Place to visit
dabas liegums „Ābeļi”, Latvia: what it is and when to go
dabas liegums „Ābeļi” is a protected area in Latvia (Līvāni). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Latvia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 136 km as the crow flies
- Website
- daba.gov.lv
- Coordinates
- 56.40587, 25.97817
What it is and where
dabas liegums „Ābeļi” is a protected area in Latvia (Līvāni).
It is in Līvāni, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.40587, 25.97817; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit dabas liegums „Ābeļi” is May to September.
- JanPossible7:13
- FebPossible9:13
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:56
- MayBest time16:06
- JunBest time17:23
- JulBest time16:51
- AugBest time14:53
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:02
- NovBetter not7:48
- DecPossible6:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April and October |
| Wildlife | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: dabas liegums „Ābeļi” has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Latvia
To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- dabas liegums „Kaušņu purvs”Protected area6.9 km
- dabas parks. „Laukezers”Protected area10 km
- dabas liegums „Spuļģu purvs”Nature reserve in Latvia10 km
- Asote hillfortHill fort in Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia10 km
- Church of Saint Michael in JēkabpilsLutheran church building12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: Nature
- Gulf of Riga: bay of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia
- Gaiziņkalns: highest hill of Latvia
- Gauja National Park: largest and oldest national park in Latvia
- Slītere National Park: national park in Latvia
- Cape Kolka: Cape in Latvia
- Braslaw Lakes: Belarusian national park
Every Latvia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is dabas liegums „Ābeļi”?
It is a protected area in Latvia.
When is the best time to visit dabas liegums „Ābeļi”?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36.
How do you get to dabas liegums „Ābeļi”?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 136 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have dabas liegums „Kaušņu purvs”, dabas parks. „Laukezers”, dabas liegums „Spuļģu purvs”. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
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- Nature352 places for nature in Latvia, from Gulf of Riga to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about dabas liegums „Ābeļi” on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.