Saulkrasti beach
Saulkrasti, translated from Latvian, means "sunny beach". This resort town is located 50 km from Riga. There is almost no wind, and the sun shines brightly and warmly. All thanks to the natural sight - the White Dune, towering above sea level.
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Beach description
The beach stretched for several kilometers. It is not as crowded here as in Jurmala. The sand is fine and yellow, pine trees grow along the coast. Entry into the sea is smooth, the water is calm if there is no wind. All this creates comfortable conditions for rest with children.
From the infrastructure on the beach there are changing cabins, cafes, rental centers of equipment. Here it is possible to ride catamarans, canoes, jet skis. There is a paintball field.
From the White Dune, the Sun Path Natural Park begins: pinery, where pedestrian paths are laid. It is possible to get to Saulkrasti by bus or train from Riga or by car. It will take 40-45 minutes.
When is it better to go
The climate of the Latvian coast belongs to the soft sea. There are few sunny days in a year, and the rest of the time the sky is overcast, often it rains. The Baltic Sea does not freeze even in winter. But in summer, the water temperature off the coast only occasionally rises to +22...+23˚С. All the rest of the time - not more than +18˚С.
The peak season on the beaches of Riga Seaside begins in late July, August. The air temperature at this time reaches a comfortable +25°C, sometimes it can increase to +35°C. Winds often blow from the sea. The weather in Latvia is unpredictable, so when planning a vacation in the resorts of Latvia it is better to specifically monitor the weather.