Harilaid, Peninsula in Saaremaa, Estonia
The northwest coast of Saaremaa features a 4.5-square-kilometer peninsula connected to the mainland through a 300-meter-wide neck of land.
Natural coastal processes transformed this landform from an independent island into a peninsula during the final years of the 17th century.
A 19-meter lighthouse constructed in 1933 at Kiipsaare cape stands as a reference point for maritime navigation along the Estonian coast.
Visitors reach the peninsula via an unpaved road from Kihelkonna, with several walking paths leading through pine forests to coastal areas.
The Kiipsaare lighthouse, originally built 100 meters inland, now stands in water due to continuous coastal erosion affecting the peninsula.
Location: Saaremaa Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.48333,21.85000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:27
Estonia features limestone formations, medieval ruins, waterfalls, and protected natural areas. Notable sites include the 36-meter Kõpu Lighthouse from 1531, the submerged Rummu Quarry, and multiple manor houses from the 19th century. Natural attractions include the Kaali meteorite craters, red sandstone formations at Taevaskoda, and various wetland ecosystems. Historic structures range from Orthodox cathedrals to water mills and maritime museums.
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