DAY TOUR TO CAPE KOLKA

From  Riga  we are moving to Cape Kolka. Depend on traffics its takes around 2hr-2,5hrs.

Cape Kolka is the most pronounced horn on the shores of Latvia, and it is where the waves from two seas clash – the open Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. Come spring, Cape Kolka is an ideal place to watch migratory birds. In the summer, it is a paradise on earth for those who love vacations on the beach, while in the autumn and winter it is a fine place to witness the greatness of nature.

Lunch time in local restourant. Possible to taste the traditional “sklandrausis”.

The trail extending for 3.4 km leads through a globally unique nature structure that cannot be found elsewhere in the world – a system of dunes and depressions between dunes. The dunes are located parallel to the sea.
Dunes and depressions were formed 9000 years ago when the Baltic Sea was emerging here. During ancient times almost each dune and depression had its own name that are known by just few nowadays. The peculiar names (Vīškangars, Kusperlankviga) originate from the Liiv language. Pēterezers lake depression is richest from the point of view of biologic diversity, this is the habitat for rare species of plants and animals. The coast of the ancient sea — Stiebrukalns — is the highest dune.

-on the shores of the sea that lie in the territory of the national park offer visitors a chance to learn about the cultural heritage of the Livs, which is also important part of the cultural and historic heritage of Northern Europe. Each has something special – unique features of fishermen buildings that have been preserved through centuries, the reserved charm of the scenery.

  we will stop to visit Kurzeme’s fishermen, who will welcome us and present their products of smoked fish, where we will also taste the freshly smoked flounders.

  Back to Riga.