Madrid

Āgenskalns market

Āgenskalns Market is not just a place to shop - it’s a meeting point where food, people, and the rhythm of everyday city life come together. Inside the historic market building, alongside local producers’ goods and street food, you can simply sit down, eat, and watch the lively scene that changes throughout the day.

On weekends, the courtyard hosts a flea market called Krāminieks - a true treasure hunt where, among vintage items, design pieces, and unexpected finds, you might discover something completely unique.

It’s the perfect place to experience the city’s daily life at its most authentic - relaxed, a little chaotic, and very real.

Address:

Nometņu iela 64

Berga Bazaar

Bergs Bazaar is one of those places where a city exists within a city. Stepping in from the busy streets into this historic shopping arcade, the noise fades into the background, and small shops, restaurants, and courtyards take centre stage - spaces where you’ll want to linger longer than planned.

Here you’ll find boutique shops, movie theatre, restaurants, a bakery, beauty salons, an exhibition space, a museum, and a four-star hotel, creating the feeling of a small urban quarter with its own rhythm.

An evening here can begin with dinner at one of the four restaurants, continue with a film, and end with conversations lasting until midnight.

Address:

Elizabetes iela 83-85

Kuure

Kuure is a small bakery and pastry shop with a warm, relaxed atmosphere, where freshly baked treats and carefully crafted coffee take centre stage. The highlight here is the pastel de nata - both in its classic version and with a local Latvian twist - crisp, warm, and best enjoyed slowly on the spot.

It’s the perfect place for a short yet truly delicious break, where the city’s bustle stays just outside the door.

Address:

Baznīcas iela 33

The Art Museum Riga Bourse

The Art Museum Riga Bourse is a place to step out of the city’s bustle and enter another world for a while. The Venetian Renaissance–style building is a work of art in itself, while its halls bring together art from Europe, Asia, and ancient civilizations.

Just like in Madrid, where visiting museums is a natural part of city life, culture here becomes a calm stop between lively walks, conversations, and the rhythm of the city.

Address:

Doma laukums 6

Streets of Old Town

Old Town Riga is the perfect place to surrender to aimless wandering and explore wherever your eyes and heart lead you. Its narrow cobblestone streets, hidden courtyards, and charming terraces create the feeling of a city moving to its own timeless rhythm.

Here, a simple coffee easily turns into a long conversation, and a short stroll becomes an unhurried evening. For a truly special atmosphere, visit Parunāsim kafejnīca - a peaceful, romantic hideaway with a quiet courtyard; Little Lane Riga - a small, bright spot perfect for a slow morning coffee or a midday break; and the summer terrace at Kaļķu vārti, where a lively, southern European energy fills the inner courtyard during the warmer months.

Kronvalda Park

A green refuge in the city centre, next to magnificent Art Nouveau buildings. Here you can catch your breath under the shade of trees and simply be. A walk along the canal or a picnic on the city lawn lets you experience a slower pace of urban life - one that is also characteristic of Madrid’s parks.

In Kronvalda Park, opposite Riga Congress Centre, a magnificent city fountain delights the eye.

Address:

Kalpaka bulvāris 12

Wine and Dine

Evenings in Madrid don’t simply begin and end - they flow slowly from one place to the next, conversations grow louder, tables fill with small bites, and the city becomes more alive. In Riga, this easy, social evening rhythm is best experienced in wine bars, where the most important thing is being together and taking your time.

Soak up the atmosphere at Truff le Pig, Easy Wine & Pizza, Lowine, B7,Tinto, Vīna studija Splendid and Antonijas.