Posted by Rihards Gederts on July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

Many visitors who have been to the Baltic States will agree that Jurmala (in Latvian: Jūrmala) is one of the best resort cities in the Baltic Staes. Jurmala is a Latvian seaside resort city on the Gulf of Riga, just 20+ minutes by car from capital, Riga. Jurmala is best known for being a recreational, spa and resort place for more than 200 years in Baltic sea region. Nowadays the city continues to thrive as an attractive place for vocations and holidays, especially for Scandinavians, Lithuanians, Estonians, Russians and Latvians. To many people, in recent decades, the city has become a permanent residence throughout all year not only summer seasons.

So you may ask: What are the most popular places and attractions for guests and tourists in Jurmala?

The beautiful beach of Jurmala and its most attractive districts like: Majori, Dzintari and Bulduri.

With 24 km long beach Jurmala has 11 established swimming areas - Urban Treetops — With 24 km long beach Jurmala has 11 established swimming areas – Urban Treetops

The city of Jūrmala is the largest resort and spa town on the cost of Baltic Sea

Jurmala is an excellent place for long walks and while you are in the city you can enjoy the historic wooden houses and their spectacular architecture.

Jurmala is one of the greenest cities in Latvia - Urban Treetops — Jurmala is one of the greenest cities in Latvia – Urban Treetops

Jomas Street is the most popular street in Jurmala - Urban Treetops — Jomas Street is the most popular street in Jurmala – Urban Treetops

Dzintari Concert Hall

is a well-known concert hall that hosts popular Latvian performers and world-famous artists. In summer season you will witness a magical atmosphere that is provided by Dzintari Concert Hall!

Summer in its splendor, Jurmala - Urban Treetops — Summer in its splendor, Jurmala – Urban Treetops

Dzintari Forest Park

This is a great place to spend your free time with your family, children, friends or yourself. The Dzintari Forest Park has plenty of public amenities and couple of spots for a quick treat or ice cream. If you enjoy If you like active recreation this is a perfect place to do that.

Entrance in the park - Urban Treetops — Entrance in the park – Urban Treetops

Active leisure opportunities in the park - Urban Treetops — Active leisure opportunities in the park – Urban Treetops

A viewing tower with the height of 33.5 m

View of Jurmala from the viewing tower - such a green city - Urban Treetops — View of Jurmala from the viewing tower – such a green city – Urban Treetops

Ragakapa Nature Park and Lielupe rivers flows into Baltic Sea

Ragakapas Nature Park, Jurmala - Urban Treetops — Ragakapas Nature Park, Jurmala – Urban Treetops

The nature trail provides and the biodiversity of the park - Urban Treetops — The nature trail provides and the biodiversity of the park – Urban Treetops

A natural old pine forest - Urban Treetops — A natural old pine forest – Urban Treetops

Ragakapa Nature Park is a magnificent and magical place to visit. A nice 1.5h walk trough park will give you energy for rest of the week! Urban Treetops is recommending this unique mixture of natural wonders.

a place where the river Lielupe flows into the sea - Urban Treetops — a place where the river Lielupe flows into the sea – Urban Treetops

This place is especially nice for walks, jogging or just relaxing with your friends and family. Please enjoy this truly peaceful place!

a view of the Lielupe estuary - Urban Treetops — a view of the Lielupe estuary – Urban Treetops

If your home is in Riga and you feel that there is lack of green areas in your neighborhood: “don’t panic but lift your head up”. Your real estate and your neighborhood is connected not only with the city but also with the rural areas and green spaces outside of the city.

Here you can see the fastest route from Rīga to Jūrmala, Bulduri beach (if you want to have a quick swim in summer season!):

To find out more about Jurmala and its surrounding areas Urban Treetops is recommending you to read about Kemeri Raised Bog that we visited recently.

Reach out to Urban Treetops team for more advice on how to fulfil your real estate needs: our team is great!

Best resort city in the Baltic States: Jurmala