Slītere National Park, National park on the Baltic Sea coast in Latvia
Slitere National Park is a protected area on the Baltic coast that extends across both terrestrial and marine zones. The park contains forests, wetlands, sand dunes, and coastal bluffs that form the backdrop for walking paths and observation points.
The area gained protection in the early 20th century as one of the Baltic region's first nature reserves. It received its current designation as a national park in 2000 to ensure stronger safeguards for the coastal environment.
Small fishing villages such as Vaide and Saunags within the park preserve the heritage of the Livonian people, who developed a distinct culture tied to the sea. Walking through these settlements, visitors encounter traditional wooden buildings and local stories that reflect generations of maritime life.
The park offers marked walking trails ranging from easy loops to longer routes through diverse habitats. Towers along the paths provide elevated views across forests, wetlands, and the shoreline without requiring special equipment.
Cape Kolka is where the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga meet, creating visible current lines and color shifts in the water that can be observed from the shore. This natural boundary zone is one of the few places in the world where two large bodies of water visibly interact.
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