Photo of Kauguru Pludmale with bright sand surface

Photo of Kauguru Pludmale with blue water surface

Photo of Kauguru Pludmale with long straight shore

Photo of Kauguru Pludmale with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Kauguru Pludmale and the settlement

Photo of Kauguru Pludmale - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.1

Very good

Kauguru Pludmale

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kauguru Pludmale?

The bar is located right on the Kauguru Pludmale.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Daily is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

Branķciems, Latvia

#3 out of 62 in Bigaunciems

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Bigaunciems • 5.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Daily

7.6 - Very good 1.9km

Pizza Restaurant Stacija Vaivari Pizza

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Prospekts 55

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Nojan Tapan, restorāns

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Restaurant Armēņu virtuve

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Cafe Asaru Pērle

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe Cafe Stories

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Kafejnīca Alba

8.6 - Excellent 5.1km

Cafe PIE MĀMIŅAS

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Hiking Area Vaivari beach

1.5km

Park Olgas iela

2.9km

Park Olgas iela 17A

3km

Park Bērnu laukumiņš

3km

Park Ernesta iela

3.4km

Park Valtera prospekts 11 k-3

3.6km

Hiking Area Латвия, природа

4.1km

National Park Ķemeri National Park

4.9km

Hiking Area Melluži Beach/Pludmale

4.9km

Playground Rotaļu laukums Melluži Pludmale

4.4km

Playground Rotaļu laukums Melluži Pludmale

4.9km

Playground Bernu rotalu

5.4km

Supermarket ELVI

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Lapmezciems beach

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Kemeri National Park Fund

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Ragaciema sedums

7.9km

Museum Aspazijas māja

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Bronze statue "The Turtle"

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Jomas iela

9.9km

Museum Jurmala City Museum

9.9km

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About

Kauguru Pludmale is located on the Baltic Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 62 beaches in the Latvia region 29.8 km away from its center, the city of Riga. It is one of the beaches of Bigaunciems settlement, just 5.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Kauguru Pludmale coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Jaunkemeru pludmale, which has a rating of 7.3.

Kauguru Pludmale is located in Latvia within Bigaunciems, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Bigaunciems • 5.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Daily

7.6 - Very good 1.9km

Pizza Restaurant Stacija Vaivari Pizza

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Prospekts 55

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Nojan Tapan, restorāns

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Restaurant Armēņu virtuve

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Cafe Asaru Pērle

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe Cafe Stories

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Kafejnīca Alba

8.6 - Excellent 5.1km

Cafe PIE MĀMIŅAS

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Hiking Area Vaivari beach

1.5km

Park Olgas iela

2.9km

Park Olgas iela 17A

3km

Park Bērnu laukumiņš

3km

Park Ernesta iela

3.4km

Park Valtera prospekts 11 k-3

3.6km

Hiking Area Латвия, природа

4.1km

National Park Ķemeri National Park

4.9km

Hiking Area Melluži Beach/Pludmale

4.9km

Playground Rotaļu laukums Melluži Pludmale

4.4km

Playground Rotaļu laukums Melluži Pludmale

4.9km

Playground Bernu rotalu

5.4km

Supermarket ELVI

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Lapmezciems beach

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Kemeri National Park Fund

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Ragaciema sedums

7.9km

Museum Aspazijas māja

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Bronze statue "The Turtle"

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Jomas iela

9.9km

Museum Jurmala City Museum

9.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

What to do in Kauguru Pludmale? 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 Kauguru Pludmale 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.

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Nearest Beaches

3.4km

Jaunkemeru pludmale Jaunkemeru pludmale

7.3 Good

5.7km

Connected beach

Melluzu pludmale Melluzu pludmale

7.8 Very good

9km

Ragaciema pludmale Ragaciema pludmale

7.4 Good

10.3km

Connected beach

Jurmalas pludmale Jurmalas pludmale

8.3 Very good

12.6km

Gausa judze beach Gausa judze beach

7.2 Good

14.2km

Bulduru pludmale Bulduru pludmale

8.3 Very good

17.5km

Klapkalnciema pludmale Klapkalnciema pludmale

7.4 Good

18.3km

Lielupes pludmale Lielupes pludmale

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Bigaunciems • 5.3km

Main locality of province

Riga • 29.8km

Transport

Airport

RIX • 22km

Bus Station

Egļuciems • 14.8km

Train Station

Sloka • 2.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.1 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.1 Very good

Viktor Petrov

8 Very good

Everything is great, but it would be nice to have something extra. Maybe adding a climbing wall would be a great idea, allowing children to enjoy wall climbing before or after their swim.

October 2023

Aleksandr Sokolov

10 Exceptional

I absolutely love this place. It's got a great set up with horizontal bars and a variety of other equipment to help build strength.

October 2023

Valina Tereva

6 Pleasant

The beach is nicely organized, but lacks shower facilities and storage options.

October 2023

Nikolai Ivanov

8 Very good

We were satisfied with our family's experience at the beach.

October 2023

Elara

10 Exceptional

This beach is perfect for both children and active adults.

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Kauguru Pludmale?

The coastline of Kauguru Pludmale is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Kauguru Pludmale?

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

The Kauguru Pludmale is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Kauguru Pludmale good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Kauguru Pludmale is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Kauguru Pludmale for swimming is very positive.

Is the Kauguru Pludmale good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Kauguru Pludmale secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kauguru Pludmale?

The bar is located right on the Kauguru Pludmale.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Daily is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Kauguru Pludmale from parking?

The Kauguru Pludmale 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 Kauguru Pludmale?

The month with the highest temperature in Kauguru Pludmale 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kauguru Pludmale (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.Kauguru Pludmale (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.