- Address: Estonia;
- Area: 400 km²;
- Average depth: 4-10 m;
- Salinity: 3-6 ‰;
- The falling river: Pärnu.
The Pärnu Gulf (or the Bay of Pärnu) is washed by Estonia from the south-west. The name of the bay came from the same city of Pärnu , which is the main resort of the country on the coast of the Baltic Sea.
General information
The Pärnu Bay is unique in surroundings on three sides of the land, which turns this wonderful place into a bay. For the same reason, the temperature of air and water is several degrees higher than, for example, in Tallinn .
The width at the entrance to the bay reaches 20 km, and the depth varies from 4 to 10 m. The coast is shallow enough that makes bathing more comfortable due to the rapid warming of the water by the sun, and also safe for children and those who can not swim. Thus, the water temperature in summer can reach + 18 ° C, in winter - about 0 ° C. And in the period from December to April, solid ice is established and the bay turns into a mass fishing place.
Fishing and boat trips in Pärnu Bay
What is famous for rest in the bay? Of course, chic fishing! For fishermen, you can report that in the summer time you can catch zander in local waters, pike in winter-spring-summer, and perch in autumn. Fish is enough for absolutely everyone!
Fing Village , located on the bank of the river Sauga in the city of Pärnu, at 62 Uus-Sauga, helps to make your holiday as full and memorable as possible. The center offers for rent oars and motor boats, a tent camp, fishing tackle and other necessary equipment for rent and for sale. From here to the bay only 15 minutes. ways.
Also, the center offers a walk on the historic ship Johanna in 1936 , which for a long time carried mail to the Finnish islands. The ship is perfect for holding events by a small company. The cost of the first hour is € 100 per group, each next hour is € 50.
Rent a motor boat with accommodation 4 people. with lifejackets costs € 34 for the first 2 hours. The next hours are € 15 each. The minimum rent of a boat is 2 hours. Tourists are given a map of attractions that are found when walking along rivers.
Surfing Center Aloha
Active tourists are invited to visit the surfing center Aloha , located on the coast of the city of Pärnu at Ranna puiestee, 9. Landmark - water park and entertainment center Terviseparadiis. Here, you will be offered to rent equipment, and experienced instructors will give instructions or help you get the first swimming skills on kayaks or a board. Rental price: small kayaking - € 15 per hour, € 50 per day, kayaking large - € 20 and € 60 respectively; skimboarding - briefing 30 min. for € 25, rental € 5 for 1 hour / € 25 per day; kitesurfing - briefing 1 hour for € 60, renting € 50 for 1 hour / € 90 per day; windsurfing - briefing for 1 hour for € 60, € 30 for 1 hour of hire; sapsurfing - € 15 for 1 hour / € 50 per day. Here everyone will find a hobby to taste!
Yacht club in the city of Parnu
The main property of the city of Pärnu is its yacht club located on the bank of the same river at Lootsi, 6. The Pärnu yacht club, founded in 1906, is the largest harbor for pleasure boats in Estonia: only 140 berths, 34 for guest yachts, reception of yachts up to 16 m in length, for convenience of guests there are power outlets at the berths. It is also possible to do small ship repairs. The berth parking lot is 6 m long - € 510 per season, € 16 per day, € 130 per month, for large boats from 12 m long - € 1530, € 30 and € 385 respectively. Yacht Club has a restaurant for 100 guests, as well as an additional 120 seats on the summer terrace. The cost of salads and soups - from € 5, the main course - from € 8.
How do I get to the Gulf?
The largest city on the coast of Pärnu Bay is the city of Pärnu . From Tallinn to Tallinn, intercity communication is well established. The fare on the bus is from € 3,5, on the way about 2 hours.