Latvia

Riga

vibrant cosmopolitan city, the largest of all three Baltic capitals. In its 800 years of turbulent history, everyone from German knights to Swedish kings and Soviet commissars have left their footprints. Today Riga is an exciting European metropolis at the crossroads of eastern and northern Europe, also UNESCO Heritage site.

Jurmala

resort town with miles of sandy beaches, swaying pine trees and deliciously fresh air, eclectic architecture and plenty of fun.
Just 30 minutes from Riga, Jurmala is a magnificent seaside playground with everything you need to unwind.

Why choose Latvia?

Latvia is best described as a vast unspoilt parkland with just one real city – its cosmopolitan capital, Rīga. The country might be small, but the amount of personal space it provides is enormous. You can always secure a chunk of pristine nature all for yourself, be it for trekking, cycling or dreaming away on a white-sand beach amid pine-covered dunes.

Total area: 64,589 sq.km
Coastline: 494 km of the Baltic Sea coast
Average temperature: July is +15,8°C, in January – -4.5°C.
International relations: member of NATO, EU and Schengen area.
Population: 2 248 374 Ethnic groups: 59% Latvian, 27% Russian, 3.6% Belorussian, 10,6% others (Ukrainian, Polish, Lithuanian etc)
Religion: Evangelic Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Russian Orthodox. Since the 16th c. Reformation, the Lutheran church has played a leading role in Latvia.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone: EET (UTC+2)

experiences

to fulfil your five senses