Nasva

• The Nasva jõgi is 3.7 km long and runs through the centre of the settlement.
• Canoe tours on the river are 4 to 7 km long; one described tour covering 4 to 6 km starts at the port of Nasva, passes through Nasva to Mullutu Bay and returns.
• The Loode Oak Forest includes an old oak forest, a wooded meadow and pasture, a coastal meadow, as well as rare plant and animal species.
• The Nasva Literary Trail can be explored on foot and by bicycle.

For planning a trip on the water, the canoe tours on the Nasva jõgi are the main focus. The routes are 4 to 7 km long, allowing you to choose according to your preferred tour length. One specific route starts at the port of Nasva, runs through the settlement to Mullutu Bay and then returns to the starting point. Popular spots used by local fishermen are also along the way on a canoe tour.

Nasva also has a jet ski and boat rental service. This means that the range of water activities is not aimed exclusively at travellers who want to take a canoe tour. The river is also a traditional area for spring fishing for roach. Every spring, there is lively fishing activity there. This combination of recreational activities and fishing tradition is part of Nasva's special character.

The Loode Oak Forest offers several different landscape elements: an old oak forest, a wooded meadow and pasture, as well as a coastal meadow. There are also rare plant and animal species. Particularly noteworthy is the number of 14 orchid species found in the Loode Oak Forest. The area was placed under protection in 1955.

A viewing tower in the Loode Oak Forest is a destination for nature excursions by locals and visitors. From there, the view extends across Kuressaare Bay. Those wishing to choose nature-based activities for their stay can combine this viewpoint with the forest's biodiversity without reducing the landscape to just one activity.

Nasva was first mentioned as a fishing village in the 19th century. The sea and fishing have always been central parts of life here. The Nasva jõgi also represents this connection: it is the most water-rich river on Saaremaa and remains connected with fishing to this day.

The Nasva Literary Trail offers another perspective. It can be explored on foot and by bicycle and is one of three literary trails available in Saaremaa. This makes it possible to combine sightseeing with an active route. The culinary character also includes the Tihemetsa Dining Room, which has been serving locally sourced and prepared smoked fish for over 20 years.

The right accommodation depends on which focus you want to give your stay. If you mainly want to spend time on the water, the different canoe routes and the start at the port should be incorporated into your daily planning. For nature enthusiasts, the Loode Oak Forest, the viewing tower and the view over Kuressaare Bay are the main attractions. Those who want to get to know Nasva as a place shaped by cultural history can take its history as a fishing village, its fishing tradition and the literary trail into account.

When looking for a hotel in Nasva, it is therefore worth first organising your own priorities: water, forest, literature or local fishing culture. You can also include the two neighbouring destinations Mändjala and Upa when making comparisons within the same wider region. The decision should then match the experiences planned and the type of stay desired.

How long are the canoe tours on the Nasva jõgi?

The canoe tours on the Nasva jõgi are 4 to 7 km long.

Where does the described 4- to 6-km canoe tour begin?

It begins at the port of Nasva, runs through Nasva to Mullutu Bay and then returns.

What is special about the Loode Oak Forest?

The Loode Oak Forest includes an old oak forest, a wooded meadow and pasture, as well as a coastal meadow. Rare plant and animal species occur there, including 14 orchid species. The area has been protected since 1955.

Can the Nasva Literary Trail be explored by bicycle?

Yes. The Nasva Literary Trail can be explored on foot and by bicycle.

What significance does fishing have for Nasva?

Nasva was first mentioned as a fishing village in the 19th century. The sea and fishing have always been central parts of life. Every spring, there is lively roach fishing in the Nasva jõgi.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kaarma.