Spending Summer Holidays in Latvia

With its captivating scenery, Latvia is a greatcamp for the night.
destination all year round. It is particularly magical duringThe weather is great for touring, too, so spend some
summer, though. During this time, Latvia offers verytime during your summer holidays in Latvia to take a
long days (up to twenty hours) of partying on whiteleisurely stroll through the cobbled streets of Riga while
sandy beaches, swimming in the Baltic Sea and hikingadmiring the Art Nouveau architecture or go to Sigulda
across lush forests - all reasons to spend yourand take a tour of some old castles. The Turaida
summer holidays in Latvia.Castle is one of the best castles in Latvia, which was
Latvia has one of the longest sandy beaches inbuilt in 1214 and restored in the 1970s.
Europe, so start your summer holidays by spendingThere are also several summer festivals you can
some time there. Head out to Jurmula, the country'sattend while in Latvia. The biggest festival is the Jani
premier coastal resort just beside Riga, where you canfestival, which is a public holiday in Latvia celebrating
enjoy swimming and sunbathing, or relax while enjoyingthe summer solstice. During the Jani festival, there are
breathtaking views at Cape Kolka.bonfires and flea markets. It is also the local tradition to
The city of Liepaja has alluring beaches, too, although itwear wreaths and pick herbs.
is more popular for its party scene. The third largestThe Cesis festival is another large summer festival
city in Latvia, Liepaja plays host to the country's annualheld in the town of Cesis in August. To commemorate
rock festival and largest beach party, so make surethe town's medieval heritage, there are shows with
you stop by for a night of dancing and mingling withmedieval knights. There are also classical concerts and
the local crowd during your summer holidays in Latvia.operas, as well as various arts exhibits.
For another way of experiencing the outdoors, visit theIndeed, there are many ways to have fun during your
Gauja National Park, the largest and oldest nationalsummer holidays in Latvia so that no matter what you
park in Latvia. There are many hiking and cycling trailsdo or where you are in Latvia, you're sure to have a
in the park, as well as interesting wildlife and rocksummer you'll never forget.
formations. You can go on a canoe ride, too, and even