Jurmala

Protected 200-year-old pine grove a few minutes from Dzintari station, paved paths, viewing tower, open 9-22 year-round. Leashed dogs welcome on every trail.

33 km of Blue Flag white sand closed to dogs April 1 to October 31. From November 1 to March 31 the entire coast opens to leashed dogs.

Densest cluster of wooden Art Nouveau dachas (1870-1914) between Majori and Dzintari stations. 2 km of leashed walking past listed buildings.

Highest point in central Jūrmala, view over the Lielupe-Baltic meeting. 1909 wooden Lutheran church, exterior and viewpoint open on leash, interior closed to dogs.

Wooden villa where Latvian poet Aspazija spent her last years. Fenced garden under pines, welcomes leashed dogs during museum hours. Interior closed to pets.

Open-air amphitheatre and modern stage, Latvia's main summer cultural venue. No dogs inside the hall, surrounding park welcoming during daytime.