Parnumaa (or Parnu County) is a region situated in South Western Estonia, on the coast of Gulf of Riga. The county is the largest in Estonia and also the oldest human settlement in the country, dating from 8500 BC. No matter the type of accommodation you are looking for, there will definitely be something available according to your taste and needs. Over a hundred of quality hotels, B&Bs and inns are waiting to be booked. Among the most popular ones, you will find Villa Ammende, Hedon Spa & Hotel, Hotel Parnu, Tervis Spa, Villa Johanna, Hotel & Restaurant Villa Wesset, Tervise Paradiis. You may also want to consider Health Centre and Hotel Wasa, Embrace Guestrooms & Apartments, Frost House, Villa Marie Guesthouse, Jahtklubi Kulalistemaja, Hotel Hansalinn, Guesthouse Linnamehe, Isabell Accommodation.
The Estonian cuisine has recipes that are traditionally based on potatoes, meat and fish. Although it has many original dishes, over the years some of them got foreign influences: German, Russian and Scandinavian. The four items that define the drinking and eating habits of the Estonian people are beer, vodka, rye bread and pork. Here are some of the traditional dishes you must try during your trip: black pudding with lingonberry sauce, rosolje (beetroot, potatoes and herring salad), pirukas. Smoked or marinated eel, and other types of fish, rhubarb pie and kringel (cardamom sweet bread) are also delicacies. You are probably used to hearing “Bon appetite” when your meal is being served, but the Estonians will wish you “May your bread last”. If you are thinking what to eat first, here is a selection of the best restaurants in Parnumaa: Kohvik Supelsaksad, Lime Lounge, Ammende Villa Restaurant, Mahedik Cafe, Mama Toni's Gelateria. And don’t miss Sooriku Bar, Hedon Spa & Hotel, Restoran Edelweiss, Cafe XS, Fookus, Kohvik Kroon, Vikbum Pub, Piparmunt.
Making a list of the tourist attractions you needn’t miss? Parnu Visitor Centre is a place where the staff will be more than glad to help you with tips on what to visit. Parnu Beach Promenade is a beautiful sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing and water activities especially in July and August and also a great area to go for a walk in any season. If a day of fun activities with the kids is on your “to do” list, Tervise Paradiis Water Park, Valgeranna Adventure Park, Parnu Beach Playground and Vallikaar Playground are not to be missed. The romantic ones and the nature lovers can spend a few hours on the rocky pier of the Parnu Jetty, where they can watch the seagulls and the sunset. Kihnu Veeteed is a beautiful isolated island, where you can truly enjoy the unspoilt beauty of nature and discover the traditions of Kihnu Island that lasted to the present days. If you are into history and visiting archeological sites, set your coordinates on the next places: Church of Jekaterina and Eliisabet’s Church are both built in the beautiful Baroque style. The Tallinn Gate and Parnu Museum host exhibits that try to cover everything from the last Ice Age to our days.
Other beauties include the Museum of New Art, Kihnu Museum, Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Parnu Transformation of Our Lord Church, a truly stunning and imposing building with peaceful vibes, the Red Tower. You can take some pretty cool classes and courses if you like this sort of activities: Gildi Glass Workshop, Doll House, Maripott Ceramics, Helle’s Clay Room. Book a place on the guided tour held at Sooma National Park and be a part of a wonderful experience in just one day. You can walk through the woods, go canoeing and discover the uniqueness the bogs; prepare for an intensive day.
Looking for a destination for a perfect holiday in Estonia? Look no further! This is the place that combines good food and drinks, sleepy lovely towns, peaceful countryside, breathtaking beaches and landscapes that will make you feel alive.
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