Saaremaa

After being in Hiiumaa we decided to check out Saaremaa as well, we have been there just a couple of time though. But the island is full of tourists and I guess most people like it that it's not so away from civilization like Hiiumaa. But that's exactly why we liked Hiiumaa more than Saaremaa.

None the less, Saaremaa has some things to offer.


First thing that I liked the absolute most is Kaali crater. Why is it so great? Because it's hardcore: if you get close to this baby (you can actually even go near the water, dip your hand in it, dogs drink from it) you might get a headache or your phone might stop working. Say whaaaat? Yeps, it's true. The crater was made by a huge meteorite and later it filled with water. I'm not really sure why the phones stop working or why you get a headache....radioactivity? But then I don't think tourists would be allowed to go so near it if it would be very harmful. Anyway, if we ever get small Kaijus (you know what I'm talking about if you've seen Pacific Rim), my bet is on this place.

Kuressaare castle is now a museum, which you should totally check out as in one of the rooms you get to hear a dragon (quite frightful if you're there the first time and it gets you by surprise) and it tells you a lot about the island's history. Also next to the castle there are workshops and archery range and ponies!

Ok, I wouldn't be talking about a shop if it wouldn't be cool. So in the middle of Saaremaa there's Good Kaarma soap shop where you not only can get natural hand made soap but you can also book a tour and make the soap yourself. Or you can just go there for a nice cup of tea and cookies and walk through the barefoot path.

Panga cliff - it is so cool, but don't go here if:
a) you are afraid of heights
b) you're drunk (as you might slip and fall to your doom)
You can walk on top of it and just check it out, I am not sure if people are climbing the cliff, so if you are a climber I can't really help you there.



So yeah, like I said, we haven't been to Saaremaa many times, but it is worth checking out!