ÎLE ZIRGU (ZIRGU SALA)

Liepāja was built between the sea and a lagoon, Lake Liepāja. With its thirteen islands, the lake has become a Natura 2000 nature reserve. It's also one of the locals' favorite places for a stroll. Zirgu Island ("horse island" in Latvian) is the largest. Start by visiting the Nature House, which serves as a visitor center, and from there take the nature trail, a 4 km walk along wooden footbridges with a bird-watching tower (remember binoculars), platforms for admiring the lake and picnic areas.