Campsite 37A

If you’re travelling with kids, the first stop on your Baltic break will probably be the beach. Backed by cliffs, Karklė’s spectacular swathe of sand stretches (five minutes’ walk) for miles, and is a popular spot for swimming, dog walking and kayaking. Close by is Giruliai Beach (10 minutes’ drive), with lifeguards on duty in summer and a few restaurants. The historic seaside town of Klaipėda (20 minutes) is dotted with half-timbered houses and abuzz with waterside restaurants and bars, as well as a cluster of museums including the Lithuanian Sea Museum and Klaipėda Sculpture Park, dedicated to vast Soviet-style statuary. It’s also a gateway to hiking and sailing adventures on the Curonian Spit, a short ferry ride away. Popular Palanga (15 minutes) is famed as a seaside resort, with a long sandy beach; have a dip in the sea (in summer anyway), and be sure to visit the Amber Museum, housed in a grand 19th-century mansion. After dark, eat al fresco along lively Basanavičiaus Street, and catch the sound-and-light show at the Musical Fountain.