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Jurmala Travel Guide: 106 reviews and 136 photos

Jurmala Beach - white sandy beach - Jurmala

For over a century Jûrmala has been Riga’s playground, from the elegant days of the 1930s to the years of occupation. Jûrmala was the ultimate destination for the USSR’s holidaymakers and countless tourists from across the union descended on this small peninsula from Lielupe to Vaivari each summer. Today, much of the Soviet flavour has faded. Many of the hotels have been upgraded to Western standards and the dining scene has improved by leaps and bounds. You too can explore beautiful beaches, soothing spas and seafood restaurants on the Latvian Riviera.

The Baltic Sea

What a nice natural spot.. it looks like Hungary!

Last visit to Jurmala: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Apr 5, 2006
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Reviews (7)

Accommodation in Jurmala Hotels (4)

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Where to Eat Restaurants (1)

With a prime location on the strip, Café 53 will never be short of customers and given the reasonable prices, they’re... more travel advice

How to get there from Riga Transportation (2)

By car Drive along the well-kept 15km long highway from Riga, which is the best stretch of highway in Latvia. The route... more travel advice

How to get there from Riga Transportation (2)

By train The first train service between Riga and Jurmala started in 1877. Over a century later the electrichka ,... more travel advice

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Written Sep 22, 2005

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Comments (6)

EuromeetKrakow2010 Feb 8, 2010 at 5:28 PM Report Abuse

Nice place, great pictures and some good info. Thanks for sharing. Keep up good job on VT.
mvtouring Mar 1, 2007 at 3:31 AM Report Abuse

My friend bought a flat here, now I know what it looks like. Thanks ;-)
evona Feb 11, 2006 at 3:16 AM Report Abuse

This must be a very nice place :)
cazz38 Dec 29, 2005 at 10:42 AM Report Abuse

Jurmala looks a nice place.
LanaFromRiga Oct 28, 2005 at 3:58 AM Report Abuse

Hi once again! Jurmala is very nice place for have a rest.
Sininen Aug 29, 2005 at 10:37 AM Report Abuse

ciao Marco! Lovely photos of Jurmala! It looks very different in summer than in February when I was there! Will check later if you have some tips here.