Jurmala
Jurmala is the only official resort in Latvia. It is also only 15km from Riga International Airport and 25km from the capital of Latvia, Riga.
The resort of Jurmala is well known for its natural resources, its mild climate, the sea, its healthy air, and the curative mud and mineral waters.
It fascinates with its white sandy beach that is almost 26km long and its spacious pine forests with modern recreation and resort options.
There are a lot of activities in each of the four seasons and at any time of the year for every visitor to the city, such as art exhibitions, local and international concerts, and many other events.
Ten reasons to visit Jurmala
It’s an ideal location, just 10km from the airport and 25km from the centre of Riga
The unique climate of this European resort makes it ideal for spa treatments thanks to its natural curative resources and a wide range of application for them in the resort’s treatment procedures
The 26km-long sandy beach, which is ready for everyone, including persons with disabilities
The greenest resort in Latvia; 64% of Jurmala is taken up by natural areas and 34% is covered in forest
It is the only city in Latvia that has a Healthy City status
One third of Latvia’s Blue Flag bathing stretches are located in Jurmala
It has one of the largest historical wooden architecture heritage items in Latvia (which totals 103 architectural monuments that are of national significance and 295 which are of local significance)
It has the most popular summer concert hall in Latvia, the Dzintari Concert Hall
Līvu akvaparks is the largest water amusement park in Northern Europe, and is located in Jurmala
One third of Latvia’s tennis courts are located in Jurmala