Take part in the Valmiera district tourism campaign “Treasure Hunt”!

Information prepared by Vineta Pūce, International Tourism Specialist, Valmiera Tourism Board. At the end of last year, we invited people to take part in the “Northern Vidzeme Pearl Hunt”, which turned out to be a fierce competition among hunters; during Easter, it was possible to go on a “Carrot Hunt” in five villages of Valmiera County, which attracted a considerable number of interested people. From 1 June, all adventure hunters are invited to take part in the traditional Valmiera District tourism [...]

Piecas idejas, kā kempingu pacelt nākamajā līmenī

Avots: Leta Informāciju sagatavoja “Lidl Latvija” Korporatīvās Komunikācijas departaments. Vai esi gatavs aizbēgt no pilsētas trokšņiem un atklāt dabas sniegto burvību? Šajā rakstā “Lidl” aktīva dzīvesveida zīmols “CRIVIT” iedvesmo ar idejām, kā padarīt kempinga pieredzi neaizmirstamu – no zvaigžņu vērošanas un meža dzīvnieku klausīšanās līdz ģimenes stāstu vakariem un kulināriem eksperimentiem pie ugunskura. Atrodi sev […]

Discover Valmiera's tourism offer in Latvian tourism markets and festivals!

With the start of the tourist season, the Valmiera Regional Tourism Board will take part in various events in Latvia this summer to inform people about travel opportunities and tourism offer in Valmiera Region. In May, Valmiera Region's tourism offer will be presented at the 10th Latvian Tourism Information Market organised by LATTŪRINFO in South Kurzeme, which will take place in conjunction with the Grobiņa City Festival. Visitors will have the [...]

Latvia joins the International Outer Space Treaty

On Friday, Latvia officially became a party to the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, or the Outer Space Treaty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed LETA news agency. The Treaty aims to maintain peace, security, reduce the risks of conflict and promote cooperation in outer space. The ministry stresses that it is important for Latvia, together with its allies, to protect international [...]

A market square will be built in the centre of Ergli

LETA was informed by the Madona municipality that a landscaped market square will be built in the centre of Ērgļi. The aim of the project is to promote local entrepreneurship and improve the potential and attractiveness of the area by boosting tourism. The aim is to build a hard-surfaced market square, on which it will be possible to park cars for [...]

Latvijas Avīze: Riga - good for travel

Source: Leta The Financial Times has published the Post Office Travel Money 2025 study, which ranked Riga as the most favourable destination for short trips in Europe, informs the Riga City Council's External Communications Department. The Latvian capital topped the list for the first time in a decade. Riga offers travellers lower costs than many other European cities. For example, the 2024 [...]

Itālijas sala Sicīlija no A līdz Z: kas jāzina, pošoties ceļojumā uz šo salu

Informāciju sagatavoja Ieva Sala, “Novatours” komunikācijas konsultante. Sicīlija – Itālijas lielākā sala un viena no iespaidīgākajām Vidusjūras pērēm – ir galamērķis, kurā ik uz soļa atklājas kontrasti un krāsas. Te satiekas seno civilizāciju mantojums, vēstures līkločus arvien stāstošas arhitektūras pērles, elpu aizraujošas dabas ainavas, vulkāniski plašumi un pasakainas pludmales. Sicīlja nudien ir unikāls ceļojumu galamērķis! […]

Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and Hike along the Sea - 23 and 24 May

Information was prepared by Asnāte Ziemele, President of LLTA “Lauku ceļotājs” On 23 and 24 May, the Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and the Jūrtakas hike will take place in Apšuciems. The events will bring together hiking enthusiasts, nature tourism professionals and all those interested in an active and inclusive lifestyle in nature. The conference will also be attended by representatives of the European Hiking Federation from Serbia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, Austria and France. Latvia [...]

Estonian restaurant chain MySushi plans to invest more than two million in Latvia over the next few years to develop 15 outlets

Estonian restaurant chain “MySushi”, a part of Estonian entertainment and catering group “Apollo Group”, plans to open 15 new catering outlets in Latvia in the next few years, investing more than two million euros, the company's representatives informed LETA news agency. The company plans to open a catering outlet in the shopping centre “Akropole Rīga” in June this year, and in [...]

Eight boats offer water recreation in Jelgava this season

Avots: Leta Atpūtu uz ūdens – Lielupē un Driksā – Jelgavā šosezon piedāvā astoņi kuģīši, aģentūru LETA informēja Jelgavas reģionālajā tūrisma centrā. Šosezon savu pakalpojumu atpūtniekiem piedāvā pasažieru kuģītis “Mītava”, motorjahtas “Relax”, “Mika”, “Moana”, “Dezija”, “Džerri”, “Carpe Diem”, kā arī pontonlaiva “Bentley”. Seši no kuģīšiem izvietoti Driksas upes piestātnē, bet divi – Pasta salas piestātnē. […]