Soviet army military base in Pāvilosta - active recreation centre
Military town

During the Soviet era, a border guard unit was located here, other Soviet army units - liaison officers and a surface-to-air missile base were located several kilometres away in the forest. After independence, the Latvian army was stationed there.

The former Soviet army military base is now a recreation, leisure and camping centre - for personal development in interaction with nature and the people around. 

A place for recreation and accommodation for both tourist groups and families. Rooms, showers, WC, fireplaces, spacious area for activities, sounds of nature. Book in advance by calling +371 26314505.

Used sources and references:

Events and program descriptions - https://www.saliedet.lv/izdzivosanas-skola/pasakumi-un-programmu-apraksti/

Educational programs

Survival School

Study tours in nature FOR STUDENTS: If your child's class also wants to spend a quality day in nature, to:
👉 improve mutual communication, trust and cooperation;
👉 spend time together in nature without a phone (digital detox);
👉 learn useful survival skills in order to be able to take care of your health and the lives of people around you in crisis situations,
then call the SCHOOL OF SURVIVAL ☎️ 26442462 and request a student excursion.
☘️ The students of Riga and Pieriga go to Baldoni
☘️ Liepāja, Ventspils, Kuldīga students to Pāvilost, where the SURVIVAL SCHOOL training and camp center is located.

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