The little Keemu port on the southern coast of the Matsalu bay offers a view of the midbay islands and the shallow inland bay and coastal meadows pockmarked with tufts of reed. The inshore islets provide a good nesting place for seagulls, terns, graylag geese and gadwalls; the large coastal meadows are a stopover site for black geese, geese and common crane and a magnificent stopover and nesting place for waders.
Parking
Gravel parking area for 10 cars or 2 buses
Amenities
8 m high observation tower with opening windows on each side. A good place for bird observation.
Sights
View of the Matsalu bay and coastal meadow
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
Matsalu National Park, limited management zone. Before your visit, please get acquainted with valid nature conservation rules of Matsalu National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 513 8783
E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
Keemu village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions : Drive 49 km on Risti–Virtsu road (Road no 10), at Tuudi turn right towards Matsalu (follow the sign to Keemu observation tower 13, road no 16191). Drive 7 km and turn right towards Matsalu at the Meelva junction (sign to the Keemu observation tower, road no. 16192). Drive to the Matsalu Manor, and turn left at the next sign pointing to Keemu observation tower. Drive 1.8 km and arrive at the recreation site and observation tower at the Keemu port, the parking space and U-turn for buses.
Keemu village, Lääneranna municipality, Pärnu County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 49 km on Risti–Virtsu road (Road no 10), at Tuudi turn right towards Matsalu (follow the sign to Keemu observation tower 13, road no 16191). Drive 7 km and turn right towards Matsalu at the Meelva junction (sign to the Keemu observation tower, road no. 16192). Drive to the Matsalu Manor, and turn left at the next sign pointing to Keemu observation tower. Drive 1.8 km and arrive at the recreation site and observation tower at the Keemu port, the parking space and U-turn for buses.
