Wild & scenic
Cape Kolka
Kurzeme · 🇱🇻 Latvia
Local gemEurope
A wild, driftwood-strewn cape where the open Baltic collides with the Gulf of Riga in a line of restless water.
The sea at Cape Kolka (Kurzeme, Latvia) is typically around 18°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Aug.
Open Cape Kolka on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~18°C in the warm season
- Water
- Shallow, restless blue where two seas meet
- Sand
- Pale sand and driftwood
- Swimming
- Shallow and lively where the currents of two seas collide
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Aug
- Setting
- A wild, windswept cape where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Cape Kolka: frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Kolka?
Cape Kolka is at Kurzeme, on the coast of Latvia.
What is the sea temperature at Cape Kolka?
In the warm season the sea at Cape Kolka reaches about 18°C. Shallow, restless blue where two seas meet.
When is the best time to visit Cape Kolka?
The best time to visit Cape Kolka is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Cape Kolka have?
Cape Kolka has pale sand and driftwood.
Is Cape Kolka good for swimming?
Shallow and lively where the currents of two seas collide.
Photo: Italas at Lithuanian Wikipedia (Public domain) · source
