Embassy of Spain in Riga, Latvia; address Elizabetes iela 11, 1010, Rīga; phone +37167320281. Head of mission: Mr. Ricardo Díez-Hochleitner Cousteau.
Head of mission: Mr. Ricardo Díez-Hochleitner Cousteau, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (as of 2026)
Spain is an appealing destination for many Latvians, thanks to its rich culture and stunning landscapes. As the third most visited country globally, it attracts millions of tourists each year. With around 500,000 Latvians traveling abroad annually, a portion of them is likely to consider Spain for their travels.
Spain is generally safe for tourists from Latvia. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Spain ranks 22nd out of 40 countries, closely aligned with Latvia, which is 25th. The Global Peace Index further supports this, ranking Spain 23rd out of 160 countries, making it safer than Latvia, which is ranked 30th. When examining murder rates, Spain has a significantly lower rate at 0.6 per 100,000 people compared to Latvia's 3.0. This trend continues with female murder rates: Latvia at 3.6 and Spain at 0.4. According to the Global Organized Crime Index, while Spain has higher scores in certain crime categories (indicating more organized crime activity), it still shows a relatively safe environment compared to Latvia. Overall, tourists from Latvia can expect a safe experience in Spain.