The amazing natural corner of the Riga seaside with the affectionate name of Jurmala is known to the whole world not only as a venue for various international festivals and competitions, but also as an excellent resort. Transparent silver of the Baltic waves, the purest air, saturated with pine scent; sandy beaches, unique mineral waters and curative mud - this is the richness of the Jurmala resort, which attracts many people who want to relax and improve their health here.
Back in the 19th century, the mineral springs of Jurmala were popular with people of the aristocratic strata who came here to drink water, which was considered sacred in that era. Already in 1838, after the first chemical analyzes of water in St. Petersburg, its medicinal properties became known, and Jurmala was officially awarded the title of a resort. Now it is a sanatorium-resort complex with a developed infrastructure, with advanced methods of treating serious diseases and an interesting program for leisure.
What is being treated
The successful combination of natural factors with modern methods of treatment successfully copes with the following diseases:
- cardiovascular and neurological systems
- diseases of the upper and lower extremities
- respiratory diseases
- joint diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- various skin ailments
- pelvic organs
Sanatoriums and boarding houses in Jurmala
All health resorts of the resort are mainly located on the Baltic coast. Some of them are located directly among the pine forest, which significantly improves the condition of patients suffering from respiratory diseases and weakened nerves. The highly developed infrastructure of local health resorts is not inferior in class to well-known European health resorts. Fine restaurants, cozy cafes, bars, convenient car parking, universal beauty salons - everything is at the guests' service. Here you can not only get good medical treatment, but also improve your cultural level: Jurmala is a venue for various concerts, festivals, fairs, creative contests, conferences and seminars.
Sanatorium "Yantarny Bereg"
The oldest health resort in Latvia, well known in Europe and, in particular, in Russia. Excellent equipment, a modern level of diagnostic equipment, qualified medical staff, a variety of restorative and preventive methods allow you to effectively treat patients. The 6-storey building of the main building and a cottage with elite rooms are located in the picturesque area of the Kemeri National Park. To services of vacationers there is a sauna with a swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts, a billiard club, a gym, a cinema. Not far away is a beautifully equipped beach - the property of the sanatorium.
The treatment programs of Amber Coast specialize in the following diseases:
- heart failure, ischemic disease, arrhythmia
- discirculatory encephalopathy, cerebral atherosclerosis
- bronchitis, sinusitis, tracheitis and other respiratory diseases
- rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis, rheumatism, sciatica
- non-infectious skin diseases
- chronic diseases of the female genital tract
The sanatorium has developed programs for postoperative eye rehabilitation, body shaping, and health rejuvenation.
Treatment is carried out using procedures:
- mud wraps and compresses from Kemeri sapropel mud
- hydrotherapy: mineral baths, water massage, inhalations, lavage and irrigation of the intestinal tract, swimming in pools
- paraffin applications (if there are no contraindications)
- speleoclimatic chamber (creation of an artificial microclimate of potash mines), used to strengthen the immune system, for insomnia, neurasthenia, allergies, migraines
- the use of neuro-orthopedic suits (prevention and elimination of orthopedic disorders, diseases of the central nervous system) and other innovative methods of treatment
Amber coast
Jurmala
200 meters from the sea, own swimming pool
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Riga
Sauna, steam room, pool with underwater massage
Exceptional based on 5,303 reviews
Wellton Centrum Hotel & SPA
Riga
Massage, 2 saunas, indoor pool
Excellent based on 5,042 reviews
Rixwell Elefant Hotel
Riga
Own wellness center
Sanatorium "Belarus"
Located near the Dzintari Concert Hall, it opened in 1976 and has become a popular venue in the center of Jurmala. First of all, everyone is attracted by the amazing combination of the lively urban atmosphere of the city center and virgin nature: the sanatorium is surrounded by a pine forest growing on sand dunes. "Belorussia" is an oasis of clean, healthy air that can cure many ailments:
- nervous diseases
- circulatory disorders and related diseases
- endocrine system diseases
- chronic diseases of the respiratory system
- vascular and heart ailments and a number of other diseases
The medical staff of the sanatorium is highly qualified, among the doctors there are candidates and doctors of sciences. The health resort has a wonderful infrastructure: a sauna, a Turkish bath, an infrared cabin, and a massage room are equipped. There is a magnificent indoor pool filled with mineral water; to the services of vacationers - a gym with good equipment. There are sports grounds and a tennis court, a cinema hall, a library. Conditions have been created for the treatment of children: there are special discounts for their accommodation and treatment, there is a playroom for children, and in the library there is a large department of children's literature.
Sanatorium "Belarus"
Jurmala
200 meters from the coast of the Gulf of Riga, 25-meter pool with mineral water
Sanatorium Jaunkemeri
A unique rehabilitation center located in an unusually picturesque place rich in natural factors. It is surrounded by a pine forest growing in the dune zone. Along the perimeter, there are three small lakes located not far from each other. The treatment programs of the health resort are based on the complex use of the healing gifts of nature and modern methods of diagnosis and effective treatment.
The recovery of patients is carried out according to a personal plan and method. The standard methods of treatment based on natural factors are successfully used: mineral baths with hydrogen sulfide, bromide water; naphthalan-hydrogen sulfide baths (4-chamber and vortex); sapropel mud applications, inhalations. Along with these procedures, treatment with magnets, laser, ultrasound is widely used. The range of highly professional dental services is varied.
The center's arsenal includes a hydromassage pool with procedures for underwater traction of the spine (traction); rooms for functional diagnostics, mechanotherapy, physiotherapy exercises, dry massage, physical examination. A program has been developed for the psychological correction of children with hyperactivity (occupational therapy); a popular type of treatment is actively used - horse riding (reitherapy).
Outpatient treatment, day hospital for visitors and local residents are provided. The health resort has excellent infrastructural equipment, providing interesting and useful leisure for vacationers. There is a cascading pool with a sauna; concert and cinema auditorium; beauty saloon; mini solarium; bar and cafe; excursion program. Conditions have been created for the stay of wheelchair users and patients with partial movement disorders. Pensioners are not forgotten here either - there are also special rehabilitation treatment programs for them.
Sanatorium "Jaunkemeri"
Jurmala
300 meters from the sea, multidisciplinary rehabilitation center
Hotels, pensions and guest houses
At the service of those who do not have the ability or desire to stay in sanatoriums, in Jurmala there are very good boarding houses and guest houses, where staying is a pleasure.
Pension "Jomas" is an example of such a comfortable living area, located on the pedestrian street of the same name, not far from Majori beach. Judging by the numerous rave reviews, the boarding house deserves the highest rating on a 10-point scale. Cleanliness, comfort, excellent living conditions, convenient location, hospitality of the owners - what attracts the guests of "Yomas".
Guest house "Naiza" is a picturesque garden, which has all the conditions for a picnic; cozy beautiful cottage with clean comfortable rooms; good food, free wifi. Near the city center with famous sights.
Natural healing factors
The water in the springs of Jurmala is divided into 3 main types by the presence of the predominant mineral substances in it:
- hydrogen sulfide, with a high content of sulfur and hydrogen
- bromide, with a predominant content of bromine
- sodium chloride
The accompanying components of mineral springs are peat and sapropel mud, which are also included in the medical arsenal of health resorts. Local amber sand is used as a remedy.
Wellness programs
Modern sanatoriums and boarding houses in Jurmala are introducing more and more programs for the effective health improvement of their clients, using various innovative methods of getting rid of diseases. Basic treatment methods:
- mineral water baths
- "Coniferous" and "pearl baths"
- mud wraps and applications
- aroma treatments
- physiotherapy treatment
- compresses of seaweed, sea silt of sea water (thalassotherapy)
- anti-aging cosmetic procedures
- therapeutic gymnastics sessions
- special treatment program for horse riding - reytherapy
Only a narrow circle of people is not recommended to stay at the resort: with diseases in the stage of acute exacerbation; having oncology or an infectious disease; pregnant women after 6 months of the term; mentally ill. Dental treatment and prosthetics are on a high level here. Excellent quality - at affordable prices - such a phrase can be used to describe dental services in Jurmala. In addition to medical programs, cultural and entertainment events have been developed aimed at providing interesting leisure for vacationers. The city has bowling and billiard clubs, karaoke cafes, restaurants and bars where you can spend your free time.
Here everyone can find similar housing to the extent of their desires and material capabilities. Jurmala resort hospitably awaits its potential residents all year round!