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Holidays in Latvia

Riga city breaks are becoming more and more popular. Once the Sleeping Beauty of Europe, Riga has finally woken up, with the timeless beauty she has always possessed. In the Old City of Riga an enchanting medieval beauty similar to that of Prague remains untouched by time and commercialism. The ancient parts of the city are elegant with a sophisticated flavour and a rich history.

Riga is home to a range of markets and the famed Lido restaurant chain, which specialises in delicious Latvian meals. Many cosy cafes and chic bars fill the city and there is a wonderful blend of elegant gourmet restaurants and warm welcoming cafes to accommodate all types of visitor on a Riga holiday.

The nightlife on holidays in Riga is a lively and flamboyant affair, with an array of discos, nightclubs, bars, cabarets and casinos to choose from in the thriving city centre. All year round the temperatures are hot and the party never ends on Riga city breaks. In the Old City is a street known as Grecinieku (Sinner's street), where the Champagne flows through the night to the early hours of the next morning and Riga is known as the Second City that Never Sleeps.

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Essential Information on Latvia

Money

The official currency is the Lat (LVL), which is divided into 100 santims. Most hotels and restaurants in Riga accept credit cards, and most major banks cash travellers cheques, but outside of the capital credit cards are not widely accepted and credit card fraud can be a problem at smaller institutions. Foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank, at money change kiosks and at some hotels; note that a 4% fee will be charged to exchange US dollars that are torn or marked in any way. Most banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. ATMs are available in the larger cities.

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Passports / Visas

Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond stay, unless a member of the EEA. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international dialling code for Latvia is +371. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are in use; there are three for Riga: (0)3, (0)28 and (0)29. International Direct Dialling is available from all public and hotel phones. Public phones use phone-cards, which can be bought from numerous shops and kiosks. For local operator assistance dial 116, and for international operator assistance dial 115. The two local GSM mobile phone operators use GSM 900 and GSM 1800 networks. Riga has an increasing number of Internet cafes.

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