Latvia

Our Latvia section takes you to the heart of the Baltic states. Riga, its capital, is famous for its Art Nouveau buildings, its UNESCO-listed old town and its huge central market set in former Zeppelin hangars. Beyond the city, Latvia is a land of forests, lakes and long sandy beaches such as Jūrmala.

Latvian food is rustic and generous: rye bread, smoked fish, grey peas with bacon and the famous piragi. Whether you are planning a weekend in Riga or a road trip through the Baltics, our articles will help you make the most of it.