Jurmala tours

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Population: 56 646

Area:  100 km2

Density: 560/km2

Postal code: LV-2003; LV-2008; LV-20(10-17)

Area code: +371 67

Rank in the country: 2nd in Latvia

Dzintari Forest Park is one of the top attractions on Jurmala all year round. It is the most popular walking park full of beautiful pine trees where kids can play in special playgrounds, parents relax on carefully situated benches, and everyone can ride a bike or enjoy some rolescating on the smooth pavements. Here, you will also find the highest viewing tower in Jurmala that is free to access and offers stunning views of the city once on top of it. It is a great place for some quality time with your fellow travelers where you can enjoy the clean air and tranquil but beautiful nature.

Jurmala Beach is the number one place, for which travelers flock to this resort city to enjoy in the first place. Beautiful golden sand beaches to sunbathe or build sand castles in, blue sea where everyone can jump over the waves, benches to sit around while watching beautiful sunset – here you can find it all. There is also a wooden promenade around 1 kilometer long where everyone can simply walk along and enjoy the charms of the Baltic sea and Jurmala in general. Whatever you do, don’t forget your bathing suit when coming to Jurmala!

Jurmala Open-Air Museum is among the most visited places in Jurmala situated at the foot of the Ragakapa dune. The museum displays the daily life of local fishermen at the beginning of the 20th century. It offers the chance to climb on the decks of two original fishing boats and to visit authentic houses of the fishermen. Here, you will even have the possibility to try your luck and skills at the rope-making workshops! Inside, there is also a display of almost 2,000 exhibits about the work and life of Jurmala’s fishermen in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Jomas Street is a famous boulevard of Jurmala that is over 1 km long. Along this beautiful street, the majority of city’s highly rated restaurants and cafes are situated as well as some interesting shops and souvenir stalls. It is a great place to visit after all day spent at the beach enjoying the nature, because here you will feel what the cultural life of Jurmala is all about, as here you will see not only fellow travelers but a lot of locals dining or simply strolling around.

Kemeri Moorland Trail is a perfect place to visit if you want to leave the noises and rush of the resort city behind for a little while. This nature oasis consists of a marsh that is almost 8,000 years old, little pools, plant and birds. There are two wooden trails made where you can walk around and gaze at the amazing nature. The small trail is around 1.4 km long, whereas if you choose to walk around the long trail, that is almost 3.4 km long, you will walk across one of the highlights of the park – a view tower. Once up there, you can enjoy the beauty of this magical marsh and everything in it from the top. If seen during sunrise or sunset, the place will definitely leave an unforgettable imprint in your memory!

Line Grill Restaurant is definitely one of the top choices to eat in Jurmala for both locals and visitors. This wooden restaurant is standing right on the dunes and faces the sea so a fascinating view to go with your meal is guaranteed! Food here is also of great quality, and the restaurant offers an open kitchen with food cooked right there on fire by grilling.

Lighthouse Grill is yet another highly recommended place to dine at. It is famous for the friendly and professional staff, modern yet cozy interior and, of course, the food! Here, you can try some traditional Latvian food alongside with more fancy, exotic meal. And whichever option you choose, the excellent chefs will do their best not to disappoint you!

De Gusto is a number one place to go if you are looking for some delicious pastries. The choice might be hard to make of what do you want to have, because all the cakes, pies, cupcakes and whatnot looks simply mouth watering and are sold for very reasonable prices. Here, the atmosphere is also super welcoming and you are sure to leave De Gusto with a smile on your face.

Faces is one of the beloved restaurant of the travelers because it offers a wide international cuisine menu and even has a menu for experimental desserts! The interior is very elegant and modern and the staff very professional, so all of these combined – you are guaranteed to have a great time dining here!

Light House Jurmala is situated right on the beach and serves excellent food, so what more could one ask for on a beautiful warm day? Here, you can order not only some snacks and drinks as in the majority of beach bars, but some sophisticated full meals as well, and the seafood menu is more than delicious here.

Go up the Sloka lake observation tower if you are a fan of those fascinating panoramic views and want to see Jurmala from yet another angle. It is definitely a perfect thing to do for bird lovers, because during the migration times they are very likely to see several protected bird species that even make their nests here in Sloka.

Have fun at Livu Akvaparks because it is a great place to spend free time for visitors of all ages. Among all of the pools, slides, saunas, bubble baths, underwater bar, underwater fitness equipment and more, everyone are bound to find something they will enjoy. It is also a great place to visit for families traveling with children because they too will undoubtedly have plenty of fun here!

Visit the ‘Inner Light’ Art Studio if you want to get a share of cultural education alongside with all the fun. Here, visitors will find a lot of paintings made by Vitaly Yermolayev and all of them hides a secret light inside of them. Once lighted, they show a different version of the painting that could be seen with a bear eye in a simple daylight, and oh, all of them are just inexplicably beautiful! Definitely a highly recommended thing to do.

Explore the former bath-house of E.Racene while walking along the beach. Every architecture and history lover simply must visit this place because it is great example of of high class 19th century wooden architecture. There are also some restaurants nearby, so you can also choose to have a meal while examining this place at the same time.

Visit the Jurmala City Museum and learn more about the history of Jurmala. It is one of the top things to do if you want to know more about how it turned into such a charming resort town as it is today. The exhibitions here also changes from time to time, so you can never know what jewells you get to see when entering it!

• Since it is a summer resort, the best time to visit Jurmala is during the high seasons, because a lot of attractions close during winter.
• Tipping is not obligatory, but it will be greatly appreciated if you leave 10-20% of the bill.