Latvia City Breaks

Latvia is a great choice for a city breaks in the Baltic States, with regular cheap flights operating from several UK airports to the Latvian capital Riga. Situated in the heart of the Baltic States, between Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south, city breaks in Latvia provide the perfect opportunity to start exploring this less-visited region of Europe and enjoy truly relaxing city break. Latvia is home to an intriguing blend of traditional and modern culture and its recent history offers a unique insight into European heritage. Perfect for anyone in search of a more unusual city break in Europe.

 

The city of Riga is the largest city in the entire Baltic States region and combines the lively buzz of a dynamic capital city with a wide selection of cultural and historic attractions. The city’s historic centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers some of the most striking and intricate German Art Nouveau architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. Another notable modern building that defines the Riga cityscape is the towering TV and Radio Tower, the tallest structure in the Baltic States. For art and entertainment, there is also plenty to keep you occupied on a cultural city break in Riga with a selection of museums, galleries and entertainment venues across the city housing some of the country’s most important collections and hosting regular annual events and festivals. With food, accommodation and transport all available at exceptional value, Riga is a good option for cheap city breaks in Europe.

 

Riga is also a good choice for relaxing breaks in Latvia, with its coastal location in the heart of the Gulf of Riga and at the mouth of the Daugava River allowing visitors to enjoy of mix of tranquil coastal and riverside settings whilst on a city break here. Riga is also home to a number of vast green areas and parks scattered across the city including the leafy Tsar Forest area and the spectacular landscaped Arkadijas Park, perfect for picnics during the warm summer months. The nearby Latvian countryside is also easy to reach by rail from Riga and is well worth a visit for those on a short break to Latvia.