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For nature lovers and romanticists: TOP 5 places & activities in Jurmala

 

Ragakāpa Nature Park

The area of the park is 150 hectares. Ragakapa Nature Park is a specially protected territory of nature formed in order to preserve the dunes covered with an ancient pine forest and the biodiversity on the sea coast. Ragakapa, reaches the height of 17 meters. In order to introduce the visitors to the natural values of the territory, two nature trails have been established in the park. One of the trails leads through the pine forest, is approximately 2 km long, and is mostly formed of boardwalks. Information stands and benches are placed along the route, and in its steepest places - stairs. Near the Open-Air Museum by the stairs you can leave this trail and go to the second trail. 

More information: https://www.visitjurmala.lv/en/see-and-do/tourism-attractions/nature-parks-and-objects/ragakapa-nature-park/

Estuary of river Lielupe in the Baltic Sea

In addition of the walk in Ragakapa, you can continue with the estuary of the Lielupe river in the Gulf of the Baltic Sea, which is located quite near the dunes of Raga. This place is very beautiful and spacious with two spectacular water elements - a river with the sea. It is an ideal place for romantic walks and a sense of nature. The estuary in the sea has developed relatively recently, around 1755-1757 during the spring floods. Earlier, the river Lielupe ran into the Daugava river through Buļļupe.

Trip with motorboat Pearl

For a romantic exploration of the resort town Jurmala, we recommend a boat ride along the Lielupe River with motorboat Pearl. The motorboat was made in Sweden and was authentically restored by the hands of its owner 2018, right here in Majori! The owner Juris is not only the captain of the motorboat Pearl, but also has extensive historical knowledge about the surroundings of Lielupe. Enjoy a romantic and peaceful ride with the motorboat on the river, along the White dune till the Baltic Sea and explore the history of Jurmala!

More information: https://jurmalietis.lv/

Ķemeru National Park

Kemeri National Park was established in 1997 with a purpose to preserve the values of nature, culture, history and resortology, to promote non-depleting economic activity, tourism and environmental education. National Park covers the area of 38,165 ha. It is the third largest Latvian national park (after Gauja and Razna National Parks). Kemeri National Park offers walks along the nature trails, biking routes in nature. The park is particularly beautiful in the sunrise, which has been appreciated by photographers and nature lovers.

More information: https://www.visitjurmala.lv/en/plan/active-recreation/nature-parks-and-trails/kemeri-national-park/

Cinema in the heart of Jurmala

If there is a wish to shelter from the summer heat or on the contrary during the cold months of the year – to warm up, then in the center of Jurmala is great cinema Korso. It has 2 cozy halls and  it is an independent cinema. This is why the repertoire is special here: it has as classics of Latvian and foreign films, as well as the newest movies. Film screenings take place late in the Evening.

Film repertoire: https://kino.korso.lv/