The seaside resort is perfect for sports enthusiasts. In the resort area there are more than 200 places for physical activities. There are sport clubs

„The Green Villa“ is the cradle of both the family life and creative work of Alfonsas and Justina Staponkai. An environment full of warmth and cosiness, conversations and stories. Every day there is no shortage of loud songs and cheerful laughter, relatives and guests. The villa is distinguished by its meticulously tended surroundings, the variety 

„The Green Villa“ is the cradle of both the family life and creative work of Alfonsas and Justina Staponkai. An environment full of warmth and cosines

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The coastal region of Lithuania has numerous walking trails through pine forests and a well-developed network of cycling paths. In the resort town of Palanga, bicycle rental services are widely available during the summer season. Families especially enjoy riding the cycling paths in the seaside pine forests. The coast offers plenty of water sports and concerts. Various tourist attractions can be reached by car.

GREEN VILLA is located in the resort town of Palanga, Lithuania. This town is situated by the Baltic Sea, in the Lithuanian region called "Žemaitija." The tour and the history of GREEN VILLA are narrated by its owners. They are 'Žemaičiai,' who cherish long-standing traditions.
In the summer, Palanga is a favorite vacation spot for both Lithuanians and foreign tourists. Historical records mention Palanga as early as 1547. The town boasts numerous villas, sanatoriums, and guest houses, making it Lithuania's most popular resort. Palanga has more than 440 accommodation establishments that host over 350,000 guests annually. Palanga and its surrounding towns have a rich history and many related attractions.
GREEN VILLA is a guest house located in the center of Palanga. The villa's owners and their children have remarkable personalities. The owner Alfonsas Staponkus is a poet who has published several poetry books. GREEN VILLA attracts famous individuals, including musicians, painters, and writers, and often resonates with poetry and music. The owners of GREEN VILLA are well-acquainted with the area and recommend places to visit to their guests.
The owners organize educational events, meetings, and musical events with famous people from the Palanga region. During the tour, the owners' daughter, Aušrelė, introduces visitors to one of Palanga's most renowned composers, Aloyzas Žilys.  Nearby is the town of Kretinga, where the Kretinga Cultural Center is located. One of Lithuania's most famous composers, Aloyzas Žilys, worked at the Kretinga Cultural Center for many years. In this virtual guide, the composer himself tells his life story, and GREEN VILLA's owners arrange meetings with him. For communication with the composer, you can contact in advance via email aloyzas.zilys@gmail.com 
The Kretinga Cultural Center is a historic building, operational since 1945, hosting events, concerts, and exhibitions. You can learn about upcoming events on their website: [Kretinga Cultural Center Event Calendar](https://www.kretingarkc.lt/renginiu-kalendorius/).
The tour also features the café KUKUDRA, where its owner and long-time nurturer shares the café's history and presents its dishes. Here, you can taste traditional Žemaitija dishes. "Žemaitija" is one of the five ethnographic regions of Lithuania, characterized by historically formed cultural features.
Palanga is rich in historical sites. The town's villas each have their own stories. The owners of GREEN VILLA can organize a tour called "Legendary Palanga Villas." One of the oldest villas is built in 1870 by the Tyszkiewicz family. In 1897, Count Tyszkiewicz built magnificent palaces near the Baltic Sea, now housing a museum. The building's project was designed by Franz Heinrich Schwechten (1841–1924), a German architect living in Berlin. The park was designed by French landscape architect Edouard François André (1840–1911). The palace is located in the sacred Palanga Birutė Forest, home to a beautiful botanical park.
To contact GREEN VILLA representative via email: keliones@banelituras.lt 

GREEN VILLA is located in the resort town of Palanga, Lithuania. This town is situated by the Baltic Sea, in the Lithuanian region called "Žemaitija."

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