Latvia travel guide
What to see in Jūrmala
Riga’s beach: thirty kilometres of sand and wooden houses among the pines.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to October
Jūrmala highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Majori Beach
Long and white.
- Jomas Street
The pedestrian street.
- Wooden houses
A summer resort.
- Ķemeri National Park
A boardwalk across the bog.
- Spas
A spa-water tradition.
Day trips from Jūrmala
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Jūrmala
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Jūrmala are from March to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to February
Cold, dark winter
Very short days and bitter cold; the coast is closed to tourism.
What to do: Riga has a Christmas market in December; for beaches and nature, June to August.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Latvian restaurant or Riga Central Market. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Latvia guide.
Frequently asked questions about Jūrmala
What to see in Jūrmala?
Majori Beach, Jomas Street, Wooden houses, Ķemeri National Park and Spas.
What to see in Jūrmala in one day?
Don’t miss Majori Beach, Jomas Street, Wooden houses, Ķemeri National Park and Spas. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Jūrmala?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Jūrmala are from March to October.
What day trips can you take from Jūrmala?
Jūrmala.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.