Tips & Tricks
Riga Marathon – this event, which takes place at the end of May, is gaining in popularity and has received the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) certificate and is included in the international marathon calendar. The event takes place in downtown Riga, and attracts participants and viewers from all over the world. […]
Saliena Golf Club (Egluciems, distrito Babite, Riga): este club de golf se encuentra en la carretera que conecta Riga con el enclave costero de Jūrmala. Su vasto “Campo Jūrmala” de 18 hoyos (Par 72) y su “Campo de jardín” de 9 hoyos (Par 27) se extiende sobre el área de 74 ha. Los profesionales experimentados […]
Ozo Golf Club (Mīlgrāvja iela 16, Rīga) — the first 18-hole golf course in Latvia – is one of the most technologically advanced courses in Northern Europe. It is equipped with Rain Bird watering system and quality course maintenance by John Deere. The club owner is Sandis Ozolinsh, the well known Latvian ice hockey player. […]
National Motorsports Centre / MUSA (Gailisu civil parish, Bauska district) – located 71 km. south of Riga, this auto race track hosts various competitions, such as the FIA European Autocross Championship, North European Zone (NEZ) rallycross, and the North European Zone (NEZ) autocross cup. This, along with the Baltic Cup and the Latvian Autocross Championship. […]
Latvian National Opera (Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Rīga) – this opera house, originally built in 1863, catches the attention of tourists (especially from USA), because of the façade’s resemblance to the presidential White House in Washington, DC. It’s the current home of the Latvian national opera, and various ballet companies. Visitors interested in attending one of […]
Valmiermuižas Beer Tour (Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža) – for those beer lovers interested in learning about the art of beer brewing, it’s worth while to visit the Valmiermuižas beer plant (located in the town of the same name, 111 km., or 1 ½ hour drive northeast of Riga – via Routes A3 and E264). Like […]