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For over a century Jūrmala has been Riga’s playground, from the elegant days of the 1930s to the years of occupation. Jūrmala was the ultimate destination for the USSR’s holidaymakers and countless tourists from across the union descended on this small peninsula from Lielupe to Vaivari each summer. Today, much of the Soviet flavour has faded. Many of the hotels have been upgraded to Western standards and the dining scene has improved by leaps and bounds. You too can explore beautiful beaches, soothing spas and seafood restaurants on the Latvian Riviera.
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a great place to call in for a beer some good cheap food and footaball. the mural of rowdy fans is photographs of locals and visitors to the bar all made out to look like terracing at a football match, fantastic idea. soon as i returned home i sent [...]