Location
Latvia
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to August
About Lielupe Beach
Jūrmala's nude beach is in the Lielupe district, close to where the Lielupe river meets the Gulf of Riga at the city's eastern end. The city's tourism guide says this is where Jūrmala's nudists have traditionally gathered, and the Baltic Coastal Hiking route guide places it nearer the river estuary than Lielupe's main textile beach. Wikipedia's list describes it as a few hundred metres from the river mouth, small and often crowded. LSM includes Lielupe in its 2024 list of Latvian beaches where complete nudity is permitted. The beach is fine sand backed by dunes and pine forest. Being close to Riga and easy to reach by train, it fills up on hot weekends. Expect locals and Riga day-trippers rather than a tourist crowd. Windsurfers also use this end of the coast.
Getting there
Take a train on the Riga–Jūrmala line to Lielupe station, about 30 minutes from Riga Central, then walk north through the residential streets and dunes to the shore and east along the beach towards the river mouth, where the nude area is. Cars entering Jūrmala pay a seasonal entry fee, and parking near the beach is limited. Paths cross soft sand dunes, so access is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Amenities
Legal context
Visit Jūrmala, the city's tourism information centre, points nudists to the Lielupe river mouth, and LSM (2024) lists Lielupe among Latvian beaches where full nudity is permitted. No signage details were found, so keep to the stretch near the estuary.
Naturism at Lielupe Beach sits under Latvia's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Latvia public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 57.0011, 23.9103
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the nude area at Lielupe?
Near the mouth of the Lielupe river, east of the main Lielupe beach. Sources describe it as a few hundred metres from the estuary.
How do I get there from Riga?
Take the train to Lielupe station, about 30 minutes, then walk through the dunes to the beach and along the shore towards the river mouth.
Is it crowded?
It is described as small and often crowded on warm weekends, because it is so easy to reach from Riga.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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