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Dog-Friendly Beaches in Jurmala

🇱🇻Jurmala, Latvia·Updated 2 June 2026

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Jurmala's 33 km of white-sand Baltic coast is famously the summer playground of Riga's elite, and equally famously closed to dogs in summer. By municipal rule dogs are prohibited from the beach from April 1 to October 31 in all sections, including Majori, Dzintari, Bulduri, Pumpuri, Jaundubulti and Lielupe. From November 1 to March 31 the entire 33 km coast opens to leashed dogs and becomes one of the longest dog beaches in northern Europe. The rule was updated in late 2024 after a residents' petition. Outside the summer ban, the wide hard sand at low tide is ideal for long off-season walks.

Majori Beach (off-season)

Majori · Majori, Jurmala LV-2015

The central section of Jurmala's beach, one block back from the main pedestrian street Jomas iela. Closed to dogs April 1 to October 31. From November to March the long flat sand opens to leashed dogs and offers an empty Baltic horizon walk just 30 minutes from Riga Central.

🐾 Dogs banned April 1 to October 31. Leashed dogs welcome November 1 to March 31

💡 January and February at low tide is the most atmospheric time, hard wet sand for fetch with the dune wind keeping flies away

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Dzintari Beach (off-season)

Dzintari · Dzintari, Jurmala LV-2015

The Dzintari section runs from the concert hall to the Bulduri border, immediately west of Majori. Same seasonal rule: closed to dogs April 1 to October 31, open to leashed dogs November 1 to March 31. The dune-back pine forest makes Dzintari the easiest beach to combine with an inland forest walk in the off-season.

🐾 Dogs banned April 1 to October 31. Leashed dogs welcome November 1 to March 31

💡 Park at Dzintari station, the boardwalk over the dunes is dog accessible and avoids deep loose sand

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.The April 1 to October 31 ban applies to all 33 km of Jurmala beach, fines up to 70 EUR are enforced in Majori in July and August.
2.Off-season (Nov to Mar) the empty sand and Baltic light make Jurmala one of the best winter dog beach destinations in the Baltics.
3.Always rinse salt and sand from your dog's coat with fresh water, public showers along the boardwalk run March to October.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take my dog to Jurmala beach in summer?

No. Dogs are banned from the entire 33 km coast from April 1 to October 31 by municipal ordinance.

When is the beach open to dogs?

From November 1 to March 31, leashed dogs are welcome on every section of Jurmala beach.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.The April 1 to October 31 ban applies to all 33 km of Jurmala beach, fines up to 70 EUR are enforced in Majori in July and August.

2.Off-season (Nov to Mar) the empty sand and Baltic light make Jurmala one of the best winter dog beach destinations in the Baltics.

3.Always rinse salt and sand from your dog's coat with fresh water, public showers along the boardwalk run March to October.