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Things to see in Pāvilosta (Latvia): 15 places and when to go
Pāvilosta is a town in Latvia, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (4), Architecture (3). The best known are Grīņu Nature Reserve, Akmeņrags Lighthouse and The Grey Dune of Pavilosta. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Latvia · 56.8867, 21.1774
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · Architecture (3) · History (3) · Temples (3) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 170 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pāvilosta
The places in and around Pāvilosta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Grīņu Nature ReserveProtected area in Latvia9.1 km
- Akmeņrags LighthouseLighthouse in Latvia9.5 km
- The Grey Dune of PavilostaNature reserve in Latvia1.3 km
- dabas liegums „Sakas grīņi”Nature reserve in Latvia5.6 km
- Dzeņu UpurakmensArchaeological site5.7 km
- Saint Joseph church in JūrkalneChurch building in Jūrkalne, Latvia18 km
- Pāvilostas Svētā Gara Romas katoļu baznīcaChurch building in Latvia357 m
- E9 section 5: Ziemupe - PāvilostaHiking8.6 km
- E9 section 6: Pāvilosta - JūrkalneHiking9.0 km
- Ķoniņciema Elka pilskalnsLatvian cultural monument No. 14199.5 km
- Pāvilostas bākaLighthouse351 m
- Pāvilosta west breakwater lightLighthouse in Latvia1.0 km
- Sakas pilskalnsLatvian cultural monument No. 14184.1 km
- Lutheran church in SakaLatvian cultural monument No. 64334.3 km
- Ziemupe nature reserveProtected area10 km
When to go to Pāvilosta
The best time to visit Pāvilosta is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:07
- FebPossible9:10
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:58
- MayBest time16:11
- JunBest time17:31
- JulBest time16:57
- AugBest time14:57
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:43
- DecPossible6:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29. In May, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pāvilosta
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 170 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Ēdole23 places35 km
- Durbe5 places35 km
- Liepāja27 places43 km
- Ventspils32 places61 km
- Renda15 places71 km
And all of Latvia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pāvilosta?
The best known: Grīņu Nature Reserve, Akmeņrags Lighthouse, The Grey Dune of Pavilosta, dabas liegums „Sakas grīņi”, Dzeņu Upurakmens. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pāvilosta?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29.
How do you get to Pāvilosta?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 170 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pāvilosta as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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