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. Angla Windmills
Standing along the main VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
road from Kuressaare to Leisi,
the five wooden windmills Practical Information
at Angla are an iconic Road Map C2. n Tallinna 2,
symbol of Saaremaa Island Kuressaare, 453 3120. Open mid-
and one of Estonia’s most May–mid-Sep: 9am–5pm Mon–
photographed sights. Fri, 10am–4pm Sat & Sun; mid-
Sep–mid-May: 9am–5pm Mon–
Fri. 8 ∑ visitsaaremaa.ee
Transport
k Kuressaare. @ from Tallinn,
Tartu, Pärnu to Kuressaare.
g from Virtsu to Kuivastu
(Muhu Island), Hiiumaa Island to
Triigi, Roomassaare to Ruhnu.
Book ferry in advance.
Hiiumaa
Island
Muhu
Island
Leisi
Liiva
Orissaare
Angla Karja
Church Kuivastu
Karja
Tagavere

Laimjala
Kaali

Kaarma
Upa Koljala

Kuressaare

Poppy Fields
Due to its temperate climate and fertile soil,
Ruhnu
Island Saaremaa has over 200 local species of flora.
Abruka
Orchids and poppies grow wild in some parts.
KEY
1 Mihkli Farm Museum, an
authentic 19th-century farmstead,
offers a fascinating glimpse into rural
life on the island in the past.
2 Kihelkonna Church, a splendid
13th-century place of worship, has a
steeple that was added in 1897.
3 Kiipsaare Lighthouse
. Bishop’s Castle 4 Kaarma Church, which dates
The formidable castle is the most important landmark from the 13th century, has a striking
in Kuressaare. It has Teutonic order architecture with a 15th-century pulpit.
powerful defence tower and a slender watchtower.
Today the castle houses an informative museum.
For keys to symbols see back flap