Latvia Holidays

Latvia brings together one of Northern Europe’s most engaging capitals with a beautiful Baltic coastline, vast forests, peaceful countryside and historic towns and castles. Compact and easy to explore, it is a rewarding destination for everything from a weekend in Riga to a longer Latvia fly-drive holiday through national parks, rural landscapes and seaside communities.

Most Latvia holidays begin in Riga, the country’s lively capital and a fascinating blend of medieval streets, grand boulevards and one of Europe’s finest collections of Art Nouveau architecture. Explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre, browse Riga Central Market, discover the city’s flourishing restaurant and café scene and wander through neighbourhoods where striking architecture and contemporary Latvian design sit comfortably side by side.

West of Riga, Jūrmala stretches for miles along the Baltic Sea, combining long sandy beaches with pine forests and distinctive wooden villas. Easily reached from the capital, it works equally well for a day beside the sea or a longer beach stay. Further along the coast, traditional fishing communities, quiet beaches and the landscapes of the Gulf of Riga reveal a slower-paced side to the country.

Inland, Latvia is wonderfully green. Gauja National Park is a landscape of forested valleys, sandstone cliffs, walking trails and historic castles, with Sigulda and Cēsis providing excellent bases for exploring. Elsewhere, discover elegant manor houses and country estates, the magnificent Rundāle Palace, traditional villages and the wild landscapes of Latvia’s national parks and nature reserves.

Latvia is particularly well suited to fly-drive holidays, with relatively short distances making it easy to combine Riga with the coast and countryside. Regent Holidays can tailor-make Latvia holidays ranging from Riga city breaks and relaxing stays in Jūrmala to self-drive journeys exploring the country in greater depth. Latvia can also be combined with neighbouring Estonia and Lithuania for a longer journey through the Baltic region.