| Jūrmala | ||
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| State | Latvia | |
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| Region | Riga region | |
| Altitude | 0 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 100 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 57.371 (2016 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 371 67 | |
| POSTAL CODE | LV-2008, LV-2010, LV-2011, LV-2015, LV-2016 | |
| Time zone | UTC 2 | |
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Jūrmala is an important holiday center of the Latvia, in Riga region.
To know
Jurmala, the pearl of Latvia, is the largest tourist resort in the Baltic Sea. No other place has such long beaches, with tens of kilometers of fine white sand. Behind the dunes, dotted with majestic pines, are the characteristic wooden houses. Next to them, contemporary buildings have sprung up in recent years that blend well with the landscape.
The city has many hotels and guesthouses, which can cater for all tastes. There are swimming pools with sea water and mineral water. Tennis courts and yacht club. Jurmala offers various cultural, recreational and sporting activities. The most popular are the traditional festivals: the Jomas Street Festival and the Fishermen's Festival, both in summer, in July. For unforgettable moments, a summer ferry cruise along the Lielupe River is recommended.
You can learn about the history of the city, and some of Latvian leading exponents famous around the world, in six museums, including one of Latvia's few open-air museums. Walking along the paths immersed in nature it is then possible to immerse yourself in the local flora and fauna.
When to go
Jurmala is beautiful and interesting in every season of the year, but most visitors arrive in the summer months, from June to August. The city is gradually transforming into a venue for conferences and meetings, where guests arrive throughout the year.
Background
Jūrmala's fame as a spa destination began in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Wealthy landowners began opening establishments to relax by the sea, and Russian army officers came here to rest after the Napoleonic wars, returning later with their families. The culmination of development of the Jūrmala area came with the opening of the railway Line-Tukums in 1877 which gave a great boost to the number of visitors, and therefore a boost to the development of the city as a seaside resort.The sea breeze, the aroma of pine, the mineral springs and the sandy beach then led to the opening of numerous well-being within the city.
In Soviet times Jūrmala was popular with Communist officials because of its beaches and sanatoriums - holidays were also given as a reward for the best party members. It became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire Soviet Union. The thermal baths offered numerous services: from mud baths to horse riding and hiking in the woods.
While Line quickly equipped itself to welcome and satisfy a growing number of Western tourists, Jūrmala lagged behind. The Russians are now subject to stringent visa legislation and its beaches have not yet attracted a significant number of Europeans, leaving the tourism sector struggling with a complicated period.
However, in recent years, Jūrmala has started to recover. Many Russian celebrities, successful businessmen and others have bought houses near the beach, and many festivals and other activities have brought more and more people to the city every summer. At the moment, Jūrmala has almost reached the popularity it experienced in the days of the Soviet Union.
How to orient yourself
Jūrmala: full screen map.How to get
1188, lv provides constant updates on train status, a route planner and pricing information.
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Line. From there, you can take minibus line 241 to Imanta train station (10 minutes, € 0.70) and continue with the suburban train to Majori station in Jurmala (15 minutes, € 2).
A taxi ride between the airport and Jurmala should cost around € 25.
By car
To enter the Jūrmala area by car it is necessary to pay a tax of 2 €. The entrance is monitored with cameras and for those who enter without paying the fee there is a fine of € 70.
On the train
Jūrmala is served by suburban trains on the line Line-Tukums, which depart approximately every 30 minutes from the central station of Line (€ 2 and 30 minutes). Jūrmala has several stations, but Majori is the most central.
By bus
- 1 [link not working]Jūrmala Bus Station (Jurmalas Autobusu parks), Ķemeru iela 26, ☎ 371 67761558, @[email protected].
How to get around
What see
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The city is characterized by its wooden architecture with cottage and resort style buildings. Only Lielupe, Pumpuri, Melluži, Vaivari and Sloka have preserved the wooden buildings of their train stations.
- 1 Dzintari Concert Hall. It was built on the site of the ancient Eidenburg amphitheater, where the Eidenburg resort was opened in 1897. It is now the most popular concert venue where international stars often perform.
The most important recreation area was 2 Horn Gardens. home to the first screening of a film first film in Jūrmala and the first Latvian symphonic musical performance.. Majori Guesthouse. It was built alongside Horn Gardens. Another historic building is theformer bathhouse of Emilija Racene. built between 1911 and 1916 and used as a medical institution. The 3 Marienbāde sanatorium. built in 1870 it is located on the border between Bubulti and Majori and was once a health and wellness center, but it has suffered numerous fires.
Jūrmala is also home to Latvia's only horse-riding therapy center, 4 National Rehabilitation Center Vaivari. Horse riding was a popular pastime in Jūrmala during the late 19th century, and people rode in the streets and on the beach. Later it was forbidden to go to the beach.
- 5 Jūrmala Open Air Ethnographic Museum. It houses exhibitions showing the way of life of yesteryear in the fishing villages along the coast. The typical 19th century coastal fisherman's house includes the family home, barn, fish smoking building, sauna and other buildings. You can also visit a rope workshop.
Events and parties
What to do
The beaches in Jurmala are stunning, with stunning views of the bay and the pine forest that follows the entire coastline. However, the town is more famous for its amber production than for its views.
There are numerous renowned spas in Jurmala.
- 1 Livu Akvaparks, 24 Viestura St, ☎ 371 67755636.
Mon-Fri 12: 00-22: 00, Sat 11: 00-22: 00, Sun 11: 00-21: 00. The largest water park in northern Europe. - 2 Dzintaru Mežaparks (Dzintari Forest Park). Contains numerous outdoor games for children. Contains many outdoor playground activities for children. During the winter, the park becomes the site of a cross-country ski run.
Mon-Fri 12: 00-22: 00, Sat 11: 00-22: 00, Sun 11: 00-21: 00. The largest water park in northern Europe.Shopping
Long Jomas iela there are boutiques and tourist-oriented shops.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Kalnakrastu Rausu fabrika, Vienibas prospekts 35, ☎ 371 67752648.
Average prices
- 2 (Kafejnica) Zem Buram, @[email protected].
€€. 09:00–23:00. BBQ, European and vegetarian cuisine.
€€. High prices
There are many expensive restaurants in Jūrmala.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Nemo Camping, Atbalss 1, ☎ 371 67732350, 371 26100500. Open from May to September. Check in: 16:00, check-out: 12:00. Pitches for tents and caravans and cottages for rent.
- 2 [link not working]Riga Beach Hostel, Dzintaru prospekts 50, ☎ 371 28374185, 371 67751511. from € 9. Check in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00.
Average prices
- 3 Majori Guesthouse, Omnibusa iela 13, ☎ 371 22066256. From € 30.
- 4 Elina Hotel, Lienes iela 43, ☎ 371 29235230, 371 67761665. From € 35. 5 minutes from the beach, clean and comfortable. Good restaurant.
High prices
- 5 Pegasa Pils Spa Hotel, Juras 60, ☎ 371 67761149, @[email protected]. From € 52.
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Around
- Tukums - A town about 70 km west of Line. Not that exciting, but known for its affinity for roses and the Rose Festival, as well as nearby Cinevilla, a fictional city and now a theme park.
- Kemeri National Park - Ķemeri is the third largest national park in Latvia and is popular for its vast moors, marsh lakes, wooden walkways, lookout towers, bird watching, moss, blueberries ...
- Liepāja is Ventspils - If you prefer a less crowded (and whiter and softer) sandy beach, these two towns in western Latvia are the ideal choice. They have a lovely city center with historic buildings and have some parks by the sea.
