Altja Travel Guide

 Kathrin_E Says:  A row of four old wooden sheds is located at the tip of the peninsula. These buildings have never been meant as houses for people to live in. They were used by the fishermen to dry their nets in. 

 Kathrin_E Says:  A mwalk along the sea shore is a must. Already in a short hike you can experience some different stretches of coastline and enjoy views over the bays. From the village pub and the parking lot, follow the road to the next bend, then take the path straight on. The path is wide... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  No professional fishermen live in this former fishermen's village any more. Most houses have been sold to families in Tallinn and elsewhere who use then as summer homes. Having a summer house to spend their vacation in is an essential part of Estonian lifestyle.The village... 

 leics Says:  I noticed these all over the place, and it took me ages to work out what they were.At first I thought they were air-raid shelters (because they look very much like the UK type of WWll air-raid shelter). But then the chimney gave it away, and I realised.Of course you needed... 

 leics Says:  The air in this part of Estonia is clean, that much is indicated by the amount of lichen growing on trees, rocks, house roofs.I particularly liked the lichen on the thatch of the netsheds. It may not be a good thing, in that it probably helps to destroy the thatch... 

 leics Says:  Don't know why, or who, or what it is.But it is rather a good piece of carving, and very 'northern European' with its antlers .... a horned god, indeed.Spot it sitting under the eaves of a house on the left as you walk down the 'main street' towards the sea. 

 leics Says:  Estonia is covered with these (sometimes huge) boulders.Called 'glacial erratics', they are rocks moved during the Ice Age far from their point of origin, their sides worn smooth by the crushing weight of the ice. As the ice melted and the glaciers retreated, these rocks... 

 leics Says:  A lovely little walk, past restored houses and the old net sheds.You'll see flowers if it's the right time of year, and maybe swans on the sea. Lovely views across the bays when you arrive at the water's edge. 

 kylamees Says:  This is old Estonian pub style eating place. Local food, reasonable prices (comparing to Tallinn) but expensive comparing to local prices. Fish dishes.