About Latvia

The Republic of Latvia lies in the Baltic region of northern Europe, bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus, with a western shoreline on the Baltic Sea. Latvia’s diverse and beautiful landscape attracts a wide variety of visitors ranging from chilled out sun-seekers to avid explorers. It boasts 500 kilometres of stunning coastline and white sand beaches, as well as vast forested areas covering roughly half of the country’s landmass. It’s capital and most popular tourist spot, Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site defined by cobbled streets and magnificent Gothic spires. It also offers a vibrant art-nouveau scene, so be sure to visit some of the excellent galleries. Keep an eye out for the trendy bars and cafes, too. With a number of ports dotted along its coastline, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to travelling by ferry from Latvia. Numerous routes are available to international destinations across the Baltic Sea, which are all operated by leading ferry companies.

About Russia

Russia, the largest country in the world, is a sovereign state in northern Eurasia stretching across the entirety of northern Asia and most of Eastern Europe. As you would expect from a country measuring 17,125,200-square-kilometres, Russia has an enormous variety of landscapes and highlights including 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a fascinating cultural heritage. The European region in the west boasts ancient walled fortresses, majestic palaces, most notably in the capital, Moscow, with its famous Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral. On the other hand, the more rural areas are dotted with attractive cottages and historical towns. Given the country’s sheer size, Russia offers ferry routes to a wide range of international destinations. From the west, you can sail to northern Europe and Scandinavia, whilst in the east, there are ferry routes provided to East Asia.