Jurmala is the largest and the most popular resort in Latvia. Ideal infrastructure and rich cultural life are among the advantages of this city. However, beaches of fantastic beauty with crisp white quartz sand remain the main attraction point for numerous tourists. Every year, tenths of thousands of travelers arrive in Jurmala to relax and have fun. Currently, the city is separated into 16 districts. Each of them has its own beaches with different peculiarities and advantages. Various events, celebrations and festivals are so frequent in Jurmala that they have already become an essential part of the city’s life. Naturally, they draw a big number of visitors to the picturesque resort. Jurmala is a regular location of international music festivals and humor festivals, and absolutely everyone will find it very entertaining to attend them.
Fish, seafood, cereals, beans, peas, potatoes, milk, and vegetables occupy an important place in the cuisine of Jurmala. The love of local chefs for combining poorly compatible ingredients … Open
Some major festivals were forced to change their venue. This is due to political disagreements with the Latvian leadership in recent years. But quite a lot of interesting events still take … Open
Outstanding fish dishes remain the top choice for many tourists. Beer fans might be thrilled to try a new delicacy – traditional beer soups. Hearty meat dishes are the basis of the national cuisine, with cabbage being the most typical garnish. There are also popular restaurants that offer traditional Russian and Belarusian cuisines.
Your acquaintance with historic and cultural landmarks of Jurmala will surely leave a ton of unforgettable memories. Jurmala City Museum remains one of the main cultural symbols of the city. … Open
All beaches available to vacationers in Jurmala are free to enter and have a well-developed infrastructure essential for a comfortable stay. Bulduri and Jaunķemeri Beaches are among the most popular ones. Thanks to high ecological standards, these beaches are regularly awarded the Blue Flag label. Both the beaches are sandy and flat, but they share a common problem – the temperature of the water is quite low compared to the beaches in the south. In this region, water becomes the most comfortable for swimming only in July and August.
Besides beach recreation, guests of Jurmala have many interesting ways to make their vacation more interesting and unforgettable. There are many entertainment venues targeted at families at … Open