Jurmala Jurmalas population is approximately 59 000. It is a Baltic sea spa-town, which is 25 km away from Riga and is easily reached by car or by train. It is famous for its mild climate, fresh sea air, medical mud baths and mineral water. The resort, created through the unification of 3 small towns - Sloka, Kemeri and Jurmala. This is a place to relax and spend lazy days on the beach. In the summer season the air temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees centigrace, with water temperature climbing up to 20 degree. Architecture in the resort consists of a delightful mixture of wooden summer cottages built at the beginning of the century, spa buildings as well as recently-built private homes with landscaped gardens. There are nearly 40 different hotels and spas in Jurmala offering overnight stays, recreation, health cures and beauty treatments at a reasonable price. In the Kemeri National Park is possible to take advantage of the curative sulphur springs and mud baths.
Recreation facilities are extensive including tennis courts, gyms, billiards, bowling, boating, yachting, water motorcycling and horseback riding. Gourmands can delight in Jurmala restaurants and bars. Those seeking spiritual stimulation can enjoy the resort's many at galleries, lokal amusements and concerts. The Dzintari open-air concert hall seating 2500 is located here and, during its performance season offers a regular schedule of concerts and music festivals. >Typed up by Arthur
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