Curonian Spit National Park

A type of spit you can enjoy

The Curonian Spit is a unique piece of land located on the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania. It is a long, narrow sand spit located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Lithuania. It is 8.7 miles long and between 0.2 and 0.6 miles wide at its widest point.

Most of the spit is located in Lithuania and can easily be accessed from the city of Klaipėda, but it stretches all the way to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

The spit is composed of sand and gravel which has been collected over the years from the Curonian Lagoon, which is located between the Curonian Spit and the mainland. The spit is home to numerous species of birds, including the rare and endangered white-tailed eagle, and is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers. The landscape of Curonia Spit is largely flat and sandy, but there are a few small hills and dunes which provide scenic views. The Curonian Lagoon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Curonian Spit is part of the Curonian Spit National Park.

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