ESTONIA


ESTONIA


KEY HIGHLIGHTS You don’t have to spend half your time driving to experience nature in Estonia. Travel an hour or two from the capital Tallinn and you’ll be in the heart of the wild forest, set on the banks of the Baltic Sea. Offering peaceful nature walks, deserted beaches and quaint rustic villages all within easy reach, Estonia offers something to suit every inclination – whether that’s soul-searching, sleeping under the stars or something else.


HIDDEN GEMS It’s often said that Estonia is a small country with a big heart, and it’s easy to see why. The country’s traditional villages – several of which are Unesco World Heritage Sites – each celebrate their own cultural heritage, from singing in Setomaa to the laid- back lifestyle on Kihnu island and the


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smoke sauna traditions of Võromaa. Several of the historic wooden houses, cottages and barns also operate as restaurants, offering homemade food in cosy, welcoming surroundings.


UNIQUE SELLING POINTS Named Lonely Planet’s best-value destination in 2016, Estonia offers excellent value for travellers on a budget, and it’s still relatively undiscovered. Set in the heart of northern Europe, Estonia is considered one of the greenest countries in the world, and it’s a key nesting place for migratory birds. That means it’s an ideal destination for hiking and wildlife-spotting, and it’s all easily accessible from the medieval city of Tallinn.


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GASTRONOMY: FOR THE BEST PLACES TO EAT, CHECK OUT THE WHITE GUIDE, A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE TOP RESTAURANTS IN THE NORDICS.


SPAS: VISITORS FLOCK FROM NEIGHBOURING SCANDINAVIA TO ENJOY ESTONIA’S FAMOUS SPAS, AND THEY ARE WELLWORTH RECOMMENDING TO CLIENTS. BEAUTY TREATMENTS HERE USE LOCAL HERBS, ALGAE, SAND, PEAT AND ROCKS FROM THE COUNTRY’S FIELDS, FORESTS AND COASTLINES TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE.


TALLINN MUSIC WEEK: THIS WEEK- LONG FESTIVAL FEATURES AN ARRAY OF CONCERTS IN UNIQUE LOCATIONS INCLUDING BARS, CAFES, BOUTIQUE SHOPS AND EVEN LOFTS, TRANSFORMING THE CITY INTO A BUZZING MUSIC HUB.


CONTACT AGNIA NAST, PROJECT MANAGER OF TRADE MARKETING EMAIL: AGNIA.NAST@EAS.EE PHONE: +372 627 9364 LIISA ELLER, COORDINATOR OF TRADE MARKETING EMAIL: LIISA.ELLER@EAS.EE PHONE: +372 627 9537


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