museum
Palanga Amber Museum
Amber collection housed in the Tiškevičiai Palace within a large botanical park near the Baltic resort beach at Palanga.
29 km · about 35 min drive
South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia · Europe
Rucava is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Šventoji, 47km from Žemaitija National Park.
Rucava is a town located in South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia. With a population of 495, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rucava sits in Latvia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Riga time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rucava to your route.
Rucava (Lithuanian: Rukiava, German: Rutzau) is a village in the Rucava Parish of South Kurzeme Municipality in the Courland region of Latvia. Rucava had 495 residents as of 2021.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Rucava.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Rucava.
Rucava offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Rucava with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Rucava as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Rucava is located in South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia, Europe. The coordinates are 56.1631 latitude, 21.1616 longitude.
Rucava has a population of approximately 495 people, making it a town in Latvia.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Rucava as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Rucava. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Amber collection housed in the Tiškevičiai Palace within a large botanical park near the Baltic resort beach at Palanga.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Ruined tsarist coastal artillery fortifications collapsing into the Baltic sea north of Liepāja, reachable by road with informal parking.
46 km · about 55 min drive
national park
Lakeland national park around Lake Plateliai in western Lithuania, containing the Cold War Plokštinė missile base museum.
47 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
Other places to explore near Rucava.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning