Saaremaa is the biggest Estonian island on the Baltic. It has 80 kms end to end! The weather was not so bad when I was driving to the capital of the island hidden in the southwestern corner. Kuressaare has a nice and cozy old town with two churches and buildindg of fire brigade. Street cafes are present but very few tourist. The highlight of the city is a bishop’s castle built in 13th century. The castle impressed me by a deep moat and well preserved, high walls. Inside the high castle there are museums (10 euro entry fee is requested).
In the afternoon I was drivind to the southern end of the island, where they built 52 m high lighthouse.. It is tourist place and for 5 euro you can climb the stairs to the top, but the landscape around is rather monotonous and Ii decided not to spend the money.
I will spend the night in the farmhouse converted into rural pension. They charge 27 euro per room with shared bath and unlimited apples from the garden are free. Good night from Estonia!
