Po Kastonu

We visited Palanga from 6th to 9 June to attend a friends wedding at Chateau Amber in Palanga and Lithuania exceeded our expectations. From Kaunas airport we got the Ollex bus to Klaipeda. The journey was about 2 1/2 hours and a return ticket cost around £25 per person. Note that bus drivers are very punctual, and we almost got left behind at the airport when the driver left 10 minutes early! Palanga is a 20 minute taxi journey from Klaipeda, costing around 40-60 Lt. When we arrived at Po Kastonu we were greeted by the friendly owners and were quickly shown to our room. The studio room included a small, but well equipped kitchen area including a fridge and kettle. We also had a balcony which we used as a dining area to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided. We stayed in room 209 which also had a hairdryer and ironing board. The room was perfect for our needs. We did not get chance to sit by the pool at the guest house, but this area seemed to be aimed at families, as the pool was small (paddling pool sized) and there were toys and bikes for children to use. The grounds around the guest house (and also the rest of Palanga) were well kept and attractive. Po Kastonu is a 10 minute walk away from 2 supermarkets. We were provided with a handy map and directions by the guest house. The gorgeous, sandy beach is also only a short walk away. The guest house is situated on a quiet, residential road, so we did not hear any traffic noise during our stay. We only had one free day to take in the sights of Palanga and this was enough. After walking along the beach we visited the park, where the Amber museum is located (although we didn't get to visit the museum as it was closed). The main street down to the beach contains plenty of places to buy souvenirs and get ice creams, food and drinks. Overall we were impressed with Palanga, as it was a clean and friendly place. Perfect if you want to get away from it all for a few days and relax on the beach.