Pirita Beach & Promenade
Pirita rand
Tallinn's largest city beach, where pine forest meets fine sand and the old town skyline is visible across the water. It is crowded with sunbathers in summer.
Pirita Beach stretches about 2 kilometres and is backed by pine forest. It is the summer favourite of Tallinners. Next to it, the Pirita Yachting Centre hosted the sailing events of the 1980 Moscow Olympics and still serves as a marina. A seaside path of roughly 4 kilometres, known as the Pirita tee, runs from Kadriorg to Pirita. It is good for cycling or walking, passing the Russalka Memorial and the Song Festival Grounds. In the evening, you can look back at the silhouette of the old town spires. In summer, the beach has lifeguard stations, changing rooms and cafés. The water of the Gulf of Finland is cool, reaching only about 18°C even in midsummer. Entry is free. Take bus 1A, 34A or 38, about 15 minutes, or rent a shared bicycle from Kadriorg.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pirita Convent
- Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
- Tallinn TV Tower
- Russalka Memorial
- Kumu Art Museum
- Kadriorg Palace & Park
- Rotermann Quarter
- Fat Margaret Tower (Estonian Maritime Museum)