- Place
- Skuodas District Municipality
- Region
- Samogitia
- Type
- public beach and recreation area beside Mosėdis Pond I
- Address
- Ežero Street 25, Mosėdis, Skuodas District
- Coordinates
- 56.15986, 21.58067
- Visit duration
- 2-4 hours, for swimming, beach time, and a day exploring Mosėdis
- Best time
- a warm summer day; check the latest water information, weather, and local signs before swimming
Mosėdis Pond I Beach, Mosėdis Pond Recreation Area, Mosėdis Lakeside Recreation Area
This is the specific Mosėdis Pond I beach
Mosėdis Beach is in Mosėdis, Skuodas District Municipality, by Ežero Street. The page point marks the beach and recreation-area access at Mosėdis Pond I, not the town centre, the Stone Museum, or every part of the pond shore.
The coordinate 56.159863, 21.580673 helps orient visitors by the water. It is not a guaranteed place for every car, the only pedestrian entrance, or a promise that all surrounding shore sections are public recreation space.
VLE notes that Mosėdis lies in Salantai Regional Park and that the Bartuva flows through the town. The beach is one specific managed water space in this wider landscape; the church, museum, and mill are separate stops on a day route.
The shore is equipped for short and longer breaks
The municipality's community-infrastructure project description lists a beach, jetty, restored shore, lawn, car park, and unpaved paths at Ežero Street 25 beside Mosėdis Pond. That explains why the place works for more than a quick look at the water.
The same description mentions changing cabins, an outdoor toilet, a children's playground, outdoor exercise equipment, benches, and bins. The funding agreement was signed on 22 August 2018, with project completion scheduled for 31 March 2021.
These details confirm the scope of the completed public-space project, not the daily condition of every fitting. Before planning a full family day, check whether the car park, toilet, cabins, jetty, and play equipment are open and in good condition.
The municipality reported compliant water and sand in 2026
On 4 June 2026, Skuodas District Municipality announced that laboratory tests at the district's two main bathing sites, including Mosėdis Pond I, found that water and sand met hygiene requirements. The notice said swimming there was safe at that time.
That is a start-of-season 2026 notice, not an unlimited promise for the whole summer. After heavy rain, hot weather, signs of algal bloom, or a new warning, check the municipality's latest information and local signs.
A good laboratory result does not answer every practical question: it does not confirm that lifeguards are working at a particular hour, that the jetty is free, or that it is safe to jump into unknown depth. Watch young children closely in the water.
The beach is a pond landscape, not an unmanaged riverbank
At Mosėdis Pond I, sand, grass, trees, recreation equipment, and calm water meet in one managed shore area. This makes swimming and a picnic possible, but it does not give visitors permission to cross every nearby property or enter plant-filled areas.
The jetty opens a different view over the water, but its boards can be wet and slippery. Do not jump from it, swim far out alone, or block the way for other bathers.
Leave the car in the project area or another clearly lawful place, keep paths clear, and do not drive across the lawn. Do not use pond water for drinking, and take rubbish away.
Pair Mosėdis Beach with a day in the town
Allow 2-4 hours for swimming and rest. If you want to use the play area, jetty, or museum, arriving outside the hottest part of the day leaves more time for a calm departure.
Combine the beach with the Vaclovas Into Stone Museum, Mosėdis Church of St Michael the Archangel, or the water mill. These are separate places with their own addresses, opening times, and access conditions.
For a longer Skuodas District outing, continue toward Salantai Regional Park or Šaukliai Boulder Field. Before leaving, check the forecast, water information, road signs, and that no food packaging remains at the recreation area.
