Ventava brings together a distinctive local history and a clear connection to a cycling route: the village developed on the site of the former Zūru Manor and lies along the 85-kilometre Circular Cycling Route 561 between Zlēkas and Zūras. It is also home to an amateur theatre, a women’s vocal ensemble, the “Mazā Vinda” community centre and a confectionery shop on Ventas Street. This gives you different ways to explore Ventava: through its history, cultural groups and position on a regional cycling route.

Local History and Culture

Ventava developed on the site of the former Zūru Manor. A nearby point of interest is in Zūras: the Zūru Manor Alley, Latvia’s longest double-row avenue. Two rows of lime trees line each side of the road; ash trees and horse chestnuts have also been planted at certain intervals. The avenue therefore adds a specific example from the surrounding area to the local history, while Ventava’s own origins are linked to the former manor grounds.

The “Vārava” amateur theatre was founded in 2010 and has performed in numerous communities across Kurzeme, as well as in Alūksne, Koknese Municipality, Riga and the German town of Eslingen. Its performance venues therefore extend beyond a single local area. At the same time, the ensemble is part of the area’s cultural identity. The “Tev līdzās” women’s vocal ensemble includes members from Ventava, Zūras, Vārve, Užava and Ventspils, bringing together women from several named places. The focus for “Vārava” is its founding year and performance venues; for “Tev līdzās”, it is where its members come from. Together, the two groups illustrate different cultural connections.

The “Mazā Vinda” community centre offers another specific point of interest: up to 50 people can gather there at the same time, and the rooms can be rented for private events. For a private occasion, these are two distinct points to consider: the number indicates the simultaneous capacity, while the rental option describes how the rooms may be used.

Cycling and Regional Orientation

Circular Cycling Route 561 is 85 kilometres long and passes through Zlēkas, Ventava and Zūras, with Ventava lying between the other two places on the route. This gives you two complementary details: the distance describes the entire circuit, while the sequence of places shows where Ventava lies along it. If you are planning your trip around cycling, keeping this distinction in mind helps you consider both the route’s overall length and Ventava’s position along the way.

Market and Local Address

At the 2026 edition of the Ventava Spring Market, visitors could buy rural produce, handicrafts, plants, industrial goods and treats offered at the event venue. The programme included performances by amateur arts groups and a group line-dancing session. This edition combined shopping with cultural performances and an activity for visitors to take part in.

The “Rūtas Karaliskie gardumi” confectionery shop is located at 15 Ventas Street in Ventava. Unlike the programme of a particular market edition, the shop is located in Ventava at this address and offers another local point of reference when planning your trip.

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For the main travel overview: Ventspils.