The Venta Rapid
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (97908)
Daytona Beach, Florida
February 5, 2018 4:16pm CST
The Venta Rapid is a waterfall on the Venta River in Kuldiga, Latvia. It is the widest waterfall in Europe, spanning a width of 650 – 820 feet but its height is only about 6 feet.
It is a natural wonder and visitors can enjoy walking along the width of the falls. In the summer it is possible to bathe here. In the spring and autumn, spawning fish migrate upstream and it is possible to see flying fish attempt to jump over the rapid.
Around 300 years ago, the Duke of Courland invented a method to catch up to 100 salmon a day with baskets placed all along the falls. Due to this the neighboring town, Kuldiga grew as more and more fishermen took up residence. The town is a lovely place offering views of the waterfall and has many quaint buildings.
The best way to admire this site is from an impressive brick bridge that was built in 1874.
Video of flying fish
Fish in Venta river floats up the stream to spawn, they jump over the rapids. Twice a year sea fish head up the river or Venta for breeding. On their path th...
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Feb 18
Looks like a pleasant place to visit.
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Feb 18
Have never gotten to see the fish fly but would like to @JohnRoberts
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Feb 18
Yes, those are salmon @Courage7
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
6 Feb 18
Great video. Hope the fish is not scared of the fall.
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@Marilynda1225 (91035)
• United States
5 Feb 18
It's so pretty I wish I could see it in person
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