Top 4 Best Diving Sites in Latvia
Latvia is located in Northern Europe and is part of the Baltic States. Latvia is bordered on the north by Estonia, on the south by Lithuania, and on the east ... read more...by Russia and Belarus. In Latvia, wreck diving and lake diving are popular. Come and explore the Best Diving Sites in Latvia.
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Dolomite quarry reservoir in Sloka, which has grown in the place of a quarry, is located in Riga's district, Jurmala's region. Many visitors consider this to be one of the Best Diving Sites in Latvia. On the road from Riga, it takes around 25 minutes to reach the Dolomite quarry reservoir. The parking area of the Dolomite quarry, which is located at GPS 56.934876, 23.604218, may be used for visitors who want to dive in the Dolomite quarry reservoir.
A excellent marker is an item on the edge of the reservoir called the Slokas windmill. The SFRS water intake is positioned near the driveway and parking lot. The reservoir is between 4 and 9 meters deep. Normunds P. designed the white shark model, which included contributions from Daivings.lv forum members.
Here's a movie on shark creation. Diver training platforms are utilized during courses to allow divers to practice many of the needed diving skills. During diving practice, the elevated surface above the ground inhibits the accumulation of muck.
Dolomite quarry reservoir in Sloka is not connected to the river since it has grown on the former dolomite quarry mining site. Fisheries exploitation regulations governing the protection and management of fish populations have been created and adopted. Fishing, diver training, and swimming are all popular activities in the reservoir.
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The Dubkalni quarry reservoir is located in the "Ogres Zilie kalni" (map) natural park, and there is a diving platform next to the stairs. The reservoir is 12.7 hectares in size. The water in Dubkalni Reservoir is clear and pristine, making it perfect for diving. Dubkalni quarry reservoir is considered to be one of the Best Diving Sites in Latvia.
There are five picnic areas with benches, tables, and fire pits near Dubkalni quarry reservoir. When active activity at the previous gravel quarry ceased, a reservoir emerged. The average depth is 2.5 meters, with a high of 7.0 meters. There are nice resting areas built around the reservoir, and it is a favourite swimming spot for residents.
Because the lake is not too deep, this place is suitable for even amateur scuba divers. Dive to the bottom where you can find coral reefs and various exotic fish.You can park your car at the local car park right by the lake. In addition, there are restaurants serving all-night dining.
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Saurien quarry diving (Saurien parking lot 56.914321, 24.346352) is available all year, including in the winter. In the summer, the water does not heat the quarry, which may reach a depth of up to 15 meters in certain areas. The Saurien quarry is one of the few water reservoirs in Riga where visibility in the water may exceed 5 meters or more.
The Saurien quarry lakes are located in Riga district, in the Stopii parish administrative boundaries. It covers a total of 31.0 hectares. The Saurien gypsum quarry, which has been in operation since 1913 and contains multiple reservoirs, is the sole gypsum quarry in the Baltics. Saurien's quarry includes crabs and fish, among other underwater living organisms. A rock wall may be located to the right of the parking lot, till it has to float for about 3-5 minutes and is discovered at a depth of 5 meters.
There is a vehicle crash, and in order to see it, you must always dive to the right. It happens at a depth of 8 meters and after swimming for 25 minutes. According to legend, the quarry contains a tractor as well as the ruins of structures from the ancient island. This is considered one of the Best Diving Sites in Latvia.
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The diving club organized diving at Lake Laukezers, Latvia's most picturesque lake. The lake is in the Jkabpils district, in the Kku parish administrative territory. Many visitors consider this to be one of the Best Diving Sites in Latvia. The highest depth is 19.8 meters, with an average depth of 6.7 meters. We take a look at the pristine water and the lake's deepest side.
Lake Laukezers has reached a depth of about 18 meters, where she was greeted by pike and other species. The depths are brilliant, and the water is between 8 and 21 degrees warm. The lake is surrounded by tall evergreen trees, always green in four seasons.
At any time of the year, many diving clubs come to organize tours and other diving competitions. Before diving, it is necessary to pay attention to the weather conditions and the necessary diving equipment. The 'ghost forest' consisted of towering algae and dead trees that stood strangely erect in the water, surrounded by fine silt.