A little bit information about Baltic Counties
Many people think that the Baltics Counties are one country, and there are no differences between Lithuania and Latvia, except the name. In fact, these are completely different countries, which are united by the Baltic Sea, amber shores, sand dunes and dense pine forests. The best way to start discover Baltic Countries from their capitals. Each Baltic Countries have an Old City.In Riga and Tallinn Old cities located in center, but in Lithuania Old city don't have clear borders.
General Information about Baltic Countries
Lithuania
- Area: 65 301 km²
- Population: 2 794 329 (2020 year)
- Capital: Vilnius
- Largest cities: Vilnius, Klaipeda, Kaunas, Shauliai
- Main resort citiea: Palanga, Druskininkai, Trakai, Klaipeda
- Sea: Baltic sea
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Lithuanian
Latvia
- Area: 64 589 km²
- Population: 1 906 800 (2020 year)
- Capital: Riga
- Largest cities: Riga,Daugavpils, Liepaya,Elgava,Ventspils
- Main resort citiea: Yurmala,Saulkrasti,Liepaya,Ventspils
- Sea: Baltic sea
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Latvian
Estonia
- Area: 45 227 km²
- Population: 1 328 976 (2020 year)
- Capital: Tallinn
- Largest cities: Tallinn,Tartu,Narva,Parnu
- Main resort citiea: Parnu, Tallinn, Narva-Jõesuu, Toila
- Sea: Baltic sea
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Estonian
Basic Information for travelers in Baltic Countries
The best time to visit Baltic Countries
You can explore the Baltic countriea in any time. Ancient architecture, interesting museums, a cozy old town, delicious cafes and restaurants await you at any time of the year. Perhaps, in summer it is better - as the daylight hours are longer, the weather is warmer and more comfortable. But also autumn it is a beautiful time with colored trees. But do not forget about Christmas - this time is especially magical here.
For how long to go to Baltic Countries
The optimal route for the first acquaintance with the Baltics is to drive through 3 capitals - Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. Each should be allocated at least 2-3 days. Taking into account the road and movements between the capitals, the duration of such a trip will be 10-14 days. This will be a cursory acquaintance with the Baltic countries. You can go by other way and get to know each country. In this case, we recommend planning at least a week for each country.
Wellness and sanatoriums
The healing mild climate combined with pine air and sea or mineral water works wonders.
The best health resort in Lithuania is Druskininkai. In the center of the city there is a pump room with mineral water , many sanatoriums and Spa hotels. The most famous: Grand Spa Lietuva, Belorus, Egle.
In Latvia you can also improve your health. Consider a stay in the hotels Amber Coast, Jurmala Spa, Jaunkemeri Rehabilitation Center, Lielupe Hotel SPA.
In Estonia Estonia is renowned for its chic spa hotels. Some of the best: Kalev Spa (Tallinn), Pühajärve, Grand Rose Spa (Kuressaare), Spa Tervis and Hedon Spa (Pärnu), Narva-Jõesuu sanatorium.
The best places for wellness with children
In Lithuania, we recommend the resorts of Palanga and Druskininkai for families with children. Palanga is a seaside resort with good infrastructure and lots of interesting places for children nearby. Druskininkai is very good - with lakes, pine forests, a water park, a ski complex and a rope park.
Latvia: choose the Baltic coast - the popular and always cheerful Jurmala, the quieter and more measured Saulkrasti or Ventspils - the best children's resort in the Baltics with a lot of entertainment and activities.
Estonia: Parnu and Tallinn. Pärnu has the warmest and shallowest sea, while Tallinn will enchant even the smallest tourists with its medieval romance.