Embūte old valley is one of the most scenic, interesting and enigmatic places in Kurzeme. Over the course of time a good many legends and tales have been gathered which relate to Embūte.

Zvārde natural reserve is a newly erected large protected area within the borders of Blīdene, Jaunauce and Zvārde districts. Zvārde natural reserve consists of Stūru and Kārklauku or Zvārde swamp, narrow forest line arou

Laumu Nature Park is a privately developed park in Talsi district with several special paths for exploring nature e.g. the Bee, Plants, Sports, and Forest Paths, and it offers vast opportunities for active recreation – m

The name of Talsi was first mentioned in1231 in the agreement between Aina Balduin, the envoy of pontiff and the elders of Cour tribes. The historical centre of Talsi is situated between Lake Talsi and Lake Vilkmuiža, in

Area 3671 ha, it is included in the territories of three parishes of the county Talsi – Laidze, Lauciene and Lībaga. Founded in 1987, but before that, since 1977, it has existed as an area of the protected landscap

Slītere National Park is a specially protected area of nature which is included in the “Natura 2000” network of European specially protected nature territories. The Slītere National Park territory may be considered a uni

Tukums is a small, garden-embosomed town at the gateway to Kurzeme. Here the peace of a small town meets the dynamic rhythm of modern life.

The flood-land meadows, the grassy bogs, and the damp forests of the country park “Lake Engure” can boast with the versatility of the orchid species – in the area of Engure.

The Engure Lake nature park was established in 1998 and it contains not only Engure Lake, but also the seashore of the Gulf of Riga from Mērsrags to Engure. During the bird migration period, almost every species of bird

The Venta waterfall (Ventas rumba) is the widest waterfall in Europe. This 249 meter wide naturally formed waterfall is associated with a number of legends and historic events. Because of the device for catching fish whi