Every year, tourists from all over the world come to Latvia to relax in comfortable resorts . Here they are located a huge number, so people with different levels of financial well-being can afford to spend their holidays in this country. Latvian resorts are famous for their mild climate, pure pine air.
For active recreation of tourists everything is being done, so that anyone likes camping, then they can be found in abundance in national parks.
And the travelers will be able to wander through the woods, go fishing or go horseback riding. In addition to the famous sea resort of Jurmala , there are also therapeutic ones like Baldone , Liepaja . In the resort of Sigulda, vacationers can combine health-improving procedures with an inspection of medieval castles.
What are the interesting resorts in Latvia?
Each of the numerous resorts in Latvia has its own characteristics, so tourists can find the best option for themselves in accordance with their individual preferences. Among the most famous resorts you can list the following:
- Baldone Resort is famous for its mud cures, as well as a picturesque park. Its arrangement began in the 18th century, when a plague epidemic raged in the Riga garrison. The curative waters of the springs cured the soldiers, and then Baron K. von Lieben, then a tenant of those places, ordered the building to be built. Over time, from a single structure turned out a huge wellness complex. Baldone Resort is unique in that there are no plants or other industrial enterprises around the city, so the surrounding world has kept clean, and the air here is literally ringing. They come here to improve the state of the nervous system, get rid of diseases of the organs of movement and heart. Women are also recommended to visit Baldone resort, as many gynecological problems are solved here. The hospital is located in the center of Latvia, which can be reached by public bus or car along the P91 or P98. Visit the resort all year round thanks to mild winter.
- Another health complex in Latvia is Liepaja , which is unique. The resort is located 200 km from the capital of the country, while holidaymakers should take into account that the road has to be overcome either by bus or on a charter flight, other aircraft the local airport does not accept. From Riga, buses or trains leave regularly, but you can always take a taxi. The resort differs from others in its peculiar climate, because only here you can see the never freezing sea and piercing winds. Therefore, the winter is soft and the summer cool. But to come to Liepaja is recommended only from the end of May, because in the spring suddenly it can be hit by frosts and spoil all rest. The pride of the resort is its beaches, one of which is marked with special signs as nudist. In addition to the health procedures, it is recommended to visit the resort's attractions, for example, Rose Square and ancient churches.
- If the beaches and the sea are elements of tourists, then they go to the ski resort of Sigulda . It is located in the central part of the country, where one gets on the train. Travel time will take one hour and a little. Another option is to get by bus, which departs from the bus station, or by car, the road will take about 50 minutes. The city is rightly called "a small Latvian Switzerland", because here the travelers will find classes to their liking at any time of the year. Summer is allotted for beach rest, in winter there are snow slopes for professionals. For beginners, there is also an activity, because the resort employs experienced instructors.
Beach holidays in Latvia
Latvia is famous for its amazing beaches with warm water and clean white sand. They will please everyone who likes quiet rest and active. The most popular of them are the following:
- Ventspils is the resort, which was the first to receive the blue flag, demonstrating compliance with all necessary norms and the absence of any violations. Here you can walk in the park, take a ride on water attractions, surf.
- Cesis Beach - is located near the National Park, which gives tourists the opportunity to enjoy clean air. Here you can ride a canoe, go fishing, ride a horse, have a fascinating walk.
- Saulkrasti is a beach that is ideal for resting with children, thanks to the warm and windless weather. Also here is the famous Trail of Sunset Sunset, the route of which allows you to enjoy picturesque views.
- Beaches of Jurmala - are characterized by a wide coastline and shoal, so ideal for a family holiday. Fans of outdoor activities will be able to do windsurfing, play volleyball or beach soccer, ride a water bike.
- Riga beaches - you can enjoy beach rest in the capital of Latvia. There are many comfortable beaches with well-developed infrastructure. Among the most famous of them can be listed Vecaki , Vakarbulli , Rumbula , Lutsavsala , Kipsala Daugavgriva .
Sights of Latvia
One of the types of active recreation is considered sightseeing, which is rich in Latvia, to inspect all the palaces, castles , parks and museum should be allocated a few days. The lion's share of the time will be occupied by the capital with its sights, in addition, many of them are in Jurmala, Sigulda, Daugavpils . Among the objects recommended for a visit to Latvia, one can single out the following:
- Dome Cathedral ;
- Zoo ;
- House with black cats ;
- Lutheran Church of St. Peter ;
- Riga Castle ;
- as in London, Riga has its famous Lime watch . Imprinted on the background of the clock - it has become the tradition of every traveler;
- children will be interested in spending time in the water park , where there are special pools for them;
- lovers of architecture should visit Old Riga , where all the iconic buildings of the city are located;
- the number of famous museums in Riga includes a museum of retro cars , where the cars of Molotov and Brezhnev are on display.