Cold-water coast
Liepāja Beach
Liepāja, Courland · 🇱🇻 Latvia
Local gem⚑ Blue FlagEurope
White 'singing' sand that squeaks underfoot, fronting Latvia's music city and its century-old seaside park.
Open Liepāja Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~18°C in the warm season
- Water
- Open, clean Baltic blue
- Sand
- Fine white 'singing' sand that squeaks underfoot
- Swimming
- Gently shelving with occasional wind waves
- Surf
- Latvia's best wind-swell — a small surf and kite scene
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Aug
- Setting
- The music city of Latvia, its beach backed by a grand seaside park
- Beach type
- Cold-water coast
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Liepāja Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Liepāja Beach?
Liepāja Beach is at Liepāja, on the coast of Latvia.
What is the sea temperature at Liepāja Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Liepāja Beach reaches about 18°C. Open, clean Baltic blue.
When is the best time to visit Liepāja Beach?
The best time to visit Liepāja Beach is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Liepāja Beach have?
Liepāja Beach has fine white 'singing' sand that squeaks underfoot.
Is Liepāja Beach good for swimming?
Gently shelving with occasional wind waves.
Can you surf at Liepāja Beach?
Latvia's best wind-swell — a small surf and kite scene.
Does Liepāja Beach have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Liepāja Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
Photo: Андрей Романенко (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source
