
Parnu Beach
Parnu · 🇪🇪 Estonia
Estonia's summer capital fronts a broad, shallow strand where the Baltic warms to genuinely swimmable.
Expect a sea temperature of roughly 19°C at Parnu Beach (Parnu, Estonia) in high summer; the season runs June to August. It holds Blue Flag status for bathing-water quality and safety.
Open Parnu Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~19°C in the warm season
- Water
- Shallow, warm and calm Gulf of Riga water
- Sand
- Wide, shallow-shelving white sand
- Swimming
- Excellent, shallow and gentle and among the Baltic's warmest
- Best time to visit
- June to August
- Setting
- Estonia's summer capital, with a promenade, spa hotels and parks
- Beach type
- City & resort
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
Beaches near Parnu Beach
- Järve BeachSaaremaa, Estonia · 120 km
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Võsu BeachLahemaa National Park, Lääne-Viru, Estonia · 158 km
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Parnu Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Parnu Beach?
Parnu Beach is at Parnu, on the coast of Estonia.
What is the sea temperature at Parnu Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Parnu Beach reaches about 19°C. Shallow, warm and calm Gulf of Riga water.
When is the best time to visit Parnu Beach?
The best time to visit Parnu Beach is June to August. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Parnu Beach have?
Parnu Beach has wide, shallow-shelving white sand.
Is Parnu Beach good for swimming?
Excellent, shallow and gentle and among the Baltic's warmest.
Does Parnu Beach have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Parnu Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
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