Welcome to the Land That Sings - Latvia!

Located in northern Europe, Latvia is situated in the very centre of the three Baltic States. It has Lithuania on its south, Estonia on its north, Russia on its east, Belarus on its southeast and the Baltic Sea on its west. Latvia has always been a popular travel destination in the Baltic region and Soviet Union, but its attractions are now slowly becoming better known in the rest of Europe too. Other countries in Europe can also be easily accessed through Latvia, such as Finland , Slovakia , Ukraine and the Czech Republic .

Lively coastal city Riga is the capital of the country. One of the most picturesque cities of the Baltic region, Riga is also the most well known tourist destination of Latvia. Riga's, the same as Tallin's, old town is a World Heritage Site with many striking architectural monuments adorning the city. It is worth to visit Riga because of a fantastic integration of historical and contemporary architecture. Riga is considered the world's best collection of the Art Nouveau. To explore that you don't need much! Just wander around Riga with your eyes pointed upwards and you'll notice numerous architecture features reflecting Latvia history and culture. Riga has a thriving nightlife, too, with numerous pubs and nightclubs. It is home to almost a third of the Latvian population and is the best place to stay while exploring Latvia.

The country is quite small and a lot of places can be explored on a Latvia tour from the capital city. If you wish to stay close to a particular landmark or in a particular town or city, our Latvia map shows you the hotels in Latvia you can book with us .

The country also has a lot to see and do beyond Riga. It has splendid castles and palaces in the countryside, nature and folk parks, various museums, ruins of fortresses, and picture perfect medieval towns. There are also a number of authentic hotels in Latvia and a number of tours in Latvia which can help you explore this wonderful country. And not to be forgotten are the culture, the customs, the crafts, the music festivals, all of which have a very unique Latvian flavour. Latvians have numerous cultural, traditional and entertaining events throughout the year.

Most of Latvia is rich with forests and wildlife. The other natural attractions are numerous lakes, more so in the Latgale region, which is called Blue River Land. You can explore picturesque river valleys, some of which have sand cliffs on the riverbanks. Latvians are proud that most places in their country are blessed with ecologically clean environments.

For those seeking for natural beauty, Latvia offers many options for leisure and health rehabilitation. The best beach resort of Latvia and the largest one in all Baltics is Jurmala, which has a 32 km long golden sandy beach. With the great Jugendstil style being a hallmark of the city's architecture and numerous SPA and health centres, Jurmala has been a popular destination for more than 150 years. The pine fresh air and forests here attract a lot of hikers too.

Latvia has a population of around 2.3 million people. Latvians are once again getting the opportunity to live and nurture families in a peaceful and natural environment. It is a country whose leaders are hopeful about the economic, cultural and social future of the nation. It is a future where Latvians can preserve and enhance their culture while gaining a distinct place in the world.

Latvia's tourist attractions bring all kinds of visitors and you have a wide choice of things to do while in Latvia. You can be active and tour Riga and Latvia in general, or slow down and spend time enjoying the peace of the countryside. You can do this by staying in a romantic Latvia hotel or guest house near a lake or river, far from the chaos of modern urban life.