What to see
The sea and the beach - 850 m
You can get to the sea on foot, by bike, or by car. You can park your car in the parking lot by the sea.
Užava Brewery - 1.5 km
Užava Beer is one of the tastiest beers in Latvia. The brewery has its own shop where you can purchase not only its excellent products, but also souvenirs and beer-related goods.
From April 16 to October 31:
Mo., Tu., We., Th, Fr., Sa.: 10:00 – 19:00Su.: 10:00 – 17:00
The mouth of the Užava River and the adjacent gray dune - 7.4 km
The mouth of the Užava River is one of the few places in Europe where you can see an unregulated river flowing into the sea. The vast, gray dune landscape, resembling a desert of pebbles, amazes everyone who sees it for the first time. Fields of pebbles several kilometers long and several hundred meters wide, where sand pink grows, while lichens form patterns of yellow, green, gray, and black lace not seen elsewhere in Latvia, as the pebble deserts around Užava are the only habitat for eleven species of lichen
Užava Lighthouse - 1.8 km (5 min by car)
Lighthouse admission: EUR 1.00
Lighthouse admission for schoolchildren, students, seniors, and people with disabilities (upon presentation of ID): EUR 0.50
Lighthouse admission for children under school age: Free of charge.
Jūrkalne Cliffs - 25 km
The Jūrkalne cliff is one of the most picturesque coastlines in Latvia, boasting a beautiful sandy beach and the highest cliff in the country. Formerly known as Feliksbergs, or "Happy Mountain," Jūrkalne continues to bring joy to both the lazy...
Sails of Hope - 17.9 km (14 min by car)
The "Sail of Hope" memorial is dedicated to World War II refugees and those who helped them cross the Baltic Sea by boat to the island of Gotland in Sweden in 1944 and 1945. The monument is located in the Ošvalki dunes between the sea and the Ventspils–Liepāja highway
Ventspils - 23 km (17 min with car)
Ventspils is one of Latvia's ten state-designated cities and a major port city on the Baltic Sea. Its name derives from the Venta River, which flows through the city. With nearly 33,000 residents, it is the sixth-largest city in the country. Ventspils is notable for its ice-free port.
The Pasiekstes Windmill - 19km
(16 min with car)
The Pasiekstes Windmill is a place where the past meets the present. It's a place where you can relax and enjoy spending time with the whole family.
Užava Evangelical Lutheran Church - 3.9 km
The only Lutheran church in Latvia without a tower. The church has a hipped roof, but two bells are located under a wooden canopy by the main entrance.
Vanšu Pedestrian Bridge over the Užava River - 1.5 km
The flow of pedestrians and cyclists along the nature trails of the Baltic Sea coast, connecting natural and cultural heritage sites
The Irbene Radio Telescope
RT-32 is a radio telescope at the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center, located in Irbene, Ance Parish, Ventspils Municipality. It is a 32-meter-diameter parabolic antenna that can be rotated in all directions, suitable for observations in the centimeter-wave range. The radio telescope is 47 meters tall, and its metal structure weighs 650 tons.
Jūrmala park
In Ventspils, not far from the sea, lies the spacious and well-maintained Jūrmala Park, which offers opportunities for relaxation and walks in the fresh air for the whole family.
46th Coastal Battery Fire Control Tower
As part of the "Latvia-Estonia Joint Military Heritage Tourism Product" project, the command post of the former Soviet Army's 46th Coastal Artillery Battery—a military heritage site featuring a fire control tower—has been restored, and the adjacent area has been landscaped.
This is the only tower of its kind in the Baltic states that has been restored.
''Reņķa'' garden
The garden got its name from one of the wealthiest families in Ventspils—the Reink family—in the late 19th century.
Reņķa Garden is the central venue for cultural events in Ventspils during the summer season, regularly hosting open-air dances, summer concerts, and festivals.
Būšnieku ezers
Lake is a glacial lake. It is located in the northern part of the city of Ventspils and was formed by the Venta River. Part of the lake's shoreline borders Ventspils County. It is situated in the Coastal Lowlands, 1.1 km from the Baltic Sea coast.
The ruins of Piltene Castle
Where the ruins of Piltene Castle now stand, the medieval Piltene Castle once stood. It served as the residence of the Bishop of Courland in Piltene, on the Venta River, from the 14th to the 18th century. It was the final residence of Magnus, the last Bishop of Courland and Livonian and the only King of Livonia. In Latvian, it was formerly known as the "Danish Castle."
Grocery store in Užava, 4 km away (3 min by car)
May your bellies be filled with delicious grilled food :)
Of course, we can't list all the sights located further away or those offered by nearby towns. This is just a small glimpse of all the beauty that surrounds us :)
