The Port of Ventspils run by the Freeport of Ventspils authority in Ventspils, Latvia offers an ice free deep water port for sea transport and transit and is and industrial center of international significance as they say. The Freeport of Ventspil has tugs, terminals and shipping agencies, handles ferry traffic, bunkering and has pilots and a shipyard as well as floating crane, and they offer industrial diving and collection of marine waste, plus have offices for rent. The majority of services are offered by private enterprises operating in the territory of the port, and they can accommodate the largest vessels of the Baltic Sea being the deepest port of the eastern coast, they handle liquid and dry bulk and general cargo.READ MORE

Villa Leonardo in Ventspils, Latvia is a just a short walk from the beach surrounded by the picturesque Seaside Park and features a green garden and bicycle rentals, and guests may uses the sauna and bathhouse with professional bathhouse attendant. Rooms are warmly decorated complete with kitchen, private entrances, cable TV and free WIFI, plus breakfast and other meals can be arranged. Villa Leonardo has suites, junior suites and superior rooms to choose from and the Luxus apartment has excellent facilities with patio. Come for a wonderful stay near the beach, water park, bluff of the Baltic Sea, open air marine museum, narrow gauge railway, children's town and action park, it's all here for a fabulous holiday.READ MORE

The Castle of the Livonian Order in Ventspils, Latvia houses the Ventspils Museum and is the oldest building in the city, built in the second half of the 13th century, and today is believed to be the oldest medieval fortress in Latvia to have retained its original form. Originally built as a convent house type building, it was various churches throughout the times and even a prison, the castle also housed various administrative institutions and arm units. The Castle of the Livonian Order has and is still undergoing restoration, and the permanent exhibition of the Ventspils Museum is housed here, they even have a digital exhibition of Living History in the attractive castle tower with telepanoramas. There's an education centre for children's activities and they regularly house temporary exhibitions on art and history as well as host concerts and other events.READ MORE

Veldzes Nams is a guest house in Ventspils, Latvia offering an award winning stay, voted the best guest house in the area for 3 years running near the beautiful Blue Flag beach. There are choices of double, triple and quadruple rooms with air con, fridge, satellite TV, writing desk and chair, WIFI and many other extras for a comfortable and clean stay in immaculate surrounds. Veldzes Nams also features 2 banquet halls for seminars and events, and there's a sauna and terrace, grill accessories and fully equipped kitchen, a playground for children and car parking in the yard, plus there are bicycles available for rent. Come for a wonderful stay close to the beach, attractions and activities, there's even a possibility to accommodate with pets.READ MORE

The House of Crafts in Ventspils, Latvia, a branch of the Ventspils Museum has a photo studio, a weaver and pottery workshop as well as a gift shop, and house different exhibitions of arts and crafts. They also host cultural events, which take place regularly, and their location in the oldest school building of the 18th century is itself a contemporary object of culture and tourism. There's a 19th century style classroom open for visitation, and visitors here can enjoy a fascinating journey of old craft tools and craftsmen workshops who tell of the craft history. The House of Crafts also offers other educational programmes including the Family tree and retro photo exhibitions with old cameras and photos including black and white, come enjoy a walk back.READ MORE

The main purpose of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center in Ventspils, Latvia is to take part in observations of cosmic sources of natural and artificial radiation. By doing this they accumulate observational data for fundamental and practical research programs in radio astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, geophysics, geodynamics, geodesy, coordinate-time service and other in their own words. The 32-meter fully steerable parabolic, centimetre-wave range antenna RT-32 and a 16-meter diameter antenna RT-16 taken over by the Latvian academy of Science and based at the former Space Communication Center, has promoted the establishment of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center or VIRAC to take the vision forward. Come for a fascinating visit and enjoy a hike in the area or relaxing day at the beach.READ MORE

Tex-Mex in Ventspils, Latvia offers excellent selections of American cuisine and Mexican dishes served in a lovely interior with great prices and friendly waitrons. The menu offers typical Mexican fare of nachos, burritos, jalapeno chilli poppers, garlic toast, chilli con carne, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadilla and more, and American dishes include BBQ spare ribs, burgers, salads, succulent steaks, grilled or BBQ chicken, great sides and sauces. They show sports games on TV and cater to children, plus have regular entertainment on the terrace and are licensed. Tex-Mex also cater to celebrations and business events with exquisite food in a cozy atmosphere, it's the right place to celebrate.READ MORE

Ventspils Water Amusement Park is a complex of water attractions and a Spa in Ventspils, Latvia complete with artificial wave pool, swimming pool with backstream massage and water jets, a hot swimming pool with water cascades and two very high slides, two spa baths and sauna. The Spa complex welcomes you to pampering and relaxation with three different baths, the salt room, cold water pool, massage showers and more, and the aromatic vapour bath has four different aromas and soothing music. The salt room is covered top to bottom with layers o0f special salt for purification and revitalisation of the whole body and a whole lot of ailment cures including respiratory, lung and skin illnesses. Ventspils Water Amusement Park water attractions and spa facilities can be used separately or together in one visit, and day tickets are available, come for a world of fun, health and wellbeing.READ MORE

Martas Nams Guest House in Ventspils, Latvia is perfect for relaxation being just a short stroll to the beach and Baltic Sea as well as in close proximity to the city centre. Enjoy a wonderful stay near museums and water park attractions in this beautiful wooden architecture property offering 9 renovated rooms designed in light colours with modern interiors featuring WIFI, a TV and kitchenette. Martas Nams Guest House is perfect for the holiday maker, the business traveler and the student, and guest may self cater in a separate kitchen equipped with all the necessary utensils and kitchen appliances. Come for a wonderful stay close to everything, there is also a sauna, furnished terrace and grill for guests use, and the secluded courtyard is perfect for children to play in.READ MORE

Science and Technology Museum Kurzeme Demo Centre in Ventspils, Latvia offers interactive entertainment, educational adventures, and teaches children the youth and others about the fascinating world of technology. There are interactive exhibitions, creative workshops and other educational activities and here you can launch a rocket into space with the power of your mind using special sensors, or send and receive signals from a satellite, or be an astronaut and take photos, as well as enjoy short films about life in space and other space related topics. There's a 3D stand with models and products, LCD displays with modern welding masks, a RealSoundLab stand, a Kuzerme Demo Centre's car, robotics including the most talkative and friendly robot around, and the upside down goggles are a must try. The Science and Technology Museum Kurzeme Demo Centre has something fun and educational for everyone, enjoy the wall of interactive projections, or the augmented reality of extremely mobile technology, it's all here and much more.READ MORE