Latvia is situated alongside the Coastal areas of the Baltic Sea. Riga, a trendy travel region is its capital city. The state is bordered by splendid beaches and beautiful natural landscapes like the waterfalls and prehistoric ruins. Its seacoast is until now unspoilt and has natural sandy and soft beaches.
With its fascinating panorama, Latvia is a great destination to tour all year round. It is predominantly magical during summer, on the other hand. During this time, Latvia provides very long days (up to twenty hours) of revelling on white sandy beaches, hiking across lush forests and swimming in the Baltic Sea- all reasons to use up your summer vacations in Latvia.
Latvia also has one of the longest sandy beaches in Europe; therefore commence your summer holidays by using up some time there. Hit the road to Jurmula, the country’s leading coastal resort just next to Riga, where you can enjoy sunbathing and swimming, or unwind while enjoying remarkable views at Cape Kolka.
Where to Stay? From the capital city of Riga and Jurmala beaches to the seaside cities of Ventspils, Liepaja on the Baltic Sea, and from the Madonas novads region, known for its wintersport, to beautiful Gauja National Park, the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia. There is so much to see and do in this country. Read on below to find out more.
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Riga
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. Positioned on the northern Baltic Sea coast and the Daugava River mouth, Riga is a significant seaport, plus a noteworthy cultural, commercial, economic and industrial centre of the Baltics. Riga is home to approximately 700,000 people and is only exceeded in size within the Baltic expanse by Stockholm and St. Petersburg.
Riga is recognized for its wide-ranging and breathtaking Art Nouveau buildings, where you will discover whole streets of superbly decorated houses in mid-Riga. Alberta Iela is the best destination to experience this structural design in Riga.
There exist other architectural wonders as well, for instance, the Three Brothers, which are outstanding illustrations of medieval housing buildings, backdating to the 15th century.
Gulf of Riga (Jurmala)
Jurmala extends for 26 kilometres alongside the Gulf of Riga. You can select your preferred place on the elongated sandy stretch; Jurmala’s central section known as Majori is typically full of tourists enjoying the waves and sun; bars and restaurants of Joma Street are full of gourmands and gourmets, while the centre of Jurmala’s cultural life is the Dzintari Concert Hall.
If you search for tranquillity or a place to listen in to the rustling sea and benefit from a sluggish sunset, choose Jaunkemeri the direction.
Baltic Sea Coast (Ventspils, Liepaja)
Ventspils
Beyond its active port, Ventspils is a town of beaches, public art and an unbelievable array of activities for children. Founded more than 700 years ago, Ventspils is amongst Latvia’s aged ports, and the scent of the sea and the wind puffing through your hair are constant reminders of the marine heritage.
However as it is a beautifully re-established, interactive and sightseer-friendly medieval castle show, this is a metropolis very much in step with nowadays.
Liepaja
Set upon Latvia’s ruggedly gorgeous west coast, Liepaja (Liepāja) is a proud port town with an inventive soul. With its immaculate Blue Flag seaside, market stalls providing fresh fish and the local speciality cod dish Liepājas menciņi on all menus, Liepaja is a region with the sea running via its veins.
And its lovely moniker “the city where the wind is born” replicates a town with a robust, distinctive streak.
Kuldiga region
Kuldīga is the gem of Kurzeme, Latvia’s western section. Kuldīga prides itself in unique architecture, the River Venta with the broadest waterfall extension in Europe, and has an ancient brick bridge.
Kuldīga was documented as an EDEN destination in the year 2007. Saint Catherine is thought to be the Kuldiga patron saint, and therefore the church of the town was given the name St Katrīna.
Madonas novads region
Madonas novads is a legislative district located in central Latvia, including places such as Kusa, Madona town, Sarkaņi, Dzelzava, Prauliena, Biksēre, Lazdona, Mētriena, Liezēre, Ļaudona, Mārciena, Sauleskalns, Degumnieki, Bērzaune and many smaller busy places. Madona is a region’s education, culture, trade, and commerce centre and residence of half of regions occupants.
Madonas novads region is known for its intact nature, winter sports, cultural activities, and tourism.
Sigulda, Cesis, Gauja National Park region
Gauja National Park
The Gauja National Park is the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, a variety of landforms, natural springs, charming sights and unique natural, cultural and historical tributes.
Silguda
With a name sounding like a mythical ogress, it comes as no revelation that the doorway to the Gauja is a captivating spot with pleasant surprises placed behind each dappled tree. Inhabitants proudly call their city the ‘Switzerland of Latvia,’ however if you are anticipating the majesty of a precipitous snow-capped territory, you will be somewhat disillusioned. As an alternative, Sigulda combines its brew of extreme sports, 800-year-old castles and picturesque trails steeped in fables.
Cesis
Cēsis is located in the central region of the Vidzeme area, and it is among the most stunning cities in Latvia. The ruins of the medieval castle are the emblem of Cēsis that, jointly with the park, make the adoring atmosphere of the city.
