Travel to Latvia Vacation Guides
Riga’s night clubs
Riga’s bustling club and music scene has something for every age, taste and budget. We bring you a run down of the best places to catch the local talent or dance the night away.
Pierced teenagers slam to thrashing alternative bands in Riga’s mosh pit - Depo. Different rooms with various music and normal prices for food and drink. Many alternative acts come from abroad to play here. 32 Valnu iela (1-4), Old Riga.
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Posted by: To Trip on Monday, 24th Dec, 2007
Getting to Latvia
There are direct flights to Riga from around 40 cities in Europe, Asia and America. The Latvian national airline AirBaltic is well-connected to the Star Alliance that links Riga with 842 destinations in 156 countries all over the world. 16 airlines (airBaltic, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, CSA Chech Airlines, Easyjet, Finnair, Israir, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways) operate regular flights to Riga.
Riga’s International Airport is one of the most modern airports in Europe, and meets all international standarts of safety, efficiency and comfort. The airport is only 10 km southwest of the Riga city centre. A taxi ride from the airport to Riga city centre takes between 10 and 20 minutes depending upon the traffi and costs ca. 10 EUR. Bus number 22A departs every 25 minutes for the Riga city centre from opposite the terminal building.A bus ride costs 0.35 EUR. Some hotels provide a shuttle service to and from the airport.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Sunday, 29th Jul, 2007
Travelling with children in Latvia
Latvia is family-friendly country and kids will find plenty to keep themselves busy. Services for families range from simple facilities for kids to specially designed programmes for the little ones.
Mezaparks (”Forest park”) is located near Lake Kisezers, Riga. It is pleasant and popular recreation park for families, and one of the city’s wealthiest suburbs. Elegant villas and descreetly dotted amonth pine forests allowing plenty of space for walking, cycling and other activities. There is even a small sandy beach by the lake and an activity centre where watersports equipment can be hired as well as skates and skis during the winter, when it’s possible to watch ice-sailing on the lake. Mezaparks is also the venu for the Ozo Golf Course, Riga Zoo and Open Air Song and Dance Festival grounds. From the city centre, boat services operate during summer, otherwise tram number 11 task 30 minutes to get there.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Sunday, 22nd Jul, 2007
Jurmala Beach & Spa Resort
The name of the Latvian summer playground Jurmala simply means “seashore”. Jurmala, located just 25 km from Riga, is the largets resort in the Baltic States.
Jurmala has won the status of Healthiest Town assigned by the World Health Assocition. Since the 19th century it has provided recreation and relaxation for large numbers of people thanks to its seemingly endless 33 km long whote sandy beaches, pine forests and elegant building.
Jurmala has been closely linked with health and wellbeing thanks to the mild climate, se, fresh air, curative mud and mineral waters. The modern spa hotels continue the tradition.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Thursday, 19th Jul, 2007
Hiring car in Riga
There are many companies in Riga for car hiring. The rates usually starting from $50 per day for the 1-2 days and depends from your choise of the car and the time you want to rent. It’s necessary to seriously treat issue of selection of car rental company, to consider all offers on the market and upon selecting one appropriate company, ask its staff all questions that you wish to clarify. You might ask about rental conditions and listen attentively to information how to act in case of force majeure (motor vehicle accident, car theft etc).
The driver must have a valid passport or ID card and driver’s licence and to be holder of driving licence for at least 1 year. Minimal rate is 24h, including liability insurance and maintenance. Unlimited mileage. Remember, that rented car is insured against damages, theft and robbery, as well as it has valid third person`s insurance policy.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Monday, 16th Jul, 2007
Asian cuisine in Riga
Here are places to get a taste of the Far East in Riga.
Samurajs is actually one of the local Korean’s favourites, because the chief himself is Korean, and serves up Japanese food just the way like it. Most of us Westerners can’t tell the difference.
Soraksans run by Korean and his Latvian wife, so this is really the only Korean restaurant in town. The kimchee is the best I’ve tasted, and certainly potent in term of spices. The quaint interior and location off the beaten path in the Old Town make this hidden gem worth discovering!
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Monday, 16th Jul, 2007
Accommodation in Riga’s hotels
The oldest hotel in Riga is Metropole, so you can stay there if you want to enjoy a historical atmosphere mingled with touches of modernism and comfort. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, guestlink system, iron board and trousers press.
The Gutenberg hotel is situated squarely on Dome Square, every floor of its is decorated in a different style inspired by XIX century traits and trends. The 38 rooms are small but very comfortable, equipped with TV, Internet access, safety deposit and other amenities.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Sunday, 15th Jul, 2007
Pubs and Bars in Riga
Taste is a personal thing - one man’s poison is another man’s gold, to some degree it can be taught and modified, but tasting the beer is the special thing. Riga, the capital of Latvia, has a number of very good pubs and bars with good menu and old traditions of brewing.
Paddy Whelan’s has more than a dozen different beers on tap. Don’t be suprised to see drinks downed at startling rates when local ex-pats frequent the place to watch the footbal on Sky Sports.
Runcis (Tomcat) is little place is also slightly tucked away, yet still in the heart of Old Riga. Somewhere you can escape the tourist hordes and perhaps get in touch with some locals.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Sunday, 15th Jul, 2007
Night clubs in Riga, Latvia
Riga is popular city, especially with stag and hen parties, because of the abundance of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. As with any major city, most tourists come and go without any problems.
There are many night clubs and entertaiment centres, so there isn’t problem if you want to party. La Rocca is a massive, contemporary dancehall featuring all the latest “screams” in laser and sound technology. If aggressive, mainstream dance music is your “thing” and you find go-go dancers an enticing allure, you’ll love La Rocca that has both of these “in Spades”.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Sunday, 15th Jul, 2007
Where to stay in Jurmala
Jurmala is famous resort pearls is only 25 km from Riga, stretching like a ribbon the coast of Baltic Sea, that offers of the best relaxation resorts in Latvia. There is mild climate in summer, sea and fresh air, curative mud and spa water. Jurmala is the land of golden beach and pine forrests, attract plenty of holiday-makers.
Jurmala hotels and spa-hotels gladly welcome guest from all the world. The Majori Spa Hotel is located in the centre of the city, very close to the beach. The hotel offers you to impove your well-being in sauna with a pool and a hydro massage. There are tennis courts too as well as you offered to play volleyball or basketball on the beach.
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Posted by: Travel Guide on Wednesday, 11th Jul, 2007