SUMMARY FOR LATVIA:
• Total Parks: 4
• Parks Listed Below: Gauja, Kemeri, Razna, Slitere
• Average Country Rating: 46/100
PARK NAME: Gauja
Country: Latvia
Park ID: 1474
AVERAGE RATING: 49/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Gauja National Park is Latvia's largest and oldest national park, centered around the Gauja River valley. The park features dramatic sandstone cliffs, medieval castles, and diverse forest ecosystems. It is particularly known for its rich cultural heritage sites including the Turaida Castle and natural formations like the Gutmanis Cave.
DESCRIPTION:
Kemeri National Park is known for its extensive wetlands, mineral springs, and therapeutic mud deposits. The park features unique raised bogs with wooden boardwalks, ancient forest stands, and coastal lakes. It is an important bird watching destination and contains the famous Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk.
DESCRIPTION:
Razna National Park is centered around Lake Razna, the second-largest lake in Latvia. The park features diverse landscapes including lakes, hills, and forests characteristic of the Latgale region. It is known for its excellent water recreation opportunities and rich biodiversity.
DESCRIPTION:
Slitere National Park is located on the Cape Kolka peninsula and features unique coastal ecosystems. The park contains ancient Baltic Sea shorelines, pine forests, and coastal dunes. It is particularly known for its lighthouse, migratory bird routes, and the meeting point of the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Riga.