In Europe, 76 destinations off the beaten path

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Ever heard of the Jurmala Riviera? It's a 20-mile chain of beaches on the Gulf of Riga not far from the Latvian capital and touts its mud and mineral water. It was once favored by Communist Party officials, including Leonid Brezhnev and Nikita Khrushchev. It's hit on hard times but is now coming back; prices are low and many spots fly blue flags, the ecological seal of approval granted by the not-for-profit Blue Flag Program of Denmark.<br>
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Information: <a href="http://www.jurmala.lv/en/turistiem/Information/Default.aspx">www.jurmala.lv/en/turistiem/Information/Default.aspx</a><br>
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-- Susan Spano<br>
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<i>Pictured: Aizkraukles Bank.</i>

Jurmala, Latvia

( Jurmala City Council Archives )

Ever heard of the Jurmala Riviera? It's a 20-mile chain of beaches on the Gulf of Riga not far from the Latvian capital and touts its mud and mineral water. It was once favored by Communist Party officials, including Leonid Brezhnev and Nikita Khrushchev. It's hit on hard times but is now coming back; prices are low and many spots fly blue flags, the ecological seal of approval granted by the not-for-profit Blue Flag Program of Denmark.

Information: www.jurmala.lv/en/turistiem/Information/Default.aspx

-- Susan Spano

Pictured: Aizkraukles Bank.