It is hard to find more recreational country among former Soviet Republics as Lithuania. Favorite resorts, having a lot of mineral resources and clean unspoiled nature, are situated on the Baltic Sea. They are Palanga, Nida and Klaipeda. As Lithuania is full of lakes and rivers, the tourists are provided with all the opportunities for water sports. Fishing is also popular. The country has five national parks, so hiking trails can be found all over Lithuania. Rare flora and fauna attract the nature-lovers. There are also some opportunities for more extreme sports, such as hot-air ballooning and gliding. Pay attention that the cycling tour of Lithuania is really adored by the tourists.