Things to do in Jūrmala

A hotel right on the beach in Majori with the status of a medical institution. More than 300 treatments, including Ķemeri mud rituals; the “The Garden” water centre has a 25 m pool with warm seawater, a Roman steam bath, a Himalayan salt sauna, a cedar sauna, a whirlpool, a children’s pool and waterfalls, and there is a separate Russian bath complex, “The Banya”.

A laid-back sports bar on Jomas iela with an industrial, steampunk-style interior and a summer terrace. Burgers, wings, cocktails and Latvian and foreign draft beer, with sport on screen. Weekdays 18–23, weekends 12–23.

Latvia’s oldest concert hall: the enclosed Small Hall dates from 1936 and was restored in 2015; the summer Great Hall with about 2,100 seats was built in 1963. Festivals and big concerts in summer, concerts in the Small Hall in winter.

One of the largest spa hotels in the Baltics, with a conference centre, on Jomas iela. The Wellness Oasis has saunas and pools, and the spa and beauty salon offer more than 200 treatments, such as chocolate, linden-blossom and amber rituals.

The city’s culture centre on Jomas iela in Majori: concerts, shows, film screenings and events.

A medical resort in Jaunķemeri where the focus is on treatment rather than luxury: mud baths (prepared mud at 38–39 °C), bromine mineral-water baths and sulphur mineral water for drinking. Rehabilitation courses with or without accommodation.

A spa hotel among the dunes at Lielupe: a 25 m pool with cascades, a heated children’s pool, a whirlpool, a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath and a contrast shower. Treatments for children and teens use cosmetics that are safe for young skin, and there are Latvian rituals with cranberry, honey and amber oil.

The Latvian National Sports Centre’s tennis base in a pine forest: nine courts in two indoor halls and nine outdoor courts. There is also squash, beach tennis, a mini-tennis court and a gym.

One of the largest water parks in the Baltics: more than 20 slides, ten pools, saunas and a spa. In summer there is also a beach area with a terrace.

A boutique spa hotel on Jūras iela in Jūrmala. The spa has a salt cave, a jacuzzi, a pearl bath, a milk-and-honey bath, a Turkish bath and a classic sauna; massages include a warm-candle massage and a “golden” massage.

A restaurant on Jomas iela in Majori with a varied menu, from traditional European dishes to more exotic flavours, and a summer terrace overlooking Jomas iela. Open daily 12:00–23:00 all year, with gift cards from €25.

A restaurant right on the beach in Dubulti, listed in the MICHELIN Guide. Fish and meat are cooked over charcoal, with vegetarian dishes too; for dessert there is a Riga Black Balsam tiramisu. Closed on Fridays.

Combat sports club in Jūrmala. Wellness services are available too.

Three outdoor courts and four indoor Soft Hard courts in Bulduri, all available to rent.

Yoga and Pilates studio in Jūrmala. Wellness services are available too.

Yoga studio in Jūrmala. Weekday hours: 09:00–17:00.

A 34-room design hotel in Dubulti, about 400 m from the sea. The spa spans two floors with six treatment rooms, a lounge, a Turkish steam bath and a sauna; massages, peels and Turkish and Moroccan hammam rituals, with birch-whisk or lemon-and-honey sauna sessions. A seminar hall for up to 50 is in a separate building next door.

A restaurant on the bank of the Lielupe in Bulduri with a minimalist interior. Contemporary Latvian cooking from local produce: lightly salted herring, Riga sprat pâté, fried blood sausage and other classics with a modern twist. Open daily 12–23.

Pilates studio in Jūrmala. Weekday hours: 09:00–19:00.

Combat sports club in Jūrmala: MMA.

Combat sports club in Jūrmala: boxing.

Pilates studio in Jūrmala.

Yoga and Pilates studio in Jūrmala. Combat sports training too.

Pilates studio in Jūrmala. Wellness services are available too. Weekday hours: 09:00–21:00.