Vecāķi
North of Riga, Gulf of Riga · Latvia
Riga's beach with a tolerated clothing-optional stretch to the north. Pines, white sand and a short Baltic summer.
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Find it
57.0710° N, 24.1120° ECrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
Train from Riga to Vecāķi (thirty minutes), then walk north along the sand to the clothing-optional section.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Latvia is Tier 3 on our country ranking, legal but discreet. Go with your eyes open. Keep affection private, use apps carefully, and stick to venues locals recommend.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Vecāķi?
North of Riga, Gulf of Riga, Latvia. The map pin is 57.0710° N, 24.1120° E.
What is Vecāķi like?
Riga's beach with a tolerated clothing-optional stretch to the north. Pines, white sand and a short Baltic summer.
How do I get to Vecāķi?
Train from Riga to Vecāķi (thirty minutes), then walk north along the sand to the clothing-optional section.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.