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  • Latvia

  • Riga

    It is surprising, but of the three Baltic capitals, Riga offers the least dynamic and colourful image. It is generally perceived as a continental country despite its location on the sea, or almost, and

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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£180
Flight duration
5h 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Lat
Language(s)
latvian

Overview

Latvia

Quick geography lesson: Latvia is between Estonia (in the north) and Lithuania (in the south). Its capital is Riga and it has been a member of the European Union since May 2004. It is highly industrialised, which is considered a danger to the environment, but Latvians don't procrastinate; the protection of their natural heritage is happening right now, so in a few years from now the changes should be visible. Before then though, don't miss out on a trip to Riga; we bet that when you see this city, you'll want to visit the whole country!

pros

  •  A visit to the town of Jurmala is a must!
  •  Riga, the capital, which is not very well known.
  •  The unspoilt Baltic coast.

cons

  •  Efforts need to be made to make the country more attractive to tourists.
  •  The quality of hotels and restaurants varies.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Latvia is a fertile territory with abundant water; unfortunately its seas and rivers are so polluted and dirty that swimming is forbidden - the gulf of Riga and the river Daugava are highly affected. However, you can enjoy the Latvian countryside throughout the year, with all its 'nature-worshipping' festivals. During every solstice and equinox, the country renews ties with its ancestral roots: the winter solstice (Ziemassvetki) coincides with Christians' Christmas; the autumn equinox, favourable for ritualistic offerings, occurs around All Saints' Day and the spring equinox (Liela Diena) is an occasion to climb on huge swings. The most important of all these celebrations is summer solstice; where, on Midsummer's Day, huge crowds go to the forest and take part in never-ending feasts around the fire.

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