Place to visit
Majakivi, Estonia: what it is and when to go
Majakivi is a glacial boulder in Estonia (Viinistu küla). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 42. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Glacial boulder in Estonia · Nature
- Where
- Estonia · Leesi — Hara, 74810
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 46 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- 59.58308, 25.57586
What it is and where
Majakivi is a glacial boulder in Estonia (Viinistu küla). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
The third largest boulder in Estonia.
It is in Viinistu küla, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.58308, 25.57586; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Estonia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Majakivi is May to September.
- JanPossible6:28
- FebPossible8:50
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:11
- MayBest time16:43
- JunBest time18:18
- JulBest time17:37
- AugBest time15:17
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:46
- NovBetter not7:10
- DecPossible5:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Estonia
To enter Estonia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Estonia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Majakivi‒Pikanõmme study trailHiking552 m
- Naskali BayBay in Estonia3.7 km
- E11 section 45: Loksa‒TsitreHiking4.0 km
- Leesi ChurchChurch building in Estonia5.0 km
- Hara BayBay in Estonia5.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Estonia guide.
More in Estonia: Nature
- Gulf of Finland: arm of the Baltic Sea
- Suur Munamägi: hill in Estonia
- Lahemaa National Park: protected area in Estonia
- Karula National Park: protected area in Estonia
- Soomaa National Park: protected wetland area in Estonia
- Matsalu National Park: protected area in Estonia
Every Estonia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Majakivi?
It is a glacial boulder in Estonia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Majakivi?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 42.
How do you get to Majakivi?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 46 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Estonia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Estonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Majakivi‒Pikanõmme study trail, Naskali Bay, E11 section 45: Loksa‒Tsitre. The rest is in the Estonia guide.
Keep reading
- Viinistu küla27 places to see in and around Viinistu küla, Estonia: Lahemaa National Park, Purekkari Cape, Hara Bay. Best time: May to September.
- Nature118 places for nature in Estonia, from Gulf of Finland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- EstoniaBefore travelling to Estonia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Majakivi on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.