| With its captivating scenery, Latvia is a great | | | | camp for the night. |
| destination all year round. It is particularly magical during | | | | The weather is great for touring, too, so spend some |
| summer, though. During this time, Latvia offers very | | | | time during your summer holidays in Latvia to take a |
| long days (up to twenty hours) of partying on white | | | | leisurely stroll through the cobbled streets of Riga while |
| sandy beaches, swimming in the Baltic Sea and hiking | | | | admiring the Art Nouveau architecture or go to Sigulda |
| across lush forests - all reasons to spend your | | | | and 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 in | | | | built in 1214 and restored in the 1970s. |
| Europe, so start your summer holidays by spending | | | | There are also several summer festivals you can |
| some time there. Head out to Jurmula, the country's | | | | attend while in Latvia. The biggest festival is the Jani |
| premier coastal resort just beside Riga, where you can | | | | festival, which is a public holiday in Latvia celebrating |
| enjoy swimming and sunbathing, or relax while enjoying | | | | the 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 it | | | | wear wreaths and pick herbs. |
| is more popular for its party scene. The third largest | | | | The Cesis festival is another large summer festival |
| city in Latvia, Liepaja plays host to the country's annual | | | | held in the town of Cesis in August. To commemorate |
| rock festival and largest beach party, so make sure | | | | the town's medieval heritage, there are shows with |
| you stop by for a night of dancing and mingling with | | | | medieval 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 the | | | | Indeed, there are many ways to have fun during your |
| Gauja National Park, the largest and oldest national | | | | summer holidays in Latvia so that no matter what you |
| park in Latvia. There are many hiking and cycling trails | | | | do or where you are in Latvia, you're sure to have a |
| in the park, as well as interesting wildlife and rock | | | | summer you'll never forget. |
| formations. You can go on a canoe ride, too, and even | | | | |