Jāņi isn’t the only surprise of my month-long visit to Latvia. The country’s coast is a revelation too: 500km of ...

While popular with locals and other tourists, Brits are yet to flock to the beach resort Credit: Getty. The resort city of Jūrmala in Latvia is home to a stretch of beach that runs for a whopping ...

Discover Latvia's rich history, vibrant traditions, and pristine landscapes. From Riga’s Gothic spires to Jūrmala’s sandy beaches, explore the heart of the Baltics.

Latvia's health inspectorate ordered the closure of all beaches from the border with Lithuania in the south to the town of Pavilosta, 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Liepaja, and banned swimming ...

04/14/2025 April 14, 2025. Western Latvia boasts idyllic white sandy beaches. The area around Bernati is popular with visitors. But coastal erosion has increased, and swallowed homes.