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Estonian Coastline
Estonia is fortunate to have such a beautiful and interesting coastline.
From sleepy fishing villages, to unspoilt beaches, spa resorts, yacht marinas and larger ports there is something for everyone.
Most people would agree that a journey along Estonia’s coast starting at Narva in the north and heading towards Tallinn and then down the west coast to Pärnu, Estonia’s summer capital would make a fantastic trip.
Of course, Estonia is much more than its coastline and you will probably be pulled inland now and then, away from its relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty – or perhaps attracted by one of over 1500 islands?
Here’s a list of the most popular mainland coastal locations:
Narva-Jõesuu: Beach resort town near the mouth of Narva River.
Toila: Historic village located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland.
Valaste: Valaste’s waterfall is the highest in Estonia and the Baltic States.
Võsu: Beach village in Lahemaa National Park.
Käsmu: “Captain’s Village” also in Lahemaa National Park.
Kaberneeme: Beach village on a peninsula, just 40 km from Tallinn.
Laulasmaa: Got its name from its “singing sands”. It’s just half an hour's drive from Tallinn.
Paldiski: Former Russian naval base is situated on the Pakri peninsula in North West Estonia.
Nõva: Nõva County lies on the territory of three nature reserve areas.
Noarootsi: Steeped in Swedish and Soviet history.
Haapsalu: Major seaside spa resort on the West Coast.
Matsalu: Large nature reserve and national park in West Estonia covering land and sea.
Valgeranna : Unspoilt beach just 8 kilometres from Pärnu, the summer capital of Estonia.
Pärnu: Historical resort seaside city with a small harbour. Estonia’s summer capital.
Kabli: Quiet seaside village in South West Estonia with bird-ringing centre and rural beaches.
