Regional Park
Kretinga Regional Park
A small but charming regional park along the Minija river. Famous for old manor estates and authentic western Lithuanian villages.
Kretinga Regional Park, established in 1992, protects the middle Minija river landscape and cultural heritage in western Lithuania. The park contains several old manor estates with parks, testifying to the rich history of this region. The Minija river meanders quietly through plains lined with alders and willows – ideal for peaceful walks. The surroundings feature old villages with wooden homesteads characteristic of the Samogitia and Lithuania Minor borderland culture. The park is suitable for those seeking tranquility and wanting to explore western Lithuanian rural heritage.