Põõsaspea rest stop
Lääne County, Nõva Recreation Area
Cape Põõsaspea is the north-westernmost tip of mainland Estonia, which is important for the entire Baltic Sea. Here starts the line, which extends over Osmussaare Island to Cape Hanko and divides the sea into the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea. The place is one of the best sites for watching the migration of arctic seabirds.
| Phone | +372
506 2004 |
| info.nova@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Rest Stop |
| Parking facilities | Parking for 8 cars, max 4 caravans |
| Amenities | Observation hut, bench, 2 information boards, dry toilet |
| Sights | One of the best sites
for watching the migration of arctic seabirds. Rocks from the Neugrund
meterorite crater – the breccias. |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Restrictions |
Located in Nõva Nature Reserve.
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
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| Location | Spithami village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County Object no 12 on recreation area map |
| Driving directions | Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu and turn right at the Määra road junction (sign “Nõva 29 km”). Drive through Nõva, and 15 km towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi road junction and drive into Tuksi village. In Tuksi village at the Rooslepa chapel turn right onto Tuksi–Spithami road. Drive through Spithami village and you’ll arrive at the campfire site. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.228055 longitude: 23.511310 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6565621 y: 472099 |
