- Beach resorts in Estonia
- Active rest in Estonia
- Treatment in the resorts of the country
- TOP 5 best resorts in Estonia
Baltic neighbor Estonia is increasingly appearing on the lists of especially popular holiday destinations among Russian tourists. The republic attracts the attention of everyone who prefers not to spend too much time on the road, because the best resorts in Estonia are located a few hours away by car from the northern capital. Residents of Moscow take a little longer to get to Tallinn by train.
Beach resorts in Estonia
The Baltic Sea does not claim to be on the first lines in the ratings of places for beach recreation, but it also has its admirers. Connoisseurs of discreet northern beauty come to the Baltics, for whom white sand dunes framed by pine groves and pleasant summer warmth are ideal components of a comfortable vacation. The list of the best beach resorts in Estonia invariably includes Pärnu and Vormsi, Narva-Jõesuu and the sand dunes of Laulasmaa:
- The Pärnu resort has a very long history. It began in the first half of the 19th century, and at that time people came to Pärnu for mud and sea water baths. Today the resort's beach is considered one of the most beautiful in Estonia.
- The sand dunes in Laulasmaa are singing, and this is confirmed by everyone who has vacationed in this picturesque Estonian resort. The beaches of Laulasmaa are very popular with both children and adults. The sand that covers them is especially soft and clean, the entrance to the sea is shallow, and therefore the water warms up in mid-June. By the way, there is a spa center in Laulasmaa, where guests are offered several different health centers. The arsenal of doctors and cosmetologists includes paraffin and ozokerite procedures, ultrasonic and laser skin rejuvenation and several types of baths.
- The swimming season on Vormsi island begins towards the end of June, when the Baltic waters warm up to + 22 ° С. The sandy beaches and infrastructure of Vormsi are great for families: the entrance to the sea in the resort is gentle, the water is warm and calm, the portions in the cafes and restaurants are generous, the food is made from local organic products, and the guest houses are comfortable and comfortable. In addition to sunbathing on the island, you can have a good time on hikes and excursions to local attractions.
- Narva-Jõesuu is another popular summer resort in Estonia. Its beaches stretch for as much as seven kilometers and are considered one of the most comfortable and beautiful in the country. The infrastructure of the resort fully meets the needs of vacationers. The coastal strip is equipped with sun umbrellas, changing rooms and sun loungers, hotels are waiting for fans of special comfort and those who are not accustomed to overpaying for a night, and restaurants prepare and serve the best dishes of national cuisine and European food. You can come to Narva-Jõesuu with the whole family - playgrounds, sports activities by the water, shopping and excursion programs in the city can make your vacation or vacations exciting and varied.
The Estonian Baltic coast fills up with holidaymakers already at the beginning of summer, but the water temperature in the Baltic Sea reaches optimal comfort values by the end of June. The beaches located within cities and resorts are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay - changing rooms and toilets, fresh showers and sun loungers. Parking for cars near the beaches will most likely be paid.
Equipment for active entertainment on Estonian beaches is available for rent. You will find jet skis and boats, catamarans and boats, beach soccer and volleyball balls. Some resorts have diving schools, so if you wanted to learn how to dive, you can take your first lessons from professional instructors. The Baltic Sea is not the most scenic, but the opportunities for wreck diving in some of the resorts are quite impressive.
Active rest in Estonia
Despite its small size, the country is full of protected areas, the untouched nature of which becomes the main attraction for active travelers. Popular activities in Estonia include hiking and cycling, watching migratory birds and the inhabitants of national parks.
Vormsi Island is a useful address for those who are used to spending their holidays on the move. Vormsi has clean lakes, virgin forests, swamps, which are inhabited by birds listed in the republican Red Data Book. All natural attractions can be seen by following the hiking trails on the island. Vormsi hiking trails are intended for walkers and cyclists, children and adults, sportsmen and amateurs. A beach holiday on the island can also be combined with active sports. Equipment for riding on inflatable rafts and motor boats are offered for rent.
Do you play golf? Estonia is ready to offer you a game on a full-size course in Laulasmaa resort, which belongs to the Niitvälja golf club. For lovers of club agility, there are 18 holes on an emerald green lawn of perfect quality. In Laulasmaa, guests can cycle through the picturesque surroundings, follow the hiking trail along the local river bank, explore the abandoned Falls palace and park ensemble and admire the Treppoja waterfalls cascade. If you are fond of wreck diving, one of the best resorts in Estonia will also prove to be quite useful. At the bottom of the Baltic bay off the coast of the village rests a passenger steamer that sank in the middle of the last century.
Divers will also like the island of Osmussaar, the size of which is very small, but extreme and adventure can be found here with interest. Several sunken ships rest in the waters near the island, one of which is a German cruiser of the Second World War. There is also an underwater crater in the sea next to Osmussaar, the nature of the origin of which scientists argue. The depth of the formation reaches 80 meters. Fans of observing bird migrations also like to make excursions to the island: in spring and autumn, caravans of migratory birds pass over it.
Treatment in the resorts of the country
The first sanatoriums and spas appeared in Estonia in the 18th century. Natural and climatic conditions, mineral waters, healing mud of bottom silt of Estonian lakes and air saturated with pine phytoncides form the basis of the treatment programs of republican health resorts and beauty centers.
The mineral waters of the Värska resort have been known in the Baltics for the past few decades, but people began to use the mud of the local lake much earlier. The Värska sanatorium successfully treats diseases of the musculoskeletal and musculoskeletal systems. The procedures offered in the sanatorium are also useful for the rehabilitation of patients with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system and respiratory organs. A water center has also been opened in Värska, which is a modern medical and preventive institution with a water park, mud baths, a complex of several types of baths, a spa and massage rooms.
About four dozen wellness treatments in the arsenal of doctors of the spa sanatorium in Narva-Jõesuu, and each of them is developed in accordance with modern medical discoveries and methods. Additional health factors are the fresh air of pine groves, the healing mud of Estonian forest lakes and the sea water of the Baltic. In Narva-Jõesuu, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, nervous and respiratory systems, bones and joints are successfully treated. The city's hotels have their own spa salons with swimming pools, various saunas, baths and massage rooms.
TOP 5 best resorts in Estonia
A unique feature of Estonian resorts is the opportunity to relax in almost all of them throughout the year. Regardless of the season, Estonian resorts have something to do for both active tourists and contemplators:
- Pärnu always leads the list of the best and its first positions in the ratings are well deserved. Firstly, the resort has a beautiful sandy beach and all the necessary infrastructure for a summer vacation. Secondly, in Pärnu, you can carry out a number of medical procedures that will help with diseases of the joints, musculoskeletal system, lungs and skin. The spa centers of the resort have modern beauty treatments performed using organic natural mud, mineral waters and seaweed. Thirdly, Pärnu is not boring. The city is becoming the site of many events - film festivals, music festivals and beach parties.
- The Otepää resort is quite small, but it bears a well-deserved title of the Estonian winter capital. There is a training center, which has been engaged in cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski jumping and other winter sports since 1978. In the rest of the seasons in Otepe you will not be bored either. Guests of the resort can go hiking and play volleyball, compete for marksmanship in the shooting range and conquer the gym equipment. In the village there is a literary museum and an exposition of old horse-drawn carts, and in the Otepian natural park there is a chance to observe representatives of rare species of birds. In summer, the resort is ready to welcome fans of beach holidays: on the shores of Lake Pühajärv in the vicinity of Otepää there are wonderful recreational areas with all the necessary infrastructure.
- Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia, and its best resort is called Kuressaare. The history of the city dates back to the Middle Ages, and in Kuressaare you can visit ancient buildings and architectural landmarks that were built several centuries ago. Interesting museums, craft workshops with master classes for everyone are open in the town, and holidays and folklore festivals are held in the park next to the Kuressaare castle. Still, the main reason why tourists come to Kuressaare is the sandy beaches with excellent infrastructure. Throughout their length, they are equipped with sun loungers and changing rooms, fresh showers and children's playgrounds. Professional lifeguards monitor the safety of the holidaymakers.
- Looking for an opportunity to relax in peace and meditate in silence? The Toila Resort awaits you at any time of the year. Firstly, it is famous for its thermal baths - a spa, the design of which is reminiscent of ancient Roman baths. The Toy Baths offer a variety of beauty and health treatments: from massages and saunas to salt baths and mud applications. The second indisputable advantage of staying in Toila is a huge number of opportunities for entertainment. In the vicinity of the resort there is the Varivara hiking trail, laid among the canyons and springs, and the former noble estates turned into museum complexes. Not far from Toila, the Alutaguse Adventure Park has been built with bungee jumping, tubing and tourist routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Naturalists will be interested in an excursion to Lahemaa National Park. There is a museum in the reserve, the exposition of which is devoted to mineralogy and geology. The inhabitants of the park are typical representatives of the Baltic fauna.
- Adherents of the classics consider Haapsalu the best resort in Estonia - a city where the dull Baltic beauty was enjoyed even in pre-revolutionary times. Then the seaside embankment was built, on which the restaurant and the Kurhaus, decorated with wooden carvings, have survived. In Haapsalu, people have traditionally been treated with sea mud. They are still the main healing factor of local health programs today. The resort successfully helps patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system and dermatological problems. In their free time from wellness procedures, guests of the resort enjoy tasting the best Estonian cuisine in restaurants and cafes and visit the resort attractions that were built several centuries ago.
Rest in the best resorts in Estonia can always be combined with educational excursions. The transport system of the country works perfectly and you can go on a trip to the sights of the capital and other cities completely independently. If you prefer to trust professionals, choose any travel agency in Estonian resorts. Local guides will help you create an interesting route and take on the implementation of your most daring idea.
