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The coast of Mazirbe was an important place in the Second World War, from where the traffic of refugee boats to Sweden took place in 1944.

In 1944, there was an active traffic of refugee boats to the shores of Sweden from Staldzene.

Camping "Melnsils" is located in Melnsils, Roja district, on the seashore. Offering relaxation in double and four-bed barrels, a guest house set in an ancient, authentic fishing farm, each room and the interior is designed based on historic events and ancient stories, complemented by the unique nature of the seaside nature. For the rest of the year, there is also a Holiday House, a Bathhouse, a Lovely Boudoir, a boat deck, a beach house. The opportunity to take an active vacation outside the city - for cycling or pleasure boating, you can go for adventure with SUP, boats and kayaks by the sea and Melnsil River, to play badminton.

Kafejnīca "Dižjūra" atrodas Mazirbē, Lībiešu tautas namā. Atvērta vasaras sezonā. 

Edgars Kārklevalks owns a guest house called Pūpoli in the Dundaga region, and for more than 15 years he has been taking people on historical and educational trips around northern Kurzeme (including to former military areas) with his own renovated Soviet Army truck GAZ-66 (up to 24 persons) and UAZ-3151 (up to 6 persons). Soviet Army trucks and other equipment are showcased in an area around the guest house.

Campsite Melnsils is located next to the sea 10 km from Kolka. Here German Army type dugouts have been built that can be used as lodging for the night. This is a nod to the history of this region when during World War II the German Army had a border guard post and a camp site here and soldiers built dugouts for themselves using materials that could be found nearby. Trenches can still be found in the dunes along the coast.

‘Bunker Nr. 13’ is the largest of the two dugouts, with three bunk beds. The ‘Small Bunker’ is smaller and has two bunk beds. Campsite ‘Melnsils’ is a great choice for active recreation and sporting events for up to 300 people. It is located near the Slitere National Park, coastal bluffs and forest hiking trails. There are marked cycling trails that wind through the natural surroundings in the area. There are designated places for tents and campfires by the sea, as well as barrel-type guest houses for two or four people. A bathhouse with different types of whisks is also available.

The proximity of Cape Kolka, the air with its redolent scent of the sea and the pine trees, and a unique identity – these are the characteristics of Kolka, and the Ūši farm has fully absorbed them.  Guests have a separate apartment in a country house with a shower and WC.

This is a place for leisure in Mazirbe along the Livonian shore.  It is part of the Slītere National Park, and the venue welcomes solo travellers, families and groups of friends.  There are six buildings which can accommodate up to 50 people – rooms for one, two or three visitors, as well as one room for 12 visitors.  A new service building has a lavatory, shower and kitchen.  Sauna services are available.  Strautmaļi also has a banquet hall with a fireplace, an amazing collection of teaspoons, a library of books for all tastes, as well as beautiful paintings.

The centre of Mazirbe is 3 km away, the sea is 2 km away.  Silence, a pine forest, mushrooms, cranes.

The venue is open from May 20 until September 3.

The price is EUR 40 per night for two people.
 

The Hostel „Vītoli” is situated 3 km from the Cape Kolka, where the Riga Bay meets the open sea – the Irbe Strait, within the territory of the Slītere National Park. Offer light and cosy double rooms to guests, also a two bedroom option for a family. There is a fire place to spend a chilly evening  at with a cup of hot tea or coffee. In case you would wish to prepare a light meal – there is a kitchen with a gas stove, a fridge and some essential dishes. There is a common shower and WC. A home terrace with tables, a grill and a campfire in the yard, tables for lunch, and room for five or six tents.