Spotlessly clean beach right in the city and warm clean water. Getting to spend a day at the beach on a city break can only be described as a plus for and trip and Pirita was the perfect place to spend a day in the sun. Can't wait to go back to Tallinn again and spend some more time there. You can walk out to sea for what seems like forever without it getting any deeper than your waist, it was also a family friendly place.
This is another Baltic Beach which is a pleasant surprise. A short bus journey from the Sokos Hotel (15 minutes) it is a lovely change from the Old Town. A clean beach with great views with toilet and eating facilities. There are also Pine forests that lead right to the beach that are cool and refreshing.
For the very first time we used our own vehicle for the transportation in Tallinn. Therefore Pirita beach was easily reached from the harbor and the city center. Our family was there quite early in the morning but it was warm, clean and comfortable to stay there for a while, and enjoy Baltic Sea and summer. The beach is very suitable for the kids, and it is not so far away.
We were staying in Old Town and my 3 teenagers and I wanted to, at least, stick our feet in the Baltic Sea. The young lady at the tourist information office at the edge of Old Town was extremely helpful , when asked about this. She provided great directions on walking to bus station, which bus to take, and exactly which stop, etc. Even though the weather was less than perfect, cool and scattered showers, the beach was beautiful. My boys went ahead and swam.
I recently returned to Pirita in September and was surprised to note that the Sports Bar/Restaurant has now closed down; bankruptcy I was informed by a local.However, there is a Sushi Bar and another cafe located near the bus stop opposite the former Sports Bar.
If city center is always considered as "the heart of the city", then Pirita is definitely the soul of Tallinn. To all the beach and sea lovers - this is the place for you. One can sit for hours and just stare at the sea. The view is spectacular, because at some point you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view over Tallinn city center. Mesmerizing!
We took the bus to Pirita (twice) once for a visit to the St. Brigitte's convent ruins & the other time for the Pirita Seikluspark. There is a marina and a couple of places to eat also. It's a really pretty area just out of the main centre of Tallinn that I'd definitely visit again!
The small seaside town of Pirita, about 5km from Tallinn's city centre, is a perfect destination for Sunday/holiday rides and a bathing area.Very nice the blue flag eco-label and sandy Pirita Beach.
This beach would be a long walk from town, but you can take a bus. Once you get there, there is a nice walk along the road overlooking the water. There are boats to see and an old, not-so-attractive hotel. We were told that the hotel was built for Olympic participants (in the 1988 sailing competitions) and because it is historical, they can't change the outside. The beach itself is quite narrow, and there is a lot of seaweed, although the sand is soft. You can see the cruise ships in the harbor when you look back toward Old Town.
I never thought to have a bath in the Baltic Sea in Tallinn..with facilities and well served by public city transport..