A Legend that Inspires

Neringa is the pearl of Lithuania and Europe, the Mecca for artists, and the recreationoasis for the tired. Even though Neringa has only been established since 1961, the historyof the town at the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea dates back to the times when giantswere living. Legend has it that the Curonian peninsula was made by a giant, the kind heartedNeringa, making a safe place for local fishermen against horrible sea monsters. This legend hasbeen an inspiration for many centuries for people who live, work and create here and who arecareful, 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 year2000 has been included in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO as a site of cultural landscapehaving many natural and cultural values.

Neringa’s beaches are also internationally recognized. In 2002, they were awarded a blueflag (primarily Nida beaches), meaning that the beach meets high standards of environmentprotection and service quality. The safety of visitors is ensured by professional rescue serviceincluding not only the members of the Lithuanian Water Rescue Service Association, but alsothe winners of the international championships.

Neringa resort is one of the most popular in Lithuania and is considered to be the bestLithuanian resort by more than half (51.7 %) of the surveyed residents of large cities. Recreationin this sea resort is preferred by those who like its exceptional freedom, tranquillity and relaxingatmosphere. Neringa is an exceptional place of recreation with its unique nature and specificculture. This area is a real hideout from busy life and urban noise for tired people.
“Neringa: a legend that inspires”, 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 moreexperience, 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 theemblem resembling a female silhouette. Femininity is symbolised also by warm and pastel colours.Femininity is highly featured for Neringa. Such feminine characteristics like care, servicemindedness, and warmth are related to this resort.