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The 6th Pan-European Green Belt Conference took place in June 27. – 29., 2012 in Mavrovo, Macedonia.
The Green Belt conference is an annual event taking place each time in a different Green Belt site. This time the conference was hosted by Mavrovo national park in Balkan Macedonia. The conference gathered 100 professionals from 21 Green Belt countries. Asnāte Ziemele, the president of the Latvian Country Tourism Association presented the experience and results of the Green Belt Military Heritage pilot project in Latvia. The representatives of the Green Belt countries approved new territories joining the Green Belt. Asnāte Ziemele was approved as the Baltic Green Belt NGO representative. The European Green Belt initiative is presently headed by the EuroNatur foundation (Germany). There are the following sections in the European Green Belt:
1) Feno-Scandinavian Green Belt (the northern part with Norway, Finland and Russia);
2) Baltic Green Belt (the area along the Baltic coast);
3) Central European Green Belt (the Baltic coast to the river Drava)
4) Balkan Green Belt (from the river Drava to the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea).
12 European Green Belt coordinators meet twice a year. The next meeting will take place in Finland, in winter 2012.
Press release see here.
The Baltic Sea region is the most afforested territory in all of Europe. The forest is an inviolable component of the Northern European landscape and cultural environment. Forests and trees have served as sources of inspiration for people over the course of ages, leading to countless legends, stories, fairy tales and riddles as a very important part of the intangible folklore heritage of Northern European peoples. Neither can it be denied that the forest has always been an important source for timber and non-timber (mushrooms, berries) resources in the economies of the lands which encircle the Baltic Sea.
The first snow has arrived and still are still there. It makes to think about winter holidays.
This itinerary allows to enjoy the Latvian winter at its best. Start with bustling city of Riga with its Christmas market, decorations, shopping facilities, many cultural events and museums.
Then head out to the countryside where one can enjoy winter pleasures at the skiing/sledging slopes. After active day relax at the spa hotel as well as try out healthy Latvian sauna ritual. For sightseeing visit Sigulda medieval Castle ruines, Turaida Castle and taste home-made wine at the Krimulda manor. Local wild animals easily can be observed at the Ligatne Nature Trails but enjoy a ride in horse-driven sledge at the nearby farm. Full itinerary here.
Please fill in a questionnaire and help us to create a new rural tourism product oriented on local heritage and people. The respondents will take part in the lottery. The main award is gift card of EUR 500 for the accommodation in the Baltic States. Questionnaire "Local heritae in rural tourism" is in English, German and Russian here
If you are planning your holidays by the sea then this new publication will help you to choose a place for overnight stay as well as some ideas on what to do. The coastline stretches for 500km and you can experience a great variety of landscape from splendid sandy beaches to rocky shores and steep banks. Seaside resorts near Rīga and Jūrmala are full of life but out in the countryside there are quiet fishing villages and secluded areas for those enjoying privacy and nature.
You will find here reviews for:
55 attractions and places of interest
28 tours for different interests - cycling, walking, boating, self-drive and nature exploring
55 different standard accommodation places located no further than 5 km from the sea
To read E-book press here
Our Spring Newsletter see here.
In this issue:
- Special spring experience
- New packages for the next summer season:
- Along the Baltic national parks - Latvia & Lithuania
- Canoeing in Kurzeme
- Spring Birdwatching in Latvia
- Countrylife of Eastern part of Latvia & Lithuania
- Info on our publications and clients' feedback
- Accomodation info
See all news for "Baltic Country Holidays Newsletters"
We take part at ITB Berlin tourism trade fair from 7-11 March.
We'll be pleased to meet you there! Hall 18, Latvia's stand Nr: 126A. Welcome!
If you'd like to pre-arrange a meeting please write: inese@celotajs.lv
Together with partners from Spain, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Sweden, we are working on a new training material on employment opportunities in rural areas. The new fields of employment are organic farming, fungi, chestnut tree growing, active tourism, interpretation in rural areas, renewable energies, professional caregivers. Project results will be accessible from www.aktos.org.
All travel enthusiasts are welcome to acquaint themselves with the best and most exciting tourism offers at the biggest in the Baltics travel market – the 19th International Travel Trade Fair “Balttour 2012” – to be held at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre in Riga, Latvia, 10–12 February.
While everyone is expecting the snow and the weather is a bit dark why not to treat yourself with a relaxing spa package? We have quite a list with different SPA packages at the wonderful country hotels. Some offers are for a day or two and will complement your visit to Riga, Tallinn or Vilnius. Others are one week long and can make a holiday on its own.
We'll be pleased to send you the options! Please contact with your dates and wishes! E-mail: lauku@celotajs.lv
