members of the Lithuanian Water Rescue Service Association, but also the winners of the international championships.Neringa resort is one of the most popular in Lithuania and is considered to be the best Lithuanian resort by more than half 51.7 % of the surveyed residents of large cities. Recreation in this sea resort is preferred by those who like its exceptional freedom, tranquillity and relaxing atmosphere. Neringa is an exceptional place of recreation with its unique nature and specific culture. This area is a real hideout from busy life and urban noise for tired people.âNeringa: a legend that inspires,â is a presentation slogan of Neringa, a place of freedom, tranquillity and recreation. Typical visitors of Neringa are families with children, elderly people and those with more experience, as well as wealthy people looking for tranquillity. A sign presenting Neringa includes the coats of arms of all settlements around Neringa. Future and innovation are symbolised by water ripples. You can see also the dunes in the emblem resembling a female silhouette. Femininity is symbolised also by warm and pastel colours. Femininity is highly featured for Neringa. Such feminine characteristics like care, service mindedness, and warmth are related to this resort.
Flora and fauna
The Curonian Spit National Park vegetation boasts about 900 plant species including 31 species on the Lithuanian Red Book. it is also home to approximately 40 species of mammals and as many as about 300 species of birds. The White Sea/Baltic Sea migration highway goes along the Curonian Spit.
Climate
Curonian Spit is attributed to the coastal climate zone highly affected by the Baltic Sea. It boasts the highest number of sunny days in Lithuania. Prevailing winds are west and southwest winds. Due to the proximity to the sea, autumns and winters here are milder than in the eastern areas of Lithuania. Air in winter is very humid, and in spring the humidity decreases. The warmest month of the year is August.