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Estonia- a small country where there is everything for recreation: ancient cities and untouched nature, comfortable hotels and popular resorts, small shops and large trading centers, noisy nightclubs, cozy cafes and restaurants.

Rest in Estonia- these are romantic walks Tallinn, swimming in affectionate sea, affordable treatment at the resorts of the Baltic coast. Tours to Estonia- this is an excellent combination of price and quality!

Estonia is a maritime state. There are more than 1,500 islands in Estonia, the largest of which are Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Muhu, Vormsi, Naissaar, Aegna, Prangli, Kihnu, Ruhnu, Abruka and Vilsandi.

Climate V Estonia temperate maritime, with relatively warm summers (average July temperature 21°) and fairly mild winters (-8°). Swimming season continues from the beginning of June to the end of August.

Tourists buy tours V Estonia, first of all, with the aim of getting to know ancient and the unique culture of this country, attend the wonderful song performances for which this land is so famous, and also relax at the seaside resorts of the Baltic coast: Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare, Toile and Narva-Joesuu. Lovers of a quiet and secluded holiday will have a great rest on islands or on farms and farms in the Estonian outback.

Please note: if you are traveling for 7 nights, then the number of days on the visa must be entered by 1 more, otherwise the careful and harmful Estonian border guard may fine you. Sending a voucher is not an easy task; it took 20 days to reach us by regular mail, so the company sent us a duplicate - by “Garantpost”

Northern Estonia- edge of sandy beaches and steep sea coasts, old estates and ruins of order castles, fortified churches and monasteries, a land of mixing cultures and turbulent history.

Tallinn- a beautiful old town on the shore Baltic seas. Heart Tallinn- The old town of Toompea (Vyshgorod) with numerous cathedrals, fortress walls and medieval towers. Most often, a tour of Estonia begins with a visit to this old city. In Tallinn, dozens of cozy cafes, restaurants, bars, as well as numerous souvenir shops and shops await you.

City Narva located in an exceptionally picturesque location. About two kilometers upstream from the location of the Narva and Ivangorod fortresses there is a unique natural object- Narva Falls, one of the largest in terms of spillway capacity Northern Europe .

West Coast- edge peculiar architecture, sandy beaches, fresh air and warm sea. There are dozens of old fortifications, ruins of medieval castles, fortified churches and monasteries. Western coast Estonia is a great place for water sports, diving and yachting, and numerous small islands are included in the Biosphere Fund UNESCO.

Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel

The hotel is located in the very center of Tallinn, close to the old town. The hotel's modern spa center has a swimming pool, several Jacuzzis and saunas, a fitness room, a beauty salon and offers a variety of therapeutic treatments and massages...

Resort the city of Pärnu attracts young people with its sea ​​coast, cheerful and noisy crowds and a varied program of summer entertainment, and for older people fresh air, mud baths and silence.
Picturesque lakes among wooded hills, stretching fields and stork nests - all this creates a unique landscape of Southern Estonia.

In summer here you can relax in nature, admire the landscape from the very high peak Estonia - mountains Suur-Munamägi- or take a romantic walk along Lake Pyhajärve, which, according to legend, fell from the sky. In winter, Southern Estonia with its many hills is a place of pilgrimage for ski lovers.

Tartu- second largest city Estonia- is the center of South Estonia. A picturesque view of the city is given by connecting two largest lake Estonia has the Emajõgi River, the length of which within the city is 10 kilometers.

Tiny Abruka island with a small nature reserve, located 6 kilometers from the southern coast of Saaremaa - “ Baltic Mecca» eco-tourists.

There are many riding clubs and schools in Estonia, and those held in the most beautiful places Horseback riding tours are especially popular in the country. Conditions for sea and river fishing are also good.

Tours to Estonia on the Russian market

Tours to Estonia- exciting and varied. The Russian market offers: excursion tours to Estonian cities, ski tours, beach and health holiday tours. Combined tours to Estonia are in demand, combining excursion programs and seaside holidays. Combined tours also allow you to visit not only Estonia, but also nearby Sweden and Finland.

Most residents of Western Europe, and especially Asia and the United States, are unlikely to be able to find Estonia on the world map. But so much the worse for them, because Estonia is not easy small country in the Baltics. Estonia has amazing Baltic nature, medieval fortresses, numerous museums, amber, the Baltic Sea, as well as balneological and beach resorts.

In summer, tourists choose tours to the fashionable seaside resorts of Estonia: Parnu, Toila and Haapsalu. For a wellness holiday we recommend a respectable resort Narva-Jyesuu and the more modest Värska and Pyhajärve.

Excursion tour to Estonia in 2019, accommodation in a modest city hotel will cost about 500 euros. Traditionally prices for tours to Estonia increase during the peak beach season and new year holidays, That's why book the hotel follows in advance. Also tourists attracts Tallinn Christmas market called "The Times» best in Europe.

Just a night by train separates Tallinn from Moscow And Saint — St. Petersburg.

This, according to tourists, is an important criterion acquisitions tours to Estonia for weekend days and holidays, especially in autumn and spring. Many people buy tours to New year And Christmas. Those who have even discovered a holiday in Estonia, in this romantic corner of Europe, will certainly return here again.

Charming Estonia offers holidays on the picturesque Baltic coast and relaxation on the lake shores, a rich excursion program and treatment on mineral springs. Ancient Tallinn, resort Pärnu and the island of Saaremaa - all about Estonia: visa, map, tours, prices and reviews.

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Holidays in Estonia have a number of obvious advantages: proximity to Russia (you can get here in a few hours by bus from St. Petersburg), the process of obtaining a visa is not too complicated, the absence of a language barrier (in large cities almost everyone speaks Russian), and a high level of service. And the Estonian “excursion” is generally beyond praise: it’s even surprising how so many attractions fit into such a small country. Finally, in the summer you can sunbathe, swim, and at the same time improve your health.

All of Estonia is one big resort: hotels and sanatoriums are springing up wherever there are suitable conditions. Lovers of a quiet and secluded holiday can have a good rest on the islands, as well as on farms and farms in the Estonian “outback”. The country's entry into Schengen did not make obtaining a visa a more complicated procedure (however, it did not simplify it), but it opened the borders of many European countries to its guests.

Regions and resorts of Estonia

Time difference from Moscow

no in winter −1 hour

• with Kaliningrad

• with Samara

• with Yekaterinburg

• with Omsk

• with Krasnoyarsk

• with Irkutsk

• with Yakutsk

• with Vladivostok

• from Severo-Kurilsk

• with Kamchatka

Climate

The weather in Estonia is subject to the whims of the Baltic. The climate here is temperate, moving from maritime to continental. The west coast is slightly warmer than the southwest, but overall the temperature difference is not significant. Winters are most often mild and snowy, but local weather seven Fridays in a week: clear sunshine can suddenly give way to gusty winds and prickly rain. Most precipitation falls in autumn, but an umbrella will come in handy at the end of August. Spring is gray and cool, summer is warm but not stuffy (winds from Baltic Sea save from the heat).

Officially, the swimming season lasts from June to August, but it is more comfortable to swim from mid-July: shallow coastal waters warm up to +20...+25 °C by this time.

Visa and customs

Estonia is a member of the Schengen Agreement. A visa and travel health insurance are required to visit the country.

The import and export of foreign currency is not limited, but amounts over 10,000 EUR must be declared. There are no restrictions on the import of personal items; meat and dairy products are prohibited. You can carry 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco. Customs will allow 1 liter of strong drinks (with an alcohol content of more than 22°) or 2 liters with an alcohol content of less than 22°, 4 liters of wine and 16 liters of beer. You can take 50 ml of perfume or 250 ml of eau de toilette with you. Medicines - in the amount necessary for personal use, baby and medical food - up to 2 kg per person (packages must be sealed). The import of drugs, weapons, explosives, pornography and any counterfeit goods is strictly prohibited. Cultural property exported from Estonia must be accompanied by official certificates. Prices on the page are as of October 2018.

Tax free

Shopping in Estonia can become 20% more profitable if you meet all the conditions of the system Tax free. This is not difficult to do: just make purchases worth at least 39 EUR in stores marked with appropriate signs, and ask the seller for two receipts - a regular cash receipt and a special one, with a list of purchased goods, indicating VAT rates and the buyer’s personal data. All this will be needed at customs at the airport: unpacked goods will be inspected, a Tax Free check will be stamped, and at the Global Blue office they will give you the required amount in cash or arrange a bank transfer.

How to get to Estonia

The largest airport in Estonia, Tallinn Airport, is located within the capital, just 4 km from its historical center. Direct flights from Moscow are operated only by Aeroflot, departure from Sheremetyevo, you will spend 1 hour 40 minutes in the air. Getting there with one transfer is a little more profitable: Air Baltic has routes with a connection in Riga, the journey duration is from 3 hours 20 minutes. LOT, UTair, Es Seven and other carriers organize flights with two transfers, the journey takes from 5.5 hours, connections in Riga, St. Petersburg, Vilnius and other European cities.

There are no direct flights from St. Petersburg to Tallinn. Air Baltic flies via Riga (from 3 hours in the air), Norra and Finnair - via Helsinki (from 7 hours), Scandinavian Airlines - via Stockholm (from 4 hours), LOT - via Warsaw (from 20 hours).

You can also get to the Estonian capital by land. The Baltic Express runs between Moscow and Tallinn, starting from Leningradsky station and the next one to the destination is 15.5 hours. Tickets in a reserved seat - 80 EUR, in a compartment - 95 EUR. You can also take the same train in St. Petersburg, at the Moskovsky station: the trip will cost 40 EUR and 50 EUR, respectively. Ecolines buses also depart from both Russian capitals to Tallinn: tickets from Moscow - 55 EUR, from St. Petersburg - 20 EUR, schedule and details - at the office. carrier's website.

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To Estonia by car

You can also get to Estonia by car (just under 8 hours drive from St. Petersburg) through the checkpoints of Narva, Pechora and Luhamaa. However, keep in mind that there may be a long queue at the border.

Information about border checkpoints: Pärnu is located at the same distance from the checkpoint of Narva and Kunichnaya Gora (which is near Pskov), but the queue is traditionally much shorter at Kunichnaya Gora. But on the way back, you can reserve your place in the queue on the GoSwift website. Reservations can be made 90 days in advance. Next, the procedure is simple - drive up to Narva, go to the “station” (turn right immediately after the first gas station when entering the city, and look for a small sign on the left hand side on the concrete fence). As soon as the reservation number is displayed, go to the window, go through the necessary procedures and after that go directly to the checkpoint. Don't forget to take out Green Card insurance in advance.

Transport

The main means of transportation between Estonian cities is the train. The railway network is maintained by Elron (office site), the rolling stock has recently been updated: the seats are now soft, there are blackout curtains on the windows, Wi-Fi is available in the cars. Tickets are sold at the box office and online, and electronic tickets do not need to be printed: special machines read them directly from the display.

A trip from the capital to Tartu will cost from 10.50 EUR, to Narva - from 11.40 EUR.

Buses are an alternative to trains: intercity transport strictly follows the schedule and stops in the centers of all settlements. The largest carriers are Sebe, Lux Express (office site), Simple Express (office site). The cost of a trip from Tallinn to Pärnu is 6-9 EUR, to Haapsalu - 8 EUR.

Ferries operate between numerous Estonian islands. Ticket prices range from 3-4 EUR depending on the distance, standard surcharge for a car is 10 EUR.

Public transport within cities

Buses operate in most Estonian cities; there are also trolleybuses and trams in the capital. Tickets are sold at kiosks (1 EUR) and from drivers (2 EUR); it is more profitable to purchase reusable electronic cards (from 3 EUR) and top them up with the required amount. By the way, Tallinn residents themselves use public transport completely free of charge.

Tourists rarely need taxis in Estonia: most attractions are located within walking distance of each other. However, you can always catch a car on the street or call by phone, the average tariff for landing is 2 EUR, for each km - 0.50-1 EUR, at night - twice as expensive.

Bicycles are rented out in specialized showrooms and large hotels. The 1st hour of rental costs from 1.60 EUR, each subsequent one - from 1.40 EUR, a day - from 10 EUR (plus mandatory deposit- 100 EUR). The trip will be as eventful as possible if you pick up a brochure with detailed cycling routes from the travel agency.

Car rental

If traveling around Estonia is not limited to Tallinn, renting a car is a very good solution. In the capital old center given over to pedestrians, attractions are located close to each other. But beyond its borders there is complete freedom of movement: the roads are good, ferries deliver cars to the large islands.

Rental offices are located at the airport and big cities, the most popular are Alamo, Inter Rent, addCar, Prime Car Rent. Cars are rented to drivers over 19 years of age with insurance and an international license valid for more than a year. Some companies charge additional rates for customers under 25 years of age. In addition to the rental fee, you will need to pay a deposit (about 450 EUR) from a bank card. The cost of renting a standard car is from 35 EUR, a station wagon - from 40 EUR, a premium model or SUV - from 70 EUR per day. Gasoline costs 1.10-1.20 EUR per liter; when returning the car you will have to fill up a full tank.

Fines for violating traffic rules are severe: from 70 EUR for talking on a mobile phone to 1200 EUR for speeding or drunk driving.

Traffic jams only occur in the capital, where it is most difficult to find a parking space. Most parking lots are in the centers major cities- paid, equipped with parking meters. You can leave a car for an hour for 0.60-5 EUR, depending on the area.

Communications and Wi-Fi

Using Estonian SIM cards is quite profitable. Key players in the market mobile communications- Tele2, EMT and Elisa, it is most convenient for tourists to connect the so-called conversational SIM cards (konekaart), the activation of which does not require any special formalities. They are sold at gas stations, supermarkets and kiosks of the R-kiosk network and cost from 2-3 EUR. If you wish, you can choose an additional package with Internet traffic for 4-10 EUR.

Calls to your home country with an EMT operator will cost 0.50 EUR per minute; Tele2 has a special “Russia” tariff for 5 EUR with 50 minutes of calls included for a month.

You can no longer find payphones on the streets of Estonian cities: they were eliminated as unnecessary back in 2010. But there are no problems with the Internet: unlimited free Wi-Fi is available at the airport, restaurants, hotels and many public places in large cities and resorts.

Money

The country's currency is the Euro (EUR), 1 euro equals 100 euro cents. Current rate: 1 EUR = 71.23 RUB.

It is best to go to Estonia with euros in your pocket: rubles are exchanged here, but the exchange rate is not very attractive. Dollars are accepted in all banks and exchange offices Eurex, Tavid and Monex, located everywhere: at the airport, hotels, large shopping malls, railway stations. The most favorable rates are usually in banks; many exchangers charge a commission for transactions.

Tipping is a voluntary matter: you can always thank an attentive waiter with 5-10% of the bill, but no one will judge you for paying strictly according to the check.

Estonian banks are open on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00; exchange offices often work longer. Some financial institutions are also open on Saturdays (until lunch), but Sundays are closed everywhere. Credit cards of common payment systems are accepted in both large stores and small souvenir shops. There are ATMs even in the outback, and they are safe to use: credit card fraud is rare in Estonia.

Estonia- a small country, but surprisingly rich in resort towns and recreation areas: Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare, Ust-Narva, Tallinn, Vimsi, Toila, Värska, Kubija And Pyhajärve. Resorts in Estonia are picturesque beaches, numerous sanatoriums, hotels, mud and water clinics, thalassotherapy. Comfortable living conditions combined with a European level of treatment and service at affordable prices is exactly what you can find in Estonia. On the western coast of Estonia there is the Tervis sanatorium and Fra Mare SPA hotel. In the north of Estonia there are the sanatoriums Narva Jõesuu, Toila, and in the south the famous Estonian sanatorium Värska. Estonia, which since 1710 was part of Russian Empire, was a mud resort in Russia for almost 200 years: the first mud bath was opened in 1825. The mud interested the famous Russian surgeon Pirogov, who came to study it for the purpose of using it to heal wounds. In the bays and bays of the Estonian islands and the western coast you can find medicinal mud, the healing effects of which were known in folk medicine already in the distant past. Mud spas arose in Western Estonia in the 20s - 40s of the last century (1824 in Saaremaa and 1825 in Haapsalu), when local sea water and mud began to be used to treat patients under medical supervision in specially created institutions.
Historically, 4 main resorts have been formed in Estonia: Parnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare And Narva-Joesuu, to which you can add 2 relatively new ones: Toila And Värska. The period favorable for summer holidays and tourism lasts about 90 days a year. The swimming season is 60 - 80 days a year.
Parnu- a famous seaside climatic and mud resort. The resort provides treatment for cardiovascular diseases, nervous system, and movement organs.
Pärnu is not only a resort, but also a city with a fairly long history (known since 1251). Lovers of history and architecture will be able to see the Church of St. Catherine, built in 1764 - 1768 by order of Catherine II, City Hall, Elizabeth's Church with the best organ in Estonia, the Red Tower - the only surviving part of the city wall built in the 15th century, residential buildings on Malmo, Nikola, Uus streets and other architectural monuments


Haapsalu is one of Estonia’s favorite resorts, where there are always a lot of guests, and local residents do everything to make guests feel comfortable. All streets in Haapsalu lead to the sea.
In 1715, Russian Tsar Peter 1, together with Admiral General Apraksin, visited Haapsalu by sea for the first time. He stayed in the house of the court clerk Yenkin. This wooden burgher house was built at the end of the 17th century and is still preserved. You can admire the picturesque panorama of Haapsalu from the top platform of the 38-meter watchtower of the bishop's castle. Haapsalus therapeutic mud is used to treat the following diseases: inflammation of the joints, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, peripheral nervous system, muscle atrophy, adhesions, scars after operations and injuries, gynecological, internal diseases, chronic skin and diseases of the autonomic nervous system, ear and throat diseases and nose. Contraindications for mud therapy: febrile diseases, tumors, blood diseases, bleeding, cardiovascular insufficiency of degrees II and III, tuberculosis, pregnancy, kidney disease, mental illness.
Resort Laulasmaa(Singing Land), located a few kilometers from Tallinn, will create an excellent atmosphere for have a nice holiday and treatment. You will be greeted with sincere hospitality and accommodated in comfortable rooms with all amenities. The recreation center and medical building will satisfy and will not disappoint even the most demanding guests. Delightful private beach of great length is located just 50 meters from the building complex, and there is another beach at a distance of about one and a half kilometers.
On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, just 12 kilometers from Narva, there is a small cozy resort town Narva-Joesuu. An excellent balneological climate, a pine forest, a vast beach with fine golden sand stretching for 13 kilometers, cool clear water of the Baltic Sea - all this makes Narva-Jõesuu especially attractive for tourists. Kuressaare - the main city of the island of Saaremaa, an ecologically clean island with unique nature, sandy beaches, clean sea ​​water. Resort profile: respiratory diseases, skin diseases, general wellness.
Sanatorium "Värska" located on the shore of Lake Lämmi Bay, in south-east Estonia, in the middle of clean forest and equally clean air. The sanatorium is unique in Estonia thanks to its arsenal of therapeutic procedures and Värska mineral water.
Sanatorium "Toila" is located on a steep seashore next to a wonderful coniferous park, founded in the 18th century by the merchant Eliseev. Specializes in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, digestive tract (special tables for diabetics, vegetarians, lactose- and leukin-free food), nervous system, cardiovascular system and allergy sufferers. And the healing smell of pine forest has a healing effect for diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Based on materials: AquaExpert.Ru

Estonia interesting for its nature, history and amazing sights that attract thousands of tourists here, many of whom go on treatment and spa tours

Most residents of Western Europe, and especially Asia and the United States, are unlikely to be able to find Estonia on the world map. But so much the worse for them, because Estonia is not just a small country in the Baltic states. Estonia has amazing Baltic nature, medieval fortresses, numerous museums, amber, the Baltic Sea, as well as balneological and beach resorts.

Geography of Estonia

Estonia is located in the Baltic States, Northern Europe. In the south, Estonia borders on Latvia, in the east on Russia. In the north and west, Estonia is washed by the Baltic Sea. The total area of ​​this country is 45,227 square meters. km., including islands, and the total length of the border is 1,450 km.

55% of Estonia's territory is covered by forests. The most high point country - Mount Suur-Munamägi on the Haanja Hills, whose height is only 318 meters.

There are a lot of lakes in Estonia, the largest of which are Lake Peipsi in the east and Võrtsjärv in the south of the country.

Capital

The capital of Estonia is Tallinn, which is now home to more than 420 thousand people. Archaeologists believe that the first human settlements on the territory of modern Tallinn appeared approximately 2 thousand years ago.

Official language

The official language in Estonia is Estonian, which belongs to the Finnish branch of the Uralic language family.

Religion

About 14% of the population of Estonia belongs to the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, and another 10% of Estonians are Orthodox Christians. The rest of Estonia does not believe in God.

State structure of Estonia

According to the 1992 constitution, Estonia is a parliamentary republic, the head of which is the President, elected by the country's Parliament.

The Estonian Parliament consists of 101 members who are elected for a 4-year term. Executive power belongs to the President, Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers.

Climate and weather

The climate in Estonia is temperate, transitional from maritime to continental. Average annual temperature air is +5.2C. In general, the determining influence on the Estonian climate is Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea. The average annual precipitation is 568 mm.

Average air temperature in Tallinn:

• January – -5C
• February - -6C
• March - -3C
• April - +3C
• May - +8C
• June - +13C
• July - +16C
• August - +15C
• September - +11C
• October - +6C
• November – +1C
• December - -3C

Sea in Estonia

In the north and west, Estonia is washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea (Gulf of Finland). The length of the Estonian coast of the Baltic Sea is 768.6 km. There are more than 1,500 islands in Estonia, the largest of which are Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and Muhumaa (Muhu).

The temperature of the Baltic Sea near the Estonian coast reaches +17C in summer. In the bays, the water warms up better in summer and exceeds +20C.

Rivers and lakes

There are 200 rivers and about 1,500 lakes in Estonia. Rivers in northern Estonia form picturesque rapids and waterfalls. The highest Estonian waterfall is Valaste (30.5 m).

Several beautiful rivers flow through the territory of southern Estonia - Piusa, Ahja and Võhandu. By the way, Võhandu is the longest river in Estonia (162 km).

There are a lot of lakes in Estonia, the largest of which are Lake Peipus in the east and Võrtsjärv in the center of the country. In general, lakes occupy 6% of Estonia's territory. On the shores of Lake Peipsi there is the longest Estonian sandy beach– 30 km.

History of Estonia

People appeared on the territory of modern Estonia approximately 11 thousand years ago. The first state formations in Estonia began to appear in the 1st century AD. In the 9th-11th centuries, Scandinavian Vikings (mainly Swedes) often attacked the territory of modern Estonia.

Before the adoption of Christianity, Estonians were pagans who believed in a supreme being - Tharapita.

From 1228 to the 1560s, Estonia was part of the Holy Roman Empire (it was conquered by the Livonian Order).

In 1629, most of Estonia came under Swedish rule. The first university in Estonia was founded in 1632 in Dorpat (Tartu).

In 1721, according to the Treaty of Nystadt, Estonia was included in the Russian Empire. It was only after the First World War in 1918 that Estonia's independence was declared.

According to the 1939 agreement between Germany and the USSR, Estonia was included in the zone of interests of Joseph Stalin. On August 6, 1940, Estonia was incorporated into the USSR as the Estonian SSR.

Estonia's independence was restored on August 20, 1991. Since 2004, Estonia has been a member of the European Union.

Culture

Estonians, like other peoples, are very proud of their culture. The government of the country is making efforts to preserve not only archaeological, historical and architectural monuments, but also intangible monuments. Thus, in Estonia there are currently 7 government programs for the preservation of intangible traditional culture (we are talking about songs, music, dances, etc.).

Back in 1869, the first Estonian folk music and dance festival took place in Tartu. Now the tradition of this festival continues. The Estonian Music and Dance Festival in Tartu is now included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

The most popular holidays among Estonians are New Year, Independence Day, Easter, Midsummer, Restoration Day and Christmas.

Estonian cuisine

Estonian cuisine is quite simple, it does not have any fancy dishes. But now Estonian cuisine already includes the most popular dishes of international cuisine. However, in Estonia the most typical products are still brown bread, pork, potatoes, fish and dairy products.

We advise tourists in Estonia to try the following traditional Estonian dishes: beer soup, bean soup, soup with dumplings and meat, brawn, blood sausage, Baltic herring in vinegar, pike in oil, stewed pike with horseradish, herring casserole, mulgi porridge "with sauerkraut, honey cake, cabbage pie, baked apples.

In Estonia, the traditional non-alcoholic drink is kali made with yeast, to which juniper berries are added.

As for alcoholic drinks in Estonia, these are, of course, beer and vodka. Estonians began making vodka around the 15th century, but it still cannot compete in popularity with beer.

Sights of Estonia

Estonians have always been sensitive to their history. Therefore, we advise tourists to Estonia to definitely see:

Cities and resorts

The largest Estonian cities are Tartu, Pärnu, Kohtla-Jarve, Narva, and, of course. Tallinn.

Estonia has several good beach resorts on the Baltic Sea coast. By the way, the beach season in Estonia usually begins in mid-May and lasts until mid-September. The most popular Estonian beach resorts are Pärnu, Narva-Jõesuu, Haapsalu, Toile and Kuressaare. There are also beaches on the shores of Lake Peipsi.

But tourists come to Estonia not only to swim in the Baltic Sea and see local attractions. There are several excellent balneological resorts in Estonia. The most famous of them are Pärnu, Värska, Kuressaare, Pyhajärve and Vimsi.

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