Salaca is one of the prime boating rivers in Latvia, especially its lower stretch that is a spectacular gallery of postcard views, to be enjoyed at any time between early May and late October. Its beginning at the north tip of lake Burtnieks can be reached very easily from Riga by bus, Salaca reaches the sea in Salacgriva where there is again a good bus service back to Latvian capital. That helps if you have an inflatable boat, you can also order all supplies and logistics from www.laivas.lv

It took me less than two days to make the whole 95 km of the river with little rowing, but this was thanks to relatively high water level. You can sleep almost anywhere in tent, there are also a few guest houses along the stream.

All pictures are taken with Pentax K-5 equipped with Pentax 18-135 lens.