Minge - unique fishermens village at the river and Curonian lagoon

Briefly about Mingė

Mingė is a small fishermen village with about 50 residents. It is located on the Curonian Lagoon, by the lower reaches of the river Mingė, in the Nemunas Delta Regional Park. Not far from Mingė, just 7 km to the north, there is another fishing village - Kintai. Because of its unique landscape, Mingė also known as "the Venice of Lithuania".

Accommodation

Minge is very small, so there is not many places to stay. However, the recent flow of tourists to the area has increased significantly, thus expanding and accommodation sector. Those wishing to stay in Mingė can choose one of several operating guesthouse or rent an entire homestead. Accommodation price in Mingė - 10-43 euros.

Infrastructure, Leisure and Entertainment

Minge rural houses are located on both sides of the river Minija, facing the river. There are remnants of the nineteenth century end buildings. By water transport from Minge you can go to Rusnė, Ventė horn, Nida and other Curonian Spit resort towns. In Mingė currently are emerging water and rural tourism services, yacht and motorboat equipped marina.

Communication

The most convenient way to reach Minge is by car, and from the Curonian Spit - by using private water transport carriers.  Water transport reaches Mingė and Rusnė, Cape Ventė.

History

From the inscriptions on crosses in the cemetery is known, that in the past the village was called Minė. Historical sources refer to it since 1540. Eventually, on the river Atmata alluvial land areas increased, so village fell away from the lagoon and the main watercourse of the river became Minija. Since 1601 there was an inn, and after about a century a primary school was built.

In nineteenth century here was established sail sewery and sailing boat workshop, also were established water measurement station, post office, pharmacy, where Lithuanian books were sold. It is interesting that there were no streets in the village - the transportation was by boat. Mingė population then were mostly fishermen, who gathered and sold reed for roof making.