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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 9 MIN

Ventspils Freeport, Castle and Quiet Sea

from Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola · host Elza Ozola

Elza explores the contrast between Ventspils' industrial freeport and its medieval Old Town, visiting the Livonian Order Castle and the seaside promenade while reflecting on the city's affordability and practicalities for residents. ☕ 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 38 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Ostas iela Promenade, Vecpilsēta, Avotu district, Closer Coffee, Rātslaukums, Livonian Order Castle, Ventspils Museum, Ostgals. Covered: Ventspils daily life, Medieval Architecture, Ventspils freeport industry, Cost of living in Ventspils, Public Transit Practicalities, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Chapters:00:00 Venta river03:16 Ostgals06:35 Blue Flag beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #BalticStates #Kurzeme #OldTown #Freeport #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #ExpatsInLatvia #RiverView #HistoryBuff #CoastalLife #Museums #Foodie #BudgetTravel #SummerInLatvia #Architecture #NatureWalk https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

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