Place to visit
Manilaid lighthouse, Estonia: what it is and when to go
Manilaid lighthouse is a lighthouse in Estonia (Manilaiu tuletorn) (Lemsi küla). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07. 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
- Lighthouse in Estonia · Architecture
- Local name
- Manilaiu tuletorn
- Where
- Estonia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 141 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nma.vta.ee
- Coordinates
- 58.20335, 24.10026
What it is and where
Manilaid lighthouse is a lighthouse in Estonia (Manilaiu tuletorn) (Lemsi 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.
It is in Lemsi küla, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 58.20335, 24.10026; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 141 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture 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 Manilaid lighthouse is May to September.
- JanPossible6:49
- FebPossible9:01
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:04
- MayBest time16:26
- JunBest time17:52
- JulBest time17:16
- AugBest time15:06
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:53
- NovBetter not7:28
- DecPossible6:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07. 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
- Sorgu lighthouseLighthouse in Estonia6.5 km
- E9 European long distance pathWalking path, Europe8.7 km
- E9 European long distance pathWalking path, Europe9.2 km
- Seli orthodox churchChurch building in Estonia10 km
- Kihnu orthodox churchChurch building in Estonia10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Estonia guide.
More in Estonia: Architecture
- Pikk Hermann: tower in Tallinn
- Keri Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
- Kiek in de Kök, Tallinn: tower in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kõpu Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
- Fat Margaret: wall tower in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kiipsaare Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
Every Estonia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manilaid lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Estonia (Manilaiu tuletorn in the local language). 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 Manilaid lighthouse?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07.
How do you get to Manilaid lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 141 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 Sorgu lighthouse, E9 European long distance path, E9 European long distance path. The rest is in the Estonia guide.
Keep reading
- Lemsi küla5 places to see in and around Lemsi küla, Estonia: Kihnu Lighthouse, Sorgu lighthouse, Kihnu orthodox church. Best time: May to September.
- Architecture122 places for architecture in Estonia, from Pikk Hermann 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 Manilaid lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.