Veczemju Cliffs, Protected coastal cliffs in Salacgrīva Parish, Latvia.
Veczemju Cliffs is a stretch of red sandstone coast along the Baltic Sea in Salacgrīva Parish. The formation runs for 480 meters and features natural caves, niches, and hollows carved into the stone at varying heights.
The sandstone layers formed during the Devonian period, 300 to 400 million years ago. Wave action and weather have continuously sculpted this coastline into the form visible today.
The cliffs serve as a research site for geologists and scientists studying the formation patterns of Latvia's coastal landscapes over millennia.
The site is accessible year-round at no cost, with parking near the Klintis camping area. The ground can be muddy or wet depending on weather, so sturdy footwear is advised.
The cliff face displays a striking range of reddish tones from light to deep brown, created by varying iron oxide and mineral content in different layers. This color variation is one of the defining features that sets this formation apart from other Baltic coastlines.
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