Full of surprises.
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Lativa may be situated, like a middle child, between its “big brother” Estonia to the north and “little sister” Lithuania to the south – but in no way is Latvia a “forgotten middle kid!” This gorgeous country on the Baltic Sea’s eastern coast is the second largest of the Baltics countries and overflows with natural treasures: conifer and deciduous forests, rivers and thousands of lakes. Lake Dridzisis is the deepest in Latvia and all of the Baltics.
It’s not Niagara, but the widest waterfall in the Baltics is in the Latvian town of Kuldiga. Take off your shoes and get your feet wet – this is a perfect photo opp! Or, if you’re in the mood to tap into the lighter side of things, don’t miss Latvia’s annual “Go Blonde” festival or the annual Midsummer celebration. Getting into the Latvian countryside is a joy, but be sure to set aside a few days (at a minimum) to savor the capital city of Riga. Situated on the banks of the Daugava River – where you can enjoy a relaxing boat ride and see the city from a whole new perspective – Riga teems with history and people who are living life to its fullest today. Live music floats on the air as street performers and concert halls provide world-class concerts, fresh flowers are available to buy or just enjoy in the well-maintained city gardens, museums that explain and document the past and Europe’s largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture all await you in riveting Riga. Lativa is full of surprises – and delights. Let us show you the way! From Old Riga to the Jurmala Seaside Resort, click here to view the top ten Latvian tourist destinations.
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Explore Latvian architecture:Latvia has one of the largest collections of Art Nouveau architecture in the world. Take a look:
Photos (c) Romvalds Salcevics
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