FOR TOURISTS

If you are willing to find an original landscape, vicinity nearby Radio telescope (VIRAC) is a good choice to spend unforgettable holidays.
Everyone will be able to find an occupation. The ones, who love to be close to nature, can take a hike along the shore-line, dunes and sunlit beaches.
Boaters are invited to plunge into picturesque rivers the Rinda and the Irbe, which will offer wild, fascinating views of bank slopes. You are welcome to have a swim, fishing in lovely coves.
Active travelers may wish to cycle from Ventspils to VIRAC, pitching tents and having a picnic nearby the telescope or the coast of the sea.
Technically minded people can explore historical passages and tunnels of the radiotelescope, enjoy panoramic view from above and fancy perceiving first UFO signals with this construction.
In the future it is planned to establish a tourist information and science education centre at the Irbene antennas’ complex, where popular science seminars, conferences about space and Earth exploration issues will take place. There will be exhibitions, planet observations and guided tours.