Arriving in Ventspils: The Freeport and the Old Town

Elza moves from Kolka to Ventspils on September first, tracing the P124 coast road past the massive freeport oil terminals into the medieval heart of Kurzeme. She explores the working harbour, the Livonian Order Castle, and the quiet Blue Flag beach as early autumn settles over the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kolka, P124 Road, Slītere National Park, Ostgals District, Theatre House Jūras vārti, Closer Coffee, Venta River, Ostas iela Promenade. Covered: Ventspils arrival and housing, Freeport industry and economy, Medieval history and castle, Cost of living comparison, Practical residency registration, Early autumn coastal walk. Chapters:00:00 Kolka01:30 Ostgals District03:07 Ostas iela Promenade04:45 Kuldīgas iela07:37 Fregate Whale Fountain08:51 Swedbank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticStates #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #VentspilsCastle #FreeportCity #SeafoodAndCulture #AutumnInLatvia #SlowTravel #EstoniaLatviaLithuania #BalticCoast #HistoryBuff #CoffeeBreak #MoveAbroad #UrbanExploration #PodcastNotes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/