Karklė is the only surviving fishing village on the Lithuanian Baltic coast. Net fishing is still practiced in Karklė today. The village has preserved its ethnographic character, history, and traditions.
Culture
The traditional festive coastal community gathering “Menkinė” takes place in September; traditional crafts, games, traditional fish soup with cod, and local folklore are presented at this gathering.
Nature
Karklė is located in the “Pajūris” Regional Park. Karklė has pebble beaches and white-sand beaches. Olando kepurės Cliff is a striking natural monument.
Trails
The health trails near Karklė are marked with color-coded arrows; information boards stand at the trail intersections. The “Litorina” educational trail runs between Olando Kepurė and Kukuliškiai Hill.
Orientation
The visitor center of the “Pajūris” Regional Park is located at 54 Placio Street in Karklė. It houses a 648-liter aquarium with a model of the Baltic Sea coast ecosystem near Karklė. The visitor center also has an educational exhibition with games for children.
Those who choose Karklė as a travel destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.
Other destinations: Vileikiai, Vilimiškė, Klaipeda, Priekulė, Nida, Kretingalė, Liaunai, Palanga
