The Curonian Spit
The Curonian Spit is a sandbank of 100 km length. First half of it belongs to Russia and second half to Lithuania. It is a Russian National Park.
The main attraction of the Curonian Spit is its sand dunes, among the highest in Europe. One has a wonderful view of the Baltic Sea, Curonian Gulf, and the land behind staying at the top of the dunes that are 60 meters high.
Curonian Spit is a good place to have a quiet walk. Good weather is characteristic for the Spit because of a special microclimate. The Curonian Spit is covered with pine forest. The odour is indescribable: pines, sand, sun, and the sea mix together.
In 2000, the Curonian Spit became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
