Jāņi isn’t the only surprise of my month-long visit to Latvia. The country’s coast is a revelation too: 500km of ...

One of those is Liepaja in Latvia, which is said to be one of Northern Europe's best summer beach holiday destinations. The surprising destination has "pristine" shorelines, a unique prison ...

While popular with locals and other tourists, Brits are yet to flock to the beach resort Credit: Getty. The resort city of Jūrmala in Latvia is home to a stretch of beach that runs for a whopping ...

Latvia's health inspectorate ordered the closure of all beaches from the border with Lithuania in the south to the town of Pavilosta, 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Liepaja, and banned swimming ...

04/14/2025 April 14, 2025. Western Latvia boasts idyllic white sandy beaches. The area around Bernati is popular with visitors. But coastal erosion has increased, and swallowed homes.

An "untapped European destination" could be the perfect option for a "low-cost" summer holiday. Although it's better known as a city break, the hotspot is surprisingly close to some lovely beaches.

One of those is Liepaja in Latvia, which is said to be one of Northern Europe's best summer beach holiday destinations. The surprising destination has "pristine" shorelines, a unique prison ...