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Town in Dzūkija, Lithuania
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Birštonas is a town in Sūduva the southern region of Lithuania, on a loop in the River Nemunas. Since mid-19th century it's been a spa resort for its mineral waters. In 2023 it had a population of 3094, but it has hotels and other amenities out of proportion to its size.
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Serves beer and burgers.
Smart place with good dining.
A cosy eatery.
Comfy central hotel and restaurant.
formerly Sonata
Pleasant small hotel and spa in the forest 500 m from village centre.
Themed hotel, it's meant to evoke historic luxury but feels a bit kitsch.
Self-catering apartments in village centre.
Very mixed reviews for this old-style spa hotel.
Smart peaceful spa across the river.
From Kaunas is 46 km, head south on A5 then R130 to Prienai to join A16 into town.
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