Mārtiņsala bathing area and health route

Mārtiņsala bathing area is located in one of the most picturesque places of Kuldiga – the Venta ancient valley, which overlooks the pride of the city – the ancient Venta bridge and the waterfall Ventas Rumba. Historically, there was a farmstead, which has survived to this day. This area – Venta valley – is also a part of the Nature conservation territory of European level (NATURA 2000). The waterfall Ventas Rumba is a geomorphological monument of national importance and is considered as the widest waterfall in Europe.
The development of the bathing area started already in 1980, through thoughtful and targeted work. Since 2008 within a set of complementary activities the bathing area was developed, new dressing rooms were constructed, the rescue station was renovated, a project for approbation of the innovative water habitat management techniques in the Venta River was implemented and a new health route and sports facilities were created.

A serpentine path leads to the bathing area; it provides easy access for cyclists, wheelchair users, or families with prams. There is a wooden footbridge over the historic Jacob’s Canal, but the path to the bathing area is illuminated by authentic lanterns made of round wooden supports that fit into the landscape.

The area also serves as a stage for artistic activities and practices for students of a technical college. The municipality regularly organizes educational and environmental protection and health promotion activities here.