Gauja

Gauja beach

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#48 out of 62
in Celaji

About

Gauja beach is located on the Baltic Sea and it is in the 48th place out of 62 beaches in the Latvia region 26.2 km away from its center, the city of Riga. It is one of the beaches of Celaji settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.

Gauja beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Carnikava beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+11 ^oC +4 ^oC

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+7 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

6.9/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

3.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Gauja beach (Latvia) is located outside the Celaji settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Gauja beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"This place is perfect. It's peaceful and has beautiful nature, making it a great spot to visit."

Zyvexol

"The beach offers convenient parking facilities, complete with dressing rooms, restrooms, and a wooden walkway leading up to the parking area. It's an ideal spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the summer season."

Linas Kaspars.

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"This place is perfect. It's peaceful and has beautiful nature, making it a great spot to visit."

Zyvexol

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - narrow
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Bright sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
- Depth increase - smooth
- Boats near the beach - very few
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Deep blue

Activities

- Kite or windsurfing

Audience

Natural features

- Natural shadow

Infrastructure

- Beach changing rooms

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

Celaji, Latvia

Carnikava beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Celaji 2 km

Kalngale, Latvia

Kalngales pludmale

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Kalngale 2 km

Saulkrasti, Latvia

Saulkrasti beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Saulkrasti 1.1 km

Liepaine, Latvia

Saulkrasti beach II

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom

Liepaine 2.1 km

Jurmala, Latvia

Bulduru pludmale

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Jurmala 3.9 km

Jurmala, Latvia

Jurmalas pludmale

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Jurmala 0.3 km

What to do in Gauja beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Gauja beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

RIX• 32.7km
Baltegļu iela• 25.9km
Vecāķi dzelzceļa sta...• 14.2km

Localities

Celaji• 2.3km
Riga• 26.2km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Gauja beach?

The coastline of Gauja beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Gauja beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Gauja beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Gauja beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Gauja beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Gauja beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Gauja beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Gauja beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Gauja beach?

Gauja beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets
FKK / Naturists

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gauja beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gauja beach.

How far is the Gauja beach from parking?

The Gauja beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gauja beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gauja beach is June. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 1°C and water 3°C. See more details in weather section.