The port of Klaipeda is fascinating because of its mix of styles,, which reveal German, and also Russian influences. It preserves various buildings in the traditional timber-framed architecture. A thin sandy stretch protects the lagoon , which is peppered with dunes and forests, such as Parnidis, near to the town of Nida. A favourite holiday spot of the Lithuanians, it is easy to get around thanks to the impressive network of cycle trails.