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Park
Park Latvia, Kurzeme, Vaiņodes novads

Embutes dabas parks

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Ilze Strēle
+371 26632134
Vaiņodes novads, Embūtes pagasts
LV-3436, Latvia

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Tourism Information Centre and tourist base for young travellers is situated in the nature park of Embute. The surroundings are ideal for walks, Nordic walks, bike riding, skiing. The  2,5 km long nature trail, Joda dam, sightseeing tower. The valley of Embute is surrounded from all sides by ten meters high hills  – Pavarkalns, Vereskalns, Radinkalns, the site of ancient settlement of Embute and the highest of all – Krievu hill (190 m above sea level).

The services of a guide – nature, local legends, history. Three bikes for rent.

Embute is traditionally connected to the tragedy of Rainis named „Indulis and Arija”- there is a possibility to organize open-air excursions for groups of school students, to visit places connected to the legend of the play.

The remains of Embute church are used for wedding ceremonies in the open air. The place is ideal for organizing camps, art sessions, adventure competitions. The facilities of the lodgings include: 5-person and 6-person rooms and a double room on two floors of the house. On each floor there is a shared bathroom and a toilet. There is a kitchen on the 1st floor and on the 2nd floor there is a dining room and a kitchen corner. Room for celebrations for up to 50 people. 

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Here the visitor will find an ecological tourism trail in the ancient Embūte valley. The hills around Embūte date back to the Ice Age. There are valleys and forests of many fallen trees which are protected habitats. The visitor will learn about important natural and cultural monuments – the Embūte castle hill, as well as the ruins of a baronial estate, a castle and a church. The Courlandian chieftain Indulis died in the region. The visitor can view the Devil’s Dam, along with meadows, a viewing tower, etc. There are bicycler routes in the region. The site is located in the Embūte nature park.