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Western Latvia (Kurzeme)
The wealth of Kurzeme lies in its forests and the sea, which has shaped not only the history and traditions of the area but also the famous temper...
Kurzeme coastline
The coastline of Kurzeme. One of the wildest, yet at the same time cleanest territories in Latvia, where nature untouched by civilisation comes...
Adventure Parks
Beautiful nature, active recreation, adrenaline and a healthy fatigue in the evening: this is the guarantee of the Latvian adventure parks, where...
For families with children
Latvia offers plenty of activities not only for grown-ups but for entire families with children as well, who are most welcome to come here for a...
Open-air museums
The basis of open-air museums is formed by wooden buildings constructed on the territory of the historic regions of Latvia, remains of wooden...

Wine and art Kurzeme style

History, art and wine: true lovers of life will enjoy Sabile. Best on a sunny autumn day!
Families at play in Latvia

Fun for all the family is guaranteed as you wend you way from waterslides in Jūrmala to the numerous attractions offered by beach-side Ventspils. And there is plenty of variety along the way, from fairytale nature trails to crossbow shooting.
Military Heritage in Kurzeme

This is a route for active hikers and bicyclists who like to look at natural and human landscapes and are interested in the twists and turns of Latvian history.
Latvia’s nature – best enjoyed slowly

Latvia is one of the most forested countries in the world as this journey will reveal, but our countryside also boasts a great variety of natural settings. Wide waterfalls, peat heaths, white sand dunes and sandstone caves all feature along the way.
Treat yourself to Latvian delicacies

Despite not being a large country, Latvia can offer many different delicacies and flavours. Whether it be coastal seafood, tea and honey fresh from green meadows, sweet fudge or scrumptious rye bread, you will find something to satisfy your palate.

Ventspils to pursue "state within a state" concept and introduce its own currency
Ventspils will introduce its own currency - "vents", which will be legal tender in the city; Ventspils will also open embassies abroad...
First 500 people receive Ventspils' new currency
Around 500 people have already received the new Ventspils currency - the "vent", that was introduced to attract tourists, and the...
New ferry to run between Luebeck, Ventspils and St.Petersburg
From September 9, a new ferry "Finnarow" will run in the line Luebeck-Ventspils-St.Petersburg. It will be more up-to-date and much larger...
Latvia turns Soviet military past into tourist draw
Bouncing along a dirt track in the middle of Latvia in the back of an old Soviet army truck, breathing a heady mixture of petrol fumes and dust,...
Latvia's first satellite to be launched into orbit at end-2011 or beginning of 2012
Latvia's first satellite "Venta-1" will be launched into orbit with Indian carrier rocket at the end of this year or with Russian...

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