Drive from the splendour of Jurmala to the former resort of town Kemeri to discover the Kemeri National Park.

The town Kemeri once was one of the most popular resorts in the whole Soviet Union nowadays, and has retained its charm in the old historical buildings.

Kemeris is known for its Sulfur water springs and large bog territories. A wooden board trail leads you through the bog and on the viewing tower you can see impressive landscapes.

After a good walk in Kemeri you will drive to Sabile. Sabile has its own flavours, famous for its wines and ciders. Near Sabile is Pedvale Art Park where the sculpture Ojars Arvids Feldbergs has been creating art since 1991 and covers more than 100 hectares.

Activities

• National Park
• Walking

Accommodation

4* Hotel in Sabile

Kuldiga is an architectural gem. On a walking tour you will see the Romantic blend of architecture, small winding streets and channels.

The heart of the town is the Venta River and the Ventas Rumba, Europe's widest Waterfall. Discover this charming place at a slow pace.

A town set in the past, and more than deserving of its UNESCO candidacy. It is quite unlike any place we have visited in the country, and an absolute must for those wanting to explore Latvia beyond Riga.

And yet, with the sun still high in the sky, the summer ending but not yet gone, this wonderful little red roof community was surprisingly empty. The streets wandered more by cats than curious tourists, a beautiful town that felt at times, ours, and ours alone to discover.

Activities

• Waterfall

Accommodation

4* Hotel in Kuldiga

In the morning we head to the seaside. In a local fisherman's house to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch of smoked fish.

Finish our day with a drive along the bay and return back to Riga. The largest city of all three Baltic capitals, Riga is a perfect blend of rich history and cutting edge cool. Gothic spires dominate the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town whilst striking art nouveau facades reflect the artistic influences from eastern and northern Europe.

Visit the city’s war museums to uncover turbulent tales from WWII and the Soviet occupation throughout the 20th century. Unravel a treasure trove of picnic goodies at the Central Market and take a sip of Black Balsam in one of the trendy bars across town.

Situated to the north of the Old Town, the Art Nouveau District is home to one-third of the city’s Art Nouveau buildings. The Art Nouveau style is most commonly represented in multi-story apartment buildings and is distinguished by opulent decoration in the form of sculptures and/or stained glass as well as ornaments incorporated into the overall architecture of buildings.

For a spot well off the tourist trail, make your way up Miera iela. Your destination is Labietis. A brewpub which takes its craft beer seriously, Labietis has helpfully split its 40+ beer varieties into five colour coded families. The colour coding helps indicate the final gravity, bitterness, colour and alcohol percentage of its beers. You’ll find traditional ales as well as more experimental flavours which use honey and other bee products. Twelve beers are always on tap and rotated regularly. Swing by to sample a few home brews whilst watching the brewery in full swing through the glass window, or sit in the garden to enjoy the lively atmosphere of a local Latvian pub.

Activities

• Local Food