- Estonia: where is this Baltic country located?
- How to get to Estonia?
- Holidays in Estonia
- Estonian beaches
- Souvenirs from Estonia
Where is Estonia - this question is asked by those who are planning a visit to this country at the most favorable time for recreation - from May to September. Summer is suitable for out-of-town recreation, swimming and beach pastime, health improvement. As for winter, those who wish can spend time in winter parks and ski centers on the basis of low slopes, as well as take part in the celebration of the February 10-day Ice Festival.
Estonia: where is this Baltic country located?
Estonia (capital - Tallinn), with an area of 45,227 sq. Km (the coastline accounts for 3,794 km), is a European state in the north-east of the Baltic coast, which is washed by the waters of the Gulfs of Riga and Finland. On the south side with Estonia (the highest point - the 318-meter mountain Suur-Munamägi) is bordered by Latvia, and on the east - Russia. As for the maritime border, it runs along the Finnish coast.
More than 2,350 islands belong to Estonia, among which Muhu, Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and others stand out. In addition, the country is divided into Pärnu County, Rapla County, Tartu County, Valgamaa, Harju County and other counties (there are 15 of them in total).
How to get to Estonia?
The Moscow-Tallinn flight is operated by Aeroflot, on board of which passengers spend a little more than 1.5 hours. A stop at Riga airport extends the trip by 7.5 hours, Stockholm - by 5.5 hours, Frankfurt - by 6.5 hours. It will take 6 hours to fly to Pärnu if you board 2 aircraft in Tallinn or 7 hours in Riga. Moving on the route Moscow - Tartu, they will stop for rest at the airport of the Finnish capital, which is why they will be able to be on the spot 8 hours after takeoff.
There is a train to the Estonian capital (departure - Leningradsky railway station) - it spends 14 hours on the way, as well as buses from St. Petersburg (“Ecolines” and BalticShuttle).
Holidays in Estonia
Estonian holidays can be spent in Narva (of interest are the Narva Fortress, Hermann Castle, Alexander Cathedral, Narva bastions of the 17th century, an art gallery where an arts festival is held on the last Sunday in May), Tallinn (famous for the house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, Dome Cathedral, Toompea Castle, cathedral Alexander Nevsky, the Niguliste Church, a 314-meter TV tower, where you can climb to admire the breathtaking views using telescopes, walk along the edge of the observation deck at a 170-meter height, have a bite to eat in a restaurant on the 22nd floor), Tartu (here it is worth seeing the Town Hall, the church St. John of the 14th century, the ruins of the Dome Cathedral of Peter and Paul of the 13th-15th centuries, climb the Toomemägi hill, visit the Oskar Luts house-museum, have fun in the Aura Keskus water park), Pärnu (guests are offered to heal joints, bones, heart, lungs, nerves, skin in the health and wellness center "Estonia", relax on the sandy beach, where children have a corner ok for games, surrounded by pine forests and dunes; see the Pärnu Town Hall, Tallinn Gate, Transfiguration and Elizabeth Churches).
Estonian beaches
- Pikakari beach: this beach is equipped with an ice cream shop, 3 changing cabins, outdoor showers, a sanitary corner, rental of sun loungers, umbrellas and equipment for games, basketball, volleyball and grill area. There are 2 lifeguards and free rides for children.
- Pirita beach: a 2-kilometer beach on which the Blue Flag flutters, pleases vacationers with garbage containers (70), swings (17), changing cabins (40), toilets, sun loungers, showers, umbrellas (rental of beach equipment - 4 euros /day). In addition, there is a 3-person rescue team and a surfer club.
Souvenirs from Estonia
Knitted mittens, hats and scarves, marzipan figurines, Kalev chocolate, almonds, handmade soap, Vana Tallinn liqueur, juniper products, amber can be Estonian souvenirs.
