Piejūra

#61 among destinations in Latvia

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Dabas parks Piejūra is a nature park along the Gulf of Riga in Latvia founded in 1962. It is a protected nature reserve and a Natura 2000 location. The park stretches 36.6 kilometres over an 4,180 hectares area from Riga, through Carnikava Municipality, and up to Saulkrasti. It is a popular seasonal recreation location, notably for beach access. The park is notable for its protected biotopes, particularly its dunes and boreal forests. The park's conservation plan for 2020 onwards was developed under the "LIFE CoHaBit" project. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 57°4'50"N, 24°6'18"E

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Piejūra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ozo Golf Club, Daugavgrīvas fortress, Daugavgrīva Lighthouse, Daugavgrīva.

4 miSE
Golf
Ozo Golf Club, Riga
102 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Riga, Latvia, the Ozo Golf Club offers a premier golfing experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike. As the first full-size 18-hole golf course in Latvia, it has set a high standard for the sport in the region since its...
3.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Daugavgrīvas fortress, Riga
89 min walk • The Daugavgrīvas fortress is a historic fortification situated on the western edge of Riga, the vibrant capital of Latvia. Constructed in the early 17th century, this robust fort has stood as a silent sentinel at the mouth of the Daugava River, playing a crucial role...
3.4 miSW
Lighthouse
Daugavgrīva Lighthouse, Riga
88 min walk • Daugavgrīva Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Daugavgrīva on the Bay of Riga on the Latvian coast of the Baltic Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1956, located next to Daugava River. Due to the change in the river's course, several lighthouses have been built, destroyed, and rebuilt again over the course of history.
3.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Daugavgrīva, Riga
88 min walk • Daugavgrīva is a neighbourhood in North West Riga, Latvia on the left bank of the Daugava river. In this neighbourhood there is a Swedish-built fortress on the Daugava River's left bank, commanding its mouth.
3.1 miS
Church
Daugavgrīva White Church, Riga
80 min walk • Daugavgrīva White Church is a Lutheran church in the Vecmīlgrāvis district of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 50 Baltāsbaznīcas iela.
1.9 miS
Forts and castles
Daugavgrīva castle, Riga
48 min walk • Daugavgrīva Castle is a former monastery converted into a castle, located at Vecdaugava oxbow on right bank of Daugava, in the northern part of Riga city, Latvia. Nowadays here are seen only earthen ramparts.
3.3 miS
Neighbourhood
Vecmīlgrāvis, Riga
84 min walk • Vecmīlgrāvis is a neighbourhood in Riga, the capital of Latvia, located in the northern part of the city, about 12–14 km from the city centre. From 1203 until 1305 the present Vecmīlgrāvis territory belonged to the Daugavgrīva Abbey.
3.9 miSW
Church
Assumption of Our Lady Church, Riga
99 min walk • Assumption of the Most Holy Virgin Mary Church is a catholic church in Bolderāja, a suburb of Riga, Latvia. The church is situated at the address 17 Goba Street.
4.1 miSW
Church
Bolderāja Lutheran Church, Riga
105 min walk • Bolderāja Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The building is situated at the address Lielā iela 45. The wooden church was built in 1875.
3.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Jaunciems, Riga
98 min walk • Jaunciems is a neighbourhood of Northern District in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Ķīšezers.
4.2 miSW
Monastery
Daugavgrīva Abbey, Riga
108 min walk • Daugavgrīva Abbey or Dünamünde Abbey was a Cistercian monastery in Daugavgrīva in Latvia, about 12 kilometres from Riga, of which Daugavgrīva has formed a district since 1959. The site was re-developed from 1305 as Daugavgrīva Castle.