How to spend a summer day in Riga

Whether you are on a vacation or just having an hour to spare, there are a plenty of things to do on a hot, sunny day in Latvia’s capital.

Release time : 2019-09-10 11:48:21

source : www.liveriga.com

Whether you are on a vacation or just having an hour to spare, there are a plenty of things to do on a hot, sunny day in Latvia’s capital.

PEDAL DOWN TO ĶĪŠEZERS

With a gamut of street food filled events happening every week, an occasional exercise is mandatory. Luckily there are plenty of interesting destinations for a bike trip. Kill two birds with one stone and head to Ķīšezers lake for a victory swim after the ride. A comfortable cycling lane will lead you to Mežaparks, where the lake resides, in less than an hour. If you also jog a bit before the swim, it could be said that you did a triathlon.

GO TO THE LIGHTHOUSE

On does not necessarily need to go to Kurzeme to amble on the breakwaters, just hop on bus 24 or minibuss 224 and go Mangaļsala. Like an elegant woman dressed in red, the stately lighthouse will greet you at the end. Mangalsala jetty is a fitting venue for leisurely stroll, a great photo-op and more active, less sandy way to get a great tan. Keep in mind that in a windy weather things can get a bit wet up there.

STOP FOR AN ICE CREAM

Whether you are rushing from one meeting to another or going home from work; all roads lead through the richly green Riga’s parks. And what is the prime inhabitant of parks in the summer? An ice-cream vendor. Treat yourself with a cold scoop and enjoy a short lull in your daily rush. And as for those that have a plant- d diet, there are the juicy Avenei vegan ice-creams that can be bought in an array of places in Riga, such as Stockmann, Zaļā Govs, Dabas Stacija etc.

LUNCH BREAKS ON TERRACE

When the sun is out, leave your lunchbox at home and instead during the lunch break conquer one of the lovely outdoor seating areas of Riga’s numerous cafes and restaurants. Lion’s share of them serves superb three-course meal for affordable prices. Head to Pagalms, to eat a three-course meal for 7,50 eur under a lush oak tree and watch how the ferries slowly slide in the