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Photo of Papes baka with turquoise water surface

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6.8

Good

Papes baka

Pape, Latvia

#48 out of 62 in Pape

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Pape • 0.5 km

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About

Papes baka is located on the Baltic Sea and it is in the 48th place out of 62 beaches in the Latvia region 209.1 km away from its center, the city of Riga. It is one of the beaches of Pape settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Papes baka coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

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

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Aulaukio Baltija, which has a rating of 6.6.

Papes baka (Latvia) is located outside the Pape 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 Papes baka 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.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Pape • 0.5 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Tiklu Maja Tiklu Maja

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Edge beach Edge beach

6.7 Good

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Supynes beach Supynes beach

6.9 Good

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Vanagupe Pliazas Vanagupe Pliazas

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Pape • 580m

Main locality of province

Riga • 209.1km

Transport

Airport

PLQ • 20.7km

Bus Station

Sodų st. • 27km

Train Station

Kretinga • 32.4km

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6.8 Good

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6.8 Good

Linas Kavaliauskas

8 Very good

This beach is tucked away and peaceful. It may become more crowded during the summer months. There is a parking lot that requires payment.

April 2023

Sergei Ivanov

10 Exceptional

This beach is a great spot for some peace and quiet.

April 2023

Lena K

6 Pleasant

It is not possible to visit.

April 2023

Tomas Kavaliauskas

10 Exceptional

This beach is wild yet tranquil.

April 2023

Nathaniel Kuznetsov

10 Exceptional

This place is definitely worth a visit. If you're traveling in a motor home or camper, there's a great parking spot with a toilet and lighting, where you can spend the night listening to the sound of the sea.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Papes baka?

The coastline of Papes baka is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Papes baka?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Papes baka, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Papes baka good for swimming?

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

Papes baka 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. So the overall recommendation of the Papes baka for swimming is positive.

Is the Papes baka 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 Papes baka secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Papes baka?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Papes baka.

How far is the Papes baka from parking?

The Papes baka 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 Papes baka?

The month with the highest temperature in Papes baka is June. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 2°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Papes baka (Latvia) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Papes baka (Latvia) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.