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Exploring Western Estonia
Western Estonia offers an irresistible blend of cultural heritage
and wild natural beauty. Pärnu is a good base from which
to explore the bogs and wetlands of Soomaa National Park
to the east and the flourishing bird sanctuary of Matsalu
National Park to the north. The popular spa resort of Haapsalu
is within easy driving distance of Tallinn and visitors can
explore the ruggedly beautiful coastal area around Paldiski
on the way. The islands of Kihnu, Muhu, Saaremaa, Vormsi Wooden trail through Riisa Bog in Soomaa
and Hiiumaa are well connected to the mainland by ferry National Park
and can be reached from Pärnu and Haapsalu.

Növa
Spithami

Riguldi
Sutlepa
Lehtma
VORMSI Voosi Strait
ISLAND
Kärdla
Hullo
Lauka Hellamaa HAAPSALU
Rohuküla
Kalana Heltermaa
HIIUMAA Käina Ahli
ISLAND
Kassari
Leisu
Sõru Nõmmküla
Emmaste MUHU
ISLAND Virtsu
Metsküla Kuivastu
Leisi
Angla
Tagaranna Pöide
Karja
Elegant church with historical architecture Undva
SAAREMAA ISLAND
in Pärnu
Kõruse Laimjala
Vilsandi Kihelkonna Kõljala Siiksaare
Sights at a Glance National
Park
Kuressaare Gulf
Towns and Cities Kipi Vätta
1 Paldiski Nasva of Rīga
2 Haapsalu
6 Lihula Tiirimetsa
9 Pärnu pp102–3
National Parks and Reserves
4 Matsalu National Park Mõntu
0 Soomaa National Park pp104–5
Sääre
Islands
3 Vormsi Island
5 Hiiumaa Island
7 Muhu Island
8 Saaremaa Island pp96–9
q Kihnu Island
Sights of Interest 0 kilometres 20
w Tori Stud Farm 0 miles 20
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp297–8 and pp316–18