The most popular diving places in Latvia

Diving places in Latvia

Dolomite quarry reservoir in Sloka

(map) Dolomite quarry quarry reservoir formed on the site of a former dolomite quarry. Its area is 14 ha, average depth 5 m, maximum - 9 m. The quarry has prepared diving platforms, free parking, entrance from the swimming pool. Located in the area of Melderu Street. Read more about the Dolomite Quarry Reservoir on this page

Dubkalni quarry reservoir

Dubkalni reservoir is located in the territory of the nature park “Ogres Zilie kalni” (map) There is a diving platform against the stairs. The average depth of the reservoir is 2.5 meters, but the total area is 12.7 hectares.

Saurien quarry

At this time Saurai career instead of four large lakes with a total area of 35 hectares. A private house village has been established by the North Lake (map) Approach from Tec2.

Latvia's most beautiful lake Laukezers

Diving club organized diving in the most beautiful lake in Latvia, Laukezers. The lake is located in Jēkabpils district, in the administrative territory of Kūku parish. More about Laukezeri, read here

The deepest lake in Latvia

The deepest lake in Latvia is located in the eastern part of Latvia - Latgale, near Krāslava, at the foot of Sauleskalns. It was formed during the Ice Age by moving large icebergs. The maximum depth of the lake is -65 meters. The lake is located in the eastern part of Latvia - Latgale, near Krāslava, at the foot of Sauleskalns. It was formed during the Ice Age by moving large icebergs. The maximum depth of the lake is -65 meters. The average depth of the lake is 15 meters. There are many (9) islands in the lake, the largest of which is Bernat Island. Lake Drīdzi and Lake Sīvers are connected by a small river called Dubna. The bottom of the lake is covered with sand and mud. Underwater visibility is from 2 to 10 meters, depending on the season and weather conditions. 

Diving on sunken ships

Below are the most popular diving sites on the Kurzeme coast of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga.

• In Pavilosta district

There are two sunken ships in the Pāvilosta district, at depths of 12 and 18 meters, sunk in the last century, shipwrecks that can be seen at a safe depth for divers with Open Water Diver certificate. Trips are organized by diving club diving instructors.

• In the Kolka district

In the Kolka district, there are many sunken ships in the district, at depths of 20, 30 and 40 meters, ships sunk in both the last century and the 16th century, sailboats and more recent shipwrecks, which can be seen at a safe depth for divers with Open Water Diver certificate. Trips are organized by the diving club DIVING.

• In Liepaja district

There are many sunken ships in the Liepāja district, they have sunk both in the last century and since the 18th century, unique shipwrecks, which can be seen at a safe depth for divers. Open Water Diver certificate. Trips are organized by the diving club DIVING.

• In Ventspils district

There are many sunken ships in the Ventspils district, they have sunk both in the last century and since the 18th century, unique shipwrecks, which can be seen at a safe depth for divers. Open Water Diver certificate. Trips are organized by the diving club DIVING.

• In the Gulf of Riga

There are many sunken ships in the Gulf of Riga, as well as airplanes, the wrecks have sunk both in the last century and since the 16th century, they are unique shipwrecks that can be seen by a diver at a safe depth with Open Water Diver certificate. Trips are organized by the diving club DIVING.

Contact DIVING, diving club in Latvia, for diving, guided by PADI diving instructor, in popular diving places in Latvia.

The most popular diving places in Latvia

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