We’re sure that many of you could benefit from getting out of the house, changing the scenery, and clearing your mind from all the mental clutter we’ve all been collecting. Whether it is going to the spa, enjoying local sauna procedures, or simply walking in the woods.

Experience the spa rituals characteristic of Latvia. Allow yourself the delight of a pleasant amber massage, soaking in a bath filled with beer, or plunging in an open-air water tub to enjoy the view of the starry sky above.

The various procedures not only help to relax and regain strength but also to improve your health since natural remedies are used in the countryside spas of Latvia. Guest houses and countryside spa centres offer massages using various medicinal plants, whereas in a Latvian sauna you can experience an authentic bath ritual under the care of an experienced professional.

Afterward, simply give in to the feeling of peace and comfort.

Latviešu pirts
Sauna culture in Latvia
The sauna or bathhouse tradition in Latvia is deeply seated – already in the 19th century there was a bathhouse on every farmstead. Although nowadays sauna is no longer the only place to wash oneself, as every household has hot running water, the bathhouse traditions still remain. The purpose of bathhouses extends beyond simply washing the body. By observing the wisdom of the bath ritual of our ancestors, you can...
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Bathing traditions in Latvia
"Pirts" or the bathhouse has always been honoured amongst Latvians. In Latvian folk songs the bathing ritual is called “Māras pirts” or “Laimas pirts”, because, according to folk beliefs, both goddesses are present in the bathhouse when new life begins. The bathing ritual or “Pirts” has been a Latvian tradition for centuries as not only a way of washing the body, but also relaxation and cleansing the mind. Nowadays...
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SPAs in Latvia
It is said that it is worth devoting at least an hour a day to yourself to achieve inner harmony and well-being. If you are visiting Latvia, we recommend that you plan a few hours or even a day to visit a SPA centre. They offer a variety of relaxing treatments, and both those seeking peace and relaxation and those who consider themselves active leisure enthusiasts will find something suitable. Here we offer a list of...
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Jūras piekraste/ beach in Latvia
4 ways to treat your well-being in Latvia
To say that year 2020 was quite the roller coaster would be an understatement. After the turmoil that has been 2020, we’re sure that a lot of you could benefit from getting out of the house, changing the scenery and clearing your mind from all the mental clutter that we’ve all been collecting for the past year. That’s why we have prepared a short list of places in Latvia you can visit in order to treat your well...
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