Latvia is a relaxed Baltic Sea spot with wide sandy beaches and the scent of pine forest. Around Jurmala you will find a string of broad, sandy beaches where everyone from beginner to advanced feels at home. If you are after calm, nature and plenty of space, this is the place.
Profile
| Best time to visit | June to August |
| Wind | Baltic Sea winds |
| Water | Baltic Sea, cool to mild |
| Level | beginner to advanced |
| Area | broad sandy beaches near Jurmala with pine forest |
The area
The heart of the area lies along the broad sandy beaches near Jurmala. Here wide, sandy beaches line up at the edge of the pine forest , plenty of space and the typical pine scent included. The cool to mild Baltic water rounds off the relaxed picture.
Who & when
The area suits beginners to advanced riders , the wide, broad sandy beaches offer plenty of room to practise. The best time to visit is June to August, when the water is mild and the days are long. The Baltic Sea winds provide the right conditions.
Good to know
Latvia is a quiet Baltic Sea spot with lots of nature and wide beaches. The water stays cool to mild, so a suitable wetsuit makes sense. The pine forest right behind the beach gives the area its special character.
Our impression
Latvia is a relaxed, nature-rich Baltic Sea spot , wide sandy beaches, pine scent and plenty of calm. Around Jurmala there is ample room to practise and enjoy. For a laid-back summer on the Baltic it is a lovely choice.