Virtsu

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Virtsu is a small borough in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, Estonia. It lies on the western coast of continental Estonia, and is a location of the main port for traffic to and from Saaremaa, the largest island of Estonia. The Virtsu ferry goes to Kuivastu, which is located on the island of Muhu, which is in turn connected to Saaremaa by the largest causeway in Estonia, the Väinatamm. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~500 ppl (2020)Area: 3.73 mi²Coordinates: 58°34'25"N, 23°30'40"E

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Virtsu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virtsu Lighthouse, Hanila museum, Uulutilaid, Adralaid.

0.6 miSW
Lighthouse
Virtsu Lighthouse
15 min walk • Virtsu Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Virtsu, Lääne County, in Estonia. The lighthouse is used as a signal for the Suur Strait.
4.3 miNE
Museum
Hanila museum
111 min walk • Hanila museum is a regional museum in Hanila village, Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County in western Estonia.
1.5 miS
Area
Uulutilaid, Viirelaid
38 min walk • Uulutilaid is a small islet positioned just off the coast of Virtsu Peninsula in the Baltic Sea belonging to the country of Estonia. Uulutilaid covers an area of 24.2 hectares and is administered by Pärnu County.
1.8 miE
Area
Adralaid, Viirelaid
46 min walk • Adralaid is a small islet belonging to Virtsu small borough in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, Estonia.
3.3 miSE
Area
Ahessäär, Viirelaid
84 min walk • Ahessäär is an island belonging to the country of Estonia.
5 miNW
National park
Kesselaid Landscape Conservation Area
127 min walk • Kesselaid Landscape Conservation Area is a nature park in Saare County, Estonia. Its area is 175 ha. The protected area was designated in 1938 to protect Kesselaiu Cliff and its surrounding areas. In 2004, the protected area was redesigned to the landscape conservation area.

Virtsu

Facts and practical information

Virtsu plan & book

Virtsu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Virtsu Lighthouse

Hanila museum

Uulutilaid, Viirelaid

Adralaid, Viirelaid

Ahessäär, Viirelaid

Kesselaid Landscape Conservation Area