'''Saaremaa''' [http://www.saaremaa.ee/eng/] is a really interesting island in Estonia. It is also relatively inexpensive.

Regions

  • Kaarma commune
  • Kihelkonna commune
  • Karla commune
  • Laimjala commune
  • Leisi commune
  • Lumanda commune
  • Muhu commune includes Muhu island
  • Mustjala commune
  • Orissaare commune
  • Pihtla commune
  • Poide commune
  • Salme commune
  • Torgu commune
  • Valjala commune
  • Cities

  • Kuressaare. The only town on the island.
  • Get in

    '''By Sea'''

    There is a '''ferry''' [http://www.laevakompanii.ee/index.php?keel=2] connection to the mainland from the island of Muhu, which is connected by a bridge to Saaremaa. One can also take a ferry to the nearby island of Hiiumaa and the Latvian city of Ventspils.

    Where to stay

  • Padaste Manor [http://www.padaste.ee/]
  • Arensburg Boutique Hotel & Spa [http://www.arensburg.eu]
  • Georg Ots Spa Hotel [http://www.gospa.ee]
  • Grand Rose Spa Hotel [http://www.grandrose.ee]
  • Johan Spa Hotel [http://www.johan.ee]
  • Accommodation information in Saaremaa [http://www.saaremaa.ee/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=771&Itemid=327&lang=en]
  • Other Places to see

    The beautiful island of '''Muhu''' [http://www.muhu.info] is located east of Saaremaa. There is a bridge between these two islands.

    Talk

    When attempting to talk to the locals, one can try using English. If this fails, Russian is the obviuos alternative, followed by German and Finnish.

    Get around

    See

    Itineraries

    Do

    Eat

    Drink

    Stay safe

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