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15. "Lake Engure" Nature Park The park is inhabited by rare 29. "Ogre Blue Hills" Nature Park This attractive and diverse 44. Smiltene vicinity cycling paths Smiltene vicinity woods National parks Nature sites and endagered bird species, such as globally endangered corncrake, scenery, hills, light pinewoods so suitable for recreation is a great feature cycling paths of various lengths and complexity leading eagle-owl, small crake, white tailed eagle, penduline tit, great egret place for walks, Nordic walking and biking. In the winter the nature through woods, passing by lakes, over the hills and valleys. Paths Gauja National Park 1. "Ancient Valley of Abava" Nature Park Valley of Abava etc. Wild cows and horses as well as Blue cows graze by the lake. park features cross-country ski tracks. On the peak there is a hillfort are marked each by its own colour and there are also path schemes. is one of the most impressive ancient valleys in Latvia emerged as a Mērsrags Seaside meadows is an important nesting and resting – Blue Hill overlooking an impressive scenery of Ogre and its vicinity. The track is fitted with picnic and resting areas. Length of the Gauja National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations result of melting of Ice Age waters. On Drubazu Botany Trail (1 km) area for wading birds and waterfowls while travelling through. +371 65071883, [email protected], www.latvijascentrs.lv longest path is about 30 km. +371 64707575, [email protected], in Latvia. Travellers were walking the paths around Sigulda as early one can run into wild cows and see what a hill swamp looks like. +371 29474420, www.eedp.lv www.smiltene.lv, www.mammadaba.lv www.vimeo.com/channels/latviatravel as in the 19th century leaving engravings on the walls of sandstone One can see Cuzu Swamp’s endangered flora and fauna as well as 1 15 30. "Pape" Nature Park 29 43 The lake area is one of the best www.latvia.travel caves behind them. Visitors are drawn by the unique scenery of healing sulphur springs by going down a special 3 km long path. 16. "Gaiziņkalns Hill" Nature Park watching spots in Latvia during bird migration. Priediengala, Pape 45. "Svente" Nature Park Gaiziņkalns is the highest Great place for bird watching as Free of charge of Free the Ancient Valley of the River Gauja (Gaujas senleja) and the largest Devonian rock While on Pedvāle Open-Air Museum Paths (1-3 km) pieces of art point in Latvia rising 311.5 m above mean sea level. Path (2 km) to Village is fitted with a bird watching tower as well as 2 bird watching Lake Svente’s reeds have been chosen as nesting areas by several A.Gulbis (www.redzet.lv), R.Hofmanis. R.Hofmanis. (www.redzet.lv), A.Gulbis outcrops in Latvia – sandstone precipice, cliffs Raven Ravine (Kraukļu aiza), Devil’s Cave perfectly fit in with its hilly scenery. +371 63181150, [email protected], the peak is marked and goes up a gravel path fitted with steps in the posts on the eastern bank of the lake. Whereas on the western edge endangered bird species: black-headed gull, great and little bittern I.Druva-Druvaskalne, Einārs Normanis, "Ezerpriedes", Aglona.lv, "Rīgas meži", meži", "Rīgas Aglona.lv, "Ezerpriedes", Normanis, Einārs I.Druva-Druvaskalne, Cliffs (Velnalas klintis), Spriņģi Rock (Spriņģu iezis), GlūduCliffs (Glūdu klintis), Zvārte www.visitkandava.lv, +371 27841827, [email protected], www.sabile.lv steepest places. You can also walk down Lake Viešūrs Path (3 km) of Nida Swamp there is a viewing platform for swamp research. Path as well as other more common bird species. A watchtower has been "Latvijas valsts meži", "Lauku ceļotājs", A.Jasinskis, "Ārijas stādu audzētava", audzētava", stādu "Ārijas A.Jasinskis, ceļotājs", "Lauku meži", valsts "Latvijas Rock (Zvārtes iezis), Ērgļi Cliffs (Ērgļu klintis), Sietiņiezis Rock (Sietiņiezis)) and caves and Heart-Love Path (1.5 km) and enjoy the great views of Vidzeme of nature processes takes you on a journey into wild nature with built on Egļu Hill overlooking the magnificent scenery of Latgale’s Photos: from the archives of the Latvian Tourism Development Agency, Agency, Development Tourism Latvian the of archives the from Photos: (Gūtmaņala Cave in Sigulda is the biggest and highest cave in the Baltics). To capture 2. Aizvīķi Forest Park This is a great place for walks for families Highland. +371 64860573, [email protected], www.visitmadona.lv 5 stops: lake, meadow, forest, swamp, and dunes. The park is also woods and lakes. In the summer you can take a walk down the the magic of the park fully one day will not be enough. The national park is a home with children as along with the picturesque forest scenery with inhabited by wild horses, heck cattle, and bisons. +371 29134903, nature path, while in the winter there is an operational skiing track. © Latvian Tourism Development Agency, 2015 Agency, Development Tourism Latvian © to over 500 historic-cultural monuments: castle mounds, stone castles, churches, exotic trees created by nature one can also see handmade characters 17. Niedrāji-Pilka Swamp Moss swamp of Vidzeme Biosphere [email protected], www.pdf-pape.lv +371 65422818, [email protected], www.visitdaugavpils.lv, manors, watermills and windmills as well as other archeological, architectural, and art from fairy-tales and stories that tell travellers about the events from 2 Reserve is fitted with a plank path (1 km) to enjoy peace and quiet 16 30 www.mammadaba.lv 44 monuments. The main tourist destinations are Sigulda and Turaida Castle as well as Aizvīķi manour history. Living creatures hide in old tree hollows: of the swamp, see pools and small lakes of the swamp as well as 31. "Pāvilosta Grey Dune" Protected Nature Area North of Līgatne and Cēsis, however, true travellers should not miss out on many other things owls, little birds, forest bees rarely seen elsewhere. +371 29186717, rare bird species. At the end of the path nearby a small swamp Pāvilosta on the widest grey dune in Latvia there is a 2-storey viewing 46. "Talsu pauguraine" Nature Park The park lures the and places. www.mammadaba.lv, www.priekulesnovads.lv lake there is a 3 m high viewing platform. The walk takes you on a platform, parking lot, information stands and a footbridge to the sea. traveller into taking a minute in the green world of nature, walking not sure about your knowledge you might want an experienced company. experienced an want might you knowledge your about sure not trip to explore a typical raised bog scenery. There are information The dune is an essential dwelling place for many endangered plant down Skaņu Paths in Mācītājmuiža, climbing the highest peak in all berries and mushrooms found in Latvian woods are edible, therefore, if you are are you if therefore, edible, are woods Latvian in found mushrooms and berries all Līgatne Nature Trails (5 km), Amata Nature Trail (12 km), Cīrulīši Nature Trails (4 km), 3. "Balkanu Hills" Nature Park 3 exploring nature paths lead stands about flora and fauna of the swamp along the path. Visitors and animal species. In the past fishermen kept their boats and dried North Kurzeme – Kamparkalns Hill, daydreaming on the banks of to enjoy the taste of self-gathered berries, mushrooms or nuts. Unfortunately, not not Unfortunately, nuts. or mushrooms berries, self-gathered of taste the enjoy to Sietiņiezis Nature Trail (1.5 km), Ieriķi Nature Trail (1 km), Kubesele Nature Trail (3.5 km) you through mixed forests with diverse flora, steep slopes, high hills, can access the path from narrow-gauge railway embankment. their fishnets there. +371 63498229, [email protected], www.pavilosta.lv Lake Sirdsezers and Lake Sapņezers surrounded by waterlilies and is very common as a simple walk in the woods brings peace and gives a chance chance a gives and peace brings woods the in walk simple a as common very is Viewing sites in Sigulda, watchtower in Līgatne Nature Trails, Zvārte Rock, Cēsis and deep ravines. The park features wooden and stone sculptures – +371 64070608, [email protected], www.visitlimbazi.lv familiarizing with our ancestors’ ornaments, symbols, and deities on gifts of the forest: mushrooms, forest berries, various teas. This type of recreation recreation of type This teas. various berries, forest mushrooms, forest: the of gifts castle ruins, Cēsis St. John’s Lutheran Church tower, Valmiera St. Simanis Church tower, an elephant, wolf and the biggest wren in Latvia. The park surprises 32. "Piejūra" Nature Park It is a very popular destination Jāņkalni Folklore Path (1.5 km). Hills of the area may also be captured In the summer and in the fall many Latvians take to the woods to seek out the the out seek to woods the to take Latvians many fall the in and summer the In viewing site by Ērgļi Cliffs, viewing site by Lustūzis Cliff with its colour range any time of the year as there are trees of 3 18. Kalsnava arboretum If you want to enjoy blooming, watch 17 thanks to its old pinewoods, dunes, and beaches. In Carnikava 31 on a bike on several 15-37 km long cycling routes. +371 63224165, 45 Enjoying the gifts of nature of gifts the Enjoying various kinds and varieties. Spice garden is the place to indulge in Līgatne Nature Trails, Ieriķi Nature Trail, Vienkoči Park growing, see the things you miss in your daily life, you are more than Region the natural look of mouth of the River Gauja and evidence [email protected], www.talsitourism.lv the world of aroma and taste various herbal teas. +371 29132664, welcome here.
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    BALTS’ ROAD, THE COURONIAN ROUTE SEGMENT Route: Rucava – Liepāja – Grobiņa – Jūrkalne – Alsunga – Kuldīga – Ventspils – Talsi – Valdemārpils – Sabile – Saldus – Embūte – Mosėdis – Plateliai – Kretinga – Klaipėda – Palanga – Rucava Duration: 3–4 days. Length about 790 km In ancient times, Couronians lived on the coast of the Baltic Sea. At that time, the sea and rivers were an important waterway that inuenced their way of life and interaction with neighbouring nations. You will nd out about this by taking the circular Couronian Route Segment. Peaceful deals were made during trading. Merchants from faraway lands Macaitis, Tērvete Tourism Information Centre, Zemgale Planning Region. Planning Zemgale Centre, Information Tourism Tērvete Macaitis, were tempted to visit the shores of the Baltic Sea looking for the northern gold – Photos: Līva Dāvidsone, Artis Gustovskis, Arvydas Gurkšnis, Denisas Nikitenka, Mindaugas Mindaugas Nikitenka, Denisas Gurkšnis, Arvydas Gustovskis, Artis Dāvidsone, Līva Photos: Publisher: Kurzeme Planning Region, Zemgale Planning Region 2019 Region Planning Zemgale Region, Planning Kurzeme Publisher: amber. To nd out more about amber, visit the Palanga Amber Museum (40) Centre, National Regional Development Agency in Lithuania. in Agency Development Regional National Centre, and the Liepāja Crafts House (6). Ancient Couronian boats, the barges, are Authors: Kurzeme Planning Region, Zemgale Planning Region, Šiauliai Tourism Information Information Tourism Šiauliai Region, Planning Zemgale Region, Planning Kurzeme Authors:
  • Introduction to Latvia

    Introduction to Latvia

    Like AT Home Apartments “1765” likeathome.lv APARTMENTS Introduction to Latvia • Excursions, objects for visiting, interesting places, as well as tourism attractions that you can visit using services of our guides. • You can get short sightseeing tours around Riga and one-day tours to popular tourism destinations of Latvia. 1. Stories of Old Riga houses and streets Eight-century history of the city keeps many legends and secrets, which still live in the narrow winding streets of the Old Riga city. is walking tour is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the city in a leisurely atmosphere, to learn a lot about its inhabitants and the manners of the past, as well as to feel the unique atmosphere of the Old Riga. During excursion, you will see all main sights of the city, will go through all the way of the city development from the moment of its foundation in the beginning of the XIII century and till the time of the greatest prosperity in the beginning of the XX century. Also, you will hear interesting stories about famous people of dierent eras, who related to Riga, and among them there were soldiers, merchants, kings and emperors. In addition to the excursion, by prior arrangement, you can attend a concert of organ music in the Dome Cathedral, go up to the observation platform of St. Peter's Church, taste the famous Riga black balsam or Latvian beer from the four historical regions of Latvia. Excursion duration: 2,5-3 hours Price: 60 EUR for 2 people (for each additional person 20 EUR) In price included: guide services Main visiting objects: e Dome Cathedral, St.