Ventspils at a glance
- Ventspils is among the ten largest cities in Latvia; about 33,000 people live here.
- It's about 161 km to Riga, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Kuldīga (53 km), Talsi (63 km) and Aizpute (75 km).
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Meet people in Ventspils
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Ventspils? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
A first date in Ventspils
Ventspils is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Kuldīga is close by.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Ventspils
Who can I meet near Ventspils?
You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Ventspils?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Ventspils or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Ventspils real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Ventspils?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Places near Ventspils
Dating tips
Profile & photos
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