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Jūrmala walking tour & city guide

Wooden villas and a 30-kilometer Baltic beach.

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Jūrmala is a string of seaside villages along a 30-kilometer sandy beach between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe river. Since the 19th century it has been the Baltic's favorite resort, famous for its pine forests, spa hotels and hundreds of carved wooden villas.

Majori and Jomas Street

The heart of Jūrmala is Majori, where the pedestrian Jomas Street runs parallel to the beach, lined with cafés, shops and old wooden houses. A few steps through the pines lead to the white sand and shallow water of the Baltic.

More than 400 wooden buildings in Jūrmala are protected as architectural monuments, from simple summer cottages to elaborate villas with towers, verandas and lacy Art Nouveau decoration.

Practical tips

Trains from Riga run to Majori and other stops along the coast in about 30 minutes. The beach season is short, from June to August, but the forest walks, spa hotels and quiet beach are lovely in spring and autumn too.

Top sights in Jūrmala

  1. 1

    Jūrmala Beach

    A 30-kilometer stretch of white sand.

  2. 2

    Jomas Street

    The pedestrian main street of Majori.

  3. 3

    Wooden villas

    Hundreds of protected historic summer houses.

  4. 4

    Dzintari Forest Park

    Pine forest with an observation tower.

Food markets & where to eat in Jūrmala

  1. Jomas Street

    Cafés and terraces along the main street.

  2. Beach promenade

    Summer cafés behind the dunes.

Food to try in Jūrmala

  1. Smoked fish

    Smoked eel, flounder and sprats from the coast.

  2. Pīrādziņi

    Small bacon-filled buns.

  3. Kvass

    A fermented rye bread drink, popular in summer.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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