Pāvilosta – a Courland town – located in the western part of Latvia on the coast of the Baltic Sea barely needs advertising. Almost every resident of Latvia knows it, and every third person has visited Pāvilosta region a

The town of Pāvilosta, being the centre of the region, greets its guests with amber- coloured summers and slightly wild winters, with a sensation of peace and quiet in contrast to city noise and bustle. Even the wind coming from the sea is never the same. In spring and summer it tenderly caresses cheeks while during autumn and winter, the wind plays rough in your hair and blows in your face. Those who love intense emotions, can get an adrenaline rush in the Pāvilosta region by surfing and kite surfing in the greenish blue waters of the Baltic Sea.

Visit us and you will have the opportunity to enjoy the extensive fields of Vērgale parish and the beautiful building of the Vērgale manor, the pride and joy of Saka parish - Akmenrags Lighthouse and lush woods, with the rivers on the top of every boater's list - Rīva, Tebra, Durbe and Saka - flowing through them, the charming and clean town of Pāvilosta filled with the aura of a former fishermen's village where almost every street leads to the beach, and the sea generously washes out amber.

The old fishermen's traditions in Pāvilosta region have once again become increasingly popular in recent years. Every visitor has enjoyed a golden smoked flounder or a sun-dried cod, while in recent years visitors in autumn are very fond of the fried or cured eels of Pāvilosta, which are also served in some up-market restaurants in Riga. 

The local government activities, implementing various projects and ideas, have been directed at the improvement, development and promotion of tourism in the region. Little is required for this purpose as the nature itself has provided all means for it by blessing our region with a broad and beautiful coastal area, unique natural values, picturesque landscapes and some of the most beautiful rivers in Latvia.

We would like to encourage you to enjoy time spent in our region by experiencing the close proximity of the sea and long walks in pine woods, scenic landscapes and leisurely boat rides along the Saka River to the Baltic Sea.

We know that if you visit Pāvilosta region once, you will definitely come back as an unknown force entices visitors to return once again.

We wish you to experience this special power of attraction and connection with the small pearl of the Courland shores. Take home the special aura, aroma and taste characteristic to Pāvilosta region. May your memories last for a long time!