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Real Name: Lana
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The Saaremaa Island

by LanaFromRiga - last update: Aug 24, 2008

The island in The Baltic Sea

Etnographic scene
Saaremaa is the island in The Baltic Sea. It's belong to Estonia. Saaremaa is the bigest island in Estonia. You can go there by ship from the port in Virstu town. Just 40 min. and you are in Muhu island. Muhu and Saaremaa islands are connected with road and people don't need water transport to go from one island to second.
The castle in Kuressaare

Places to see in Saaremaa

The biggest town of the island is Kuressaare, there you will find the castle. Kuressaare town has its own charm and it is nice to have a walk. Loosi street is full of small shops, there you will find souvenirs and many interesting things.
In the southern part of island is Sõrve Peninsula with black-white lighthouse and fishermen villages.
In the northern part is Panga cliffs and Angla windmills. Persons who like cosmic things will be glad to see the Kaali meteorite craters.
Lighthouse in Sõrve peninsula

Accomodation in Saaremaa

Don't worry if you don't book the hotel, there are many of guest houses around Kuressaare.

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Pros:"Saaremaa is a small island"
Cons:"The weather might change suddenly"
In A Nutshell:"Island for nature fans"
LanaFromRiga's Saaremaa Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing Lists
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Comments for LanaFromRiga about Saaremaa
bugulma Wed Aug 16, 2006 09:50 UTC
 vmesto Latvii poedu smotret' malen'kuyu Norvegiyu :-). nichego sebe, u nih dazhe svoy zamok est'!!! kruto!
King_Golo Wed Jul 19, 2006 20:49 UTC
 nice to see some saaremaa scenes... i really love that place since i spent jaanipäev there in 2003
Propermark Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:16 UTC
 Hi! Hope to visit this island during my trip if I have enough time!
Ben-UK Thu Mar 10, 2005 20:44 UTC
 I'm planning to visit Saaremaa later this year -- this is a nice page -- thank you.
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